reaches #4 in the U.S., and #2 in the U.K. May, 1969
Overture begins the first of two 'rock operas' written by Pete. It starts off with an instrumental rendition of the plot, to sort of prepare you for the many levels the 'rock opera' will take you through. The latter part of the score begins the story with the disappearence of Captain Walker
It's A Boy - Mrs. Walker gives birth to a boy, Tommy
1921 - Mrs. Walker marries again; Tommy is traumatized by an event he witnessess and becomes deaf, dumb, and blind
Amazing Journey - Tommy discovers his sub-conscious, seeing into the force that descides who we are and what becomes of us, and becomes transfixed by the image it portrays itself as
Tommy is brought to a women who is so incredibly beautiful she can give Eyesight To The Blind, but it is unsuccessful
Christmas - Tommy's family reflects on his condition
Tommy is left in the company of his Cousin Kevin, a nasty character who tortures and pries at him
The Acid Queen - Tommy is brought to a women who uses drugs to try to free his mind
Underture - an instrumental furthening into the soul of Tommy, of which the basis comes from the latter half of 'Rael' from Sell Out
Do You Think It's Alright? -
Tommy is left in the company of his Uncle Ernie, an old fart who's had one too many
Fiddle About - Uncle Ernie does what he pleases, taking advantage of the unaware Tommy
Pinball Wizard - Tommy discovers pinball, using his sense of touch as the tool that deems him 'The Bally Table King'. This was The Who's biggest hit off Tommy, reaching #5 in the U.S., and #4 in the U.K.
There's A Doctor - Someone hears of a doctor that can cure Tommy
Go To The Mirror! - The doctor's efforts prove unsuccessful. Mirrors seem to be the only thing that Tommy is aware off, becoming fixated on every one he comes across. The doctor tells the family of an inner block that can only be moved by Tommy
Smash The Mirror - Tommy's mother get's so fed up of her son's fixation with mirrors and ignorance of her that she smashes his mirror, bringing Tommy out of his ambient state and into the conscious world
Sensation - Tommy rejoices at his newly found life and vows to become a leader amoung men, telling the world of his story
Miracle Cure - The world learns of Tommy's condition
This next song tells the story of Sally Simpson, a die-hard Tommy fan who goes to hear one of Tommy's sermons despite her father's forbiddance. The crowd begins to riot and Sally is injured, but she will always signifiy her scare with Tommy's smile
I'm Free - Tommy wishes for his loyal crowd to become his followers, and he their leader
Welcome - Tommy welcomes his new followers to his abode, a place where you'll be happy all the time and not have to worry about anything
Tommy's Holiday Camp - a silly song to depict the innocence of living in Tommy's haven
We're Not Gonna Take It (See Me, Feel Me) - The tragic ending to Tommy. Tommy tells his followers that the only way to follow him is by putting them through what he went through; shades, ear-plugs, cork, pinball and all. Not happy with this at all, the crowd turn on him, riot and leave. Tommy, in anguish, looks back on his life. As he reflects, he dreams of all the things that were supposed to happen to him, and the glorys he was to achieve
