Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
The Who
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I can go anyway, way I choose I can live anyhow, win or lose I can go anywhere, for something new Anyway, anyhow, anywhere I choose I can do anything, right or wrong I can talk anyhow, and get along Don't care anyway, I never lose Anyway, anyhow, anywhere I choose Nothing gets in my way Not even locked doors Don't follow the lines That been laid before I get along anyway I dare Anyway, anyhow, anywhere I can go anyway, way I choose I can live anyhow, win or lose I can do anything, for something new Anyway, anyhow, anywhere I choose (Oooh) anyway (Oooh) Anyway I choose, yeah (Oooh) Anyway I want to go (Oooh) I want to go 'n do it myself Do it myself Do it myself, yeah Anyway, way I choose Anyway I choose Yeah, yeah Ain't never gonna lose the way I choose The way I choose The way I choose
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Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND, ROGER DALTRY
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11 facts about this song
Historic Significance"Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" was one of the first songs that introduced a novel guitar sound from Pete Townshend. This was pioneering in the creation of power chords, a staple in rock and roll music.
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Band CollaborationThe song is actually one of the few instances where Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey cooperatively wrote a song for The Who.
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Radio DebutBefore being released as a single, "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" initially aired in 1965 on a British radio show "Saturday Club" hosted by Brian Matthew.
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Production TechniqueThe song also marked the early use of guitar feedback in popular music, another testament to Townshend's musical innovation.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in June 1965.
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Deep MeaningThe lyrics reflect the attitude of rebellion and independence, which ended up becoming the signature image of The Who.
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Song CoverBritish artist David Bowie later covered "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" on his 2003 album 'Reality'. His version of the song has been received positively by both critics and fans.
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Noteworthy RecognitionThe song is included in both "The Ultimate Collection" and the greatest hits album "My Generation: The Very Best of The Who".
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Wide Reception"Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" received a broad reception in pop culture - it was used in televisions shows like "CSI: Miami" and "Supernatural."
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Live PerformanceAlthough the song was a hit, it was only performed live in their concerts until 1967. After decades, The Who started to perform it again from 1999 onwards.
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Inspirational ValueThis song demonstrated a major step towards what would become punk and hard rock. Many musicians cite this as an influence on their music.
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