# The best songs by The Who

From "My Generation" to "Baba O’Riley": the songs by The Who that MOJO, Gold Radio and Ultimate Classic Rock rank highest.

- 23 votes · 14 items
- May 29, 2026 · Sofia S.
- https://even.best/en/l/3959/the-best-songs-by-the-who

## Top 14

1. **Baba O'Riley** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — 1971. The most famous synthesizer in rock.
2. **Happy Jack** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — 1966. Number three in the UK and their first US top 40.
3. **Won't Get Fooled Again** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — 1971. Eight minutes and Daltrey's scream.
4. **My Generation** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — 1965. The stuttering mod anthem.
5. **The Kids Are Alright** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — 1965. Bright mod pop.
6. **Behind Blue Eyes** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — 1971. The ballad from Who's Next.
7. **Love, Reign O'er Me** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 1973. The climax of Quadrophenia.
8. **Who Are You** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 1978. One of their most recognisable anthems.
9. **Pinball Wizard** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — 1969. The heart of the rock opera Tommy.
10. **Substitute** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — 1966. An early-years classic.
11. **You Better You Bet** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — 1981. A late hit.
12. **I Can See for Miles** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — 1967. Psychedelia with power.
13. **I Can't Explain** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — 1965. The band's first single.
14. **5:15** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — 1973. Brass and fury from Quadrophenia.

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