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Every Billboard Hot 100 Single 1970: #343: “Summertime Blues”-The Who. July 11, 1970.
- Single:”Summertime Blues”- The Who
- Record Company- Decca
- Genre: Rock
- Written by Jerry Capehart and Eddie Cochran
- Time: 3:22
- B-side:”Heaven & Hell”
- Album- Live At Leeds
- Grade: A+
- Peaked at #27 9 weeks in Billboard Hot 100.
The Who while an album band more than a singles band- did have 26 Hot 100 singles from 1965-82- with 16 making the Top 40. “Summertime Blues” is a cover of the Eddie Cochran classic which was on their classic Live At Leeds album.
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As much as I respect and like Eddie Cochran… this is my go-to version of this song…they stood the song on it’s ear.
Both versions are great- but I have to agree The Who transport the song into something entirely different.
Just recently listened to this. I like it. The first cover I heard was Blue Cheer’s version. Do you have a favorite cover?
I think I have to go with The Who’s Live at Leeds version! I do love the original. A great song.
Good choice. Hope you’re doing well!
Side note: Watched a bit of Quadrophenia last week. Good movie.
I know this one.
Try Levon Helms version. Being a Band guy you’ll dig it.