The Who To Reissue Orchestral Tommy Album

The Who have confirmed plans to reissue their orchestral recording of Tommy. The album was initially released in 1972 and the rock legends were backed by the London Symphony Orchestra during the performance. “I always saw the Who’s version of Tommy as more of a sketch and felt there was more that could be done with it,” says Pete Townshend in a press release.More »

By on August 12, 2015

The Who have confirmed plans to reissue their orchestral recording of Tommy. The album was initially released in 1972 and the rock legends were backed by the London Symphony Orchestra during the performance. “I always saw the Who’s version of Tommy as more of a sketch and felt there was more that could be done with it,” says Pete Townshend in a press release. “The London Symphony project, I think, paved the way for more to come.” The release will be issued on Lou Adler’s Sound and Visual Label. He also helmed the Ode Records imprint that released the original album. “When [producer] Lou Reizner explained his idea and concept for the recording of Tommy and that Pete Townshend was on board, that moved me to become involved,” Adler explains. “The recording sessions in England were dynamic and mind-boggling. The size and sound of the London Symphony Orchestra, the Chambre Choir voices and the addition of the amazing soloists made Reizner’s dream a reality.” Copyright(c) 2015 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «

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