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Track: Bell Boy
Artist: The Who
Album: Quadrophenia (Super Deluxe Edition)

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Name: The Who
Spotify Genres: classic rock, rock
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English rock band formed in Hammersmith, London in 1964. They were inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 (Performer). Members: Roger Daltrey – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, percussion (1964–1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996–present), bass guitar (2025–present) Pete Townshend – lead and rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals, keyboards (1964–1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996–present) Current touring musicians: Simon Townshend – guitar, backing vocals (1996–1997, 2002–present) Loren Gold – keyboards, backing vocals (2012–present) Jon Button – bass guitar (2017–present) Scott Devours – drums, percussion (2013, 2025) Former members: John Entwistle – bass guitar, horns, keyboards, backing and lead vocals (1964–1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1996–2002; died 2002) Doug Sandom – drums (1964; died 2019) Keith Moon – drums, backing and lead vocals (1964–1978; died 1978) Kenny Jones – drums (1978–1983, 1985, 1988, 2014)

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Release: The Who - Quadrophenia
Year: 1973
Genres: Rock
Styles: Hard Rock, Mod, Rock Opera

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LYRICS

The beach is a place where a man can feel
He's the only soul in the world that's real,
Well I see a face coming through the haze,
I remember him from those crazy days.
Ain't you the guy who used to set the paces
Riding up in front of a hundred faces,
I don't suppose you would remember me,
But I used to follow you back in '63.

I've got a good job
And I'm newly born.
You should see me dressed up in my uniform.
I work in hotel, all gilt and flash.
Remember the place where the doors were smashed?

Bell Boy! I got to keep running now.
Bell Boy! Keep my lip buttoned down.
Bell Boy! Carry this baggage out.
Bell Boy! Always running at someone's heel.
You know how I feel, always running at someone's heel.

Some nights I still sleep on the beach.
Remember when stars were in reach.
Then I wander in early to work,
Spend the day licking boots for my perks.

A beach is a place where a man can feel {etc.}

People often change
But when I look in your eyes,
You could learn a lot from
A job like mine.
The secret to me
Isn't flown like a flag
I carry it behind
This little badge
What says...

Bell Boy!