SMALL FACES ALBUMS
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Small Faces were an English British Beat band formed in 1965 by Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane,
Kenney Jones, and Jimmy Winston (who was soon replaced by Ian McLagan).
Heavily influenced by American rhythm and blues, they set the style for mod rock 'n' roll
and later evolved into a psychedelic band before disbanding in 1969.
Kenney Jones, and Jimmy Winston (who was soon replaced by Ian McLagan).
Heavily influenced by American rhythm and blues, they set the style for mod rock 'n' roll
and later evolved into a psychedelic band before disbanding in 1969.
Small Faces, Italian magazine Giovani n.7, February 15, 1968
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Small Faces Band Line Up 1965-1969
Small Faces Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake. Image credit Michael Ochs Archives
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Despite the fact that they were only together four years, Small Faces' musical output from
the mid to late 1960's remains notable and still much loved British Beat and psychedelic music of that era.
the mid to late 1960's remains notable and still much loved British Beat and psychedelic music of that era.
Allmusic refers to Small Faces as "the best English band never to make it big in America".
SMALL FACES ALBUMS
Short descriptions with song track lists. Click on albums for developing more in depth descriptions.
Small Faces is the debut album of the Small Faces, released in May 1966 by Decca Records.
It includes the hit singles "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" and "Sha-La-La-La-Lee".
The album was well received by music critics and was popular with the public, rising to number 3 on the
UK album chart, remaining at the top for several weeks.[3][4]
It includes the hit singles "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" and "Sha-La-La-La-Lee".
The album was well received by music critics and was popular with the public, rising to number 3 on the
UK album chart, remaining at the top for several weeks.[3][4]
Small Faces - Small Faces Debut Album 1966 -cover
Singles
"Whatcha Gonna Do About It"
Released: 6 August 1965 "I've Got Mine" (unauthorized) Released: 5 November 1965 "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" Released: 28 January 1966 |
Released: May 11, 1966 on Decca Records
Recorded: June 1965 – February 1966 Recorded at: IBC Studios (Portland Place, London, England) Produced by Ian Samwell, Kenny Lynch, Don Arden
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1967 Small Faces - From The Beginning (compilation album)
From the Beginning is the first compilation album by the English rock band Small Faces.
It was released by Decca Records as group material after the band had left the record label.
It consisted of the band's Decca hit singles combined with various unreleased recordings.
The album rose to Number 17 in the UK Album Chart.[3]
It was released by Decca Records as group material after the band had left the record label.
It consisted of the band's Decca hit singles combined with various unreleased recordings.
The album rose to Number 17 in the UK Album Chart.[3]
Small Faces - From the Beginning 1967 Compilation Album, front album cover
Singles
"Whatcha Gonna Do About It"
Released: 6 August 1965 "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" Released: 28 January 1966 "Hey Girl" Released: 6 May 1966 "All or Nothing" Released: 5 August 1966 "My Mind's Eye" Released: 11 November 1966 "I Can't Make It" Released 3 March 1967 "Patterns" (unauthorized) Released 26 May 1967 |
Released: June 2, 1967, on Decca records
Recorded: 1965 – 1967 Recorded at: IBC Studios, Portland Place, London Label: Decca Produced by Ian Samwell, Kenny Lynch, Don Arden, Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane Small Faces - From The Beginning (1967)
(compilation album) Length 43:47
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Listen to Small Faces From the Beginning (1967), original recording with extras
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1967 Small Faces - Small Faces (second album)
Small Faces is the eponymous second studio album by the Small Faces, released in 1967.
The album was their first for Immediate Records after leaving Decca.
It peaked at number 12 in the UK Album Chart.[1]
In America, the album was issued with an alternative track order as There Are But Four Small Faces.
The band's debut album, released on Decca in 1966, is also entitled Small Faces.
The album is considered to be the artistic breakthrough for the group's songwriting and compositions,
as well as their transition from a mod-influenced band to a psychedelic studio group, which they became known for during their final months. It was recorded over a period of nine months, during the band's tenure
on both Decca and Immediate Records, at two separate studios.[2]
It is their first LP to contain solely original compositions.
Thirteen of the album's fourteen tracks were either written or co-written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane
The album was their first for Immediate Records after leaving Decca.
It peaked at number 12 in the UK Album Chart.[1]
In America, the album was issued with an alternative track order as There Are But Four Small Faces.
The band's debut album, released on Decca in 1966, is also entitled Small Faces.
The album is considered to be the artistic breakthrough for the group's songwriting and compositions,
as well as their transition from a mod-influenced band to a psychedelic studio group, which they became known for during their final months. It was recorded over a period of nine months, during the band's tenure
on both Decca and Immediate Records, at two separate studios.[2]
It is their first LP to contain solely original compositions.
Thirteen of the album's fourteen tracks were either written or co-written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane
1967 Small Faces - Small Faces
front album cover
Uk albums chart - peaked at #12
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Small Faces' 2nd album
Released: June 23, 1967 Recorded: October 1966 – April 1967 Recorded at: IBC and Olympic Studios, London Label: Immediate Produced by Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott Length 30:24
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Released in America, the album Small Faces (1967) was issued with an alternative track order as
There Are But Four Small Faces.
There Are But Four Small Faces.
Small Faces - There Are But Four Small Faces, 1967 album cover
Singles
"Here Come the Nice"/"Talk to You"
Released: 2 June 1967 "Itchycoo Park"/"I'm Only Dreaming" Released: 4 August 1967 "Tin Soldier"/"I Feel Much Better" Released: 2 December 1967 |
Released: December 1, 1967
Recorded: October 1966 – November 1967 Recorded at: Olympic, London Label: Columbia Produced by Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott Length 30:18
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1968 Small Faces- Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake (concept album)
Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake is Small Faces third studio album and their first concept album.
The LP peaked at number one on the UK Album Charts on 29 June, 1967, where it remained for a total of
six weeks. Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake reached No. 159 in the US.
The LP peaked at number one on the UK Album Charts on 29 June, 1967, where it remained for a total of
six weeks. Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake reached No. 159 in the US.
Singles
"Lazy Sunday"
Released: 5 April 1968 "Afterglow of Your Love" Released: 7 March 1969 "Mad John" (unauthorized) Released: 1969 (US only) |
Small Faces' 3rd album
Released: May 24, 1968 Recorded: October 1967 – April 1968 Recorded at: Olympic and Trident, London Label: Immediate Produced by Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott Small Faces - Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake (1968) (concept album)
Length 38:27
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An LP version of the Small Faces 1969 album
The Autumn Stone. Length: 35:12
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AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder
"In Memoriam was a rather hastily conceived ten-song LP issued by Immediate Records in the wake of the group's breakup in early 1969 -- slapped together from a quintet of live tracks recorded at Newcastle Town Hall and five odd single B-sides and cuts from what would have been the group's next album. Actually, it wasn't a bad collection, as far as any ten songs could go, and side one was worth its weight in gold, capturing the band's rather awesome live sound for the first time -- hearing Steve Marriott (maybe England's second-greatest soul shouter after Chris Farlowe) with a decent repertoire with almost any competent accompaniment on-stage was a profound experience, and this band was his best, and those five sides (which have been reissued many times since) were taped on a particularly good night. The studio tracks on side two were almost inevitably less impressive, but even here, "Call It Something Nice" was an interesting mod-blues hybrid, "Red Balloon" a pleasantly spaced-out acoustic ballad, and "Wide Eyed Girl on the Wall" a single that should have been -- it only needed words. Meanwhile, "The Autumn Stone" was a strange psychedelic love song, languidly romantic with a stripped-down texture recalling Syd Barrett's solo work. All in all, this wasn't the worst farewell release the Small Faces could have had, but apparently they objected sufficiently so that Immediate quickly deleted this album and folded its contents into the double LP The Autumn Stone."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/in-memoriam-mw0000851929
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/small_faces/in_memoriam_f2/
https://www.isrbx.net/3137695854-small-faces-in-memoriam-japan-2006.html
There are ~15 versions
https://www.discogs.com/search/?q=small+faces+in+memoriam&format_exact=LP&type=all
UK https://www.discogs.com/Small-Faces-In-Memoriam/release/3862246
"In Memoriam was a rather hastily conceived ten-song LP issued by Immediate Records in the wake of the group's breakup in early 1969 -- slapped together from a quintet of live tracks recorded at Newcastle Town Hall and five odd single B-sides and cuts from what would have been the group's next album. Actually, it wasn't a bad collection, as far as any ten songs could go, and side one was worth its weight in gold, capturing the band's rather awesome live sound for the first time -- hearing Steve Marriott (maybe England's second-greatest soul shouter after Chris Farlowe) with a decent repertoire with almost any competent accompaniment on-stage was a profound experience, and this band was his best, and those five sides (which have been reissued many times since) were taped on a particularly good night. The studio tracks on side two were almost inevitably less impressive, but even here, "Call It Something Nice" was an interesting mod-blues hybrid, "Red Balloon" a pleasantly spaced-out acoustic ballad, and "Wide Eyed Girl on the Wall" a single that should have been -- it only needed words. Meanwhile, "The Autumn Stone" was a strange psychedelic love song, languidly romantic with a stripped-down texture recalling Syd Barrett's solo work. All in all, this wasn't the worst farewell release the Small Faces could have had, but apparently they objected sufficiently so that Immediate quickly deleted this album and folded its contents into the double LP The Autumn Stone."
https://www.allmusic.com/album/in-memoriam-mw0000851929
https://rateyourmusic.com/release/comp/small_faces/in_memoriam_f2/
https://www.isrbx.net/3137695854-small-faces-in-memoriam-japan-2006.html
There are ~15 versions
https://www.discogs.com/search/?q=small+faces+in+memoriam&format_exact=LP&type=all
UK https://www.discogs.com/Small-Faces-In-Memoriam/release/3862246
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The Autumn Stone is a posthumous Small Faces retrospective double album
and the second compilation album released in the UK by Small Faces in 1969 on the Immediate label.
and the second compilation album released in the UK by Small Faces in 1969 on the Immediate label.
Singles
"Whatcha Gonna Do About It"
Released: 6 August 1965 "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" Released: 28 January 1966 "Hey Girl" Released: 6 May 1966 "My Mind's Eye" Released: 11 November 1966 "I Can't Make It" Released: 3 March 1967 "Here Come The Nice" Released: 2 June 1967 "Itchycoo Park" Released: 4 August 1967 "Lazy Sunday" Released: 5 April 1968 "The Universal" Released: 28 June 1968 "Afterglow (Of Your Love)" Released: 7 March 1969 |
Released: November 14, 1969
Recorded: 1965-1968, London, England Label: Immediate Length 65:59
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Small Faces' core albums, end.
Small Faces - Live Recording Album Releases
Small Faces – The BBC Sessions (1999)
Saturday Club and Top Gear live excerpts 1965-1968
Includes rare Steve Marriott interview
https://www.discogs.com/Small-Faces-The-BBC-Sessions/master/217097
Small Faces – In Session At The BBC 1965-1966 (2017)
https://www.discogs.com/Small-Faces-In-Session-At-The-BBC-1965-1966/release/10175412
The Small Faces – Smalls (2018)
France release
https://www.discogs.com/The-Small-Faces-Smalls/release/11538032
http://www.imwan.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=97625&start=44
Small Faces – The BBC Sessions (1999)
Saturday Club and Top Gear live excerpts 1965-1968
Includes rare Steve Marriott interview
https://www.discogs.com/Small-Faces-The-BBC-Sessions/master/217097
Small Faces – In Session At The BBC 1965-1966 (2017)
https://www.discogs.com/Small-Faces-In-Session-At-The-BBC-1965-1966/release/10175412
The Small Faces – Smalls (2018)
France release
https://www.discogs.com/The-Small-Faces-Smalls/release/11538032
http://www.imwan.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=97625&start=44
Small Faces albums, not featuring Ronnie Lane
Small Faces – 78 In The Shade Album (1977)
https://www.discogs.com/Small-Faces-78-In-The-Shade/master/429734
https://www.discogs.com/Small-Faces-78-In-The-Shade/master/429734
SINGLES & EPs
Small Faces Compilation Albums
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Ronnie Lane Complete Album Discography:
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