Trick Of The Light by The Who

Album: Who Are You? (1978)

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Who bass player John Entwistle wrote this song about a man who believes a hooker loves him, at least until his time is up. >>>
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John - Winder, GA
The guitar-like assault throughout is actually Entwistle's heavily distorted eight-string Alembic bass. >>>
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Bertrand - Paris, France

Comments: 6

Eli from PhiladelphiaSinger Roger Daltrey disliked this song by John Entwistle. He claimed that although it had clever lyrics, it just went on and on for too long.
Eli from PhiladelphiaJohn Entwistle had a predilection for prostitutes throughout his later career. It is creepy enough that the day he died, he was found in bed with a groupie in Las Vegas.
Guy from Benson, NcGreat song!!!! The whole Who Are You album was great from start to finish.
Jim from Long Beach, CaGreat song. I remember when I was a teenager when this came out they would always play this song on the radio.
Neil from London, EnglandWhen the Who played this live, John introduced it as "a guy thinks he's a good lover, so he sees a 'professional' to get an expert opinion.. he gets a hooker to tell him he's good in bed..."
Pete from London, EnglandI thought this song was awesome...until I actually listened to the lyrics. Oh well, it's still ok I guess. haha.

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