Baba O'Riley (often mistakenly called "Teenage Wasteland") is the opening track of The Who's 1971's album Who's Next, written by guitarist Pete Townshend. Lead singer Roger Daltrey takes the vocals for most of the song, while Townshend sings the middle eight: "Don't cry/don't raise your eye/it's only teenage wasteland". The title of the song is derived from this combination of the song's philosophical and musical influences: Meher Baba and Terry Riley. Townshend originally wrote "Baba O'Riley" for his Lifehou… read more
Baba O'Riley (often mistakenly called "Teenage Wasteland") is the opening track of The Who's 1971's album Who's Next, w… read more
Baba O'Riley (often mistakenly called "Teenage Wasteland") is the opening track of The Who's 1971's album Who's Next, written by guitarist Pete Townshend. L… read more
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964. Their classic line-up consisted of lead singer Roger Daltrey, guitarist and singer Pete Townshend, bass guitarist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon. They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide and holding a reputation for their live shows and studio work. The Who developed from an earlier group, the Detours, and established themselves as part of the pop art and mod movements, featuring auto-destructive art by destroying guitars and drums on stage. Thei… read more