"'Won't Get Fooled Again' by The Who was first released as a single on June 25, 1971. It was also the final track on their album Who's Next, which was released on August 14, 1971.

In terms of chart performance, the single initially did quite well. In the United States, it reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart. The song has become one of The Who's most enduring and celebrated tracks."