Overture From Tommy

by

The Assembled Multitude

Album: The Assembled Multitude      Released: 1970

US Chart: 16     

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The Assembled Multitude was a studio group assembled by Tom Sellers in Philadelphia. This is a version of the overture from The Who's rock opera Tommy. (thanks, Charles - Charlotte, NC)

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Could this be the "cover" that beat the "original" - I think so. It really shines at the end where the melody is resolved in a very satisfying "upnote" - unlike The Who's version that doesn't end but leads on to a darker melody. Thanks to those who made comments at Songfacts that keyed into my search words (AM COVER). After searching for this version for years-thanks to Songfacts, I have finally found it.
- Larry, Dallas, TX

I love this version of the song. It's probably uncool to say I like it better than the Who's version but "who" cares. Greg, I'm glad I'm not the only one.
- Susan, San Francisco, CA

I really liked this performance. Listened to it enough to play it by ear. Only many years later did I hear the Who's version. Still like Assembled Mulititude's.
- Greg, Shelbyville, KY

For some unexplained reason, this is used in a commecrcial for an over-the-counter allegery relief medicine!
- Ken, Louisville, KY

Played by some AM stations, along with other "cover" versions like "Birthday" by the Underground Sunshine, to avoid directly competing with their hipper sister FM stations by playing the originals.
- Clarke, Pittsburgh, PA

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