WHOOKEEPER

One of the "classic" early bootlegs, this double-LP did collectors a tremendous favor by assembling almost all of the Who's rare studio recordings -- from non-LP B-sides and U.K.-only singles and EPs -- into one convenient place, in excellent sound, although most or all of it was probably dubbed from vinyl. And it's not extraneous stuff -- much of it, like "Daddy Rolling Stone," "Shout and Shimmy," "The Last Time," "Dogs," and "Heaven and Hell," is great. Just about everything has subsequently appeared on official reissues (although the 1966 instrumental B-side "Waltz for a Pig," which is actually Graham Bond and not the Who, has not). Although MCA would not appreciate the observation, the fact remains that this is the best and most well-sequenced Who rarity compilation, with sound that is not significantly different from legitimate releases. And there's the significant bonus of side four, which has incendiary live performances (in fair-to-good quality) from various mid-'60s TV programs .AllMusic Review by Richie Unterberger    

Artwork for the LP done by William Stout. A great takeoff of the Nabisco Co.'s Animal Cookie box

William Stout is a famously diverse artist of international renown in many fields: themed entertainment and motion picture design (specializing in science fiction/fantasy/horror films), comic book art, book illustration, poster design, CD covers, public murals, and dynamic yet accurate reconstructions of prehistoric life. His endeavors in the fields of movies and comics have gained him a loyal following, making him a popular guest at comic book, science fiction and horror movie conventions around the world

The original bootleg was a double LP upon it's release. I have compiled 24 tracks from the first 3 sides of the LP." In LP sequence" I omitted side 4 which was touched on above I chose to bring you this with my standard 24 track selection. Early Who material was of more interest to me than later arena style music. I myself would prefer " Pictures of Lily" over "Won't Get Fooled Again" and such later material. maybe I am weird but I lost my interest in the Who somewhere around "Tommy"

A1 I'm The Face  ( High Numbers)

A2 Zoot Suit  ( High Numbers)

A3 Bald-Headed Woman

A4 Daddy Rolling Stone

A5 Anytime You Want Me

A6 Shout And Shimmy

A7 I'm A Man

A8 Waltz For A Pig

B1 Batman

B2 Bucket "T"

B3 Barbara Ann

B4 Disguises

B5 Circles

B6 I'm A Boy

B7 In The City

B8 I've Been Away

B9 Heat Wave

C1 The Last Time

C2 Under My Thumb

C3 Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand

C4 Dogs

C5 Dogs Part Two

C6 Here For More

C7 Heaven And Hell 

C8 When I Was A Boy