These People Are the Inspirations Behind Some of the Most Beautiful Songs Ever Written

“Athena” by The Who (1982)

While he was watching Pink Floyd at a concert, Pete Townshend saw actress Theresa Russell for the first time. Immediately, he thought no on in the world could rival Russell when it comes to beauty, so he walked towards her. However, Russell immediately rejected Townsend! The fact that he had already been engaged to another woman didn’t matter to Townsend. He fell in “love” the moment he first saw her. He originally would have like the song to be named “Theresa”, but decided against it thinking it too personal. The song “Athena” is about messy, hurtful, and unrequited love.

“Athena” By The Who 1982