My Generation: The True Story Behind The Who’s Explosive Debut

Head to https://squarespace.com/parlogram to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PARLOGRAM In December 1965, The Who released My Generation — a debut album that sounded unlike anything else in Britain at the time. In this video, we take a deep dive into My Generation: how it was made, where it sits in the rapidly changing culture of 1965, and why it still matters more than half a century later. We look at the band’s early roots as The Detours and The High Numbers, the role of producer Shel Talmy, the Brunswick singles that surrounded the album, and why the record was originally a mono-only release — with a true stereo mix taking nearly forty years to appear. There’s also a collector’s look at original UK Brunswick pressings, rare international editions, and the recent half-speed mastered reissue cut at Abbey Road. The video also explores how My Generation was received in the UK and the US, how the American release differed from the British original, and how the album went on to influence everyone from The Jam to punk, Britpop, and beyond. If you enjoyed this video, why not take a look at our others:    / @parlogram   Ways you can support us and keep videos like this coming: Become a channel member:    / @parlogram   Join us on Patreon for updates, exclusive content and behind-the-scenes stories:   / parlogram   Shop with us: If you collect vinyl, check out some great-sounding Beatles and '60s vinyl on our website: https://www.parlogramauctions.com We also invite you to check out our merch at our Spring store: https://parlogram-auctions.creator-sp... Get in touch with us: Email: [email protected] Facebook:   / parlogram   X:   / parlogram   Instagram:   / parlogram67   or via our website: https://www.parlogramauctions.com/Con... Thank you!