Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Who
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Hyde, Hyde. Someone is spending my money for me, The money I earn I never see, In all things I do he interferes, All I know is trouble as soon as he appears. Mister Hyde, Mister Hyde, Mister Hyde, Mister Hyde, Hyde. When I drink my potion my character changes, My whole mind and body rearranges, This strange transformation takes place in me, Instead of myself everybody can see... Mister Hyde, Mister Hyde, Mister Hyde, Mister Hyde, Hyde. Whenever you're with me make sure it's still me, I've got to the stage I can't tell which I'll be, The loveable fellow who'll buy you a drink, Then when he's drunk his he'll change in a wink into... Hyde, Mister Hyde, Mister Hyde, Mister Hyde, Hyde.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was penned by drummer Keith Moon. It was released as the B-side to their 1968 single "Magic Bus".
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Album InclusionThis song was not originally on any of The Who's full-length studio albums. However, it was added to the 1995 and 2001 CD reissues of "Magic Bus: The Who on Tour".
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Thematic ContextThe song's narrative reflects the psychological struggle between the good and evil aspects of a person's character, similar to the classic novel "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Musical StyleThe track showcases The Who’s talent for creating theatrical aspects within their music. It features the unusual combination of brass instruments and heavy guitars.
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Personal ConnectionSome fans and critics interpret the song as autobiographical, reflecting Moon's own struggles with alcohol and substance abuse which often drastically altered his personality.
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Lesser-Known Track"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is less well-known than many of The Who's other songs and often overlooked. Despite this, it is praised for its originality and expressive lyricism.
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Live PerformancesUnlike many of The Who's songs, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was seldom performed live by the band.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its lyrics and thematic coherence, others criticized it for its stark contrast to the band's more popular tracks.
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Co-writing Contribution"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was one of the few songs penned predominantly by Moon, with Pete Townshend and John Entwistle usually taking the majority of the songwriting duties.
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Unique ArrangementThe song stands out due to its distinctive brass section, an element not typically found in The Who's rock-oriented repertoire.
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