I'm a Boy
The Who
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One girl was called Jean Marie Another little girl was called Felicity Another little girl was Sally Joy The other was me, and I'm a boy My name is Bill, and I'm a head case They practice making up on my face Yeah, I feel lucky if I get trousers to wear Spend evenings taking hairpins from my hair I'm a boy, I'm a boy But my ma won't admit it I'm a boy, I'm a boy But if I say I am, I get it Put your frock on, Jean Marie Plait your hair, Felicity Paint your nails, little Sally Joy Put this wig on, little boy I'm a boy, I'm a boy But my ma won't admit it I'm a boy, I'm a boy But if I say I am, I get it I want to play cricket on the green Ride my bike across the street Cut myself and see my blood I want to come home all covered in mud I'm a boy, I'm a boy But my ma won't admit it I'm a boy, I'm a boy, I'm a boy I'm a boy, I'm a boy, I'm a boy, I'm a boy I'm a boy, I'm a boy, I'm a boy
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15 facts about this song
Band Details"I'm a Boy" is one of the iconic songs by the English rock band The Who, which was composed by Pete Townshend.
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Song ReleaseThe song was originally released on 26th August 1966 in the UK.
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Album Release"I'm a Boy" was later included in the band's album "A Quick One", their second studio album released in December 1966.
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International ChartsIt reached the number 2 spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 101 in the US Billboard Charts.
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Song ConceptThe song reflects Townshend's exploration of gender and identity, featuring a narrative about a boy named Bill who is forced to act as a girl by his mother.
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Song LyricsThe song was supposedly part of a larger rock opera titled "Quads" which was never completed.
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Song ContextThe song's theme reflects Townshend's interest in exploring human identity and confusion about expected gender roles.
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Song Composition"I'm a Boy" was written in the key of B Major, showcasing The Who's diverse musical style.
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Song ImpactThe popularity of the song demonstrates the rise of The Who as groundbreaking UK creators of concept albums and rock operas.
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Live PerformanceThe Who first performed "I'm a Boy" live on September 13, 1966 at a concert in Denmark.
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Reissues and Rereleases"I'm a Boy" was reissued on several compilation albums such as "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy" (1971) and "My Generation: The Very Best of The Who" (1996).
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Later VersionsTownshend recorded his own version of "I'm a Boy" for his 1982 solo album "Scoop".
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Song Influence"I'm a Boy" influenced many artists in exploring themes of gender and identity in their own music.
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Public Recognition"I'm a Boy" is still recognized as one of The Who's most iconic and popular songs, often played on classic rock radio stations.
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Band MembersThe band's members for this song were Pete Townshend (guitar, vocals), Roger Daltrey (lead vocals), John Entwistle (bass, vocals), and Keith Moon (drums).
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