Various – Tommy (Original Soundtrack Recording)

Title: Various Artists - Tommy (Original Soundtrack Recording)
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1975, Rock Opera, Soundtrack, Art Rock, London, England 10/26
Matrix #: 2657-01
Condition: VG (LM) | Members: Various Artists (N/A)
Cultural Facts:

1. Rock Royalty Filled the Cast: The film soundtrack brought together The Who with Elton John, Tina Turner, Eric Clapton and several major actors, turning Pete Townshend's rock opera into one of the strangest all-star musical projects of the 1970s.
2. Elton John Became the Pinball Wizard: Elton performed “Pinball Wizard” while wearing enormous platform boots and playing a pinball machine fitted with a keyboard. His version was recorded specifically for the movie and became one of the soundtrack's most memorable performances.
3. Ann-Margret's Famous Bean Scene: During “Champagne,” Ann-Margret is blasted with baked beans, soap and chocolate from a television set in one of director Ken Russell's most bizarre sequences. The performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

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