I Don't Even Know Myself by The Who

Album: Who's Next (1971)

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Pete Townshend: "I wrote a couple of songs in a period where people were writing extensive analysis of my character and stuff like this. And I thought, 'Well, f--k it. You don't know me. I don't know myself, how can you know me?'"
This song was released as the B-side to "Won't Get Fooled Again."
Pete Townshend included his original demo on his 1999 solo album Lifehouse Chronicles. >>
Suggestion credit:
Fintan - Manchester, England, for all above
This song was first recorded at Pete Townshend's own Eel Pie Studio in 1970 and was often played in concert during 1970-1971. >>
Suggestion credit:
Bertrand - Paris, France

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Paul from Cardiff, United Kingdomi would love to know more about this song - one of pete's best - and coupled with WGFA, probably the best single they ever released!

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