The Who Might Have Been the First Band to Start the “Leftovers” Album Trend in 1974

The Who’s 1974 album *Odds & Sods* gathered songs the band had recorded but left off earlier releases. The article argues it may have been the first high-profile, successful collection of this kind, helping establish a model for later rock bands.

Bassist John Entwistle assembled the material while the group was near the peak of its success and working on the film version of *Tommy*. The collection included tracks from an unreleased EP and the abandoned *Lifehouse* project; some were given additional overdubs. It also helped the band compete with bootleggers selling rare recordings without paying the artists, and songs such as “Pure and Easy” and “Join Together” became fan favourites.