In December of 1968 the Rolling Stones orchestrated a concert event entitled “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus,” and were completely out performed by The Who. The footage from the concert was actually delayed release (until 1996) 28 YEARS LATER because of The Who’s mastery performance. It is in this footage where we get our combo song/link of the day. The Who performing their hit/mini opera “A Quick One,” in front of an appropriately dressed circus crowd.
Pete Townshend, always known for his flare, has called this song a mini opera. I am not kidding. It is indeed an epic song with six sections so Townshend’s title does make sense. Personally, I love the harmonized first section which is sung entirely a cappela. The song is also The Who’s first venture into the world of Rock Operas that they redefined with their release of Tommy.
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The Music Court 
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