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From: jeff@dciem.UUCP (Jeff Richardson)
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Subject: Re: Indispensible (sic) albums and classics
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Date: Mon, 15-Oct-84 12:14:31 EDT
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Rich Rosen's mention of the Sgt. Pepper/Pet Sounds situation reminds me of
something I read once:  The Who's "Tommy" is thought by most to be the first
"rock opera" (I'm not sure if I like that term, but it seems to be generally
accepted and I can't think of a better term that would be nearly as short.)
type album, but Pete Townshend has admitted that he got the idea when he
heard what is really the first "rock opera" album, "S.F. Sorrow" by the Pretty
Things.  But how much credit to the Pretty Things get for this highly
revolutionary and influential album?  None.  This is confirmed by the fact
that I had never heard of it before I read the article, and I still haven't
heard or seen the album anywhere.
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Jeff Richardson, DCIEM, Toronto  (416) 635-2073
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