Track 38: "Squeeze Box" by The Who

Come on and squeeze me like you do,
I'm so in love with you,
mama's got a squeeze box daddy never sleeps at night

You know that whole saying about people being either Beatles or Rolling Stones fans? And certainly not to slight two of the greatest bands in rock and roll history, but I'd much rather choose between The Who and Led Zeppelin.

I've been on a big Who kick this week and listened to Quadrophenia in its entirety yesterday. I think it's one of the greatest double-albums in history and really shows of that bombastic arena rock thing that The Who basically perfected. The band has/had it all--a fantastic front man in Roger Daltry, an insanely powerful rhythm section in Johh Entwistle and Keith Moon (rip Who original Who rhythm section), and possibly one of the greatest guitarist/songwriters ever in Pete Townshend.

Actually got to see The Who perform Quadrophenia in its entirety in the summer of 1997 (I think?) and the entire concert was just amazing. And thought the band pretty much killed the halftime show at this year's Super Bowl.

But it's hard to pick just one song from Quadrophenia, let alone any one song from The Who's amazing catalog of music. There are easily 20 or so Who songs that are Playlist worthy, but there's something just perfect about "Squeeze Box."

It's fun, catchy, and, oddly enough for a British rock band, has a bit of a bluegrass tinge. And, fittingly, a great tune for a sunny Friday afternoon.



And this is a video of Tenacious D covering "Squeeze Box" at the VH1 Honors The Who.