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All songs written by Peter Townshend except "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" (Peter Townshend/Roger Daltrey).
This rare collection features 14 classics from the Who's early days, recorded from 1965 to 1969.
Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy has the distinction of being the first in a long line of Who compilations. It also has the distinction of being the best. Part of the reason why it is so successful is that it has an actual purpose. Meaty was designed as a collection of the group's singles, many of which never appeared on albums. The Who recorded their share of great albums during the '60s, but condensing their highlights to just the singles is an electrifying experience. "The Kids Are Alright" follows "I Can't Explain," "I Can See for Miles" bleeds into "Pictures of Lily" and "My Generation," "Magic Bus" gives way to "Substitute" and "I'm a Boy" -- it's an extraordinary lineup, and each song builds on its predecessor's power. Since it was released prior to Who's Next, it contains none of the group's album rock hits, but that's for the best -- their '60s singles have a kinetic, frenzied power that the louder, harder AOR cuts simply couldn't touch. Also, there is such a distinct change in sound with Who's Next that the two eras don't quite sound right on one greatest-hits collection, as My Generation and Who's Better, Who's Best proved. By concentrating on the early years -- when the Who were fresh and Pete Townshend was developing his own songwriting identity -- Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy is musically unified and incredibly powerful. This is what the Who sounded like when they were a great band. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Deleted in the U.S. since MCA overhauled their entire backcatalog & released the comprehensive 'The Very Best Of TheWho', this is a 1985 reissue of their hit 1971 singles compfeaturing 14 classics from 1965-1969. Includes 'I Can't Explain', 'Happy Jack', 'Pinball Wizard', 'My Generation','The Magic Bus', 'Substitute' and 'The Kids Are Alright'.
A collection of singles from the band's career through 1971.
Originally released on Decca (79184) in November 1971.
The Who: Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar, vocals), John Entwistle (bass, vocals), Keith Moon (drums).
Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy Music Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy Music Review Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   Great Music, Lousy Sound
The music on this CD needs no explanation. Any fan of The Who knows how great these songs are. The problem is the recording quality, or rather the lack of quality. This CD sounds like it was dubbed off a poorly recorded cassette copy of a worn out vinyl album, with no attempt to remaster the songs for digital reproduction. The sounds is muddy, hollow, and noisy.
Don't waste your money on this CD.
Submitted by a reviewer (Hollister, CA, USA) 
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 Great CD, Warm Sound!
This is THE definitive compilation of The Who to own on CD. It showcases their early, and best, sound. It was a long time ago, a different time and era...relive it today with this great retrospective, perfect for those unfamiliar with too much of their catalog. Also, the sound quality on this disc is quite good...if you have a good system, of course. Lesser equipment might not reproduce the full frequency range, as with any other CD. Don't buy the hype that all CD's need to be remastered...they don't. And this one doesn't, either. Sounds great just the way it is.
Submitted by chargrove (Keller, TX, USA)
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History
Although the Who were considered a part of the British Invasion, they were actually a couple of years behind the Beatles in England. Despite their mind-blowing performance at Monterrey in 1967, and a terrific US tour in 1968, they were mostly ignored in America prior to Woodstock in 1969.
So Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy is where most Americans first heard the Who's 1960s British hits. And all fourteen tracks are absolutely terrific, with "My Generation" and "Pinball Wizard" (at the very least) as absolute classics. This is a near perfect presentation of the formative phase of the Who's career. The artwork is pretty cool also. I also agree that "remastering" tends to be overrated. The magic is in the songs!
The only problem with this album is that it has been rendered unnecessary by later, more comprehensive, compilations such as The Ultimate Collection.
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best ever done, want it
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Great compilation of 14 gems by The Who. With one exception, all songs are from the "pre-Tommy" era. After 30 years the music is still refreshing and energetic.
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