A Benefit for Maryville Academy

Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit for Maryville Academy (Platinum 9555) is a 1998 live album by English rock musician Pete Townshend, member of The Who, recorded at the House of Blues in Chicago.[1] It was produced by multi-instrumentalist Jon Carin. A bonus CD features two tracks with Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam's vocalist.

Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit for Maryville Academy
Live album by
Released21 September 1999
Recorded16 August 1998
VenueHouse of Blues, Chicago, United States
GenreRock
Length85.05
LabelPlatinum Entertainment
ProducerJon Carin
Pete Townshend chronology
The Best of Pete Townshend
(1996)
Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit for Maryville Academy
(1999)
Lifehouse Chronicles
(2000)

It was released by Platinum Entertainment, licensed by the Who's charity, Double O Promotions Limited and all artist royalties benefit the Roman Catholic Chicago-based institution Maryville Academy, "a leader in the treatment of physically, sexually, and emotional abused children. It provides a safe, secure, and stable environment where these youngsters can regain the hope they lost so long ago and begin the healing process."

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Pete Townshend, except where noted

Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."On the Road Again"Floyd Jones, Alan WilsonCanned Heat cover5:30
2."Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere"Roger Daltrey, Townshendsingle7:45
3."A Little Is Enough" Empty Glass5:36
4."Drowned" Quadrophenia6:54
5."You Better You Bet" Face Dances5:50
6."Now and Then" Psychoderelict4:17
7."North Country Girl"Traditional; arranged by TownshendAll the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes3:46
8."Let My Love Open the Door" Empty Glass5:13
9."Won't Get Fooled Again" Who's Next12:59
10."Magic Bus" single13:33
11."I'm One" Quadrophenia3:10

Bonus CD

Disc two
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."Magic Bus"single6:01
2."Heart to Hang Onto"Rough Mix4:31

Tracks on disc two come from the Maryville Academy benefit show performed at the House of Blues on 14 June 1997.

Performers

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Disc 1

Disc 2

  • Pete Townshend - vocals, guitar
  • Eddie Vedder - vocals
  • Jon Carin - keyboards, vocals

References

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  1. ^ Pete Townshend - Pete Townshend Live: A Benefit for Maryville Academy Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 15 April 2023
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