Small Faces were an influential British mod/psychedelic band of the 1960s, … Read Full Bio ↴Small Faces were an influential British mod/psychedelic band of the 1960s, led by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane with Kenney Jones and Ian McLagan (who replaced original organist Jimmy Winston). The Small Faces were all genuine East End mods . They were signed to Decca records initially and enjoyed major success across Europe between 1965 and 1967 with classic singles like "All or Nothing" and "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" before moving to a new label.

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
http://www.musicpilgrimages.com/articl/4012.php

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.
http://www.musicpilgrimages.com/articl/4002.php

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.
http://www.musicpilgrimages.com/articl/4014.php

TRACKS

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Ooh La La
Small Faces Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Picked her up on a Friday night.
Sha la la la lee, yeah.
I knew everything gonna be alright.
Sha la la la lee, yeh.
Sha la la la lee.

I asked her 'where do you want to go?'.
Sha la la la lee, yeh.
Well we went someplace, I don't know.
Sha la la la lee, yeh.
Sha la la la lee.

I held her close and I asked her
If she was gonna be my baby.
It felt so good
When she answered me:
Oh yeh, oh yeh.
Oh yeh, oh yeh, oh yeh.

She looked good and she moved so fine.
Sha la la la lee, yeh.
And all the guys knew she was mine.
Sha la la la lee, yeh.
Sha la la la lee.

I held her close and I asked her
Again if she was gonna be my baby.
It felt so good when she answered me.
Oh yeh, oh yeh.
Oh yeh, oh yeh, oh yeh.

Want to know how my story ends?
Sha la la la lee, yeh.
Well we invited just a few close friends.
Sha la la la lee, yeh.
Sha la la la lee.

Sha la la la la la lee.
Sha la la la la la lee.

Sha la la la la la lee.
Sha la la la la la lee.
Sha la la la la la lee.

Sha la la la la la la la la la lee.
Sha la la la la la la la la la lee.
Sha la la la la la la la la la lee.

Overall Meaning

The Small Faces' hit song "Ooh La La" is a classic rock and roll ode to a romantic encounter. The lyrics describe picking up a girl on a Friday night, and the feeling of assurance that everything will be alright. The refrain of "Sha la la la lee" is a playful and exuberant expression of joy and excitement, adding to the lighthearted and carefree atmosphere of the song.

The singer takes the girl somewhere, though it is unspecified where they went. He holds her close and asks her if she is going to be his baby, to which she answers in the affirmative. The chorus repeats with another section about how the girl looks good and all the guys knew that she was his. The final lyrics describe the happy ending of the story, with a small gathering of close friends.

Overall, "Ooh La La" is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates a youthful, passionate encounter. The repetition of the "sha la la" refrain adds to the lighthearted and playful vibe of the song, while the lyrics speak to the thrill of young love and the hope for a happy ending.

Line by Line Meaning

Picked her up on a Friday night.
I met the girl on a Friday night and we started seeing each other.

Sha la la la lee, yeah.
A catchy chorus line used to add excitement to the song.

I knew everything gonna be alright.
I had a good feeling that everything was going to turn out well.

I asked her 'where do you want to go?'.
I inquired of her preferred destination.

Well we went someplace, I don't know.
We went to an unknown location.

I held her close and I asked her If she was gonna be my baby.
I put my arms around her and asked if she would be my girl.

It felt so good When she answered me: Oh yeh, oh yeh. Oh yeh, oh yeh, oh yeh.
I felt great when she said yes and repeated it multiple times.

She looked good and she moved so fine.
She looked beautiful and had great dance moves.

And all the guys knew she was mine.
Everyone could see that she was my girl.

Want to know how my story ends?
I am now going to reveal what happened next.

Well we invited just a few close friends.
We had a small gathering with only close friends.

Sha la la la lee.
Catchy chorus line used to close the song.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNY LYNCH, MORT SHUMAN

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@celticspike7

34w↑2

Poor old Granddad, I laughed at all his words
I thought he was a bitter man
He spoke of women's ways
They'll trap you when they use you
Before you even know
For love is blind and you're far to kind
Don't ever let it show
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger
The can-can such a pretty show
Will steal your heart away
But backstage back on earth again
The dressing rooms are grey
They come on strong and it ain't too long
For they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will find
You're just a boy again
When you want her lips, you get her cheek
Makes you wonder where you are
If you want some more then she's fast asleep
Leaves you twinkling with the stars
Poor young grandson there's nothing I can say
You'll have to learn, just like me
And that's the hardest way
Ooh la la
Ooh la la, la la, yeah
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Ronald David Wood / Ron Lane
Ooh La La lyrics © Wb Music Corp.

@muslimcel4581

46w↑73

Lyrics:

Poor old Grandad
I laughed at all his words
I thought he was a bitter man
He spoke of women’s ways
“They trap you, then they use you
Before you even know
Well, love is blind and you’re far too kind
Don’t ever let it show”

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger

The can-can such a pretty show
Will steal your heart away
But backstage back on Earth again
The dressing rooms are grey
They come on strong and it ain’t too long
‘Fore they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will find
You’re just a boy again

When you want her lips, you get her cheek
Makes you wonder where you are
If you want some more then she’s fast asleep
Leaves you twinkling with the stars
Poor young grandson, there’s nothing I can say
You’ll have to learn, just like me
And that’s the hardest way, ooh la la
Ooh la la la la, yeah

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger

@jasonmylark4966

3y↑422

Poor old Grandad
I laughed at all his words
I thought he was a bitter man
He spoke of women's ways
"They trap you, then they use you
Before you even know
Well, love is blind and you're far too kind
Don't ever let it show"

[Chorus]
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger

[Verse 2]
The can-can such a pretty show
Will steal your heart away
But backstage back on Earth again
The dressing rooms are grey
They come on strong and it ain't too long
'Fore they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will find
You're just a boy again

[Verse 3]
When you want her lips, you get her cheek
Makes you wonder where you are
If you want some more then she's fast asleep
Leaves you twinkling with the stars
Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say
You'll have to learn, just like me
And that's the hardest way, ooh la la
Ooh la la la la, yeah

[Chorus]
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger

@fletch61

27w

Poor old grand-dad
I laughed at all his words
I thought he was a bitter man
He spoke of women's ways
They'll trap you, then they use you
And before you even know
For love is blind and you're far too kind
Don't ever let it show

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger

The can-can, such a pretty show
Steals your heart away
But backstage back on earth again
The dressing rooms are grey
They come on strong and it ain't too long
For they make you feel a man
But love is blind and you soon will find
You're just a boy again

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger

When you want her lips, you get her cheek
Makes you wonder where you are
If you want some more then she's fast asleep
Leave's you twinkling with the stars
Poor young grandson
There's nothing I can say
You'll have to learn, just like me
And that's the hardest way

Ooh la la
Ooh la la
Yeah yeah

I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was younger
I wish that I knew what I know now
When I was stronger
Ooh la la
Ooh la la
Yeah yeah

All comments from YouTube:

@Top10Archive

4y↑871

Timeless classic..

@joesmith3501

3y↑10

Ah, it’s 2021 bro. Who knew Ronnie Wood actually sang this?

@anyonebuthillary4712

3y↑3

It really is

@TheDesciple30

3y↑1

Agreed

@khalidoneroa6790

@Joe Smith .

@kingsleybryant2632

you prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know a tool to get back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my password. I would love any assistance you can give me!

13 More Replies...

@michelleobi9046

2y↑617

My Dad used to sing this often. He passed away nearly 4 years ago at 83. His memorial is coming up soon. This one is for you Dad ❤️❤️❤️

@thenobullshtchannel8768

2y↑9

Lost my mom in 04, I know the pain, music helps so much, Dads 90 now in aug. Going strong

@peterhoghead2872

1y↑3

❤

@paradisebird7108

1y↑3

dam sorry but having hard time visualising a Black into this one. Cool!

@TransRoofKorean

1y↑1

@Paradise Bird heh... the divide is pre-LBJ and post-LBJ [after LBJ had JFK killed]
it's worth saying that sort of crowing came from black music... much of modern music did ofc

@Corkoth55

1y↑3

Cheers to you and your dad!

17 More Replies...

@kimcutts6153

1y↑176

It's 2023 and I still think this is just a wonderful song. It makes me happy when I hear it. ❤ 🎶

@tomhoffmann6442

1y↑3

Amen Sister 😂

@marisacruz4384

50w↑2

❤

@robertbryant8910

39w

me too

@garyrobert9085

38w

Ian McGlagen (sic?) plays the piano part perfectly. It's not showing of fancy moves it just playing it exactly how it should fit in the song. That's part of that happiness. Check here for a bit 1:24

@brianjohnson8315

34w↑1

I agree! A timeless classic. A good song takes the listener into it.

1 More Replies...

@josephmanser7670

50w↑91

The lyrics, the young raw undisciplined voices, and the unique jingle jangle sound of the Faces makes this an all time classic.

@celticspike7

34w↑2

@andrethompson2034

1y↑89

2023 and this still sounds good. Great music never gets old especially when it comes with a message 😎

@tomhoffmann6442

35w↑1

PERFECT 🎉❤

@jamesparker4267

3y↑208

For some of us, whose grandparents passed away before we were old enough to actually listen and learn from their advice but still old enough to recall the memories and realize the meaning in their words now, this song is truly special.

@killachronic9021

2y↑4

Amen brother 🙏

@josephmolloy5968

1y↑2

You're right

@AnexoRialto

8y↑6.5K

I remember listening to this song on the radio when I was in high school back in the early 70s. My father and I were together in the car. He listened to the lyrics and then said something like "boy is that ever true". I had no idea what he was talking about. I'm a lot older now then he was then. I wish everyone had two lives to live: one for practice and another to do it right.

@leesaunders1930

8y↑246

outstanding comment sir, god bless.

@ernyeeast

8y↑89

I am on this train. You have a good head about you sir

@mushboy88

7y↑55

Greg K that's such a great comment. really made me think.

@LiveForever181

7y↑94

What a fucking beautiful comment. So true

@Mandycat1969

7y↑83

Greg, your comment actually made me cry. So true, so true.

324 More Replies...

@richardosorio5966

30w↑53

my brother passed away 9 years ago. I got into his jeep, turned on the stereo, and this played. It was like he lift it ready to play for me. Not going to lie, it gave me happy tears!!

@dylanlarondeoleblue5777

26w↑3

Just know he's up there in a better place watching over you.
Keep on keeping on brother!

@debrajenkins1191

25w↑2

Awww that's awesome❣️ HUGE Hugzzz 4 you Hun❣️ Maybe your Brother & mu Son are in Heaven together lookin' down on us right now❣️😇😇💞💞

@mrsmokeydog7830

12w

I told my wife the other day that the music that was recorded back when we were growing up in the 60's and 70's was the most genuine music that was created. I Guess the record company executives understood that these young creative musical talents had to be left to their own devices and allowed the creative control to create the music that was describing the feelings of life that we could all relate to. The songs back then actually made an impact on people in a meaningful way.

@muslimcel4581

46w↑73

@lukearrowood4055

42w↑2

Thank you

@mixaliskokkinos1496

38w↑2

Thank you Greetings from Greece

@itsMrNoble

4y↑32

This is such a beautiful song. The Faces had this incredible knack of writing perfect melancholic songs that sounded like you’d known them your whole life. Like your dad’s friend that isn’t really your uncle but you’ve always known him as that. They’re like his stories.

@studiophantomanimation

14w

That was Ronnie Lanes writing

@yuhboris304

4y↑354

Interesting how EVERYONE can relate to this song in their own unique way on such a deep level.

@hughjarse3808

3y↑9

I`m 63 and really , really wish I`d known then etc. etc. The older you are the more it means .

@jayd.o.t

3y↑1

It really is

@jayd.o.t

3y↑3

@Hugh Jarse tell me more :

@Bruce15485

You are so right ! Every time I listen to the song, it just makes me think, when I was young just how much I did not know !

@caditech16

That's what good music writing does! Everyone can relate to the lyrics in their own way it can apply to everyone!

2 More Replies...

@1angry5

5y↑1.1K

This is perfect for a Saturday night. Clean and Sober almost 30 years....Sounds better today than ever.
Totally reflecting on my high school days.. Over 40 years ago. Good times with great friends.
Good music fills a blessed life. Never taking it for granted.
I wish that I knew what I know now.......

@salvatorematarazzo7161

5y↑34

Clean and sober is the way 2 go. Who knew life was worth living

@deanbarton4771

5y↑11

I agree. More than 28 here in Toledo. N love these jingles

@KyleAnderson2011

5y↑9

congrats on being clean for almost 30 years

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN

5y↑9

Jeffrey Scott
I’ll have 29 years sobriety in October, ditto to everything you said.🤯

@kyleapple5509

5y↑9

Congrats! If only you knew than what you know now

37 More Replies...

@ryansylvester1993

4y↑112

This has been my all time favorite song for the last 15 years. To me, with the sad lyrics of self reflection, but the upbeat instrumentals, it’s meant to bring peace and closure to anyone’s “shoulda, coulda, wouldas”.

@barbarastrayhorn4667

3y↑3

Right on

@nam-eg7fr

2y↑2

Wow....

@sueyyness3642

2y↑1

Well said

@marioeduardoperrone5703

wise!

@Ryan6586

35w

Always in contention for my favorite song of all time

@viking956

1y↑26

Fifty years and counting. Some of these classics just never get old.

@grandma3000

3y↑124

Still one of the greatest and simplest rock tunes of all time. Brings tears of pain and joy to this weather worn heart. Whenever I play it, I got to play it at least 10 times.
And, I definitely wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger.

@dirkevans3443

2y↑1

You & Me both Brother!

@sallyforth7232

2y↑1

Same, same 🤟

@tomhoffmann6442

35w

Great observation ❤😂

@spikespiegelstherapist3309

1y↑81

My grandfather once told me that this song would “just make sense one day”. As I sit and type this, my grandfather has long since passed. Now I have a family of my own, and I can’t wait to one day tell the same thing to my grandson. Thanks Grampy, cheers.

@stevenrolseth4833

1y↑9

I feel that right now and I'm a grandpa.My heart is broken now after a 1.5 yr relationship 3.5 yrs after my wife passed.I didn't know this could effect a 60yr old man as much. A great friend of mine played this song for me way back in my teens.

@javirios3107

26w

😢

@jamesclendon4811

3y↑102

Love this song. Love the line "Wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger," but, paradoxically, I also love Bob Seger's line from a few years later: "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then."

@dougwalsh9610

2y↑5

Yes! Always thought that Seger line from "Against The Wind" was brilliant. Never heard anyone point it out....Nice! Deserves got something to do with it.

@bellab9286

1y↑3

Exactly. Love that song

@kurtbeindorff6349

1y↑1

Ah, but I was so much older then,
I'm younger than that now.
Robert Zimmerman, My Back Pages

@mitchellgekas4093

1y↑1

All time great comment here

@brianunderwood6400

39w

Yep 😢😂

@lewishanlon5012

6y↑1.6K

My Dad died a couple of weeks ago at the age of 61, far too young.
I'm only 26 and this song was played as we carried him out of the Church and it was absolutely beautiful.
Quam bene vivas refert, non quam diu!!

@pearlharbor4790

6y↑48

That must have been beautiful but so painful. I see your loss is new. I hope you are healing. My beautiful father passed away 13 years ago, I adored him. I know he is in heaven now waiting for me, but I cant wait to see him. I played "the old rugged cross" for him, but your song, as far as secular songs go, must have been quite beautiful. God bless you Sir.

@4ctnduction

6y↑16

Ill never forget that quote. Love it

@chrisharper1448

6y↑41

He had enough time to raise a great kid. Enjoy life!

@isaiahshaw849

6y↑23

that is damn beautiful, so sorry for your loss

@sierrakilo3803

6y↑22

Made me cry

102 More Replies...

@michaelsingley5641

3y↑57

This is my favorite version of this song. There is a certain honesty about it. Sounds like a regular bloke telling a story instead of someone with a spectacular voice. A song for the common man.

@karenscigliano9787

1y↑1

Woody sang this after Rod & Ronnie each gave it a try.

@michaelsingley5641

@Karen Scigliano yes that's true 👍 awesome

@funghouls5498

29w↑2

Great tune :)

@stillbai

47w↑8

this is one of those timeless songs that never gets old

@DaveDaRave1980

21w

"You'll have to learn just like me, and that's the hardest way"... Oh boy, that line bites hard......

@peterzang

1y↑10

They were my first live show. 52 years ago today. And yes, they were fantastic

@kurtd8456

51w

Holy crap what a great first concert. The Faces at the top of their game. My first concert was Queen, but still, I'm jealous!

@tsquirrel8675

4y↑2.5K

Who's here 2021 listening to this classic? Keep the good music alive!

@goodbadboy3836

4y↑31

gonna tell kids these guys were the beatles

@rocketrayray55

4y↑10

Who don't wish?

@thugmouth5251

4y↑7

Not me ,here in 2017

@themogum

4y↑4

✊🏽

@Dustin-eh5go

4y↑12

goddamnit this comment on every video.....

199 More Replies...

@theherbpuffer

3y↑8

I've grown tired of lot of classic rock songs because it just got redundant, but this one I keep coming back to. The songwriting alone is superb

@mirmalchik

3y↑49

My mom used to sing this song, or I guess just the chorus, all the time when we were kids. I love her and I'm glad it stuck in my mind long enough for me to find it and hear what she heard when she was growing up <3

@BrianSmith-eu3ex

34w↑10

Love this song, My father passed away back in February, this song reminds me of my father especially the line that says I wish that I knew what I knew now when I was younger

@Davofl

27w

I’m here….one of my all-time favorites timeless classic.

@joeymoehlenkamp1097

43w↑5

Love this song gives me chills 🙏

@karenwhite1892

5y↑52

Thanks to Ronnie Lane and Ron Wood for writing such a perfect, simple song. It has stood the test of time.

@pharmerdavid1432

4y↑42

Still brings tears to my eyes. What a great feel this song has. I love music that makes me cry!

Thanks for posting this beautiful song...

@wynditurner2826

4y↑1

Merry Christmas

@jeffp2x443

4y↑20

No matter what someone tells you, you have to learn about love the hard way. Great song about heartbreak.

@MichaelMike-mu3fw

27w

51 years later this was made a year before I was born and I’m listening in 2023 and I really wish I knew what I know now when I was younger!!!😉👍🏻

@archiet2205

26w↑3

Tears streaming down my face always with this song

@helencatlady2498

3y↑8

Love this song, the piano in this is brilliant, makes me feel so good. I remember listening to this when I was a teenager in the 90s, the words got me then like they do today x

@skyhigh6089

46w

McKagan's keys is what made they sound different from your average r'n'r band.

@rondunn9690

5y↑800

To my Grandsons--play this in about 10-15 yrs from now when you're a little older and you will relate!!! From a loving grandpa to you!!!! Owen and Brady!!!

@ronbrown5252

5y↑37

Fuckin awesome grandpa!!

@calendarlampbat4401

5y↑4

🤘🤠

@markmurphy8778

5y↑11

Ronald Dunn is right mate, great shout, your grandsons will remember that forever, good man, be safe be lucky sir 👍😎

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

5y↑2

@Ron Brown that's a dumb grandpa. The government uses this crap to entice idiots to buy this product and record there voice I was almost gonna buy one like a dumb ass

@sinkmc3682

4y↑17

@dog person what?

21 More Replies...

@tonymatheson8122

29w↑3

Never get tired of this song.

@janicerebura2610

2y↑6

I love this song. Great song. Great memories. Rock on!💙💚💖

@Vivian2fine

15w↑1

When I hear this song I think of without a paddle😂

@warshipsatin8764

1y↑4

it cant be stressed enough how great this song is. one of the all times

@brittanysaunders

28w↑1

I often listen to this on airplanes looking out the window as we take off and have just gone through all the tedious “recurring” preflight procedures…

I sometimes just close my eyes and go someplace else.

@jamesfarrell8339

5y↑7

40 year's later and still one of my favorites.
Brilliant song

@michealcurrie8272

3y↑3

One of the best songs ever penned in the history of modern music. Thank you Faces. Will always be tops.2021.

@brocklucas4551

31w

I have let me loved ones know that this is song that I want played at my funeral!

@tomhoffmann6442

15w↑1

This is so fanstatic!

@jamesdond614

3y↑11

This song makes me feel happy, and reminds me when I was a teenager, how I thought I knew it all. Just like my two children do now lol.

@johnhardesty3167

1y↑11

If you don't love this song, you can never be in our canoe!! Love this timeless gem.

@mimimarie1801

51w

Funny! Well I would definitely be in your canoe cause I LOVE This song, and all of Faces songs! ooh la la !

@theschof96

9y↑83

This song has several fine life lessons in it for young men everywhere... definitely a beautiful tune

@joelilley4787

9y↑9

+Andrew Schofield (aschof96) cant agree with you more!

@Reuquar

And for women too! :p

@cassandraachorne-klein3415

3y↑20

I love that Ronnie Wood sings it. Such a unique voice. Noone comes close to bringing out the sentiment of this beautiful song better than he did. All the covers including Rod Stewart's, just don't capture the emotions 💖

@DavieMahon

I’ve loved this song for so long thinking. It was rod Stewart, wish Ronnie did more work in his prime. When this song comes on my Spotify playlist I never skip.

@dd-lb6vc

26w

Ronnie lane sings

@70smusicfanatic34

22w

@@dd-lb6vcYes, Ronnie Lane did sing.
Just not this song.
It was, in fact, Ronnie Wood.

@bigbud706

31w↑2

This is still and always will be my favourite song 🎵

@jasonmylark4966

3y↑422

@jamarusjackson9665

3y↑57

I always appreciate the people who post the lyrics. Thank you 🙏

@headbangingmama8907

3y↑16

Big thanks for posting the lyrics! Much appreciated! 😘💞

@daddyo1952

3y↑7

So true....

@infinitywave9158

3y↑5

😓😭

@jimburks8845

3y↑8

Thanks for the lyrics friend.

3 More Replies...

@latenightciy9280

2y↑1

Man that's so beautiful 🙏🖤. Lov u music fam. If u like this song please give me a 👍😘.

@harrytramontanis2565

4y↑6

Can't help but wipe away a tear whenever I hear this song. RIP Ronnie!

@doughnutholer

Rip Ronnie! Good vibes brother

@kurtbeindorff6349

Both Ronnies wrote it (Wood and Lane) but Wood sings lead.

@harrytramontanis2565

@Kurt Beindorff Nope. Ronnie Lane all the way. https://youtu.be/cpSlT2BVvGc

@brucemorton245

10y↑39

Super stuff, from when back in the day when energy and melody trounced "production". Respect to that band & their recording team.

@samuelmorris8639

2y↑17

This song hits heavy on some many levels

@robertmccormack5626

Indeed it does…!

@aaronkautz1622

3y↑5

2021 and I need a beautiful song to hit me right in the feels before I go insane.

@carlosdanger6129

2y↑1

Ron Wood can sing pretty good 🤩

@gabrielendicott5212

2y↑56

2022, and this song is still amazing

@andywithan_M

1y↑31

Stoppin' by in 2023 cuz of "Daisy Jones and The Six", Damn, it's STILL SO GOOD! 🎸🎹🎶💖🌈

@fionnmcnessa

Same same first time hearing it
Gotta learn it now

@PNWPREPPING

5y↑11

This song always reminds me of my childhood and all the good times I had growing up. Every time I hear this song it brings a tear to my eyes!

@bommieridgell8556

4y↑14

I'm a 37 yr old black male, this song is for everyone.... This song is food for the soul, takes you back, makes childhood memories so vivid.... Makes you really smile at your past and look at those making there past..... Beautiful song....

@viceversa7562

Im also a 37 year old black male And Beautiful Music Is Just That.... Beautiful.... Music Sees No Color!

@AnotherHoustonKid57

28w↑2

From the 60s-70s 2023 66 years old and still know what real music is ❤✌🏻❤️💯😎

@marcusperry9481

29w↑2

This song is a National Treasure. This is one that somebody will listen to 100 years from now if it's still available and they'll nod along like 'yeah man, that's exactly right.'

@meritz59

3y↑9

This in the 70's would be the sound you would hear coming out of half the garages in my home town, and the sound was no better, no worse. 5 guys just jamming. In this case just 5 legends, but still just 5 guys jamming. That's why I love it so much.

@javiermendoza2942

31w

It just floors me when I see Ron Wood in a picture with Rod Stewart. They were like Acient Alien Giants in the land long before recorded time. Love you guys.

@johnngs54

5y↑54

I remember seeing The Faces in concert and of course, this one was one of the tunes they played. The entire band had bottles and bottles of wine on stage too. The lead guitarist actually passed out. But they helped him up and they continued the show. The entire band was slammed but they still kicked ass. A show I'll not ever forget.

@MsHalo2012

5y↑3

Boy those were the days!!!!

@johnngs54

@S W I'm surprised I actually remember it. lol. Cause Those Were The Days for sure

@Gunners_Mate_Guns

That guitarist would be none other than Ron Wood, famous party monster.

@karenscigliano9787

OMG LOL

@ryoliz4570

3y↑33

For me, this song really hits hard right now. My girlfriend passed away on August 23rd, 2021, in a one person car crash that has seemingly no reason for happening. She wasn’t under the influence, wasn’t on her phone, and she was only going 3 miles per hour over the speed limit. I am a new college student and moved into college on august 10th, and wasn’t able to see her since we hung out on august 8th. I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger. Wish I wouldn’t have moved into college so early. Wish I would’ve come home on the 2 weekends that I could’ve before she passed. Wish I could’ve FaceTimed her more, wish I would’ve kissed her on august 8th. If only I had realized I didn’t have as much time with her as I wanted, I would’ve done so much more. While we only recently started dating, I had so many plans with her and we were going to hang out august 27th. I wish I could’ve done more. I should’ve, and I didn’t, and now I’m left to dream about what would’ve happened had I did. And now, I feel empty and lonely at a college with little to no friends and am 2 hours away from home. I want to drop out, but know I shouldn’t, so I’m just going to sit here and have to take the pain as best as I can. Sorry for going on this rant, but I had to say it somewhere, and what better place than the comment section of such a great song.

@ryanlotz3095

3y↑8

Head up my man. Dont dwell on the things you out of your control, but work on what is. Stressing over the past is useless, because you cant change it. So keep moving forward and do what you can each day to make it better than the last. Life goes on and love goes on. I'm sorry for your loss, I can only imagine the pain of losing a girlfriend whom you love. But it will get better, just take it one day at a time and focus on what you enjoy and who you love, and let them know. No one is promised tomorrow, so we have to love unconditionally, because you never know when it's your last. Take care of yourself man. You're not alone.

@allanmorrison1567

3y↑2

Hang in there 😥

@jerewarden2963

2y↑3

Sorry buddy lost my wife 2009 we been together 19 years may you find yourself again

@circleofstone3114

You good, my man????

@ryoliz4570

2y↑4

@Circle Of Stone yeah man, I’m doing a lot better. Still think about her from time to time but I feel like I have coped well and been able to get on with my life without having any major issues. Thanks for asking, it means a lot.

4 More Replies...

@j15585

2y↑10

Without a paddle anyone? Man what a great movie, really just builds such a nice feeling when i think about it. Good people, good actors and good music.

@richardgraves6103

Another night

@munozrico5258

37w

First thought

@ArmandoMPR

42w↑2

Bless the two Ronnies, nothing can take the place of a soulful performance.

@kennymccauley1

2y↑1

This song is the only song that soothes my newborn son when he gets fussy! It doesn’t matter when he hears it if he’s fussy or now he will tune out and listen to it I love it ❤️ thank you! Ooh la la

@willyoueatmypussyplease3549

3y↑12

Puts a smile on my face whenever I listen to this song, what I'd do to be 12 years old again without a care in the world with my old friends :):)

@Kellyd2024

3y↑2

Nothing like an old friend.
They really know you.

@NAHAJI133

8y↑199

This is the music I grew up on. Nothing matches it today. Simply recorded and pure.

@dickcarpenter8947

correct

@TheJp316

5y↑2

I agree today mucus is absolutely garbage

@chrishartley7143

5y↑2

@julian poblano Most of it is, but not all

@benm2081

@Chris Hartley yeah you gata dig deep to find the gems nowadays

@kstevens4939

22w

2023 and still love this song❤

@glennreese2886

3y↑2

This song is so timeless and rocks so hard!

@davidkopec9442

3y↑2

This is the definition of an instantly and forever loveable song.

@brotherWesley

23w↑1

This great song fits Ron Woods' voice and vocal skill set perfectly. The Stones should havd been playing this foe 50 years.

@HomeAtLast501

1y↑4

Gentlemen, this song provides layers of meaning. One of the levels that hits me on this Indian summer, 71-degree day on November 10, 2022, is the glory that is the cycle of life --- the glory that one thing that unites men across time and culture is the fact that we all have to learn the lessons of love, and the fact that our fathers and grandfathers also learned those painful lessons binds us all.

@camille6997

8y↑8

How can you NOT LOVE this song?

@WharfRat44

4y↑5

This song keep coming to me in my dreams. Love it.

@fletch61

27w

@marcelofonsecaecosta7059

36w

Essa música estava muito tempo no meu pensamento, não fazia ideia do nome e nem de quem cantava hoje, meti ohlala no Google aqui estou, uma música que escutava muito na infância 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

@andrewyachovitz6749

48w

Who else learned about this song from without a paddle?? Lol, remember watching that movie when I was a kid and this instantly became one of my favorites 💯🤙

@zexvit9242

48w↑1

Yep just watched it lol

@michaelfinley9859

2022 and still listening to this amazing song

@td_highlights1794

5y↑113

Played this in a bar once got a standing ovation and everyone sing along best night of my life

@davidkotras7147

2y↑1

Why just once??

@Leo_de_janeiro

nice story :)))

@iseeghosts6692

2y↑1

That sounds amazing, I wish I could've been there.

@karenscigliano9787

1y↑1

Covering this song is brilliant!!

@FeralPlumber

2y↑1

Still sublime after all these years…..❤️❤️❤️

@garethjones8529

4y↑6

Whenever I am having a bad day I can listen to this and the day just brightens up.

@JasonNation72

51w

Good luck finding a song with this same feel on the current Billboard charts.

@willykayak

Loved these 70's bands....... the music never gets old.........

@jeffreybarkin3177

27w↑1

PURE Classic!

Sums up our trials and tribulations So Well, and addresses our Younger Generations that we'll be "Handing Off To", as well.

TRULY!

Thank You for letting me comment.

@robinchipchase5701

8y↑408

To think that Rod Stewart refused to sing this because he didn't think it was "up to standard". Turns out it's one of the greatest songs ever.

@ted1792

5y↑5

@Jim McCracken That is Rod Stewart in the picture and he did lead vocals for The Faces from 1969 to 1975, so I believe this is Rod singing

@ted1792

5y↑22

@Jim McCracken Clue must be your mother's name . Bitch

@ted1792

5y↑2

@Jim McCracken Thank you, I'd rather be wrong than ignorant anytime. I don,t much care for this version, now I know why.

@0311Mushroom

5y↑41

It is Ronnie Wood singing.

They also recorded versions of Stewart and Lane, but the producer suggested Woods try, and that was the version they released.

@chriscoleman6358

5y↑13

The original version is Ron Wood singing which is my favorite

53 More Replies...

@karenscigliano9787

The one and only time Woody sang lead.❤️

@flstffatboy3910

2y↑1

The music& lyrics are so powerful just like a lot of they’re material is

@azzarr.

2y↑23

Ever since I Watched with out a paddle this song stayed in my head just by this song I remember the whole movie 😂

@viniciusgmachado1204

2y↑2

Dude, I just saw that movie two days ago! It was amazing!

@viniciusgmachado1204

@bangy Yes!
It was so awesome, I’m actually dreaming of camping with the three main actors! They seem like such fun dudes!

@viniciusgmachado1204

@bangy Or getting carried away by a bear.

@deathmachine000

i cant stop thinking about tom's indian impersonalisation in the pot field

@KasperProduction

haha same 😂

1 More Replies...

@J.A.G88

29w

I absolutely ❤️ listening to this Amazing Song!!
I regularly sing the chorus out loud, it’s like it’s my twitch, & fortunately I do not suffer from Terex syndrome 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣
No Regrets though 🤨😆🕺💃
❤️&✌️

@1953taggie

10y↑11

Never get tired of listening to the Faces...

@carlstrohm6152

1y↑1

Can't stop playing the bloomin song now ...

@ginazaring4579

2y↑3

I was 10 when this song was released...it's still on my favorite's playlist!!

@hahamorehaha6869

I was 9. 72 the year my nanny passed.

@jeffstone7261

31w↑1

MY FAV SONG EVER

@istantinoplebullconsta642

28w↑1

This song always makes me think of my Grandmother. I was 18 in '81 when I found out my Grandmother had an huge crush on Rod Stewart. She also warned me of women's ways. RIP "mom."

Load More Comments...

More Comments

just now