Not many people have the patience to listen to an 8 minute song. But “Won’t Get Fooled Again” isn’t a typical 8 minute song either. It somehow gained massive appeal despite its girth and the weird nerdy qualities that Pete Townsend & co. were obsessing with in the background. Like recording audio pulses representing human brain waves for the iconic synthesizer part. At a time when most songs were either brainy or brawny, “Won’t Get Fooled Again” was both.

“I'll tip my hat to the new constitution. Take a bow for the new revolution. Smile and grin at the change all around. Pick up my guitar and play just like yesterday. Then I'll get on my knees and pray we don't get fooled again.”