Disguises (The Who song)
"Disguises" is a song by the English rock band the Who, written by guitarist Pete Townshend, and first released on the group's 1966 extended play Ready Steady Who. It, along with "I'm a Boy" are of the earliest compositions in which Townshend questions gender identity and identity crisis', a prevalent aspect found later in his songwriting. "Disguises" and "I'm a Boy" also marks the first time Kit Lambert received credit as a record producer for the Who, something that had previously been credited to Shel Talmy and Townshend.
"Disguises" | |
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Song by the Who | |
from the EP Ready Steady Who | |
Released | 11 November 1966 |
Recorded | 31 July – 1 August 1966 |
Studio | IBC Studios, London |
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Length | 3:11 (mono) 3:20 (stereo) |
Label | Reaction |
Songwriter(s) | Pete Townshend |
Producer(s) | Kit Lambert |
The thematic concept for the song proved successful and Townshend was subsequently praised by critics. It has since been covered by the Jam as the B-Side for their top-five single "Funeral Pyre" in 1981 and Of Montreal for their 1997 EP The Bird Who Ate the Rabbit's Flower.