Which album includes the song 'Pinball Wizard'?

The Who’s song “Pinball Wizard” appears on the album Tommy. Released in 1969, Tommy is a rock opera that follows the troubled life, psychological isolation, and eventual rise of its title character, who becomes famous for his extraordinary skill at pinball.

Pete Townshend wrote “Pinball Wizard” as a late addition to the project. He developed the idea after discussing an early version of Tommy with critic Nik Cohn, who was a devoted pinball fan. The song gave the abstract story a vivid, memorable hook and helped make the album more accessible to listeners.

“Pinball Wizard” was released as a single on March 7, 1969, before the album. It reached No. 4 in the United Kingdom and No. 19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Tommy followed in May 1969 as a double album. Although the song is closely associated with The Who, Elton John’s famous film performance belongs to the 1975 movie adaptation and its soundtrack, not the original studio recording.