I'm One
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"I'm One" is a song by The Who
. It was released on the group's 1973
rock opera album Quadrophenia
. Written and sung by Pete Townshend
, it is one of the main moments of introspection spread throughout the narrative and also a sign that Jimmy may not be as Mod as he appears, given the way he asks a fellow Mod where he got his clothes. (Mods would lose face asking another Mod where he got his clothes.) The song features an acoustic opening followed by the rest of the band (excluding singer Roger Daltrey) joining in.
The song is featured on the soundtrack for Freaks and Geeks
in the episode Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers, which featured many of the Who's songs.
-1974
Quadrophenia Tour, but it was never performed with Moon again afterwards. It made sporadic appearances in the 1981
(only once), 1982
(only the first verse; as an intro to "The Punk and the Godfather") and 1989
tours as well. It was then brought back for every concert on the 1996-1997 Quadrophenia Tour
. Performances after that, from 2000
onwards, were often performed by Pete Townshend alone on stage (although some feature the full band).
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 released on the group's 1973
1973 in music
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rock opera 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...
. Written and sung by Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career...
, it is one of the main moments of introspection spread throughout the narrative and also a sign that Jimmy may not be as Mod as he appears, given the way he asks a fellow Mod where he got his clothes. (Mods would lose face asking another Mod where he got his clothes.) The song features an acoustic opening followed by the rest of the band (excluding singer Roger Daltrey) joining in.
The song is featured on the soundtrack for Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks
Freaks and Geeks is an American teen comedy-drama television series, created by Paul Feig and executive produced by Judd Apatow, that aired on NBC during the 1999–2000 television season...
in the episode Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers, which featured many of the Who's songs.
Live performances
This song was performed first on the band's original 1973The Who Tour 1973
The Who Tour 1973 was The Who's first concert tour supporting their Quadrophenia album.-History:The band did one tour each in England and North America supporting the Quadrophenia album, released in October of 1973, then added four additional dates in London after their November dates at the Lyceum...
-1974
The Who Tour 1974
The Who Tour 1974 was The Who's second concert tour supporting their latest album, Quadrophenia.-History:After beginning work in January on the soundtrack for the Tommy film, the band played a mini-tour of France in February, continuing to feature Quadrophenia as the centerpiece of their shows as...
Quadrophenia Tour, but it was never performed with Moon again afterwards. It made sporadic appearances in the 1981
The Who Tour 1981
The Who Tour 1981 was The Who's third concert tour since the death of original drummer Keith Moon, with most dates performed in advance of the release of their recently-recorded Face Dances album...
(only once), 1982
The Who Tour 1982
The Who Tour 1982 was The Who's last with drummer Kenney Jones. While the tour was originally intended to support their 1982 album It's Hard, the band later announced it would be their final tour, though they would eventually reunite twice and then tour again in 1989.-History:Aside from two warm-up...
(only the first verse; as an intro to "The Punk and the Godfather") and 1989
The Who Tour 1989
The Who Tour 1989 was The Who's reunion tour in celebration of their 25th anniversary and their first without drummer Kenney Jones, who had replaced Keith Moon in 1979...
tours as well. It was then brought back for every concert on the 1996-1997 Quadrophenia Tour
The Who Tour 1996-1997
The Who Tour 1996-1997 was The Who's second attempt at a tour promoting their 1973 album, Quadrophenia.-History:Having worked on the remastering of Quadrophenia in 1996, Pete Townshend was inspired to finally perform the complete rock opera as he had always hoped to hear it played, with a full band...
. Performances after that, from 2000
The Who Tour 2000
The Who Tour 2000 was in support of The Who's live album The Blues to the Bush and their first full-fledged tour as a five-piece band since 1982.-History:...
onwards, were often performed by Pete Townshend alone on stage (although some feature the full band).
Album Appearances
The following Who albums and DVD's feature "I'm One":- QuadropheniaQuadropheniaQuadrophenia 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...
- Quadrophenia (soundtrack)Quadrophenia (soundtrack)Quadrophenia is the soundtrack album to the 1979 film Quadrophenia which refers to the 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia. It was initially released on Polydor Records in 1979 as a cassette and LP and was re-released as a compact disc in 1993 and 2001...
- Live at the Royal Albert HallLive at the Royal Albert Hall (The Who album)Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a three-CD live album set by The Who, released in 2003.Discs one and two were recorded on 27 November 2000 and consist of John Entwistle, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Zak Starkey, and John "Rabbit" Bundrick performing a concert at the Royal Albert Hall for the...
(with Eddie VedderEddie VedderEddie Vedder is an American musician and singer-songwriter who is best known for being the lead singer and one of three guitarists of the alternative rock band Pearl Jam. He is widely considered a cultural icon of alternative rock.He is also involved in soundtrack work and contributes to albums...
) - The Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert HallThe Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert HallThe Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a concert film of The Who's concert on November 27, 2000 at the Royal Albert Hall in London to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust. A number of special guests joined the band on stage to perform the band's hits...
(with Eddie Vedder) - Tommy and Quadrophenia LiveTommy and Quadrophenia LiveTommy and Quadrophenia Live is a 3-disc DVD box set that includes performances by The Who from their 1989 and 1996-1997 tours...
- Encore Series 2002Encore Series 2002Encore Series 2002 is an album series of live recordings from The Who's 2002 American tour. The albums contain soundboard recordings of 25 concerts from the tour, available as two-CD individual shows or as part of a box set. The Who would continue this practice on their 2004 and 2006 and 2007 tours...
(certain concerts) - Encore Series 2004Encore Series 2004Encore Series 2004 is live album series recorded during concerts on The Who's 2004 tour Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, and United States. It contains soundboard recordings of all 18 concerts from the tour, available as two-CD individual shows or as part of a box set....
(one concert) - Encore Series 2006 and 2007Encore Series 2006 and 2007Encore Series 2006 and Encore Series 2007 are album series from The Who's 2006-2007 tour.Following a practice started with their Encore Series 2002 and Encore Series 2004, every performance was released on compact disc. Starting with the 2006-2007 series, each show was also available on DVD...
(certain concerts)
Personnel
- Pete TownshendPete TownshendPeter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career...
– leadLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
and backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
, leadLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
and acoustic guitarAcoustic guitarAn acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones... - John EntwistleJohn EntwistleJohn Alec Entwistle was an English bass guitarist, songwriter, singer, horn player, and film and record producer who was best known as the bass player for the rock band The Who. His aggressive lead sound influenced many rock bass players...
– bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick.... - Keith MoonKeith MoonKeith 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...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....