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Those wishing to enjoy some great live performances from The Who in their prime will be interested in a new iTunes exclusive album “The Who - Greatest Hits Live.”

“The Who - Greatest Hits Live” features 22 tracks in all, including previously unreleased and newly mixed concert recordings. The tracks span The Who’s entire career, from a BBC sessions performance of “My Generation” from 1965, to a version of “Eminence Front” from a show in Brisbane last year.

Here’s the full track list for “The Who Greatest Hits Live”:

• I Can’t Explain - recorded 12th December 1971, San Francisco Civic Auditorium
• Substitute - recorded 12th December 1971, San Francisco Civic Auditorium
• Happy Jack - recorded 15th February 1970, City Hall, Hull, England
• I’m A Boy - recorded 15th February 1970, City Hall, Hull, England
• Behind Blue Eyes - recorded 12th December 1971, San Francisco Civic Auditorium
• Pinball Wizard - recorded 12th June 1976, Vetch Field, Swansea, England
• I’m Free - recorded 12th June 1976, Vetch Field, Swansea, England
• Squeeze Box - recorded 12th June 1976, Vetch Field, Swansea, England
• Naked Eye/Let’s See Action/My Generation - recorded 18th May 1974, Charlton Athletic Football Club, South London, England
• 5.15 - recorded 6th December 1973, The Capital Centre, Largo
• Won’t Get Fooled Again - recorded 6th December 1973, The Capital Centre, Largo
• Magic Bus - recorded 14th February 1970, Leeds University, England
• My Generation - recorded 1965, BBC Sessions
• I Can See For Miles - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• Join Together - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• Love Reign O’er Me - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• Baba O’Riley - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• Who Are You - recorded 24th August 1989, Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles
• The Real Me - recorded 31st January 2002, Watford Civil Hall
• The Kids Are Alright - recorded 7th February 2002, Royal Albert Hall, London
• Eminence Front - recorded 24th March 2009, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
• A Man In A Purple Dress - recorded 11th March 2007, Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York.

Pete Townsend has told Rolling Stone that The Who may have to stop performing live due to his returning tinnitus.

The Who had planned a sping 2010 tour and some festival appearances, but cancelled these when Townsend’s tinnitus returned while he was working on his musical ‘Floss.’ Townsend told Rolling Stone: “If my hearing is going to be a problem, we’re not delaying shows. We’re finished. I can’t really see any way around the issue.”

The Who will perform a charity gig on March 30th in London where they will play Quadrophenia in its entirety. Townsend will be using an in-ear monitor at the gig, which is designed to prevent any further damage. If the device does not help, it could be the last gig the band plays.

The news comes just weeks after The Who played the Super Bowl halftime show, which was watched by 150 million viewers.

The Who rocked the Sun Life Stadium last night with their 12-minute Super Bowl halftime concert.

Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend, accompanied by their backing band, played solid versions of “Pinball Wizard,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Who Are You?,” “See Me, Feel Me” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Zak Starkey, son of Beatle Ringo Starr, was on drums.

Before we get on to the concert itself, here’s video of the band’s interview and impromptu song at the Super Bowl 44 Press Conference.

The Who at the Super Bowl 44 Press Conference - “Won’t Get Fooled Again”

The Who at the Super Bowl 44 Press Conference - interview

The concert itself has received mixed reviews. Clearly, Roger Daltrey has lost some notes off the top of his register and Pete Townsend isn’t quite as dynamic as he used to be, but this was a solid set delivered under unusual circumstances. Enjoy The Who at the Super Bowl below

The Who Super Bowl Halftime Show Part 1

The Who Super Bowl Halftime Show Part 2

Pete Townsend has revealed details of the set list for The Who’s Super Bowl halftime performance.

Townsend told Billboard magazine that the band will play a “compact medley” of classic hits, including “Baba O’Riley,” “Pinball Wizard,” the close of “Tommy,” “Who Are You,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

Super Bowl XLIV, between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints, will be played Sunday, Feburary 7 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami.

Townshend and Daltrey are currently working on new material for the follow-up to the band’s 2006 album, Endless Wire.