The Who’s 20 best songs, from wicked to freakin’ awesome

By Steve Newton

It was pretty tough picking the #1 Who song, but John Entwistle’s unbeatable bass licks were the deciding factor.

20. “Don’t Let Go the Coat” (Face Dances, 1981)

19 “Squeeze Box” (The Who By Numbers, 1975)

18, “I Can See For Miles” (The Who Sell Out, 1967)

17, “Baby O’Riley” (Who’s Next, 1971)

16. “How Many Friends” (The Who By Numbers, 1975)

15. “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” (non-album single, 1965)

14. “Blue Red and Grey” (The Who By Numbers, 1975)

13. “Who Are You” (Who Are You, 1978)

12. “I Can’t Explain” (non-album single, 1966)

11. “The Punk and the Godfather” (Quadrophenia, 1973)

10. “Pinball Wizard” (Tommy, 1969)

9. “Dreaming From the Waist” (The Who By Numbers, 1975)

8. “5:15” (Quadrophenia, 1973)

7. “Substitute” (non-album single, 1966)

6. “Going Mobile” (Who’s Next, 1971)

5. “My Generation” (My Generation, 1965)

4. “Won’t Get Fooled Again” (Who’s Next, 1971)

3. “Love, Reign o’er Me” (Quadrophenia, 1973)

2. “Behind Blue Eyes” (Who’s Next, 1971)

1. “The Real Me” (Quadrophenia, 1973)