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A Legal Matter

Tonalidad A major Dificultad Intermedio

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The Who recorded A Legal Matter in October 1965, in a London studio. It was the B-side of the single «The Kids Are Alright», but was released without the band's approval, as they were at a wedding the following month. The song talks about divorce, betrayal and disillusionment, as its title suggests: «a legal matter». For the first time, Pete Townshend sings alone, instead of Roger Daltrey, perhaps because the singer was going through a divorce. The song was included in the album My Generation, which was released in 1965. Although the album was released under a different title in the United States, it was considered a milestone in rock at the time. ↓ Skip to chords

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My Generation

The Who · 2002 · Track 0

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Tonalidad A major

Duración 2:49

Álbum My Generation

Año 2002

ISRC GBUM71406032

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The Who released «A Legal Matter» in 1965, from their album The Who Sings My Generation. The song was written by Pete Townshend, and he placed it on the record as if it were a song sung from his own voice. The lyrics talk about a guy who got into trouble over something legal, and he describes him as if he were a fictional character. The song has a fast rhythm, as if telling a story in a urgent way. Townshend's voice carries the song as if it were a monologue, with a tone that seems playful and a bit mocking. It's one of those songs that makes you think about what it means to be "legal" or "not legal".

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