Pete Townshend contributed a special video of his 1980 hit song “Let My Love Open the Door”, which was played at the City of Hope's annual Music, Film and Entertainment Industry charity gala that took place at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Los Angeles on October 27, 2026.
Pete was unable to attend the event in person, so he put together a wonderful new recording at his studio that features him performing vocals, guitar and percussion, along with his wife Rachel on backing vocals and cowbell, and Mike Rowe (who was in Noel Gallagher's band) on keyboards. Pete also donated a signed guitar from his personal collection, which was auctioned off at the gala.
City of Hope is one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the US. The gala was put on to honor Pete's publisher Larry Mestel, the founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music, with the prestigious Spirit of Life Award for his ongoing work that has helped to raise millions of dollars for the charity. The evening celebrated the extraordinary power of music and philanthropy, and featured special performances by legendary artists Stevie Nicks, Melissa Etheridge and Jackson Browne.
To learn more about City of Hope, please visit cityofhope.org
The new video is up on Pete's Youtube channel now, so be sure to check it out!
