In a music career that spanned more than 40 years, entwistle was best known as the original bass guitarist for the english rock band the who. Guitar solo now your always hangin round you never touch the ground you make me feel so small wish i was ten feet tall. The epic life of the whos john entwistle rolling stone. However, all versions of the album remain out of print, and cd copies of this album.
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Early in his career, entwistle fantasised about the guitars and basses he would one day own. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. John entwistle smash your head against the wall vinyl mp3. John entwistle wall art products, available on a range of materials, with framed and unframed options. Features song lyrics for john entwistle s smash your head against the wall album. John entwistle smash your head against the wall 2005. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Entwistle, john smash your head against the wall amazon. Entwistle, john smash your head against the wall vinyl music skip to main content. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. His stoic stage appearance standing still, tucked neatly behind his dynamic bandmates, roger daltrey and pete townshend belied a massive sonic presence.
Sep 07, 2017 john alec entwistle 9 october 1944 27 june 2002 was an english bassist, songwriter, singer, and film and music producer. John entwistle discography john entwistle performing with the who at the manchester apollo, 1981. The album was released on track records in the uk and decca records in the us. He spent his early childhood dodging dinosaurs and searching for a cave with just the right amount of echo. Entwistle, john smash your head against the wall vinyl. Smash your head against the wall 1971 which featured contributions from. Entwistle, john smash your head against the wall music skip to main content. John entwistle smash your head against the wall lyrics and. The album is called smash your head against the wall.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. John alec entwistle 9 october 1944 27 june 2002 was an english bass guitarist, singer, songwriter, film and music producer. Its bizarre cover strangely resembles an egyptian sarcophagus but it is in fact entwistle wearing a death mask while looking through the chest xray of a lung cancer patient, a parody of antismoking. And so begins the autobiography written just three days before john entwistle passed away. The sundazed cd reissues on cd are the best ive heard so far. Im gonna bring you down to my size smash your head against the wall. Japan shm cd remaster smash your head against the wall is the debut solo album by john entwistle of the who, released on track records.
Smash your head against the wall japan 2006 strange days cd includes extensive bonus tracks see below pictured with original lp obi obi comes with keith moon two sides of. Find album release information for smash your head against the wall john entwistle on allmusic. John entwistle the who 1971 smash your head against the. Smash your head against the wall is the debut solo album by john entwistle of the who, released on track records. Wall art in a wide variety of readytohang prints for your home, office, or dorm.
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Entwistles first solo album, smash your head against the wall 1971 was, in many ways, a lost who album, recorded the way the bassist wouldve handled the group. But in the early 70s, with the who becoming even less of an outlet for his songwriting talents, entwistle forged ahead with his. John entwistle smash your head against the wall album cover art. The macabre cover artwork was concocted by entwistle and photographer. Smash your head against the wall japan 2006 strange days cd includes extensive bonus tracks see below pictured with original lp obi obi comes with keith moon two sides of the moon box set.
Get all the lyrics to songs on smash your head against the wall and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. John entwistlefirst pressing on the decca label with a gatefold coversmash your head against the wall. Listen to smash your head against the wall john entwistle. John entwistle smash your head against the wall deluxe 320k. John entwistle had been writing tunes since the whos second album, the majority of them coming out as album cuts or as bsides of singles. The following is the solo discography of british rock musician john entwistle.
The art of john entwistle john entwistle was born a long time ago. As a solo musician his first solo album, smash your head against the wall 1971 was, in many ways, a lost who album, recorded the way the bassist. Smash your head against the wall john entwistle releases. My size guitar tab by john entwistle from the album smash your head against the wall written by john entwistle, 1971, sundazed music. As the whos legendary bassist, john entwistle was a key architect of the bands sound. In the meantime, john sought an outlet for his backlog of songs, and in 1971 became the first member to release a solo album, smash your head against the wall which earned him a cult following in the us for fans of his brand of black humour. Entwistle let off steam outside the who with a string of solo albums, including smash your head against the wall, wistle rymes, rigor mortis sets. Smash your head against the wall is the debut solo album by john entwistle, the bassist for english rock band the who. The remainder of the album is more in a 70s singersongwritergeorge harrison vibe, which is a disappointment. He was the only member of the band to have formal musical training. John entwistle smash your head against the wall 2005, cd. Shop for john entwistle art from the worlds greatest living artists. Features song lyrics for john entwistles smash your head against the wall album. But in the early 70s, with the who becoming even less of an outlet for his songwriting talents, entwistle forged ahead with his first solo album, smash your head against the wall.
Listen free to john entwistle smash your head against the wall my size, pick me up big chicken and more. Artwork included japan shmcd remaster smash your head against the wall is the debut solo album by john entwistle of the who. Jun 29, 2002 entwistle let off steam outside the who with a string of solo albums, including smash your head against the wall, wistle rymes, rigor mortis sets in, mad dog and too late the hero, and toured with. Upon hearing the sabbathesque my size, i was stoked that we might be in for a metal album from the ox that should have been called bang your head against the wall, but, alas, that is not the case. Smash your head against the wall is a studio album by john entwistle released in 1971. His next album, whistle rhymes 1972, released the same week as pete townshend s who came first, was a rather more uneven album. Entwistle says people tell him the cover is similar to the one on john cales vintage violence. In a music career that spanned more than 40 years, entwistle was best known as the. Entwistle s first solo album, smash your head against the wall 1971 was, in many ways, a lost who album, recorded the way the bassist wouldve handled the group. John entwistle smash your head against the wall sample copy vinyl record.
Smash your head against the wall is the debut solo studio album by english musician john entwistle, released in may 1971 by track records in the uk and. John entwistle too late the hero 1981 cd full album duration. Your head against the wall australia 1971 polydor lp front cover. Im gonna bring you down to my size one of these days im gonna make you fall im gonna bring you down to my size smash your head against the wall. The cd includes an outtake cover of cinnamon girl thats remarkably close to the original. All john entwistle artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Stream adfree or purchase cd s and mp3s now on amazon. John entwistle smash your head against the wall discogs. John entwistle smash your head against the wall 1971. Thats chris clarke in the middle, our keyboardist at the time. Jun 27, 2012 the epic life of the whos john entwistle. I have a good story about the eagles head belt buckle that john is wearing.
Beyond all the glorious noise these guys made on record and on stage and the production of kit lambert, we rarely got to hear how great john entwistle was as a musician. Apr 15, 2020 view art created by john entwistle the who. Nicknamed the quiet one john had a quick wit and a good heart. Kbps stands for kilobits per second and the number of kbps represents the audio quality of the mp3s. Reviewed in the united states on december 27, 2012. Entwistle released his solo debut, smash your head against the wall. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan. Away so long, away from home same as first verse so what are we doing here in a place. A talented artist, entwistle held regular exhibitions of his paintings, with many of. John entwistle smash your head against the wall 1971 youtube.
Jan 30, 2016 john entwistle smash your head against the wall 1971. John entwistle smash your head against the wall sample copy. Bass, flugelhorn, keyboards, producer, trombone, trumpet, vocals, composed by, artwork by album cover conceived by john entwistle drums jerry shirley download john entwistle smash your head against the wall 1971 sanctuary 2005. John entwistle smash your head against the wall 320k to songs from the album the sound of the smiths deluxe, including hand in vocalist roger daltrey prowled the stage as bassist john entwistle. Its bizarre cover strangely resembles an egyptian sarcophagus but it is in fact. Smash your head against the wall, an album by john entwistle. Smash your head against the wall by john entwistle album, rock. After your purchase, you will receive an email with further information. Smash your head against the wall by john entwistle album. Smash your head against the wall uk 2005 castle music cd. John alec entwistle was born in chiswick, a london suburb, in 1944.
June 27, 2002 is probably the most influential bassist in rock music. By 1970 john had just too many songs stored up and needed another outlet to being on the b side of the whos latest single. Before entwistle came along as a member of the who, bassists seldom stood out for their playing and few casual listeners knew or cared what purpose the fourstringed instrument served after he came along, everyone knew. John entwistle, bassist for the who, dead at 57 mtv. John entwistle smash your head against the wall 2008. John entwistle smash your head against the wall album. It contained heaven and hell, which often opened up who gigs in the early.