![]() ![]() ![]() Rod Stewart was originally to sing Roger Daltrey’s main role but as Pete Townshend and Daltrey became more involved, Stewart’s role was reduced to singing this song. Pinball Wizard (Remastered / From Tommy Original Motion Picture. Rod Stewart singing Pinball Wizard from the 1972 album by the London Symphony Orchestra, performing arrangements by Wil Malone of The Who’s 1969 album Tommy. Elton John - Pinball Wizard - DJM Records - 2043 008. The Who’s version is on our Spotify playlist Bang a Gong – the 60sĮlton John’s version is on our Spotify playlist Bang a Gong – the 70sĪfter you’ve listened to these songs, click HERE to pick another one! WHICH VERSION TO YOU PREFER? CLICK TO COMMENT album but with a new band line-up (with the exception of Davey Johnstone & Ray Cooper) that became the new Elton John Band for 'Rock Of The Westies' album, which makes for a totally different feel of the album Plus the concert doesnt end with 'Curtains'. Because it was not released as a commercial single in the US, it was ineligible to be listed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This version was released in 1975 as a promotional single only in the US, and in 1976 in the UK, where it reached number 7. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a pinball champion, called “Local Lad” in the Tommy libretto book, astounded by the skills of the opera’s eponymous main character, Tommy Walker: “He ain’t got no distractions / Can’t hear those buzzers and bells / Don’t see lights a flashin’ / Plays by sense of smell / Always gets a replay / Never seen him fall / That deaf dumb and blind kid / Sure plays a mean pin ball.”, and “I thought I was the Bally table king, but I just handed my pinball crown to him”. 'Pinball Wizard' is a song was performed by Elton John in Ken Russells 1975 film adaptation of Tommy. In any amusement hall, That deaf, dumb and blind kid, Sure plays a mean pinball. Pinball Wizard was written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band The Who, featured on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy.Įlton John’s performance was in Ken Russell’s 1975 film adaptation of Tommy. 6:42, Someone Saved My Life Tonight 3:12, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 3:18, Border Song 5:09, Pinball Wizard 5:55, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. Elton John & The Who - Pinball WizardThe song was featured in a medley with another song from Tommy ('See Me, Feel Me') in a recording by the British pop gr. ![]()
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