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The Who · 1966

The Who

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 1, 1966Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Their single “I'm A Boy” entered the British chart and reached No. 2, giving the group its second No. 2 single. The song was originally intended to be part of the rock opera “Quads,” set in a future where parents could choose the sex of their children.

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