10 Best Songs By The Who
4. Won't Get Fooled Again - Who's Next
The closing track of the seminal 1971 Who's Next, Won't Get Fooled Again is nothing short of an epic song and a brilliant way to close one of the greatest rock records of all time. Built around sweeping synthesizer licks (played to perfection by Pete Townshend), this 8-minute sprawling masterpiece is one that is not easily forgotten upon first listening.
Every band member shines through in this song. Pete Townshend with the roaring guitar solos, as well as the synth that the whole song is built around. John Entwistle with the bass that gives the song an encompassing, enthralling nature. Keith Moon with the drum solos that resonate through the whole track. Extra credit has to be given to Roger Daltrey, who shows off his vocal talents with banshee-like howls that fans of CSI: Miami might recognise from the intro
With themes of revolution and freedom that The Who have come to be known for, Won't Get Fooled Again is a masterpiece in every sense of the word