‘I Can’t Explain‘ — Jimmy Page
Although he was hired for the song, they barely used his guitar skills in the end. Page is known for his iconic riffs in songs, but in this case, Townshend played his part so well they didn’t need him at all. The guitarist shared his thoughts on the incident in 2015, saying it was a great experience and an honor to be in a cult band’s first hit, although it was barely heard. The energy of the band and their music was enough for him to be satisfied.
‘I Can’t Explain‘ — Jimmy Page
‘Baba O’Riley’ — The Who
Pete Townshend of the Who had been influenced by Meher Baba, an Indian spiritual master. Terry Riley is credited with being the first to use a minimalist composition style in this piece. There was a time when he combined the two, eventually producing “Baba O’Riley,” which was released as a single in 1971. The song was written for Lifehouse at first. The rock opera was created as a follow-up to Tommy, which was released two years prior. However, the sequel was eventually shelved. Roger Daltrey described the song as a warning to children who used social media excessively in 2018.
‘Baba O’Riley’ — The Who