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Post by jno on Jan 17, 2017 16:40:52 GMT
Suggested by: ZimboWhat's your favourite UK single release by The Small Faces? Pick ONE!Whatcha Gonna Do About ItI've Got MineSha-La-La-La-LeeHey GirlAll Or NothingMy Mind's EyeI can't Make ItHere Come The NiceItchycoo ParkTin SoldierLazy SundayThe UniversalAfterglow of Your Love |
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Post by flyingsquad on Jan 17, 2017 16:58:01 GMT
Lots of songs I like but I have to go for 'Tin Soldier'.
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 17, 2017 17:51:40 GMT
Wow! Thanks jno. You don't mess about. I heard All Or Nothing on the radio yesterday and thought it would make a great death match., although I now think there's a runaway winner, which was my choice also.
I'd like to give a special mention to the B side of Itchycoo Park...
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Post by felixdeburgh on Jan 17, 2017 23:33:05 GMT
I went for Tin Soldier a smidge ahead of All Or Nothing although any of them is fine by me.
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Post by felixdeburgh on Jan 18, 2017 15:43:57 GMT
I wish there wasn't such a big problem with their back catalogue so we could get more deluxe box sets. The last one was fantastic but wasn't even available officially in this country which, quite frankly, is ludicrous.
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 18, 2017 22:57:32 GMT
'I'm Only Dreaming'. It's an amazing song.
I know number 1's aren't a measure of quality but it must have been a great day when All Or Nothing hit number 1 in September 1966.
Weird to think Steve Marriott didn't think his voice was that good, hence he only sang half the songs on the 2nd album.
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Post by felixdeburgh on Jan 18, 2017 23:35:22 GMT
There was a deluxe edition of The Autumn Stone put together a couple of years ago but hasn't seen the light of day (and according to someone who worked on it, it never will either because of the label dispute) so there's still some stuff out there, albeit different mixes, mono/stereo etc. I'll try and post up some images of that magnificent box set from 3 years ago when I get a moment. It really was a work of art.
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Post by felixdeburgh on Jan 19, 2017 15:14:02 GMT
Spoilered for size: Front:  Back:  Kenney and Mac's autographs:  Replica acetate:  7" EP's   Coloured vinyl sampler:  Side view showing the book and the 4 vinyl-looking CD's:  |
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 19, 2017 15:22:18 GMT
That is a stunning piece of kit. Thanks for posting Felix.
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Post by jno on Jan 19, 2017 15:27:30 GMT
That is a stunning piece of kit. Thanks for posting Felix. Concur! |
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Post by felixdeburgh on Jan 19, 2017 15:30:36 GMT
Thanks - there was more in there as well |
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Post by mybodyguard on Jan 19, 2017 22:47:17 GMT
 I've never heard of Small Faces or any of these songs before. 
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 19, 2017 22:50:58 GMT
I've never heard of Small Faces or any of these songs before. Now's a great time to learn! |
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Post by bodiesstuntdouble on Jan 20, 2017 13:59:21 GMT
I voted tactically for Afterglow because the b side Wham Bam Thank You Man (alternate stereo take) is outstanding - Townshend'esque power chords & feedback, heavy rock/soul in a proto Led Zeppelin mould - turn it up to 11 , slip on your loafers , push back the sofa and groove around yer house !
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Post by daz on Jan 20, 2017 18:35:42 GMT
I couldn't pick one so closed my eyes and put my finder on the screen at Whatcha Gonna Do.
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Post by mybodyguard on Jan 22, 2017 18:17:56 GMT
Now's a great time to learn! Hear, Hear!  One of the truly great British bands of any era. Steve Marriott's singing is beyond words. yes, I started with the one with the most votes, Tin Soldier, and it is a good song. |
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 22, 2017 18:32:33 GMT
Good man!
You next need to check out All Or Nothing and I'm Only Dreaming (the latter is on one of my posts above)
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Post by Portland Road on Jan 23, 2017 10:15:09 GMT
This was very difficult to choose, but I went for 'Tin Soldier' because of its outstanding intro.  Unfortunately, this song suffered a bit from the limitations in early stereo sound. It starts off good but as it gets going it sounds a bit muddy.  If it had been recorded just 2-3 years later I suspect it would have sounded sharper. |
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 30, 2017 23:22:02 GMT
Steve Marriott would have been 70 today (30 Jan). I'm sure he'd have had a great celebration.
A great man, RIP.
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Post by felixdeburgh on Jan 30, 2017 23:59:18 GMT
Yes, I've just played Song Of A Baker and All Or Nothing by way of tribute.
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 31, 2017 0:02:04 GMT
Love Song Of A Baker. Think I'll have a Small Faces fest on Tuesday.
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Post by felixdeburgh on Jan 31, 2017 0:11:44 GMT
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 31, 2017 9:48:32 GMT
Yes, got that and The Hollies one, both excellent documentaries.
We're lucky that the Small Faces Colour Me Pop still exists. I think a lot of the others were wiped.
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Post by felixdeburgh on Jan 31, 2017 11:54:45 GMT
Yes, the Bonzo's one was only recovered fairly recently.
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Post by Zimbo on Jan 31, 2017 13:14:48 GMT
It is indeed an excellent version.
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Post by felixdeburgh on Feb 20, 2017 11:57:30 GMT
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Post by bodiesstuntdouble on Feb 20, 2017 15:15:44 GMT
I saw this show last year on one of the two nights it played in St Albans - good night out and well recommended.
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Post by Zimbo on Feb 20, 2017 15:49:11 GMT
I definitely want to see that, as well as Sunny Afternoon (The Kinks musical).
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Post by bodiesstuntdouble on Feb 21, 2017 16:12:50 GMT
Seen that one too ! lol, both thoroughly recommended
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Post by felixdeburgh on Feb 21, 2017 17:13:21 GMT
I saw this show last year on one of the two nights it played in St Albans - good night out and well recommended. I was gutted I couldn't go then and was hoping they'd come back but nothing so far. |
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