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The Who — Trick of The Light
Album: Who Are You
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Released: 1978
Length: 4:37
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Lyrics:

Wide awake in the middle of the night
I wonder how she's feelin'
Is it just a trick of the light
Or is her ceiling peeling?

She's sitting up in bed, shakin' her head
At a copy of "True Confessions"
Ooh, it must seem like a fairy tale
To a woman of her profession

But was I all right? (Was I all right?)
Did I take you to the height of ecstasy?
Was I all right? (Was I all right?)
Did a shadow of emotion cross your face
Or was it just another trick of the light?

But was I all right? (Was I all right?)
Did I take you to the height of ecstasy?
Was I all right? (Was I all right?)
Did a shadow of emotion cross your face
Or was it just another trick of the light?

Come on, tell me
What's a nice girl like you doin' in a place like this?
They don't make girls like you no more
And I'd like to get to know you
On closer terms than this
But I guess you've heard it all before

Lady of the night
Won't you steal away with me?
Lady of the night
Won't you steal away with me?

The money's lyin' on the floor, she looks at me
Shakes her head and sighs
Out of time, out the door
Red light shinin' in my eyes

But was I all right? (Was I all right?)
Did I take you to the height of ecstasy?
Was I all right? (Was I all right?)
Did a shadow of emotion cross your face

All right?
But was I all right?
All right?
Posted 7 months ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
THE WHO ALWAYS SURPRISE ME!
TOWNSEND CAN PLAY THE GUITAR...,
did not know that!

 
Better n' you, stud. 

And would you leave that everlovin' ALLCAPS key alone.  
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
The interesting dynamic in this song is the contrast between Daltrey's swaggering rock-god delivery and Entwistle's neurotic lyric. 

But I have to admit that this track, like most of this album, just makes me sad — I bought it a few days before Moon died and when I listen now I can only hear how poor the drumming is (or, in some cases, isn't - Moon's work on this was largely discarded by the end).  .  
Posted 14 years ago by JGM    [ Reply ]
This is an Entwistle-penned tune that Roger sang. How many of those are there?

Posted 14 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
THE WHO ALWAYS SURPRISE ME!
TOWNSEND CAN PLAY THE GUITAR...,
did not know that!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
meh.

This song has below average written all over it. And, BTW way Roger, if you have to ask, no, you weren't. {#Rolleyes}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Roger's voice is great here...great to hear Moon too...Love it

 

I am ashamed to say I don't remember this song, but yea, Roger's voice is GREAT on it. 
Posted 14 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 matthendrix wrote:
Disappointing really... it does have the classic properties of a Who song, although it feels strangely empty. (edit)
 
I hear ya. Keith's last album if I'm not mistaken, and not a great one. It had a few moments but overall I think it's safe to say this was the beginning of the end.

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Good tune! Haven't heard this one in a LONG time. 
Posted 14 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
I so hope they don't embarrass themselves tomorrow in the super bowl.
Posted 14 years ago by dboseman    [ Reply ]
Sounds so out of place.
Posted 14 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]

strange to hear this at 602 AM EST (deja vu). in 1978, i would play this side of the album (side 2) while getting ready for school right about at this time of the morning.


Posted 15 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
Disappointing really... it does have the classic properties of a Who song, although it feels strangely empty.

IMHO there are much better rarities and b-sides that RP could play from The Who.

BTW I love The Who.  I saw them live in Sydney this year (2009) and was blown away by the energy and finesse of both Roger and Pete.

Posted 15 years ago by matthendrix    [ Reply ]
Roger's voice is great here...great to hear Moon too...Love it

Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
I don't ever remember this!    WOW!   I like it.  I recognized Roger's voice from the other room.   Nice!
Posted 15 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
Wow!  Forgot about this song entirely, I used to love it when I played this album non-stop back in the day!  Thanks, Bill!
Posted 15 years ago by colleen    [ Reply ]