Magic Bus
The Who
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15 facts about this song
Song Composition"Magic Bus" was written by Pete Townshend, the lead guitarist for The Who.
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Song Inspiration"Magic Bus" was inspired by the common practice of British citizens using double-decker buses for trips and vacations.
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Release DateThe track was released on 29 October 1968 in the U.S., following its UK release in September of the same year.
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Album FeatureIt's featured on the album "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy" which is a compilation of The Who’s hit singles.
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Chart RankingsThe track reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 25 in the United States Billboard Hot 100.
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Music GenreIt's categorized under the genres of rock and hard rock.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a concert staple for The Who, being performed live countless times since its release.
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Notable CoverA cover of "Magic Bus" was performed by the band Swervedriver for the tribute album "Who Covers Who?"
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Use in Popular CultureThe song features in the soundtrack of the 2005 film adaptation of "Bewitched," and has been used in various commercials and television shows including the advert for the video game "Rock Band 3."
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Difference in LyricsThe concept of a "Magic Bus" was not in the original set of lyrics. Pete Townshend reportedly added it in later to give the song more context.
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Concept of SongThe song follows a call and response pattern, representing a conversation between a passenger and a bus conductor.
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Instrumental ArrangementIt prominently features a harmonica, enhancing the rhythm-and-blues shuffle that defines the song's distinctive sound.
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DurationThe original track from the single release has a duration of 3 minutes and 21 seconds. However, live versions of the song performed by The Who often extended well beyond this length.
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Recording and Production"Magic Bus" was recorded using the 8-track recording technology which was still a novelty at that time. The original recording was overdubbed with additional parts to create a fuller sound.
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Unique Selling Point"Magic Bus" is still considered one of The Who's most iconic singles, owing to its unusual lyrical content, impressive instrumental arrangement, and the band's energetic live performances of the song.
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