Sea and Sand

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About Sea and Sand

"Sea and Sand" is a song by The Who. It was released on the group's 1973 rock opera album Quadrophenia, where it is the second track of the third side of the record.


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1973
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Here by the sea and sand
Nothing ever goes as planned
I just couldn't face going home
It was just a drag on my own
They finally threw me out
My mom got drunk on stout
My dad couldn't stand on two feet
As he lectured about morality
Now I guess the family's complete
With me hanging 'round on the street
Or here on the beach

The girl I love
Is a perfect dresser
Wears every fashion
Gets it to the tee
Heavens above
I've got to match her
She knows just how
She wants her man to be
Leave it to me

My jacket's gonna be cut slim and checked
Maybe a touch of seersucker with an open neck
I ride a G.S. scooter with my hair cut neat
I wear my wartime coat in the wind and sleet

I see her dance
Across the ballroom
UV lights making stars shine
Of her smile
I am the face
She has to know me
I'm dressed up better than anyone
Within a mile

Oh, yeah 
So how come the other tickets look much better?
Without a penny to spend they dress to the letter
How come the girls come on oh so cool
Yet when you meet 'em, every one's a fool?

Come sleep on the beach
Keep within my reach
I just want to die with you near
I'm feeling so high with you here
I'm wet and I'm cold
But thank God I ain't old
Why didn't I say what I mean?
I should have split home at fifteen
There's a story that the grass is so green
What did I see?
Where have I been?

Nothing is planned, by the sea and the sand

I'm the face if you want it, baby
I'm the face if you want it
I'm the face if you want it , baby
I'm the face if you want it
I'm the face if you want it
I'm the face if you want it, baby
If you want it, if you want it, if you want it, if you want it
If you want it, if you want it, it you want it, if you want it, ah the face

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The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Entwistle (vocals, bass) and Keith Moon, (drums, vocals). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND

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11 facts about this song

Band Production
"Sea and Sand" is a song by the British rock band, The Who.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of the conceptual double album "Quadrophenia," which was The Who's sixth studio album released in 1973.
Song Style
The song is a blend of hard rock and progressive rock, indicative of The Who's signature style and the overall tone of the "Quadrophenia" album.
Song Inspiration
The inspiration for the song came from Pete Townshend's experiences and observations growing up on the coastline of England.
Narration
"Sea and Sand" is a narrative song that tells the story of a young mod named Jimmy from London.
Sound Elements
The song mixes sounds of crashing waves and seagulls to transport listeners to the setting of the song, enhancing the narrative experience.
Music Composition
The band's frontman, Pete Townshend, wrote both the music and lyrics for the song.
Instrumentation
The song features Roger Daltrey on lead vocals, Pete Townshend on guitar and backing vocals, John Entwistle on bass guitar, and Keith Moon on drums.
Live Performances
"Sea and Sand" has been performed live by The Who numerous times in concert, despite the song’s complicated arrangement.
Album Concept
The song is integral to the narrative thread of the "Quadrophenia" album, which recounts the life of the fictional character Jimmy, a disillusioned mod.
Theme
"Sea and Sand" highlights the theme of isolation and the chaotic nature of teenage life.

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