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Yes, at one time in the not-too-distant past, the wealthy and even some middle class families used to dress their preschool boys in little girls dresses and even hairstyles. Who knows, maybe some still do?

Ah, the Who at their most flowery, dandy best.  ;D

I had originally wanted to tackle something a bit 'larger' by The Who for this fest - all or part of 'A Quick One', their first mini-opera (and I may take a crack at it yet). I had been practicing it on and off during this fest, but then found myself at the end of the fest with nothing recorded yet.

Started this on Saturday chunking away on my acoustic guitar using the MicroBR on-board mic, and then added the zingy (and crunchy) guitars with the new Rickenbacker 330 and the MicroBR using the SuperCln and VO Comp effects patches. I had intended to add some Rickenbacker bass to it, but for some reason it wasn't working for me. Instead, I simulated the bass line on my guitar, using the MS Drive patch to add some fuzz to it. Unfortunately, there are no drums (sorry, Keith).

Did a little research on the origin of the song, and it was originally intended to be in a rock opera The Who never made named 'Quads', which was set in a future when parents could choose their child's sex (not so far-fetched nowadays). 'I'm A Boy' was released by The Who on 26 August 1966, and reached Number 2 on in the UK Singles Chart and Number 7 in Ireland. Sadly, it didn't chart in the U.S. at all. I first heard it on the 'Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy' collection in the late 70s, when first discovering The Who. I've loved the song since.

Thanks for listening,
cuthbert

Man you rock ! Great cover, I can hear the Who, but you made this song your own, a big well done !

Brilliant Cuthbert...
Love this song, takes me back.

Well done.......Alex

Very cool Cuthbert! I don't know this song but it's definitely The Who and you did it well...the Ric sounds great!

Farrell

Hell yeah Cuth... amazing. Well done buddy!

I don't know the original, but your cover tastes of The Who for sure. And the Rickenbacker sounds perfect for the situation.

Alfredo

This is good ole fun music!

Love the way you navigated key change in the middle...

Shit this is really good my fellow Mainah!! I've always loved your vocal harmonies, but this is by far my favorite. And the Rick sounds awesome too.

Frickin' Sawheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!! :)

As good as I could expect!!! Fine singing and the harmonies sound so good here!

Rickenbacker guitar is MUST when covering The Who ;D .

Thanks for the info of the song!

Top notch cover and the Rickenbacker gives it that authentic Who sound. Another classy post.   Willie

I've been waiting for this one since I saw it posted the other day and it so delivers. What a great fecking track.
Rock on brother!

I listened to this very soon after you posted it. I loved it but wasn't able to post at the time. Then hours became days, as they do.

One of my favourite Who songs and was in the last three of my shortlist (the other was Happy Jack).

Your songs are always lush and beautifully presented. They carry themselves with a rarefied dignity and (especially with that Rickenbacker) authenticity. You are a master of the art.

 :)

Nice job, and a great song choice. The Rickenbacker sounds fantastic.

Quote from: cuthbert on May 01, 2017, 01:00:14 AMI first heard it on the 'Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy' collection in the late 70s, when first discovering The Who. I've loved the song since.

Me too, although I got my copy of "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy" in early 1972. The original 1966 single is slightly faster and about a minute shorter. "I'm a Boy" is also on reissues of "Live at Leeds", though it's not on the original vinyl LP which I got the same day as "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy".

Excellent job Bravo!!

Missed this one but thankfully found it via your player. Great version of a song by one of my favorite bands. Would love to hear you have a go at "A Quick One." I have dinkered with that a bit myself.

That Rick sounds great. I'm sure it's my imagination to a degree, but I am of the mindset right now that nothing sounds quite like a Rickenbacker.

Blooby

Back for another listen 👂.   Willie

Cracking version! Love that Rickenbacker sound :)

how the hell did i miss this. brawtastic.

Quote from: Oldrottenhead on August 28, 2017, 03:38:29 AMhow the hell did i miss this. brawtastic.

How the hell did I miss the Who Fest? Great cover. Especially liked the middle bridge section. Well done.

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