Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit for Maryville Academy (Platinum 9555) is a 1998 live album by English rock musician Pete Townshend, member of The Who, recorded at the House of Blues in Chicago.[1] It was produced by multi-instrumentalist Jon Carin. A bonus CD features two tracks with Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam's vocalist.
It was released by Platinum Entertainment, licensed by the Who's charity, Double O Promotions Limited and all artist royalties benefit the Roman Catholic Chicago-based institution Maryville Academy, "a leader in the treatment of physically, sexually, and emotional abused children. It provides a safe, secure, and stable environment where these youngsters can regain the hope they lost so long ago and begin the healing process."
Track listing
All tracks are written by Pete Townshend, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "On the Road Again" | Floyd Jones, Alan Wilson | Canned Heat cover | 5:30 |
| 2. | "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" | Roger Daltrey, Townshend | single | 7:45 |
| 3. | "A Little Is Enough" | Empty Glass | 5:36 | |
| 4. | "Drowned" | Quadrophenia | 6:54 | |
| 5. | "You Better You Bet" | Face Dances | 5:50 | |
| 6. | "Now and Then" | Psychoderelict | 4:17 | |
| 7. | "North Country Girl" | Traditional; arranged by Townshend | All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes | 3:46 |
| 8. | "Let My Love Open the Door" | Empty Glass | 5:13 | |
| 9. | "Won't Get Fooled Again" | Who's Next | 12:59 | |
| 10. | "Magic Bus" | single | 13:33 | |
| 11. | "I'm One" | Quadrophenia | 3:10 |
Bonus CD
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Magic Bus" | single | 6:01 |
| 2. | "Heart to Hang Onto" | Rough Mix | 4:31 |
Tracks on disc two come from the Maryville Academy benefit show performed at the House of Blues on 14 June 1997.
Performers
Disc 1
- Pete Townshend - vocals, electric and acoustic guitars
- Jon Carin - keyboards, drum tracks, sequencer, vocals
- Peter Hope-Evans - mouth organ, Jew's harp
- Jody Linscott - percussion
- Chucho Merchán - double bass, and additional percussion on "Now and Then"
- Tracey Langran - hi-string guitar, vocals
Disc 2
- Pete Townshend - vocals, guitar
- Eddie Vedder - vocals
- Jon Carin - keyboards, vocals
References
External links
- Maryville Academy New Website
- Townshend's site Archived 30 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- Platinum CD
