Previously only available as a poor-quality bootleg, this legendary show has never received an official release until now. With 35,000 in attendance, on September 18th, 1971 The Who headlined Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People of Bangladesh at The Oval cricket ground in Kennsington, south London. Newly mixed from the original 8-track analogue multi-track tapes, this concert shows The Who continuing their dominance as the top live rock band of the era. The outstanding performance culminates in Pete Townshend and Keith Moon destroying their equipment in a grand finale.
The Who headlined alongside performances by Faces, Mott the Hoople, America and others, bringing their signature, maximalist power to the famous cricket ground.
The band notably headlined The Oval cricket ground in Kennsington, South London on September 18th, 1971 for this benefit. During the show, the band—Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon—performed a 15-song setlist highlighted staples such as “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Pinball Wizard” and more for an audience of 35,000-plus. Setting the scene, The Who had just released “Who’s Next” a month prior on August 2nd, 1971, and the band played five songs from the latter at The Oval. Renowned for their unpredictable and unforgettable performances, it’s been remixed from Glyn Johns‘ original eight-track analogue tape by Bob Pridden and Richard Whittaker, with John and Layla Astley mastering the discs. Richard Evans designs the package, including a new cover illustration by Townshend’s nephew Josh
The Who will release, “Live At The Oval 1971“, as part of the Whooligan Fan Club exclusively fans will receive early ticket access, exclusive Whooligan merchandise and a copy of Live At The Oval 1971!
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