My Who top ten, continued: 6. "I Can't Reach You" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LGS0h83Lns) Not only were the Who a great rock band, they were also a great pop band, as this track shows. Lyrically, the seeds of Tommy are apparent. Of course, The Who Sell Out was a concept album of a different type (see post of July 28, 2010 for more). 7. "Tattoo" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxLjUzKhdJM) Another classic from the same album, it's brilliant both musically and lyrically. Is the last line the sound of the tattoos growing without stop? 8. "How Many Friends" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as5LM7kHXGE) Another narrative-driven song, which also features one of Daltrey's most amazing performances. 9. "Pinball Wizard" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFrDpx7zLtA) For three reasons: It's Tommy's centerpiece. They manage to bring the machine to life without resorting to gimmickry. It's one of Pete Townshend's greatest rhythm guitar performances, among many. 10. "My Generation" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=594WLzzb3JI) One of the most emulated rock songs, but there's still nothing quite like it. Townshend wrote it when he was twenty, if you can believe it, and it set the tone, and the standard, for the rest of their career. The clip linked here doesn't have great sound, but the video shows their unmatched performing brilliance, and the fact that it didn't lapse over the years.