Tattoo (The Who song)
| "Tattoo" | |
|---|---|
| Song by The Who | |
| from the album The Who Sell Out | |
| Released | 15 December 1967 |
| Recorded | 12 October 1967 |
| Studio | IBC, London |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 2:42 |
| Label | Track |
| Songwriter(s) | Pete Townshend |
| Producer(s) | Kit Lambert |
"Tattoo" is a song written by Pete Townshend that was first released by the British rock band The Who on their 1967 album The Who Sell Out. A "rite of passage" song, "Tattoo" tells the story of two teenaged brothers who decide to get tattoos in their attempts to become men. Themes of the song include peer pressure to conform and young men's insecurity about their manhood. The song has been heavily praised by critics and has appeared on several of The Who's live and compilation albums. It has also been covered by Tommy Keene and Petra Haden.