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Overture Lyrics — The Who | Dork

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The Who
Overture Lyrics

Lyrics

Overture

Written by Pete Townshend

Produced by Kit Lambert

Lyrics

Overture

[Instrumental Intro 0:00 - 4:05] [Verse] Captain Walker didn't come home His unborn child will never know him Believe him missing with a number of men Don't expect to see him again

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About this track

"Overture" is a song by The Who from the album Tommy, released in 1969. The song was written by Pete Townshend. It was produced by Kit Lambert.

The Who profile →Tommy album →Track profile →

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Pete Townshend— 413 credits as songwriter & producer →
John Entwistle— 99 credits as songwriter →
Pete Townshend— 413 credits as songwriter & producer →
Roger Daltrey— 61 credits as songwriter →
John Entwistle— 99 credits as songwriter →
Keith Moon— 65 credits as songwriter →
Pete Townshend— 413 credits as songwriter & producer →

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