The set will be available for the first time as part of a fan club bundle
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning iconic band The Who will release, Live At The Oval 1971, as part of the Whooligan Fan Club, fans will receive early ticket access, exclusive Whooligan merchandise and a copy of Live At The Oval 1971.
On August 22nd, Live At The Oval 1971 will be available on all DSPs, CD, Atmos, and 2 LP 180-gram black vinyl, and limited edition 2 LP Sea Blue & Red Hot Color Swirl & Splatter Vinyl.
The project is the first-ever official recording of The Who’s sought-after set at Goodbye Summer: A Rock Concert in aid of Famine Relief for the People of Bangla Desh. The band notably headlined The Oval cricket ground in Kennington, South London on September 18, 1971 for this benefit. During the show, the band—Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon—performed a robust 15-song setlist highlighted staples such as “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” “Pinball Wizard,” and more for an audience of 35,000-plus.
Previously only available as a poor-quality bootleg, this legendary show has never received an official release until now. Live At The Oval 1971 was newly mixed from the original eight-track analog multi-track tapes. Setting the scene, The Who had just released Who’s Next a month prior on August 2, 1971, and played five songs from the latter at The Oval. Renowned for their unpredictable and unforgettable performances, it concludes with Townshend and Moon smashing their equipment.
The Who announced their bittersweet final tour of the US and Canada as a truly grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career. The legendary duo, Roger Daltrey & Pete Townshend, revealed the news live during a press conference at the Iconic Images gallery in Piccadilly, London. The 2025 North America farewell tour, aptly titled The Song Is Over, is named after the Who’s 1971 classic song.
1. So Glad To See Ya
2. Summertime Blues
3. My Wife
4. Love Ain’t For Keeping
5. I Can’t Explain
6. Substitute
7. Bargain
8. Behind Blue Eyes
9. Won’t Get Fooled Again
10. Baby Don’t You Do It
11. Pinball Wizard
12. See Me, Feel Me / Listening To You
13. My Generation
14. Naked Eye
15. Magic Bus
