''The Kids Are Alright'' is a soundtrack album by the British

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band

the Who The Who are an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1964. Their classic lineup (1964–1978) consisted of lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle and drummer Keith Moon. Considered one of th ...

, a companion to the band's

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film of the same name. As a compilation album, it serves as a retrospective look at the band's biggest hits throughout their career to the point it was released. Most of the tracks are live recordings, rather than the original studio versions. It was originally released as a double album in June 1979 on

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in the UK and

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in the US. The performance of "My Wife" was from a concert the Who filmed for '' The Kids Are Alright'' at the Gaumont State Cinema in Kilburn; however the footage was not used in the film. That show was later restored for DVD and released as '' The Who at Kilburn: 1977'' in 2008. "Tommy Can You Hear Me" had a longer outro with Roger Daltrey repeating the word "Tommy" before Keith Moon screams "'Ello!" to end the song. The soundtrack album did well in the US where it peaked at No. 8 on the ''Billboard'' albums chart and went platinum, while it peaked at No. 26 on the UK charts. ''The Kids Are Alright'' soundtrack album was reissued in its original packaging with the 20-page booklet and two LPs on coloured vinyl (LP1 on red vinyl, LP2 on blue vinyl) for

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in 2018.

Track listing

All tracks written and composed by

Pete Townshend Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend (; born 19 May 1945) is an English musician. He is the co-founder, guitarist, keyboardist, second lead vocalist, principal songwriter and leader of the Who, one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s an ...

, except where noted.

Vinyl track listing

Personnel

The Who *

Roger Daltrey Sir Roger Harry Daltrey (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer, musician and actor. He is the co-founder and lead vocalist of the Rock music, rock band the Who, known for his powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. His stage persona ear ...

– vocals, harmonica *

– guitars, keyboards, vocals *

John Entwistle John Alec Entwistle (9 October 194427 June 2002) was an English musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band the Who. Entwistle's music career spanned over four decades. Nicknamed "The Ox" and "Thunderfingers", he was the band ...

– bass guitar, keyboards, vocals, musical director *

Keith Moon Keith John Moon (23 August 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English musician who was the drummer for the rock band the Who. Regarded as one of the greatest drummers in the history of rock music, he was noted for his unique style of playing and ...

– drums, vocals Design *

Bill Curbishley William George Curbishley (born 13 March 1942) is an English music and film producer and band manager. He has managed English rock groups The Who and Judas Priest, as well as artists Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Life Curbishley was one of six ...

– sleeve concept * Chris Chappel – sleeve concept * Richard Evans – sleeve concept, design, illustration *

Art Kane Art Kane (born Arthur Kanofsky; April 9, 1925 – February 3, 1995) was an American fashion and music photographer active from the 1950s through the early 1990s. He created many portraits of contemporary musicians, including Bob Dylan, Jefferson A ...

– photography * Michael Zagaris – photography * Roy Carr – liner notes

Charts

Weekly charts

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Certifications

References

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