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The Who — Magic Bus
Album: Magic Bus
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Released: 1966
Length: 3:14
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Every day I get in the queue (Too much, Magic Bus)
To get on the bus that takes me to you (Too much, Magic Bus)
I'm so nervous, I just sit and smile (Too much, Magic Bus)
You house is only another mile (Too much, Magic Bus)

Thank you, driver, for getting me here (Too much, Magic Bus)
You'll be an inspector, have no fear (Too much, Magic Bus)
I don't want to cause no fuss (Too much, Magic Bus)
But can I buy your Magic Bus? (Too much, Magic Bus)

Nooooooooo!

I don't care how much I pay (Too much, Magic Bus)
I wanna drive my bus to my baby each day (Too much, Magic Bus)
I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it ... (You can't have it!)
Thruppence and sixpence every day
Just to drive to my baby
Thruppence and sixpence each day
'Cause I drive my baby every way

Magic Bus, Magic Bus, Magic Bus ...

I said, now I've got my Magic Bus (Too much, Magic Bus)
I said, now I've got my Magic Bus (Too much, Magic Bus)
I drive my baby every way (Too much, Magic Bus)
Each time I go a different way (Too much, Magic Bus)

I want it, i want it, I want it, I want it ...

Every day you'll see the dust (Too much, Magic Bus)
As I drive my baby in my Magic Bus (Too much, Magic Bus)
Comments (95)add comment
 mfassett wrote:
I'm old... will I get over it? I just don't have the "who" gene... especially after all the "final" tours they've done over the years. Sheesh...
 
First you said The Who was "Before my time.", then you say you're old. Which is it?
Posted 8 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
While in a neighborhood rock-n-roll band in the sixties we would listen to this song and really get stoked up on this song.  Good time, good memory.    
Posted 9 years ago by Larry_Rosenow    [ Reply ]
 jeremyg2k wrote:
Too bad I can't smoke weed in my office.
 
Time to move to Seattle?  ; )
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Just like Ben E. King's "Stand By Me," which absolutely nailed the I-VI-IV-V progression on strings—you never thought to question it...it just sounded so right—Townsend delivers the ultimate acoustic guitar rock rhythm'n'lead. As good as it gets along side Keith Richards's work on Beggar's Banquet and Lennon's on Help! and Rubber Soul. Yeah, you don't ordinarily associate Lennon with guitar, but he was one hell of a rhythm guitarist.
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
What a mess of a song !
Could some today music sound as unfinished !
Posted 14 years ago by ColdBear    [ Reply ]
Saw the "farewell tour" in 1982.  After they left stage, every one was yelling Who, I was yelling Magic Bus - came back and played Magic Bus for first encoure - needless to say was amped.

Live from Leeds was one of my favorite albums as a kid.
Posted 14 years ago by johnnygyp    [ Reply ]
Listen to the fadeout of this.  You can hear Pete say "I SAW YA!"  Keith Moon was trying all day to disrupt the backing vocal session, so they tied him to a chair in the control booth.  He wriggled himself out of it just as they were finishing it and he jumped up right at the end.
Posted 14 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
 joempie wrote:
sounds a lot like My Generation, just a lot worse...

 
yep.

Posted 14 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
I've always been a huge Who fan but compared to the rest of their catalogue, this one pales in comparison.
Posted 14 years ago by Dr_Sardonicus    [ Reply ]
 beerforever wrote:
love this song,
 
So do I - can't see why others don't really...
Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
sounds a lot like My Generation, just a lot worse...

Posted 14 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
Then, Im just a TOTAL slut.

 MidLyfe wrote:


Are Zep fans not people?
 
esweazey73 wrote: I think there are 2 types of people in the world, Who fans and Stones fans — I'm a Who fan.

Help! I'm bi then? Bye, bye.

Posted 15 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
love this song,
Posted 15 years ago by beerforever    [ Reply ]
Yay!!!!!  Leave it to RP to have the good sense and class to play a Who song besides Teenage Wasteland!!!  Now if only we could get the long version from Live at Leeds.

Posted 15 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted 15 years ago by jrenfro    [ Reply ]
The Who and the Beatles were both cool enough.  I doubt that one needed to or whether it even mattered whether they copied off of one another.  They were all on the same trip.

 renlat wrote:
Magical Mystery Tour imitation ?
 


Posted 15 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
. copymonkey wrote:
Actually the song was written probably in 1965 or 66, BEFORE Magical Mystery Tour (1967), although The Who didn't release it until 1968.

The original magic bus was Further and it made its epic trip in 1964.
Posted 16 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
 jeremyg2k wrote:
Too bad I can't smoke weed in my office.
 

Go take a walk.

Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
jeremyg2k wrote:
Too bad I can't smoke weed in my office.
I work from home, so no problem stinking up my office. I just might...
Posted 16 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
esweazey73 wrote:
I think there are 2 types of people in the world, Who fans and Stones fans -- I'm a Who fan.
Are Zep fans not people?
Posted 16 years ago by MidLyfe    [ Reply ]
esweazey73 wrote:
I think there are 2 types of people in the world, Who fans and Stones fans -- I'm a Who fan.
Help! I'm bi then? Bye, bye.
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
I think there are 2 types of people in the world, Who fans and Stones fans -- I'm a Who fan.
Posted 16 years ago by esweazey73    [ Reply ]
n4ku wrote:
I'd love to hear the live version again. I have it on vinyl, but I no longer have a working turntable.
A second CD version of Live at Leeds was released something like 3-4 years ago with the full live version of "Magic Bus"--that is, without the electronica Townshend dropped in in the studio for the original release. In a way, then, it's more faithful to the live performance than the original vinyl or the first CD.
Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
renlat wrote:
Magical Mystery Tour imitation ?
Actually the song was written probably in 1965 or 66, BEFORE Magical Mystery Tour (1967), although The Who didn't release it until 1968.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Kesey's kid is selling Magic Bus memorabilia on EBay, check it out.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Magical Mystery Tour imitation ?
Posted 16 years ago by renlat    [ Reply ]
The only problem with this tune: it's far too short!
Posted 16 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
I'm a Who fan, but this has aged a bit.
Posted 16 years ago by ColdBear    [ Reply ]
I want it, I want it, I want to hear it again...!
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
jeremyg2k wrote:
Too bad I can't smoke weed in my office.
LOL
Posted 17 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Not in the mood for this. It's not the 70s anymore.
Posted 17 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
LowPhreak wrote:
You're young. You'll get over it.
I'm old... will I get over it? I just don't have the "who" gene... especially after all the "final" tours they've done over the years. Sheesh...
Posted 17 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by cosinus    [ Reply ]
Stunning tune - even better on 'Live at Leeds'
Posted 17 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
That's easy: 10! Though the Live At Leeds Version is even better .....
Posted 17 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
Kregg wrote:
who's this?
Precisely!!
Posted 17 years ago by JK27    [ Reply ]
red wrote:
the live at leeds version is legendary.
I'd love to hear the live version again. I have it on vinyl, but I no longer have a working turntable.
Posted 17 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Too bad I can't smoke weed in my office.
Posted 17 years ago by jeremyg2k    [ Reply ]
LowPhreak wrote:
You're young. You'll get over it.
Posted 17 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
Before my time. I'd need a flux capacitor to be able to go back to a time where The Who sat well in my stomach.
You're young. You'll get over it.
Posted 17 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Before my time. I'd need a flux capacitor to be able to go back to a time where The Who sat well in my stomach.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
How far are we from Chicago? How much gas do we have? And who's got cigs?
Oh HAIL yass!
Posted 17 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
My fave line is an arch comment on the limited dreams of blue-collar workers: Thank you, driver, for getting me here You'll be an inspector, have no fear
Always wondered what that 2nd line was; thanks! And yes, what a great classic song. Gotta love the early Who stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
who's this?
Posted 17 years ago by Kregg    [ Reply ]
In my top 10 of all songs. When it came out my friends greeted each other with the phrase "magic bus" in the same vocal inflection pete has. It ment many things to us then and now.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
buckskin wrote:
Road TRIP
How far are we from Chicago? How much gas do we have? And who's got cigs?
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
junebaby65 wrote:
Way way way way way way way way way way way way way overplayed....
Wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong..
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
I just saw the Who in Portland and must say they sounded incredible. I saw them twice in their heyday ('73 and '77) and it was a great show. Very nice light show with screens showing various clips, psychadelic imagery, etc. Especially excellent versions of "Baba O'Reilly", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Emminence Front" (sorry about the spelling...). Worth seeing if you haven't ever seen them or it's been years.
Posted 18 years ago by trforfun    [ Reply ]
junebaby65 wrote:
Way way way way way way way way way way way way way overplayed....
Yup, fun tune, but definitely NOT a classic.
Posted 18 years ago by GreenJello    [ Reply ]
PeaceInIraq wrote:
I believe this is one of only two songs in recorded history (of any note) that says Gus. Cosmic.
I know Paul Simon has "hop on the bus, Gus." But where do they say Gus in this one?
Posted 18 years ago by Vogelfrei    [ Reply ]
Way way way way way way way way way way way way way overplayed....
Posted 18 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
I want it, I want it....more Who please!
Caaaaaaaaaan't haveit!
Posted 18 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
I want it, I want it....more Who please!
My kinda kitty
Posted 18 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
Road TRIP
Posted 18 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
I'm so glad to have lived in the time of Moonie! Love the percussion in this classic. Goin' to see what's left of the Who in November!
Posted 18 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
Wooooo!
Posted 18 years ago by pescivendolo    [ Reply ]
Out-f*@&king-standing! My nickname back in the day was Gus, and I believe this is one of only two songs in recorded history (of any note) that says Gus. Cosmic.
Posted 18 years ago by PeaceInIraq    [ Reply ]
Awesome! (But the Live At Leeds version is better, and surely among the most incredible pieces of music ever recorded!)
Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
nick_valensi wrote:
I guess this came after The Magical Mystery Tour... am I right? Anyway, the song is awesome.
Interesting question. I'll have to Google it!
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Oh man, I still have my 45rpm of this one.
Posted 18 years ago by karen    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
My fave line is an arch comment on the limited dreams of blue-collar workers: Thank you, driver, for getting me here You'll be an inspector, have no fear
Yep - Pete's always been quite the social commentator . . .
Posted 18 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
My fave line is an arch comment on the limited dreams of blue-collar workers: Thank you, driver, for getting me here You'll be an inspector, have no fear
Posted 18 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
I want it, I want it....more Who please!
You said it sistah . . . bring on more Whosongs! Dreaming from the Waist . . . would be a good place to start.
Posted 18 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
Oh that Enchanted Mass Transit Vehicle . . . As a Who fanatic all Whosongs are loved . . . but Live at Leeds version of MB is still my favorite.
Posted 18 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
gets my toes-a-tappin'!
Posted 18 years ago by Yikim    [ Reply ]
I want it, I want it....more Who please!
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
I guess this came after The Magical Mystery Tour... am I right? Anyway, the song is awesome.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
I love this friggin' song
Posted 18 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Here in 2006, I think we could all use a little of the magic bus. I am envious of all the fun they had in the 60s.....
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
I wonder how many of you out there remember when thrupence and sixpence each way would get you to see your bayby ??
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
I remember on holidays, years ago, we drove to Brittany in our old VW-Bus. We permanently were listening this song.
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
Hey you just woke me up !!! Greeeeaaat stuff!!
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
lukekingland wrote:
I thought the short bus IS the magic bus! If not, they have been lying to me for years!
Posted 18 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
check out the bus on the album cover!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by nohopenofearnoname    [ Reply ]
ankhara99 wrote:
I think this song needs some cowbell.
"You're gonna want that cowbell in there." Each time I go a different way.
Posted 19 years ago by mocowbell    [ Reply ]
red wrote:
the live at leeds version is legendary.
It is in the RP Library. I wish Bill would play it more often.
Posted 19 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
A/G/D A/G/D A/G/D. simple. awesome.
Posted 19 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
Excellent tune. RP also has "Squeeze Box" but it hasn't been played in forever. Hearing that one would be great.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
Yes -- it's very special.
Posted 19 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
I think this song needs some cowbell.
Posted 19 years ago by ankhara99    [ Reply ]
Old_Pool_Skunk wrote:
I wannnnn it...
caaaaaaaaaaaaan't haveit!
Posted 19 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Mikey wrote:
Is there a "short" version of the magic bus?
Yes -- it's very special.
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Yes, Beavis, this song still kicks ass....
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
I thought the short bus IS the magic bus! If not, they have been lying to me for years!
Posted 19 years ago by lukekingland    [ Reply ]
I wannnnn it...
Posted 19 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
They just don't make 'em like this anymore!
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Mikey wrote:
Is there a "short" version of the magic bus?
As in "The Magic People Carrier"?
Posted 19 years ago by 4999thnewuser    [ Reply ]
Is there a "short" version of the magic bus?
Posted 19 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
Great band. It saddens me to see Roger plugging Time-Life CD's. Ringo, too.
Posted 19 years ago by Cambot    [ Reply ]
This is the best song in the world. Ever. No hyperbole here, in fact i am now going to login under an assumed name and vote 10 for it twice, thus making it a 20!
Posted 19 years ago by 4999thnewuser    [ Reply ]
Great song!
Posted 19 years ago by k44    [ Reply ]
the live at leeds version is legendary.
Posted 22 years ago by red    [ Reply ]
There are so many GREAT Who song\'s !*!*!*!*! This is one of them !*!*!* :D
Posted 22 years ago by rolo    [ Reply ]