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CDs of the day
On May 20, 1997 Remixed and remastered CD's of Face Dances and It's Hard were released. They are sold for a reduced price and feature almost no liner notes
Record of the day
On May 20, 1981 the RIAA certified Face Dances as reaching gold record status
I think I'm one of the few people who actually likes this record. 
This album has aged well! it’s on par with predecessor: who are you? 
Great album and another tricky day for you🫡
It's an outstanding album..
one of my favorite- and 'possibly' most played Who records. not a bad song on it.
I love this album. 'You Better, You Bet' was one of the songs that made up the soundtrack of my youth.
Saw the tour , bought the LP ! Lots of great songs.
Great 1st album without Keith
Love this album!
I enjoyed this record been into the who since mid 60s,just another phase I think...
It made its way to platinum.
love this album
Photos of the day
On May 20, 1968 Pete and his long-time girlfriend Karen Astley were married at the Didicot Registry Office in Oxfordshire.
The reception was held at the in-laws' but there was no honeymoon as Pete had to stay home to work on the next Who single.
Once again, thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos from this event!
She was an absolutely stunning beauty!
Love her dress!
They split some yrs after
Before he child pornography on his computer
Shame it didn’t last. The Beast got his Beauty.
Pete suave ❤️
If she only knew then..
Concert of the day
On May 20, 1967 The Who headlined at the Woluwe Festival just outside Brussels supported by The Klan.
John somehow managed to fulfil the complete show even though he had a broken finger from a self-inflicted occurrence in Stevenage on the Wednesday night.
Single (and Magazines) of the day
On May 20, 1967 "Pictures of Lily" hit its U.K. chart peak at #4. It was also the discussed in both the New Musical Express and Disc and Music Echo. Not to be left out, Melody Maker talks to Keith while Billboard magazine talks about Happy Jack
First up: "Lily isn't pornographic, say Who" was the headline in New Musical Express. Pete defends The Who's new single "Pictures of Lily."
Read the article here: brandy_and.tripod.com/oo/lilyoo.html
Next: "Pictures of Lily" was a hot topic in Disc and Music Echo with Ray Davies stepping up to defend the song from being dirty. "I'm sure Pete Townshend would be most upset if he was told 'Pictures of Lily' was a dirty song."
Roger was a little more coy in an interview in the same issue: "I suppose the words are a bit dodgy. Perhaps we just see how close to the wind we can sail -- without actually getting banned." Also Lulu voiced her opinion on the song.
Next: Melody Maker talked to Keith in an article titled "The economy size, family pack Who --for U.S. consumption"
Lastly: Billboard magazine reported that TRO is issuing "Happy Jack" sheet music in a special edition
Of course It was Dodgy ,thats Pete,s sense of humour ,Fab Song from the Who
Images of the day
On May 20, 1967 The Who flew to Belgium for a film shoot for RTB TV's Vibrato show where they mimed to 'Happy Jack' at a mock-cowboy town called Texas City in Tremelo, Belgium.
hmm, if this film exists at all would be neat to see.
I whish the film will see the light soon!
ill steal it if it appears lol j/k
Concert of the day
On May 20, 1966 The Who played the Corn Exchange in Newbury, Berkshire.
John and Keith were late due to attending Ready Steady Go! Pete and Roger played with the bassist and drummer from their opening act The Jimmy Brown Sound and are naturally furious at Keith.
At the end of the show Keith, knocking over his drum set as usual, hits Pete in the leg with a falling cymbal. Pete turns and sends his guitar flying right into Keith's head. Keith and John storm off determined that they are finally finished with The Who. They head over to Kit Lambert's house to tell him they're out.
Melody Maker carries a story of the incident the following week.
Images of the day
On May 20, 1966, after a couple of days hanging out together, Keith and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys were interviewed on Ready Steady GO!
Keith really loved his surf music 🎶
So Cool!!
Article of the day
On May 20, 1966 New Musical Express reports the The Who will soon be touring Scandinavia
Flyers of the day
On May 20 1965 The Who played the Town Hall in Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Bonus video of the day (3)
Continuing our celebration of Pete Townshend's birthday we present one more "bonus video" for today!
Great song
Great song. But I think his New Wave hair cut is not cool.
One of my fav solo tunes.
The guitar solo at the end surely is still reverberating out in the stratosphere somewhere♥️
brilliant.. should have been doing solo shows since day one
Jenny never wear those slit skirts...
Bonus video of the day (2)
Continuing our celebration of Pete Townshend's birthday, we present one of our favorite videos......the 1982 All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes Promo Film
Again ..... another glaring hole in Pete solo videography. When will he and Trinifold decide to put these and other solo video/items to DVD etc?
Happy Birthday Pete♥️🎼
One of my favorite albums from him and I have the video to put the cherry on top
WONDERFUL!
Happy Birthday PT!
Interview of the day
On May 19, 2020 Roger was interviewed on “The One Show”.
You can watch it on YouTube here:
Concert of the day
On May 19, 2016 The Who play the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California
Thanks to Marc Starcke for allowing us to share his collection of photos!
For more information about this show visit our friends at petetownshend.net here:
petetownshend.net/gigography/the-who-hits-50-tour/the-who-at-oakland-oracle-arena
Visit The WHo's official site for the "Backstage Blog" here: www.thewho.com/backstage-blog/may-19-2016-oakland-oracle-arena/
👍🇫🇮😀☀️👍
Photo of the day
On May 19, 2010 Roger attends the opening of a new teenage cancer wing at the Great North Children's Hospital in Newcastle.
Accompanying him are the Duchess of York, her two daughters and X Factor winner Joe McElderry.
Photo courtesy of www.thewhothismonth.com
Roger Daltrey overdue for knighthood 🇬🇧
Album of the day
On May 19, 2009 The Who Sell Out: Deluxe Edition was released in the U.S.
Brilliant work of art from Pete Townshend Daltrey,s Vocals sublime,and then there,s I Can See For Miles
Great album… “Sunrise” is sublimely beautiful.
Ordered it as soon as I was able to. OUTSTANDING box set. Truly one of the BEST ever put together. My favorite Who album. Also have the original reel to reel tape of this album which also sounds fantastic.
Their second greatest album. The super deluxe edition is sublime
awesome, awesome, awesome album! ⭐️
The best. The CD expanded version is superb.
Greatest pop album of all time.
One of my very favorites. Still hold up.
The jingles are of the time, bought this album back in the day and still get a buzz today!!
Petra Haden's cover album is a great companion piece.
Got to love the baked beans in Tommy
I have this album!
On Pete's birthday, which he shares with my Dad.
I like the original. Had it on vinyl. Not a fan of the deluxe releases. I do like the additional songs but I wish they were released on another separate album.
Have that on CD! Peace love and ecology
even people who don't like The Who like this album.
Glittering Girl & Early Morning Cold Taxi , 2 of my fav's 🎸
"wonderful radio London."
One of my favorites
Evidently Roger caught flu after his bean bath!
Every track was a classic 🙌🏼💥
Still have my original… Rael ♥️
Glad they unfixed Rael.
Someone 's coming...love it
Still have mine😎😎😎😎
Concert of the day
On May 19, 2007 The Who played the Bizkaia Arena in Barakaldo, Spain
A link to a review for this show....in spanish:
www.elcorreo.com/alava/culturas/musica/201603/14/altura-leyenda-2007-20160314171629.html
feiticeira.org/cronica/who-barakaldo-19052007/
If anyone has a ticket stub or flyer or photos from this show, please share!
DVD of the day
On May 19, 2006 The Tommy and Quadrophenia Live DVD was awarded 3-times multi Platinum status by the RIAA making it one of the biggest selling items in The Who's career.
Video of the day
On this date in 2004 The Who played a surprise short set at Carnegie Hall promoting the CBS fall schedule.
They performed "Who Are You" "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "Baba O'Riley" from the CSI programs.
Watch a piece of it on YouTube here:
Happy birthday to the brilliant Pete Townshend!
Bonus Video of the day #1
On this date in 1945 Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend was born at Chiswick Hospital, Middlesex to Betty & Cliff Townshend
To celebrate his birthday, we present the "Night School" promo video from the laser disc of White City - A Novel
Wow. I haven’t seen this before. Clem Burke on Drums! I like it!
Happy Birthday, thank you for the privilege and the honor of seeing you live close to a hundred times with The Who and solo
Happy Birthday Mr Townsend
Happy Birthday, Pete!
I haven't seen this in years...it was in my collection somewhere. Hopefully somebody somewhere is enjoying it.
Never liked this song
Happy Birthday Pete.
It was great to see and hear that again
I never saw this. Interesting vid. Phil Chen on bass.
Not his best work
Jeez! I was born in Chiswick Hospital too! About 20 years later though......
I still can't believe this never got an official release.
Indeed a bonus! I love these videos. 🎶🤩
Have the album on cassette
Phil Chen and Clem Burke. Legends, among others!
Who is singing with Emma?
Oh God this is terrible
👍👍
Justine!
great !!