Two Sides of the Moon [Import]

Keith Moon | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 18, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Repertoire
• ASIN: B000006ZUQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #704,665 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Crazy Like a Fox

2. Solid Gold

3. Don't Worry Baby

4. One Night Stand

5. The Kids Are Alright

6. Move over Ms. L.

7. Teenage Idol

8. Back Door Sally

9. In My Life

10. Together

11. U.S. Radio Spot [*]

12. I Don't Suppose [*]

13. Naked Man

14. Do Me Good [*]

15. Real Emotion [*]

16. Don't Worry Baby [*]

17. Teenage Idol [*]

18. Together Rap

Editorial Reviews

German digitally remastered reissue of 1975 album includes eight bonus tracks, 'U.S. Radio Spot', 'I Don't Suppose', 'Naked Man', 'Do Me Good', 'Real Emotion', 'Don't Worry Baby' (U.S. Single A-Side), 'Teenage Idol' (U.S. Single A-Side) & 'Together Rap'. Repertoire.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If You Love The Who You Should Buy This Record, July 12, 2004

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Jeff Pearlman (Lakeland, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Two Sides of the Moon (Audio CD)

Here's a solo record to show that 1/4 of the Who is better than 100% of almost anything else. Surprising only because Keith Moon was not a writing or singing force in the Who, and from all sources partied and drank his way through too short of a life. In other words, not the type of guy (bloke if yer English) to sweat the details of making an album.

That this holds together so well is probably due to the contributions of one of the most impressive casts of guest-stars ever. Because Moon is said to have inspired genuine affection from practically everyone he knew, all probably gave their best efforts to make this work out for the Clown Prince Of Rock. Ringo Starr acts as sort of emcee, literally, on "Solid Gold" and trades wisecracks with Keith on "Together." Like a British Rat Pack, arr arr. The liner notes also reveal that Ringo came up with the title of the album after Keith wanted to call it "Like a Rat Stuffed Up a Pipe." Good job, Ringo! Rick(y) Nelson (!) shares lead vocals on "One Night Stand," written by Rick's Stone Canyon Band-mate Dennis Larden. (By the way, it's not tacky as the title might mislead.) They must have met at a (garden?) party when they were both on the Decca label. Nilsson sang on and wrote "Together." Much less surprising to see Nilsson, another notorious partier, turn up here. The liner notes refer to "a serious `hospitality booze bill'" that sent record label MCA into shock.

This is one CD where the credits are definitely worth reading, as other background musicians include Joe Walsh, Spencer Davis, Jay Ferguson, the girl group Fanny, and Flo and Eddie.

For someone Pete Townshend apparently banished from the studio for all Who vocal sessions, Moon sings surprisingly well. He even imitates some of John Lennon's vocal details on covers of "In My Life" and "Move Over Ms. L." Keith seems to be paying tribute to the Beach Boys by covering "Don't Worry Baby" and to his own group with a version of the early Who classic "The Kids Are Alright." Original songs "Crazy Like a Fox," "Solid Gold," and "One Night Stand" sound fine alongside the remakes.

As you'd expect, the drumming is excellent, even when it's not Keith doing it. Usually it's Jim Keltner or Curly Smith, with Miguel Ferrer--isn't he an actor?--doing really well on "Don't Worry Baby."

Pros and cons vs. the vinyl version, starting with the pros: 8 bonus tracks, starting with a very funny radio spot promoting the record and including good songs ("I Don't Suppose," "Real Emotion") among some alternate versions and more quipping with Ringo. One unavoidable con is that the title made a bit more sense with the vinyl LP (two sides, get it? but whattaya gonna do); the other is that the original album cover could be reversed from the "dignified" version shown on the CD cover to the--surprise!!--shot of (what I assume is) Keith's tooshie which is provided for your amusement and refreshment under the CD tray. He's mooning us, get it? Keith Moon? Huh? Huh?

This disc, unlike this review, is fun. Please add it to your shopping cart now.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keith Moon s' favorite ones!, July 24, 2006

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luco "luco" (Panama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Two Sides of the Moon (Audio CD)

Keith Moon, THE WHO s' drummer, recorded one complete solo cd and half a second one. In this cd, he reunites with his best musical mates: Joe Walsh, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Klaus Voorman and Harry Nilson among others. Keith Moon was a BEACH BOYS fan, son here he includes his favorite song DONT WORRY BABY. John Lennon plays guitar and backin vocals in his "Move Over Mrs L." (perhaps dedicated to Yoko?. Keith also covers a beautiful Beatles song: "In my life".. The Who is covered by him also "The Kids are alright" sounds outstanding!!!

"Crazy like a Fox" is total fun!! Other songs are also an expresion of his love for his friends (Together) and idols (Teenage Idol). This is a solid cd because register the love of Keith Moon for life, his friends, his idols and his band...

For fans: He also sings/plays on the John Entwistle 1975 produced cd: Flash Fearless. He plays on one track with KENNEY JONES and with John Entwistle singin/Playing: "To the Shop"


For absolute fans: there is a song with Keith Moon singing on the "All This and WWII" soundtrack. He sings "When I am 64" by the Beatles..... an age he never reach. It is a killer version....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Moon's The Limit, May 24, 2004

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Tazzman "tazzman225" (Detroit, Michigan---USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Two Sides of the Moon (Audio CD)

Keith's only release but it is a great one. Once I listened to it, I could not stop. On the anniversary of his death, I called a local radio station to play one of these songs but they refused. The dj said people identify with The Who and not Keith Moon as a solo artist. Their loss! I am glad to see it is still available!