A Quick One

The Who

A Quick One

RELEASED: December 03, 1966
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Run Run Run 2:41 2. Boris the Spider 2:26 3. I Need You 2:20 4. Whiskey Man 2:56 5. Heatwave 1:54 6. Cobwebs and Strange 2:29 7. Don’t Look Away 2:52 8. See My Way 1:51 9. So Sad About Us 2:57 10. A Quick One, While He’s Away 9:05
Historical Archive
A Quick One is the second studio album by English rock band The Who, released in 1966. It showcases a blend of rock, mod, and pop influences, characterized by its energetic performances and innovative songwriting. The album is notable for its ambitious structure, particularly the nine-part mini-opera 'A Quick One, While He's Away,' which was a pioneering work in the rock genre. The album's sound is marked by dynamic instrumentation and Pete Townshend's clever lyrics, encapsulating the spirit of the 1960s youth culture. It has been influential in the development of rock music and is often cited as one of the essential albums of the era.