Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.782308 By Elton John. By Pete Townshend. Arranged by James Haynor. Contemporary. 16 pages. James Haynor #4835749. Published by James Haynor (A0.782308). Pinball Wizard is a song written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band the Who, and featured on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy. The original recording was released as a single in 1969 and reached No. 4 in the UK charts and No. 19 on the U.S. Billboard top 100. Townshend once called it the most clumsy piece of writing he'd ever done. Nevertheless, the song was a commercial success and remains one of the most recognized tunes from the opera. It was a perpetual concert favorite for Who fans due to its pop sound and familiarity. The Elton John version of the tune is scored here for Clarinet Quintet. ( Duration 2:16 )