By late 1967, the band had felt constricted financially & creatively by manager Don Arden (father of Sharon Osbourne), and were lured by Rolling Stones' publicist Andrew Loog Oldham into signing with his new Immediate label. They soon recorded more expansive psychedelic sounding material including hit pop tunes like "Lazy Sunday" which was included with their UK number one classic concept album Ogdens Nut Gone Flake and "Itchycoo Park" which was their only stateside charting single.
The demise of the Small Faces arrived on New Years Eve 1968, when Steve Marriott walked off stage at The Alexandra Palace in London. Marriott felt that despite the success of the group, he was still not being taken seriously as a musician. He went on to achieve major status in the U.S.A with Peter Frampton in Humble Pie. The others continued as the Faces, opting to drop the "Small" after one LP as new recruits Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood towered above their new band mates. Drummer Kenney Jones later joined The Who after the death of their drummer Keith Moon. As years went on, Marriott kept recording various lineups as Humble Pie but became somewhat of a caricature and casualty of rock excess. Tragically, Steve Marriott died in a house fire in 1991 and Ronnie Lane followed him in 1997 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Keyboardist Ian McLagan has continued to tour and record with his own band as well as with artists like Billy Bragg, The New Barbarians ( a group composed of Ian, Ron Wood, Keith Richards, Stanley Clarke, and Billy Cobham), and The Rolling Stones. According to announcements at the shows on the New Barbarians tour, the proceeds of the live gigs were going to pay Ronnie Lane's medical expenses associated with Ronnie's struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.
The Small Faces remain one of British rock's most important legacy acts, with their membership having links to so many other acts. Amongst the many bands they influenced were The Jam, Ramones, Oasis and X.
There are a number of locations around London linked to the Small Faces, many to be found in the East End where they grew up.
The J60 Music bar in Manor Park, an instrument shop where Steve Marriott first met Ronnie Lane
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Little Ilford park, also located in Manor Park, inspired the track Itchycoo Park, Steve and other kids in the East End used to play in this park when they grew up.
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In 1968 the Small Faces recorded a video for their track Lazy Sunday, Steve sings in his native East end accent and the video was shot in the East End using Kenney Jones parents' flat in Havering Street. The video ends with a shot of the nearby Thames.
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Here Comes The Nice
Small Faces Lyrics
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He makes me feel like no one else could
He knows what I want, he's got what I need
He's always there if I need some sweet
Here come the nice (It's understood)
Here come the nice (he'll make you feel so good)
I'd be just like him (If I only could)
You know you should meet the man
The man gonna help you all he can
You don't need money to be wise
Here come the nice (It's understood)
Here come the nice (He makes me feel so good)
I'd be just like him (If only could)
You know you should
Here come the nice lookin' so cool
Everyone knows the nice is no fool
He'll bring you up and show you around
He's always there when your feet hit the ground
Here come the nice (It's understood)
Here come the nice (God he makes me feel good)
I'd be just like him (If I only could)
You know you should
You know you got to try to meet the man
This man's gonna teach you all he can
Ha! you don't need money (Money)
Money to open your eyes
Here come the nice (It's understood)
Here come the nice (God, he makes me feel good)
I'd be just like him (If I only could)
Here come the nice (Oh baby, baby, baby)
Here come the nice (Here come the nice)
I'd be just like him (If I only could)
You know you should
"Here Come the Nice" by Small Faces is a song that describes a mysterious and charismatic man who makes the singer and those around him feel good. The lyrics suggest that this man has a significant impact on people's lives and can make them feel happy and satisfied. The song expresses a desire to be like the man, to have his confidence and allure.
The lyrics suggest that the man is not just physically attractive but also mentally astute, understanding what people want and need. He is always there if someone needs some sweet talk or support. The song implies that this man is trustworthy and helpful as he will do everything to help those around him, regardless of how much money they have.
The singer encourages the listener to meet this man, who will teach them everything they need to know, despite whether they have money or not. The song implies that this man is exceptional and brings people together. Overall, "Here Comes the Nice" is a song that praises the virtues of an exceptional man who has a profound effect on those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come the nice lookin' so good
The one who is nice is arriving and looks very attractive and appealing
He makes me feel like no one else could
He has something special about him that makes me feel unique and loved
He knows what I want, he's got what I need
He understands my desires and has the necessary resources to fulfill them
He's always there if I need some sweet
He is always present to provide the affection and attention that I crave
Here come the nice (It's understood)
It is well known that the person coming is kind and appealing
He'll make you feel so good
He has the ability to make anyone feel happy and satisfied
I'd be just like him (If I only could)
I wish I could possess the same qualities as him and be as popular
You know you should
It would be a good idea to meet the nice person
The man gonna help you all he can
The person will go out of their way to support and assist you
You don't need money to be wise
Intelligence and knowledge cannot be bought with wealth
Here come the nice lookin' so cool
The person who is nice is appearing stylish and collected
Everyone knows the nice is no fool
It is common knowledge that the nice person is intelligent and sensible
He'll bring you up and show you around
He will elevate your status and introduce you to new experiences
He's always there when your feet hit the ground
He is constant and reliable, ready to support you whenever needed
God he makes me feel good
He is so amazing that I feel as if I am in heaven
You know you got to try to meet the man
It is necessary to attempt to make contact with the nice person
This man's gonna teach you all he can
The person will offer knowledge and expertise to those who seek it
Ha! You don't need money (Money)
Laughably, money cannot buy the value that this person holds
Here come the nice (Oh baby, baby, baby)
The nice person is arriving, causing excitement and joy
Here come the nice (Here come the nice)
This great person is on the way
You know you should
It is strongly recommended to meet the nice person
I'd be just like him (If I only could)
I would like to be as great as this person if it were possible
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Written by: RONNIE LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT
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Here come the nice lookin' so good
He makes me feel like no one else could
He knows what I want, he's got what I need
He's always there if I need some sweet
Here come the nice (It's understood)
Here come the nice (He'll make you feel so good)
I'd be just like him (If I only could)
You know you should
You know you should meet the man
The man gonna help you all he can
You don't need money to be wise
Here come the nice lookin' so cool
Everyone knows the nice is no fool
He'll bring you up and show you around
He's always there when your feet hit the ground
You know you got to try to meet the man
This man's gonna teach you all he can
Ha! You don't need money (Money)
Money to open your eyes
Here come the nice (It's understood)
Here come the nice (God, he makes me feel good)
I'd be just like him (If I only could)
(Oh baby, baby, baby)
You know you should
Philip Beier
Stevie surely one of the best singers England produced
Plugpeter Plugplug
For sure
petebest22
Both Steve & Ronnie were the tops ππ
Diomède
And Ronnie one of the most delicate.
TheGateway37
Best single by the band in my opinion because of intricate chord progressions. How this song was not banned by the BBC in June 1967! Maybe they did not know what 'speed' was. Probably thought it was all about a social worker lol.
John Mcaulay
And the beeb weren't wise to the nice giving them sweets.The beeb thot it was sweets from the big jar Soor plooms Cola cubes Sherbet lemons etc.Not purple Hearts,Black bombers Duraphen etc.And Seconal Nembutal,Tuinal,Seronal etc to bring or show you down and around.Its my 2nd best track from the small faces after Tin Soldier.
How the 3 dead members died skint was very sad. That manager took everything from them and Kenney is or was the only one with a penny in his pocket coz he joined the who.As you know sir.But their music lives on and will never die.
SF track after Tin Soldier.
Ralph McHendry
Yes, the Beeb missed this one!
Cindy Falstrom
Thank you for posting. I am so grateful to be able to enjoy this wonderful performance over 50 years later. Small Faces are still my favorite band. A band of brothers of unlimited talents. RIP Steve, Ronnie and Mac. Long live Kenney!
John Mcaulay
I was listening to them right at the Time when Ian Mclagan died.A group with unlimited talents.Long live Kenny Jones.
Bryan Palmer
One of the best Brit groups of the 60s, remember hearing some of their hits on NZ radio during my childhood, Wonderful thanks so much for the video Auckland New Zealand 2022