Going Mobile
The Who
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I'm going home And when I want to go home, I'm going mobile Well I'm gonna find a home on wheels, see how it feels, Goin' mobile Keep me moving I can pull up by the curb, I can make it on the road, Goin' mobile I can stop in any street And talk with people that we meet Goin' mobile Keep me moving, mmm Out in the woods Or in the city It's all the same to me When I'm driving free The world's my home When I'm mobile, ey woo, beep beep Play the tape machine Make the toast and tea When I'm mobile Well, I can lay in bed with only highway ahead When I'm mobile Keep me moving Keep me moving Over fifty Keep me groovin' Just a hippie gypsy Come on move now Movin' Keep me movin' yeah Keep me movin', movin', movin', yeah Movin' yeah Mobile, mobile, mobile, mobile, mobile, mobile, mobile I don't care about pollution I'm an air-conditioned gypsy That's my solution Watch the police and the taxman miss me! I'm mobile! Oh yeah he he Mobile, mobile, mobile, yeah
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Release Date Fact"Going Mobile" was a track by the British rock band The Who, released on their fifth studio album "Who's Next" in August 1971.
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Lyrics-Based FactThe song lyrics were written by Pete Townshend, the lead guitarist, and main songwriter in the band. The song speaks about the joy of travelling and living in a mobile home, hence the title "Going Mobile".
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Performance-Based FactUniquely, "Going Mobile" was largely performed by Pete Townshend with Roger Daltrey, the band's lead vocalist, not performing on this track. This is quite rare as most of The Who's songs prominently feature Daltrey. Townshend played the guitar, banjo, and also provided the vocals on this track.
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Musical Style FactThe song stands out for its mix of rock and folk influence, and it's notable for its use of mobile panning, and a rare acoustic-to-electric juxtaposition in production as it sounds as though Townshend's voice and guitar alternate moving from speaker to speaker in the stereo mix.
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Personnel FactAlthough the song is mainly performed by Pete Townshend, Keith Moon (drums) and John Entwistle (bass, piano, backing vocals) also feature on the track, contributing to its lively, rhythmic feel.
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Popular Culture Fact"Going Mobile" has been featured in various TV shows and commercials, promoting it from being just an album track to gaining wider recognition. This includes being used in an episode of American Dad and in a Volkswagen commercial.
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Live Performance Fact"Going Mobile" was never performed live by The Who whilst they were in their prime, despite the popularity and fan base of the band and the album "Who's Next". The song was, however, performed by Townshend during solo periods in his career.
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Interpretation FactThe song reflects Townshend's romantic affection for freedom via mobile living, somewhat reflecting the transient lifestyle of touring musicians. The lyrics express the joy of having no ties or roots, reflecting a freedom spirit associated with the early 70s.
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Folk Music Ingredient FactThe influence of folk music is especially apparent in the use of the banjo, an instrument not often associated with The Who's hard-rock sound, but chosen for this track by Townshend to underline its road-trip theme.
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Critics FactCritics have often praised "Going Mobile" for demonstrating The Who's range and ability to produce quality material across a wide range of styles. This song particularly showcasing a unique side of The Who's music.
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