The Small Faces - 1862 (1968)
These songs were recorded by The Small Faces in 1968 ready for their fourth album release. However, before it could be finalised the band split, with half of them joining Rod Stewart to form The Faces, and Steve Marriott joining Humble Pie. '1862' therefore became the stuff of legend, with various songs slipping out over the following years, either as singles, or as tracks on the 'Autumn Stone' compilation. The album would have been a fine epitath for the band if it had been released just after they split, but instead it’s been hidden away for 50 years, so now is the time for a re-evaluation.
Track listing
01 Don't Burst My Bubble02 The Universal03 Every Little Bit Hurts04 Collibosher05 Call It Something Nice06 The War Of The Worlds07 The Autumn Stone08 Wide Eyed Girl On The Wall09 Red Balloon10 Wham Bam, Thank You Mam11 Donkey Rides, A Penny, A Glass
I've edited the tracks at the suggestion of the person who compiled the tracklisting, so that some segue nicely into each other, and to my ears it sounds pretty good.
I have this one already but it is a fine offering. I hope people grab it. I am a BIG Marriott fan too. I was there when Humble Pie recorded "Rockin' The Fillmore" . The Friday night late show if you get the box set of all 4 shows.
ReplyDeleteSteve Marriot and every one of these guy's were very talented people, so underrated
DeleteThe Small Faces were very talented and underrated !
ReplyDeleteIn America the band is only known for Itchycoo Park.
ReplyDeleteThey never played a concert here. Shame.