A Legal Matter
The Who
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I told you why I changed my mind I got bored by playing with time I know you thought you had me nailed But I've freed my head from your garden rails Now it's a legal matter, baby You got me on the run It's a legal matter, baby A legal matter from now on My mind's lost in a household fog Wedding gowns and catalogs Kitchen furnishings and houses Maternity clothes and baby's trousers It's a legal matter, baby Marryin's no fun It's a legal matter, baby A legal matter from now on I told you why I changed my mind I got bored by playing with time I know you thought you had me nailed Well, I've freed my head from your garden rails Now it's a legal matter, baby You got me on the run It's a legal matter, baby A legal matter from now on You ain't the first and you ain't the last I gain and lose my women fast I never want to make them cry I just get bored, don't ask me why Just wanna keep doing all the dirty little things I do And not work all day in an office just to bring my money back to you Sorry, baby
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Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND
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11 facts about this song
Song Title and Authorship"A Legal Matter" is a song by the English rock band, The Who. It was written by the band's guitarist, Pete Townshend.
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First Release DateThe song was initially released as the B-side of their single "The Kids Are Alright" in the United States in July 1966. In the United Kingdom, it was released as the A-side of a single on 7 March 1966.
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Lead VocalistWhile most of The Who's work had lead vocals by Roger Daltrey, "A Legal Matter" is one of the early songs where Pete Townshend took on the lead vocals.
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Song Theme"A Legal Matter" is a song about a man seeking a divorce, which was quite controversial considering the social attitudes towards divorce at that time.
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Appearance on Studio AlbumThe song made its first album appearance on "My Generation," which is The Who's debut studio album.
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The Who's Line-upAt the time of this song's release, The Who consisted of Roger Daltrey on vocals, Pete Townshend on guitar, John Entwistle on bass, and Keith Moon on drums.
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Live PerformancesThe song was seldom performed live by the band, with the only known live performances occurring in 1965 and 1966.
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Genre"A Legal Matter" is considered as an example of The Who's early mod sound, combining elements of pop with harder rock.
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Song LengthThe album version of the song runs 2 minutes and 48 seconds.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands have covered "A Legal Matter," including The Smithereens, a rock band from New Jersey, U.S.
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Critical ReceptionWhile it wasn't a commercial smash like some of The Who's later tracks, it is respected by fans and music critics for its lyrical content and musicianship.
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