"I Can't Explain" is a song by the English rock band The Who, written by Pete Townshend, and produced by Shel Talmy. The song was issued as a single in December 1964 in the United States and on 15 January 1965 in the United Kingdom.
Background
"I Can't Explain" was the A-side of the group's first single released under the name The Who—their previous single, "Zoot Suit" / "I'm the Face," was released under the name The High Numbers. The song's intro resembles "Louie Louie". In the album's liner notes, Townshend also noted the song's similarity to the contemporaneous hit single "All Day and All of the Night" by The Kinks: "It can't be beat for straightforward Kink copying. There is little to say about how I wrote this. It came out of the top of my head when I was 18 and a half." In a 1994 issue of Q magazine, Roger Daltrey echoed Townshend's comments regarding The Kinks' influence on the writing of the song:
In a May 1974 interview with Creem magazine, Jimmy Page claimed to have played rhythm guitar on the song as a session guitarist and this was confirmed by Pete Townshend and record producer Shel Talmy. According to those working on the recordings, however, Page's session contribution is believed to have not made the final cut, and has been brought into question. The Who have used "I Can't Explain" throughout many of their live performances, often as the opener, and it continues to be a staple today.
"I Can't" was released on March 2, 1999 in the United States. The single was unsuccessful, receiving little airplay on urban radio stations and little video rotation on MTV, though it was slightly more successful on BET. It became her first single to miss the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Track Chart at number 61.
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published: 22 Jan 2010
Scorpions - I Can't Explain (Live in Berlin 1990)
Scorpions performing 'I Can't Explain' live at Deutschlandhalle, Berlin in December 1990.
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I Can't Explain · The Who
Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy
℗ 1965 Geffen Records
Released on: 1990-01-01
Producer: Shel Talmy
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: The Ivy League
Associated Performer, Vocals: Roger Daltrey
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar: Pete Townshend
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: John Entwistle
Associated Performer, Drums: Keith Moon
Composer Lyricist: Pete Townshend
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WIZKID - OJUELEGBA
"Ojuelegba" is the 5th track off Wizkid's "Ayo" album and was inspired by his experiences and sojourn in and around this part of Lagos, Nigeria (Ojuelegba). It was directed by Clarence Peters and produced by Legendury Beatz.
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"I Can't Explain" - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
I Can't Explain performed by The Who at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Scorpions performing 'I Can't Explain' live at Deutschlandhalle, Berlin in December 1990.
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I Can't Explain · The Who
Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy
℗ 1965 Geffen Records
Released on: 1990-01-01
Producer:...
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I Can't Explain · The Who
Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy
℗ 1965 Geffen Records
Released on: 1990-01-01
Producer: Shel Talmy
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: The Ivy League
Associated Performer, Vocals: Roger Daltrey
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar: Pete Townshend
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: John Entwistle
Associated Performer, Drums: Keith Moon
Composer Lyricist: Pete Townshend
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I Can't Explain · The Who
Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy
℗ 1965 Geffen Records
Released on: 1990-01-01
Producer: Shel Talmy
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: The Ivy League
Associated Performer, Vocals: Roger Daltrey
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar: Pete Townshend
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: John Entwistle
Associated Performer, Drums: Keith Moon
Composer Lyricist: Pete Townshend
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"Ojuelegba" is the 5th track off Wizkid's "Ayo" album and was inspired by his experiences and sojourn in and around this part of Lagos, Nigeria (Ojuelegba). It ...
"Ojuelegba" is the 5th track off Wizkid's "Ayo" album and was inspired by his experiences and sojourn in and around this part of Lagos, Nigeria (Ojuelegba). It was directed by Clarence Peters and produced by Legendury Beatz.
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"Ojuelegba" is the 5th track off Wizkid's "Ayo" album and was inspired by his experiences and sojourn in and around this part of Lagos, Nigeria (Ojuelegba). It was directed by Clarence Peters and produced by Legendury Beatz.
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Scorpions performing 'I Can't Explain' live at Deutschlandhalle, Berlin in December 1990.
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I Can't Explain · The Who
Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy
℗ 1965 Geffen Records
Released on: 1990-01-01
Producer: Shel Talmy
Associated Performer, Background Vocalist: The Ivy League
Associated Performer, Vocals: Roger Daltrey
Associated Performer, Electric Guitar: Pete Townshend
Associated Performer, Bass Guitar: John Entwistle
Associated Performer, Drums: Keith Moon
Composer Lyricist: Pete Townshend
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"Ojuelegba" is the 5th track off Wizkid's "Ayo" album and was inspired by his experiences and sojourn in and around this part of Lagos, Nigeria (Ojuelegba). It was directed by Clarence Peters and produced by Legendury Beatz.
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"I Can't Explain" is a song by the English rock band The Who, written by Pete Townshend, and produced by Shel Talmy. The song was issued as a single in December 1964 in the United States and on 15 January 1965 in the United Kingdom.
Background
"I Can't Explain" was the A-side of the group's first single released under the name The Who—their previous single, "Zoot Suit" / "I'm the Face," was released under the name The High Numbers. The song's intro resembles "Louie Louie". In the album's liner notes, Townshend also noted the song's similarity to the contemporaneous hit single "All Day and All of the Night" by The Kinks: "It can't be beat for straightforward Kink copying. There is little to say about how I wrote this. It came out of the top of my head when I was 18 and a half." In a 1994 issue of Q magazine, Roger Daltrey echoed Townshend's comments regarding The Kinks' influence on the writing of the song:
In a May 1974 interview with Creem magazine, Jimmy Page claimed to have played rhythm guitar on the song as a session guitarist and this was confirmed by Pete Townshend and record producer Shel Talmy. According to those working on the recordings, however, Page's session contribution is believed to have not made the final cut, and has been brought into question. The Who have used "I Can't Explain" throughout many of their live performances, often as the opener, and it continues to be a staple today.
I've wrapped myself up In a universe again And let the darkness quell My matchflame confidence And unwillingly I hide The lever I must find To release the deep The tears withheld inside But I can't explain I can't make sense of the Things I'm saying The crystal tears Are sliding down again Your moonlit cheeks And soaking silken lips If this pain is so real There's a hand that someday must heal And give us the words That time steals and won't let us say