Won't Get Fooled Again
Pete Townshend
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We'll be fighting in the streets With our children at our feet And the morals that they worship will be gone The men who spurred us on Sit in judgment of all wrong They decide and the shotgun sings the song [Chorus] I'll tip my hat to the new constitution Take a bow for the new revolution Smile and grin at the change all around Pick up my guitar and play Just like yesterday Then I'll get on my knees and pray We don't get fooled again The change it had to come We knew it all along We were liberated from the fold that's all The world looks just the same And history ain't blamed Cause the banners, they are flown in the last war [Chorus] No, no! We don't get fooled again I'll move myself and my family aside If we happen to be left half alive Get all my papers and smile at the sky Though I know that the hypnotized never lie Do ya? There's nothing in the street Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye The parting on the left Is now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight [Chorus] Don't want to get fooled again No, no! Meet the new boss Same as the old boss
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Written by: Peter Townshend
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5 facts about this song
Song Composition1. "Won't Get Fooled Again" was written by Pete Townshend, the guitarist for the British rock band, The Who.
2. This song was released on The Who's 1971 album "Who's Next".
3. Pete Townshend is known for composing music that has complex themes and innovative technology, exemplified in this song.
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Song Meaning4. "Won't Get Fooled Again" is often interpreted as a skeptical look at political revolutions, expressing disillusionment with the idea that changing leaders or systems will result in significant improvements.
5. Pete Townshend has stated that the song is not against revolution but is more an outcry against the refusal to accept the reality of the nature of world leaders.
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Musical Innovation6. This song is noted for its revolutionary use of synthesizers, which at the time, were relatively new in rock and roll music.
7. Townshend used a Lowrey Berkshire Deluxe TBO-1 organ with a built-in drum machine to create the distinctive synthesizer sound in the song.
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Performance and Reception8. "Won't Get Fooled Again" is considered one of The Who's signature songs, often performed in their concerts.
9. The song is also known for Roger Daltrey's scream near the end, considered one of the most powerful in rock history.
10. Rolling Stone magazine placed "Won't Get Fooled Again" at number 133 in their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
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Van Halen's Version11. The American rock band Van Halen covered "Won't Get Fooled Again" in concert and recorded a live version for their 1993 album, "Live: Right Here, Right Now".
12. Van Halen's version is notable for Eddie Van Halen's guitar work, replacing the original's prominent organ parts with his own unique style.
13. Van Halen's cover was well received and became a staple of their live shows.
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