Seems there aren't a lot of Who fans here, but thought I'd post this anyway: Yardbarker's "Definitive Who" playlist.
I normally avoid these sorts of lists because they are so subjective, but this one caught my eye. My own list of a definitive Who playlist would be pretty different. I suppose the songs included depend on your target audience. If the target audience for this is a person who isn't familiar with the Who's work, then I suppose it passes muster. (I'm sure Yardbarker would be glad to hear of my tepid approval.
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25. The Seeker (this song mentions the Beatles)
24. Another Tricky Day
23. The Acid Queen
22. Slip Kid
21. A Legal Matter
20. I Can't Explain
19. 5:15
18. The Real Me
17. Bargain
16. Substitute
15. Squeeze Box
14. You Better You Bet
13. Love, Reign O'er Me
12. Eminence Front
11. Who Are You
10. Pinball Wizard
9. Getting in Tune
8. We're Not Gonna Take It
7. My Generation
6. The Kids Are Alright
5. Behind Blue Eyes
4. I Can See For Miles
3. Go to the Mirror
2. Baba O'Riley
1. Won't Get Fooled Again
The article claims "Love Reign O'er Me" is the last track on Quadrophenia, but that album's last track is actually Bell Boy.
I disagree with a lot of these ("Slip Kid"? pass; "Squeeze Box"? pass; "A Legal Matter"? The listed rationale for this one was that it is part of their early repertoire. Why not "La La La Lies" or "It's Not True"?) That said, I was pleasantly surprised to see "Go to the Mirror" and "We're Not Gonna Take It" get flagged and that the Face Dances LP wasn't ignored. On the other hand, The Who Sell Out got short shrift, in my opinion. And, also in my opinion, their choices from Quadrophenia are boring.
Back to work. . .