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1. As we all know, "Baba O Riley" was released off of the great album "Who's Next". But what album was the song originally going to be on?
2. The synthesizers really did the trick for the tune "Baba O' Riley", it revolutionized rock music in a way. What was one of the main things that made the synthesizers significant to the song, and to rock and roll for that matter?
3. "_________ take my hand
We'll travel south cross land
Put out the fire
And don't look past my shoulder"
Who is the lady that the singer wants to take?
4. There is an abandoned story behind "Baba O Riley". Apparently, Pete Townshend wrote this in the voice of a Scottish farmer, who is taking his wife and their two kids so they can begin their exodus to London. What was the name of the farmer going to be?
5. In the song "Baba O' Riley", Pete Townshend sings a part of the song. What part?
6. "Out here in the fields
I fought for my meals
I get my _________"
Finish the lyrics please.
7. "Baba O Riley" derived from a demo by Pete Townshend. How long was the original demo?
8. Everybody knows about the amazing violin solo towards the end of the song "Baba O' Riley". I'm tired of asking who did this solo (you all should know by now), but here's another question. Who's idea was it to put the violin solo at the end of the song?
9. The original demo of "Baba O Riley" by Pete Townshend was put on a rare tribute album for Meher Baba (Townshend's spiritual teacher) in which the song is partially named after. What was the album called?
10. "Baba O Riley" has always been a concert favorite and therefore, a lot of live versions of the tune have been put on live albums. Which of the following live albums has "Baba O Riley" not appeared in?
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