Tommy-Who sings in this tune?

Hi there! About one year ago I watched for the first time the film "Tommy" and I LOVED IT!! I know the story is weird, but somehow it works. And, of course, I really liked the music, so much that I still prefer the soundtrack version to the original Who's recording (sorry!). Why? Because of its more "proggy" feeling, with lots of synths and those instrumental sections. Also, I think Roger's voice is stronger in the film, I think his voice was better, stronger, in that 1975 recording.

After watching the film (and getting the sountrack) I got Quadrophenia and Who's next too, they're GREAT!! Of course, it's just rock, but VERY GOOD rock. And sometimes with a little touch that makes you feel they were close to cross the thin line... although personally I would not say the Who were a prog band.

Anyway, I need some help from you, Who fans In the film Tommy Clapton plays the preacher, but in the same song there's another preacher who sings some lines (starting with "She's got the power to heal you..."). Who's he? I've searched for some information about it but I haven't found the answer. And also, I like very much that part but it does not appear in the soundtrack! Does anyone know why?

Thanks a lot!

As far as I recall, this was Arthur Brown in typically OTT vocal form. Brown made several great proto/heavy prog albums with his 'Crazy World Of Arthur Brown' and 'Kingdom Come'. Much his best albums are 'The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown' and 'Galactic Zoo Dossier'. As for that not appearing in the soundtrack, I don't know why; maybe there was some contractual differences in using Brown on the album. However, many soundtracks released on album differ from how they sound in the film; often entirely different versions are sometimes used.

Never did like the 'Tommy' film myself though; for me, it's quite the opposite and almost harms what was a towering achievement in rock music initially. The film is just excess in excelsis in my opinion.

Carakhallo wrote: Hi there! About one year ago I watched for the first time the film "Tommy" and I LOVED IT!! I know the story is weird, but somehow it works. And, of course, I really liked the music, so much that I still prefer the soundtrack version to the original Who's recording (sorry!). Why? Because of its more "proggy" feeling, with lots of synths and those instrumental sections. Also, I think Roger's voice is stronger in the film, I think his voice was better, stronger, in that 1975 recording. After watching the film (and getting the sountrack) I got Quadrophenia and Who's next too, they're GREAT!! Of course, it's just rock, but VERY GOOD rock. And sometimes with a little touch that makes you feel they were close to cross the thin line... although personally I would not say the Who were a prog band. Anyway, I need some help from you, Who fans In the film Tommy Clapton plays the preacher, but in the same song there's another preacher who sings some lines (starting with "She's got the power to heal you..."). Who's he? I've searched for some information about it but I haven't found the answer. And also, I like very much that part but it does not appear in the soundtrack! Does anyone know why? Thanks a lot!

Actually, many of their ideas heavily influenced the prog sound. Inventing and developing the rock opera, making the bass a much more important instrument, having deeply spiritual lyrics in their work. (that last part noone notices, because their rebellious nature is so often at the forefront).

P.S. Everything by them sounds much better live, including Tommy. Find a live recording if you can. I can recommend Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970.