The deaf, dumb and blind boy is 40 years old this summer! And to commemorate this unforgettable event, Ode Records presents the London Symphony Orchestra joined by The Who and other distinguished guests performing this classic album.

Considered the first album to be recognized as a “Rock opera,” Tommy is celebrating its 40th with this all-star production featuring; Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Rod Stewart, John Entwistle, Merry Clayton, Steve Winwood, Richie Havens, Richard Harris, Ringo Starr, Maggie Bell, Graham Bell and Sandy Denny.

Tommy was originally released in 1969 as the first concept album in the history of rock & roll and went straight to #2 in the UK charts. In 1972 entrepreneur Lou Reizner presented the concert version of Tommy backed up by The London Symphony Orchestra and Chambre Choir with guest appearances.  The piece landed Pete Townshend’s support because he saw it as the realization of what he had visualized when he wrote the original piece, with multiple instruments in mind.

This release of Tommy was performed by a 100-piece orchestra and was one of the more elaborately conceived albums of its era. It became a gold record, selling in excess of 500,000 units.  Tommy hits all digital stores next week, but is available one week early on iTunes, so grab it now!

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TOMMY Tracklist (all tracks performed by LSO):

01 Overture

02 It’s A Boy – feat. Sandy Denny

03 1921 – feat. Graham Bell, Steve Winwood, Maggie Bell, Roger Daltry

04 Amazing Journey – feat. Pete Townshend

05 Sparks

06 Eyesight to The Blind – feat. Richie Havens

07 Christmas – feat. Steve Winwood, Roger Daltry

08 Cousin Kevin – feat. John Entwhistle

09 The Acid Queen – feat. Merry Clayton

10 Underture

11 Do You Think It’s Alright? – feat. Maggie Bell, Steve Winwood

12 Fiddle About – feat. Ringo Starr

13 Pin Ball Wizard – feat. Rod Stewart

14 There’s A Doctor I’ve Found – feat. Steve Winwood

15 Go To The Mirror Boy – feat. Richard Harris, Roger Daltry, Steve Winwood

16 Tommy Can You Hear Me? – feat. Maggie Bell

17 Smash The Mirror – feat. Maggie Bell

18 I’m Free – feat. Roger Daltrey

19 Miracle Cure – feat. Chambre Choir

20 Sensation – feat. Roger Daltrey

21 Sally Simpson – feat. Pete Townshend

22 Welcome – feat. Roger Daltrey

23 Tommy’s Holiday Camp – feat. Ringo Starr

24 We’re Not Gonna Take It – feat. Roger Daltrey

25 See Me, Feel Me – feat. Roger Daltrey

For More Information:

http://www.thewho.com/

http://lso.co.uk/home/