The Good's Gone

"The Good's Gone"
1966 single B-side
Single by the Who
from the album My Generation
A-side"La-La-La-Lies"
Released11 November 1966[1]
Recorded10 November 1965[2][3]
StudioIBC, London
GenreGarage rock, proto-punk
Length4:02
LabelBrunswick
Songwriter(s)Pete Townshend
Producer(s)Shel Talmy
The Who singles chronology
"I'm a Boy"
(1966) 		"La-La-La-Lies" / "The Good's Gone"
(1966) 		"Happy Jack"
(1966)

"The Good's Gone" is a song by English rock band the Who, written by their guitarist Pete Townshend. Initially recorded and sequenced as the third track of their debut My Generation in December 1965, it was released as the B-side to "La-La-La-Lies" in November 1966.[1] Heavily inspired by Ray Davies song "See My Friends", Townshend wrote the track with blues in mind.

The song is notable for its unusual chord progression and ambiguous lyrics. Generally perceived as an underrated and overlooked song in the Who's catalogue, "The Good's Gone" was generally positively reviewed by critics and audiences, with many noting the guitar sound on the track, however, lead singer Roger Daltrey's vocal performance has received mixed response.

  1. ^ a b Atkins, John (2015). The Who on Record: A Critical History, 1963-1998. McFarland. p. 301. ISBN 9781476606576.
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