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Artist: Who
Track: Pinball wizard

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Ever since I was a young boy
I've played the silver ball
From Soho down to Brighton
I must have played them all
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?

Ain't got no distractions
Can't hear no buzzers and bells
Don't see no lights a-flashin'
Plays by sense of smell
Always gets a replay
Never seen him fall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
Sure plays a mean pinball

I thought I was
The Bally table king
But I just handed
My pinball crown to him

Even on my favorite table
He can beat my best
His disciples lead him in
And he just does the rest
He's got crazy flipper fingers
Never seen him fall
That deaf, dumb and blind kid
Sure plays a mean pinball
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The Who – Pinball Wizard
When Townsend took the idea of “Tommy” to the record company, they were not keen on the idea of a “Rock Opera”. He was challenged to include a song about pinball. Hence “Pinball
Elton John – Pinball Wizard
[Verse 1] / Ever since I was a young boy I played the silver ball / From Soho down to Brighton I must've played them all / But I ain't seen nothin' like him in any amusement hall
Glee Cast – Pinball Wizard
“Pinball Wizard” is featured in Nationals, the twenty-first episode of Season Three. It is sung by Unique (Alex Newell) with Vocal Adrenaline singing back-up vocals. https://www.
Taron Egerton – Pinball Wizard (Interlude)
[Intro: Spoken] / People don't pay to see Reginald Dwight / They pay to see Elton John / [Verse 1] / Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball / From Soho down to
McFly – Pinball Wizard
Ever since I was a young boy / I've 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
The Who – Pinball Wizard [Join Together]
[Verse 1: Roger Daltrey] / Ever since I was a young boy, I've played the silver ball / From Soho down to Brighton, I must've played 'em all / But I ain't seen nothin' like him in
The Smithereens – Pinball Wizard
Ever since I was a young boy / I've 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
Pete Townshend – Pinball Wizard
Ever since I was a young boy / I've played the silver ball / From Soho down to Brighton / I must've played them all / But I never seen anything like him / In any amusement hall
The New Seekers – Pinball Wizard/See Me, Feel Me
Ever since I was a young boy, I've 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
The Who – Pinball Wizard (Live at The Isle of Wight Festival, Afton Down, Freshwater, 29th August 1970)
[Verse 1: Roger Daltrey] / Ever since I was a young boy, I've played the silver ball / From Soho down to Brighton, I must've played 'em all / But I ain't seen nothin' like him in
The Dartmouth Aires – Pinball Wizard
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 nothin' like him in any amusement hall / That deaf
The Who – Pinball Wizard [Royal Albert Hall]
[Verse 1: Roger Daltrey] / Ever since I was a young boy, I've played the silver ball / From Soho down to Brighton, I must've played 'em all / But I ain't seen nothin' like him in
Rod Stewart – Pinball Wizard
Ever since I was a young boy / I played the silver ball; / From Soho down to Brighton / I must have played 'em all / But I ain't seen nothin' like him / In any amusement hall
Mike Masse – Pinball Wizard
Unique with Vocal Adrenaline: / Ever since I was a young boy, I've played the silver ball / From Soho down to Brighton, I must have played them all / But I ain't seen nothing like
The Who – Pinball Wizard Covers
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Lordi – Pinball Machine
Like an earthquake and a hurricane / Super ramps lights flash / I'm the player who shall shoot again / Exploding through the back glass / Jackpots keep on coming my way / Against
The Who – Pinball Wizard (Live in Swansea, Wales, 12th June 1976)
[Verse 1] / Ever since I was a young boy / I've 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
Tenacious D – Tenacious D's The Who Medley
Part 1: Pinball Wizard / Ever since I was a young boy, I've played the silver ball / From Soho down to Brighton, I must've played 'em all / But I ain't seen nothin' like him in any
Lonnie Irving – Pinball Machine
[Spoken Intro] / This story's about an ex-truck driver bein' named John James Wall before his friends blackballed him and nick-named him Pinball. I gathered this story from a truck
The Who – Pinball Wizard Live Versions
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The Who - Pinball Wizard Lyrics
The Who "Pinball Wizard": Ever since I was a young boy I've played the silver ball From Soho down to Brighton I must've played...
Glee Cast - Pinball Wizard Lyrics
there has to be a twist. A pinball wizard, got such a supple wrist. He's a pinball wizard, his score's a trillion more. A pinball wizard, The world's new ...
Elton John - Pinball Wizard Lyrics
Elton John "Pinball Wizard": Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball From SoHo down to Brighton, I must've played...
Taron Egerton - Pinball Wizard (Interlude) Lyrics
Taron Egerton "Pinball Wizard (Interlude)": People don't pay to see Reginald Dwight They pay to see Elton John Ever since I was a young boy, I...
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did The Who release “Pinball Wizard”?
The Who released “Pinball Wizard” on March 7, 1969.
Q:Who wrote “Pinball Wizard” by The Who?
“Pinball Wizard” by The Who was written by Pete Townshend.
Q:When did The Who release “Pinball Wizard [Royal Albert Hall]”?
The Who released “Pinball Wizard [Royal Albert Hall]” on June 1, 2003.
Q:Who produced “Pinball Wizard” by Elton John?
“Pinball Wizard” by Elton John was produced by Gus Dudgeon.
Q:Who wrote “Pinball Wizard” by Alice Cooper?
“Pinball Wizard” by Alice Cooper was written by Pete Townshend.
Q:Who wrote “Pinball Wizard” by Roger Daltrey?
“Pinball Wizard” by Roger Daltrey was written by Pete Townshend.
Q:When did Rod Stewart release “Pinball Wizard”?
Rod Stewart released “Pinball Wizard” in October 1972.
Q:Who wrote “Pinball Wizard” by Pink Cream 69?
“Pinball Wizard” by Pink Cream 69 was written by Pete Townshend.
Q:When did Elton John release “Pinball Wizard”?
Elton John released “Pinball Wizard” in March 1975.
Q:When did McFly release “Pinball Wizard”?
McFly released “Pinball Wizard” on August 15, 2005.
Q:Who wrote “Pinball Wizard/See Me, Feel Me” by The New Seekers?
“Pinball Wizard/See Me, Feel Me” by The New Seekers was written by Pete Townshend.
Q:Who wrote “Pinball Wizard” by Elton John?
“Pinball Wizard” by Elton John was written by Pete Townshend.
Q:Who produced “Pinball Wizard (Live in Swansea, Wales, 12th June 1976)” by The Who?
“Pinball Wizard (Live in Swansea, Wales, 12th June 1976)” by The Who was produced by Bob Pridden.
Q:Who wrote “Pinball Wizard (Live)” by Pete Townshend?
“Pinball Wizard (Live)” by Pete Townshend was written by Pete Townshend.
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