Real Good Looking Boy

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About Real Good Looking Boy

"Real Good Looking Boy" is a song written by the guitarist of the British rock band The Who, Pete Townshend. It was originally released in 2004 on the compilation album Then and Now, and was one of two new songs on that album, the other being "Old Red Wine". Together, they were the first new songs released by the Who for 15 years. It was later released as an edited single backed with the aforementioned song. "Real Good Looking Boy" was later performed in the 2007 rock musical The Boy Who Heard Music.  


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2004
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When I think back to the
first time in my childhood
When I saw that face
I thought right then,
'That's a real good looking boy'

I saw myself in the mirror
in profile
for the first time
I thought,
'Hey! That's a real good looking boy'

And I felt then
that I moved
With all those lucky bucks and angels
High in the theatre
In the sky

So I ran to my mother
I said,
'Mom take a look at me
Have you ever seen a teen
Fly so high?'

That's a real good looking boy
That's a real good looking boy

She said,
'Son, well, you know,
you're an ugly boy.
You don't really look like him

In this long line
There's been some
real strange genes
You've got 'em all
You've got 'em all
With some extras thrown in'

That's a real good looking boy
That's a real good looking boy
That's a real good looking boy
That's a real good looking boy

Wise men say
Only fools, only fools rush in
But I, I can't help
Falling in love, in love with you

Now I'm here with you little darling
And you say, 'You're beautiful as you are'
And I've managed somehow to survive

You arrived in my life like a fragrance
You helped me find a way to laugh
Now I know where my so-called beauty lies

God gave him a face
Then he gave me something above
God gave me a grace
Then he gave me your sweet, sweet, sweet love

You make me feel like I'm a real good looking boy
I feel I'm a real good looking boy
That's a real good looking boy
That's a real good looking boy

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The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Entwistle (vocals, bass) and Keith Moon, (drums, vocals). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: PETER DENNIS BLANDFOR TOWNSHEND, LUIGI CREATORE, GEORGE DAVID WEISS, HUGO PERETTI

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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8 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Real Good Looking Boy" was a track written by Pete Townshend and vocalist Roger Daltrey, members of The Who. It was released as part of the compilation album "Then and Now" in 2004.
Elvis Tribute
Some parts of the song, particularly lyrics concerning a conversation between a child and his mother, are considered a tribute to the iconic artist Elvis Presley. Upon release, it coincided with the 50th anniversary of Elvis Presley's first record.
Unreleased Tracks
The song is among music tracks that the rock band never released on their studio albums. It was released on a compilation album that incorporated new songs and hits from the band's earlier years.
Thematic Content
"Real Good Looking Boy" has lyrics that explore themes of self-esteem, unrequited love, and the reassurance of beauty not being a sole defining factor of character.
Musical Structure
The song's musical structure follows the same style as the rest of The Who's music, showcasing their signature moves such as loud and bold synthesizer addition and energetic guitar solos.
Unique Creation
"Real Good Looking Boy" is unique as it is one of the few songs where Roger Daltrey took part in the songwriting process.
Limited Live Performance
The song was performed only a limited number of times in live concerts, with Roger Daltrey defined it as one of his favorites to perform due to its touching and personal nature.
Record Breaking
Upon release, the song charted and broke records in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 17 on the official singles chart.

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