







London Symphony Orchestra – Tommy (VG/VG) – 2xLP, US 1972
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Tommy is an LP by London Symphony Orchestra from 1972 released on the Ode Records label.
About this album
Tommy is a striking orchestral adaptation of The Who’s landmark rock opera, turning one of rock’s most ambitious concepts into a full-scale modern classical work. Issued in 1972 and performed by The English Chamber Choir and The London Symphony Orchestra, it brings symphonic weight to Pete Townshend’s story of trauma, silence and redemption while preserving the sweep of songs such as Overture, 1921 and Pinball Wizard. The project extends the reach of the original album beyond rock, showing how its melodies and dramatic structure could sustain a grand orchestral treatment. As a crossover release, it remains a fascinating document of rock meeting the concert hall.
Genre: Classical
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Read the AllMusic.com reviewArtist: London Symphony OrchestraLabel: Ode Records – SP 99001Format: LP, Album, MisprintUnits: 2Country: USReleased: 1972Genre: ClassicalStyle: Modern Classical, Rock OperaA1 Overture
A2 It'S A Boy
A3 1921
A4 Amazing Journey
A5 Sparks
A6 Eyesight To The Blind
A7 Christmas
D1 Sally Simpson
D2 Welcome
D3 Tommy'S Holiday Camp
D4 We'Re Not Gonna Take It
D5 See Me, Feel Me
B1 Cousin Kevin
B2 The Acid Queen
B3 Underture
B4 Do You Think It'S All Right
B5 Fiddle About
B6 Pin Ball Wizard
C1 Here'S A Doctor I'Ve Found
C2 Go To The Mirror Boy
C3 Tommy Can You Hear Me?
C4 Smash The Mirror
C5 I'M Free
C6 Miracle Cure
C7 Sensation
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Description
- Description
- Release details
- Tracklist
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Tommy is an LP by London Symphony Orchestra from 1972 released on the Ode Records label.
About this album
Tommy is a striking orchestral adaptation of The Who’s landmark rock opera, turning one of rock’s most ambitious concepts into a full-scale modern classical work. Issued in 1972 and performed by The English Chamber Choir and The London Symphony Orchestra, it brings symphonic weight to Pete Townshend’s story of trauma, silence and redemption while preserving the sweep of songs such as Overture, 1921 and Pinball Wizard. The project extends the reach of the original album beyond rock, showing how its melodies and dramatic structure could sustain a grand orchestral treatment. As a crossover release, it remains a fascinating document of rock meeting the concert hall.
Genre: Classical
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Read the AllMusic.com reviewArtist: London Symphony OrchestraLabel: Ode Records – SP 99001Format: LP, Album, MisprintUnits: 2Country: USReleased: 1972Genre: ClassicalStyle: Modern Classical, Rock OperaA1 Overture
A2 It'S A Boy
A3 1921
A4 Amazing Journey
A5 Sparks
A6 Eyesight To The Blind
A7 Christmas
D1 Sally Simpson
D2 Welcome
D3 Tommy'S Holiday Camp
D4 We'Re Not Gonna Take It
D5 See Me, Feel Me
B1 Cousin Kevin
B2 The Acid Queen
B3 Underture
B4 Do You Think It'S All Right
B5 Fiddle About
B6 Pin Ball Wizard
C1 Here'S A Doctor I'Ve Found
C2 Go To The Mirror Boy
C3 Tommy Can You Hear Me?
C4 Smash The Mirror
C5 I'M Free
C6 Miracle Cure
C7 Sensation













