Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (The Who song)
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a song by English
rock band, The Who
. It was written by the band's bassist
, John Entwistle. The song was about drummer Keith Moon
's drinking problems. This would be the first of two songs from The Who written about Keith, the second being Doctor Jimmy from the album Quadrophenia
. Two versions of this song exist. The first one, running 2:24, is the B-Side to the US single "Call Me Lightning". It is still available on the 1968 compilation album "Magic Bus: The Who On Tour". The second version, which exceeds the former's length by 14 seconds, was the B-Side to the UK single "Magic Bus". This version has a more prominent guitar line, as well as spooky "Mr. Hyde" effects (the voice Entwistle uses in chorus of the song Boris the Spider
), but is out of print.
This song, as well as Boris the Spider and Silas Stingy
all had lyrics that suited children. Kit (Lambert) had the idea of making a kids' album composed entirely of songs like these, but it never saw the light of day.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
rock band, The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
. It was written by the band's bassist
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, John Entwistle. The song was about drummer Keith Moon
Keith Moon
Keith John Moon was an English musician, best known for being the drummer of the English rock group The Who. He gained acclaim for his exuberant and innovative drumming style, and notoriety for his eccentric and often self-destructive behaviour, earning him the nickname "Moon the Loon". Moon...
's drinking problems. This would be the first of two songs from The Who written about Keith, the second being Doctor Jimmy from the album Quadrophenia
Quadrophenia
Quadrophenia is the sixth studio album by English rock band The Who. Released on 19 October 1973 by Track and Polydor in the UK, and Track and MCA in the US, it is a double album, and the group's second rock opera...
. Two versions of this song exist. The first one, running 2:24, is the B-Side to the US single "Call Me Lightning". It is still available on the 1968 compilation album "Magic Bus: The Who On Tour". The second version, which exceeds the former's length by 14 seconds, was the B-Side to the UK single "Magic Bus". This version has a more prominent guitar line, as well as spooky "Mr. Hyde" effects (the voice Entwistle uses in chorus of the song Boris the Spider
Boris the Spider
"Boris the Spider" is a song written by The Who's bassist, John Entwistle. It appears as the second track of their 1966 album, A Quick One. This song is claimed to be John's first composition. The song was a live staple...
), but is out of print.
This song, as well as Boris the Spider and Silas Stingy
The Who Sell Out
-Track listing:All songs written by Pete Townshend except where noted. The between song jingles apparently have no official titles and are not listed anywhere on the original album packaging, though they are listed in the inner booklet of the 1995 remaster.Side one...
all had lyrics that suited children. Kit (Lambert) had the idea of making a kids' album composed entirely of songs like these, but it never saw the light of day.