album · June 14, 1982
All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes
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rockart popsinger-songwriter
The 1982 release showcases Townshend in a more experimental, art-pop mode, moving away from the stadium-sized rock of his main band. It features a wide array of guest musicians and lyrical themes that delve into introspection and artistic struggles.
- The album was produced by Townshend alongside Jon Astley, who had worked with The Who on several of their albums. It was recorded at Townshend's personal recording studio, T.O.P. Studio, on Eel Pie Island. The album reached number 43 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The title is a reference to a line from the 1974 film "Chinatown." Guest musicians on the album include=['Shakin' Stevens', 'The Chieftains', 'Speedy']=. The track "Great Dislocations" was inspired by a photograph of a glacier.
- The album features a cover of the song "A Little Is Much." "All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes" was reissued in 2006 with bonus tracks. The album's artwork was created by Bill Smith.
Pete Townshend is a rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the principal songwriter and co-founder of The Who. In 1982, he was nearing the end of his solo recording career for Atco Records, having released two albums in four years.
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