10 Best Songs By The Who

6. Substitute - Non Album Single

A song that has been the band's opener for many years, Substitute is about a relationship where both people realise the other is not the person they seem to be.

When listening to this song, you can really sense the enjoyment that Townshend was having when writing the lyrics. With such inclusions as "I look pretty tall but my heels are high" and "I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth", the hilarity of the song is prevalent throughout.

Memorable lyrics, catchy hooks and some brilliant backing from Entwistle and Moon, Substitute remains a standout effort from The Who's early days, and is still enjoyed by legions of fans nearly 50 years later when the band starts their live sets with it.