Bargain
The Who
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I'd gladly lose me to find you I'd gladly give up all I had To find you I'd suffer anything and be glad I'd pay any price just to get you I'd work all my life and I will To win you I'd stand naked, stoned and stabbed I'd call that a bargain The best I ever had The best I ever had I'd gladly lose me to find you I'd gladly give up all I got To catch you I'm gonna run and never stop I'd pay any price just to win you Surrender my good life for bad To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man I'd call that a bargain The best I ever had The best I ever had I sit looking 'round I look at my face in the mirror I know I'm worth nothing without you And like one and one don't make two One and one make one And I'm looking for that free ride to me I'm looking for you I'd gladly lose me to find you I'd gladly give up all I got To catch you I'm gonna run and never stop I'd pay any price just to win you Surrender my good life for bad To find you I'm gonna drown an unsung man I'd call that a bargain The best I ever had The best I ever had
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Written by: Peter Townshend
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Bargain" is a song by the British rock band The Who. The band was formed in 1964 by lead vocalist Roger Daltrey, guitarist Pete Townshend, bassist John Entwistle, and drummer Keith Moon.
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Album HistoryThe song "Bargain" is the opening track on The Who’s fifth studio album, "Who's Next," which was released in 1971.
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Song Significance"Bargain" was a significant song for the band, considered one of their best works, packed with hard rock energy and introspective lyrics.
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Song InspirationThe song’s lyrics were inspired by Pete Townshend's interest in Meher Baba, an Indian spiritual master whom Townshend considered his personal guru.
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Chart RankingsAlthough not released as a single in the UK, "Bargain" was released as the B-side of the "Behind Blue Eyes" single in the US, which reached No. 34 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been a regular feature of The Who's live sets since its conception, always showcasing Townshend's electric guitar work.
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Song Structure"Bargain" is known for its ascending guitar riff, soulful vocal performances, strong bass line, and its use of synthesisers – something that was innovative for its time.
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InfluenceFollowing the release of "Who's Next," "Bargain" along with other songs from the album, greatly influenced other rock bands and was critical in shaping the sound of 70s rock music.
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CoversOver the years, many artists have covered "Bargain," including Pearl Jam and Dave Matthews. These covers have served to introduce the song to new generations of rock music fans.
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Enduring LegacyLong after its release, "Bargain" remains a fan-favourite and is considered a cornerstone in The Who's discography – a testament to its enduring popularity and influence in the rock genre.
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