I Can’t Explain was the first release by the English group under the name The Who, 1965. Previously the same line-up released I’m The Face / Zoot Suit under the name of The High Numbers. Roger Daltry has confirmed on several occasions the influence of The Kinks in their early song writing and style.

My Generation is one of The Who’s most recognizable  early-on recorded songs. Released as a single in 1965, My Generation would go onto achieve additional credits. My Generation was also inducted into the Hall of Fame for historical significance. Written by Pete Townsend at the age of twenty, he was describing the rebellion of youth in Britain’s “Mods.”

The song Pinball Wizard features a “deaf, dumb, blind kid” from the rock opera and album name Tommy. The original recording of Pinball Wizard was released in 1969, reaching a lofty number 19 on the United States Billboard 100. The song went on to become a crowd favorite during Who concerts due to its easy pop sound.

Substitute was a song written by Pete Townsend and released as a single in 1966. Substitute would eventually appear on The Who album, Meaty Beaty, Big and Bouncy, 1971. Pete explains that when the song was initially composed he wanted to come up with a catch riff like those found in The Rolling Stones songs.