Now A Lyrical life composed by Pete Townshend

by | Dec 5, 2022 | Music, Articles

Pete Townshed

Perhaps you were one of the merry few who watched, Pete Townshend and  Rachel Fuller host with Simon Townshend (hermano de Peter) the podcast “the Attic”, available now on Apple Itunes ? The podcast was shot mostly inside a travel trailer, set up as studio.  Pete and Rachel welcomed notable singer songwriters, bands who played one set of songs with or without Peter and Rachel.  I have featured a few of the Attic tracks and others that feature Peter with guitar and solo voice.   The primary songwriter for the Who who sang backup mostly to Roger, turns out to be the better singer over time. Voice survived in the background.

I have included the best duet, imho, with Eddie Vedder, “Heart to hang onto” live on Letterman.

 

 

Pete Townshend – Too Much Of Anything (6-17-2006)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In The Attic

I’m One – Pete Townshend

live at In The Attic on 19 October 2005 with Pete Townshend, Rachel Fuller, and Simon Townshend on vocals

Too Much of Anything – Pete Townshend Demo

 

Demo of Too Much of Anything for Lifehouse project.

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Music Must Change – Pete Townshend Demo

 

 

Demo of Music Must Change for Lifehouse Project.

Pete Townshend a benefit for Maryville Academy Record cover

Pete Townshend Live in Bethel NY 1998 Part 1 of 2

 

Sat, 15 August 1998: Bethel, NY, Yasgur’s Farm Setlist On The Road Again, A Little Is Enough, Save It For Later, Drowned, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere (short Acoustic Version), You Better You Bet, Behind Blue Eyes, I Am An Animal, Now And Then, Going Up The Country, Eyesight To The Blind, Heart To Hang Onto, North Country Girl (On The Borderline), Let My Love Open The Door, The Kids Are Alright, The Acid Queen, Won’t Get Fooled Again, Magic Bus, See Me Feel Me

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Pete Townshend Live in Bethel, NY, 1998

Part 2 of 2Sat, 15 August 1998: Bethel, NY, Yasgur’s Farm Setlist Part 1 On The Road Again, A Little Is Enough, Save It For Later, Drowned, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere, Anyway Anyhow Anywhere (short Accoustic Version), You Better You Bet, Behind Blue Eyes Part 2 I Am An Animal, Now And Then, Going Up The Country, Eyesight To The Blind, Heart To Hang Onto, North Country Girl (On The Borderline), Let My Love Open The Door, The Kids Are Alright, The Acid Queen, Won’t Get Fooled Again, Magic Bus, See Me Feel Me

 

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Pete Townshend Plays Tattoo & I’m One + a cool acoustic jam

 

Townshend plays Tattoo and I’m One back stage in Tampa in 2000 with a very cool solo rhythm jam at the end.

Pete Townshend and Steve Luongo chat about John Entwistle & The Who

This is the director’s cut of Steve Luongo’s interview with Pete Townshend for “An Ox’s Tale,” which features an additional 15 minutes from their very candid 3-hour + conversation. Some of this footage is also featured in “Amazing Journey,” although much of it has never been seen.

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Pete Townshend – Storytellers Pt 4 of 4 (Part 4 of 4)

 

Pete Townshend – Storytellers, final segment. Greyhound Girl + the story of a “horrible accident”.

Pure And Easy – Pete Townshend SONG

 

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Pete Townshend

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Music from Lifehouse

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The First Time: Pete Townshend

 

In this episode of ‘The First Time,’ The Who guitarist recalls first hearing the Beatles, watching Jimi Hendrix, and coming to America.

The Who celebrate Quadrophenia ‘The Director’s Cut’ at Bush Hall with intimate acoustic show and pie and mash meal | A… THE WHO CELEBRATE THE RE-ISSUE OF QUADROPHENIA ‘THE DIRECTOR’S CUT’ WITH SPECIAL GUESTS IN SHEPHERDS BUSH PETE TOWNSHEND PLAYS INTIMATE ACOUSTIC SHOW FOR 200 GUESTS AFTER PIE AND MASH...

I’m One – Pete Townshend

 

 

in The attic image Townshend and Fuller

live at In The Attic on 19 October 2005 with Pete Townshend, Rachel Fuller and Simon Townshend on vocals

Rachel Fuller presents In The Attic poster

Now an introduction to Mary Spender!

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Adele, Pete Townshend, Rachel Fuller on In The Attic

 

intheattic poster with Rachel Fuller and Pete Townshend

Found this early video of the “Attic” video podcast featuring a very young Adele=age 18 to 19 years.  Very nice to catch the pre-performance yuck up with Rachel and Adele about early adulthood, childhood and common school antics.

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Pete Townshend & Eddie Vedder – Heart To Hang Onto – The Late Show with David Letterman – 07/28/1999

 

Pete Townshend & Eddie Vedder perform “Heart To Hang Onto” on The Late Show with David Letterman on 07/28/1999

Pete Townshend a benefit for Maryville Academy Record cover
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Drowned performed by Pete Townshend at the Royal Albert Hall.

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Drowned

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The Who

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Live at the Royal Albert Hall

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Pete Townshend

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“Drowned” – Live at the Royal Albert Hall

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Pete Townshend /// The Secret Policeman’s Ball, June 30, 1979

 

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AMNESTY CONSPIRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, LEGACY, INSPIRATION

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00:00 “Pinball Wizard” 02:35 “Drowned” 06:51 “Won’t Get Fooled Again (with John Williams)” All songs written by Pete Townshend.
1979 Secret Policeman’s Ball, played at Her Majesty’s Theater, London, England.

 

Now Entangled in the transition between Gabriel and Collins.

Pete Townshend Solo Catalogue Reissued The Who

Pete Townshends Deep End – Face The Face

This show was filmed for the famous German TV series Rockpalast at MIDEM in Cannes on 29th January 1986. Pete Townshend’s Deep End were touring in support of Townshend’s solo concept album “White City: A Novel”. Several of the musicians that appeared on the album were featured in the line-up of the Deep End including Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour on lead guitar. The set list has tracks from the “White City” album, other Pete Townshend solo tracks, Who classics, David Gilmour’s song “Blue Light” and a couple of surprises. Pete Townshend and the band deliver an outstanding performance that showcases him as a solo artist as distinct from his work with The Who.
Townshend-Deep
Face the Face Cover
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Pete Townshend & Roger Daltrey: ‘The Who Sell Out’ Released in 1967 and their Legacy | Apple Music

 

Pete Townshend Live at the House of Blues 1997 cover front
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The legendary guitarist of The Who, Pete Townshend connects with Zane Lowe to reflect on the band’s third studio album ‘The Who Sell Out’ which propelled their career back in 1967. Celebrating the deluxe version of this standout record, Pete Townshend talks about the storytelling throughout this concept album, influencing how other musicians approached their sound, and moments that shaped The Who’s legacy. Roger Daltrey also reflects on creating the record, his involvement with the Teenage Cancer Trust charity in the UK, and motivation for the band’s future. Listen to The Who on Apple Music: http://apple.co/_TheWho​ 00:00​ – Intro 1:14​ – How music has evolved 3:15​ – What music inspires him & purpose-driven songs 6:04​ – Pete Townshend on ‘The Who Sell Out’ 11:12​ – Campaigning against smoking 13:20​ – Concept albums and inspiring The Beatles 18:05​ – Gifted guitars 21:29​ – Smashing guitars on stage 26:25​ – Keith Moon 30:09​ – Roger Daltrey introduction 32:50​ – The Who’s longevity 39:28​ – Parallels of war and performing 42:05​ – Performing at Woodstock 43:32​ – Roger Daltrey on ‘The Who Sell Out’ 53:02​ – Touring again with The Who

Pete Townshend – Bargain (acoustic)

 

Pete Townshend smilling

Pete Townshend – Give Blood (featuring David Gilmour)

 

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Hiding Out

 

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Hiding Out · Pete Townshend White City: A Novel ℗ 1985 Eel-Pie Recording Productions Ltd., under exclusive license to UMC, a division of Universal Music Operations Ltd. Released on: 1985-11-30 Producer: Chris Thomas Associated Performer, Vocals, Guitar: Pete Townshend Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: Steve Barnacle Associated Performer, Drums, Percussion: Mark Brzezicki Associated Performer, Keyboards: John “Rabbit” Bundrick Composer Lyricist: Pete Townshend

This is one of my favorite tracks on White City -A Novel.   It is worth listening to the entire album from track 1 through 9 for the benefit of flow and Novel integrity.    


THE WHO Eminence Front (Toronto 17th dec 1982)

Almost 100% acoustic until this rockin’ must share 1982 live version of Eminence Front, led by the erstwhile, Peter Townshend on lead guitar and vocal while Roger backs up on vocal and strumming rhythm guitar.
Video with sound from bonus It’s Hard CD
Keyboards: Tim Gorman
Drums: Kenny Jones

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Eminence Front (Live)
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The Who
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Pete Townshend
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Pete Townshend-SecondHand Love

‘Just Breathe’ by Pete Townshend and Rachel Fuller

“Rachel here. This is a video montage from IN THE ATTIC featuring the song ‘JUST BREATHE’, written and performed by Pete and Rachel. This will be the theme tune to IN THE BUNKER. Some couples make pie – we make music.”

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Just Breathe
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Rachel Fuller feat. Pete Townshend
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Shine
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