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Pete Townshend's 'Let My Love Open the Door' Hits No. 9

4/12/2026

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Pete Townshend, the Who's guitarist, faced personal challenges while pursuing a solo career under pressure from the band in the late 1970s to early 1980s.
In 1980, he released "Let My Love Open the Door," a catchy and serene pop song that marked a shift from his earlier work.
The song reached No. 9 on the US charts.

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Story summary

Pete Townshend, the Who's guitarist, faced personal challenges while pursuing a solo career under pressure from the band in the late 1970s to early 1980s.
In 1980, he released "Let My Love Open the Door," a catchy and serene pop song that marked a shift from his earlier work.
The song reached No. 9 on the US charts.