Book Vs. Movie:
Tommy
The 1969 Rock Opera Vs. The 1975 Movie“Musicals in March”


"The Who's Tommy" is a rock opera written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band The Who. It was first released as a double album in 1969 and later adapted into various stage productions, including a highly successful Broadway musical. The story revolves around a young boy named Tommy Walker who becomes deaf, dumb, and blind after witnessing a traumatic event. Despite his sensory impairments, Tommy discovers an extraordinary talent for playing pinball and becomes a messianic figure for his followers. The rock opera has been adapted into various forms over the years, including a 1975 film directed by Ken Russell and a Broadway musical that premiered in 1992. Which did we (the Margos) prefer, the original album or the 1975 movie adaptation?

In this ep, the Margos discuss:

• The Who and their place in rock history
• Robert Stigwood & Ken Russell
• The.
• The cast of the 1975 film includes Roger Daltrey (Tommy,) Ann-Margret (Nora,) Oliver Reed (Frank,) Elton John (Pinball Wizard,) John Entwistle (bass player,) Keith Moon (drummer and Uncle Ernie,) Paul Nicholas (Cousin Kevin,) Jack Nicholson (The Specialist,) Pete Townshend (guitarist,) and Tina Turner as the Acid Queen.

Clips used:

• The Acid Queen
• Tommy (original 1975 movie trailer)
• Champagne
• Smash the Mirror
• The Pinball Wizard
• There’s a Doctor
• We’re Not Gonna Take It
• Music by Pete Townshend.

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