Elton John sings "Pinball Wizard" Feat. The Who | Roger Daltrey | Pete Townshend | Tommy 1975

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"Pinball Wizard" was originally written by Pete Townshend and performed by The Who for their rock opera album "Tommy," released in 1969.
Elton John's cover, released in 1973 as a single, was a part of the soundtrack for the film adaptation of "Tommy." The song features Elton's signature piano style and incorporates his unique interpretation of the original rock arrangement.
The lyrics describe Tommy Walker, the main character in "Tommy," who, despite being deaf, dumb, and blind, becomes a remarkable pinball player.
The song captures the excitement and energy of Tommy's pinball prowess, and Elton John's rendition brought a fresh perspective to the classic rock track.
Elton John's cover of "Pinball Wizard" performed well on music charts. It reached the top ten in several countries, including the United States, where it peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also achieved success in the United Kingdom, reaching number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
"Pinball Wizard" remains one of Elton John's notable covers and is often associated with his dynamic stage performances. The song's popularity endures, and it has become a classic in the realm of rock music.
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Lyrics:
Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball
From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all
But I ain't seen nothing like him in any amusement hall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball.
He stands like a statue, becomes part of the machine
Feeling all the bumpers, always playing clean
He plays by intuition, the digit counters fall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball.
He's a pinball wizard, there has to be a twist
A pinball wizard's got such a supple wrist.
How do you think he does it? I don't know
What makes him so good?.
Oh, he ain't got no distractions, can't hear no buzzers and bells
Don't see lights a-flashin', he plays by sense of smell
Always have a replay, he never tilts at all
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball.
He can't beat me now, I've always been the champ
I know ev'ry trick, no freak's gonna beat my hand.
Even at my favourite table he can beat the best
His disciples lead him in and he just does the rest
He's got crazy flipper fingers, I never seen him fall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid sure plays a mean pinball.
He's a pinball wizard, there has to be a twist
A pinball wizard's got such a supple wrist
He's a pinball wizard, he scores a trillion more
A pinball wizard's, the world's new pinball Lord
He's scoring more, he's scoring more
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