The Who are to release a new song to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
The ‘My Generation’ rockers reached the landmark this year and are bringing out ‘Who Hits 50’, a compilation of their best songs, complete with fresh composition ‘Be Lucky’ to mark the occasion.
‘Be Lucky’ is The Who’s first new material for eight years and the track was produced by Dave Eringa, best known for his work with the Manic Street Preachers, Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey.
The song was recorded this summer at British Grove and Yellowfish Studios and as well as frontman Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend it also long-time Who live musicians, drummer Zak Starkey, bassist Pino Palladino and keyboard player Mick Talbot.
All royalties made from the song will be donated to Daltrey and Townshend’s charity Teen Cancer America.
The album will be released on November 3 to coincide with the band’s 50th anniversary UK tour, ‘The Who Hits 50’.
Speaking about the run of shows, that kick off on November 30 in Glasgow, Scotland, Townshend previously said: ”I really want to do it. I’m good at it and I find it fulfilling but it’s not something I enjoy as much as sitting at home in the studio writing songs. But this one I really want to do because it’s a significant anniversary … To me it’s all about going out and playing and celebrating the 50th anniversary.”
‘Who Hits 50’ tracklisting:
Disc 1
Zoot Suit – (as The High Numbers)
I Can’t Explain
Anyway Anyhow Anywhere
My Generation
Substitute
The Kids Are Alright
I’m A Boy
Happy Jack
Boris The Spider
Pictures Of Lily
The Last Time
I Can See For Miles
Call Me Lightning
Dogs
Magic Bus
Pinball Wizard
I’m Free
The Seeker
Summertime Blues (live)
See Me, Feel Me
Won’t Get Fooled Again (single edit)
Let’s See Action
Bargain
Behind Blue Eyes
Disc 2
Baba O’ Riley
Join Together
Relay
5:15
Love Reign O’er Me
Postcard
Squeeze Box
Slip Kid
Who Are You
Trick Of The Light
You Better You Bet
Don’t Let The Coat
Athena
Eminence Front
It’s Hard
Real Good Looking Boy
It’s Not Enough
Be Lucky
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The Who release new song to mark 50th anniversary
The Who have announced they are releasing a new song, ‘Be Lucky’, on their ‘Who Hits 50’ compilation album.