Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 8, 2009. The small faces had already shown a surprising adaptability to psychedelia with the single itchycoo park and much of their other 1967 output, but ogdens nut gone flake pretty much ripped the. Small faces kenney jones discusses the ogdens nut gone. Ogdens was the album the small faces had been wanting to make ever since the 1960s had turned psychedelic a couple of years. It was the first and title track to the 1968 concept album ogdens n. Ogdens nut gone flake was small faces third record, and first concept album released on the 24th of may. 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. Feb 18, 2020 small faces ogdens nut gone flake of ogdens nut gone flake by thomas nagel.
Ogdens nut gone flake, an album by small faces on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake 1985, cd discogs. The first evidence that this record is a cut above most is the packaging, as visually arresting as the bands mod bob haircuts, tangerine and limegreen blazers, and winklepicker shoes. The music is all good and wonderful to hear on the vinyl format as well as the cd format. Ogdens nut gone flake progressive rock music forum. Before even listening to the lp the original packaging was striking. Featuring the extraordinary steve marriott and ronnie lane alongside jones and mclagan the band in a short sharp career moved from beat to mod, and psychedelia to soul leaving a legacy of. Released on 24 may 1968, the lp peaked at number one on the uk album charts on 29 june, where it remained for a total of six weeks.
Ogdens nut gone flake deluxe edition remastered 2012 cd2 1968 ogdens nut gone flake deluxe edition remastered 2012 cd3 1968 itchycoo park the best of the small faces 1999. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake1968 small faces was a british psychedelic band that formed in east london, united kingdom in 1965. The small faces ogdens nut gone flake was released in may 1968. The small faces ogdens nut gone flake cover gtav trailer. Small faces were an english rock band from london, founded in 1965. Ogdens nut gone flake, recorded in late 1967 and early 1968, and released in the summer of that year, is by far and away the small faces bestknown and most successful album. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images ogden s nut gone flake remastered. The vinyl lp was packaged in a round cardboard sleeve similar to the tobacco tin on which the design was based. I just won on ebay a japanese king records pressing of from the beginning and a pink label us immediate pressing of there are but.
Ogdens nut gone flake is a historic album full of musical ingenuity and comical conceptions. The group originally consisted of steve marriott, ronnie lane, kenney jones, and jimmy winston, with ian mclagan replacing winston as the bands keyboardist in 1966. The small faces ogdens nut gone flake short version gta v. Eccentric comedian stanley unwin narrates the concept suite happiness stan, but the music is strong enough to withstand the novelty tag. It marked the arrival of the small faces as a bona fide album band, a belated but brilliant achievement. Exclusive coupling for record store day 2018 features stereo mix of small faces no. If tomorrow was today it would yesterday the sun is surely just a thought away where visions that men fail to put to words to tale and music that they try but cannot p. It has some great songs on it but its a really bizarre album, possibly the most bizarre by a mainstream pop act with the possible exception of smiley smile. Ogdens nut gone flake afterglow youtube long ago and worlds apart rene youtube song of a baker youtube lazy sunday youtube. Discussion in music corner started by tommytunes, jun 20.
Ogdens nut gone flake marriot, lane, mclagan instrumental. Spontaneous, funny, layers of ideas the list goes on. The small faces ogdens nut gone flake deluxe edition. Shop 60 records for sale for album ogdens nut gone flake by small faces on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Released in 1968 the record and its design hit number one on the uk charts. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake vinyl records, lp, cd on. May 24, 2017 small faces ogdens nut gone flake1968 small faces was a british psychedelic band that formed in east london, united kingdom in 1965. Ogdens nut gone flake small faces releases allmusic. Ogdens nut gone flake 50th anniversary box set by small. The band was one of the most acclaimed and influential mod groups of the 1960s, recording hit songs such as. Brightest selection ogdens nut gone flake cd quality. As good as the former and miles in front of the other. Listen free to small faces ogdens nut gone flake ogdens nut gone flake, afterglow of your love and more. Small faces after glow of ogdens nut gone flake by thomas nagel.
Critically acclaimed and still featuring in albumsyoumustownpolls, it is by far and away the small faces bestknown and most successful album. Alongside classic tracks like lazy sunday, afterglow and rollin over, it even added a conceptual twist with the story of happiness stan and the narrations of stanley unwin. Small faces were an influential british modpsychedelic band of the 1960s, led by steve marriott and ronnie lane with kenney jones and ian mclagan who replaced original organist jimmy winston. Limited 180gm vinyl lp pressing with four page booklet. Here is a clip for it, my question is does this sound approximate to the original. Features song lyrics for small facess ogdens nut gone flake album. The small faces were at the heart of the swinging london scene of the late 1960s and encapsulated everything that was fast and fabulous in that great decade. Although its roots are as old as the longplayer itself, the late 1960s is often credited with or blamed for the emergence of the concept album, the unified narratives and extended songsuites that for both better and worse came to symbolize a certain kind of profundity in the albumrock era. Small faces small faces were an english rock and roll band from london. This seminal small faces album has just been reissued as a 3 cd set in a round tobacco tin. With small faces brief catalogue of albums now remastered and reissued, their growth towards ogdens nut gone flake famously in a round cover like a tobacco tin and with panels that opened out can now be traced to this, their finest moment. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake pubblicazioni discogs.
The small faces ogdens nut gone flake lyrics and tracklist. Ogdens nut gone flake is the fourth studio album and first concept album by the small faces. The group was founded in 1965 by members steve marriott, ronnie lane, kenney jones, and jimmy winston, although by 1966 winston was replaced by ian mclagan as the bands keyboardist. The small faces had already shown a surprising adaptability to psychedelia with the single itchycoo park and much of their other 1967 output, but ogdens nut gone flake pretty much ripped the envelope. Watch the video for ogdens nut gone flake from small faces s ogdens nut gone flake for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake remastered amazon. The small faces ogdens nut gone flake the 68 comeback. They are considered an influential mod group in the sixties, and was extremely popular in the uk ogdens nut gone flake was small faces third record, and first concept album released on the 24th of may, 1968. Ogdens nut gone flake is the third studio album, and first concept album by the english rock band small faces. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. There was no shortage of good psychedelic albums emerging from england in 19671968, but ogdens nut gone flake is special even within their ranks. Issued on immediate records in may 1968, the album reached number one in the charts and includes lazy sunday, afterglow, song of a baker and rollin over. Side two happiness stan youtube rollin over the hungry intruder youtube the journey mad john youtube happy days toy town. Ogdens nut gone flake small faces the group was founded in 1965 by members steve marriott, ronnie lane, kenney jones, and jimmy winston, although by 1966 winston was replaced by ian mclagan as the bands keyboardist.
Small faces ogdens nut gone flake vinyl records, lp, cd. Find out more about our use of this data, and also our policy on profanity find out more about our use of this data. I acquired my 3rd uk immediate series lp ogdens nut gone flake by the small faces. May 19, 2018 the small faces ogdens nut gone flake released may 15 th, 1968.
The fourth studio album by the small faces released on may 24, 1968. Announcing the deluxe edition reissue of one of britains greatest musical works ogdens nut gone flake. Small faces was one of my fave bands, but had little impact or press in the usa other than itchycoo park in 1968. Ogdens nut gone flake japan jvc compact discs jvc japan 0257149. Ogdens nut gone flake was the fourth lp by east londons small faces. May 24, 2018 what the small faces constructed with ogdens nut gone flake were the blueprints to some of the most important music movements of the 70s and 80s, including hard rock, britpop and even aspects. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The small faces ogdens nut gone flake this day in music. This is a clever and inventive piece with the ranges of influence and musical choreography that were marriott and lane. In may 1968, the small faces promoted their latest album ogdens nut gone flake with a parody of the lords prayer. Song ogden s nut gone flake mono artist small faces.
This is without doubt one of the iconic albums of the 1960s, if not of all time. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake of ogdens nut gone flake by thomas nagel. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake releases discogs. Small faces ogdens nut gone mono reissue steve hoffman. Ogdens was the first record released in a round sleeve, designed to resemble an old tobacco tin, and the name parodies an 1899 brand of tobacco. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake 2012 uk deluxe edition 38track 3cd album set comprising the remastered mono and stereo versions of the classic album along with 14 previously unreleased bonus tracks including alternate mixes and early session versions. This was pressed in canada on the daffodil label, supposedly the label owner was buddies with andrew oldham and got the masters.
The sleeve unfolds to four circles with moody blackand. The small faces ogdens nutgone flake 2 cd media book. Singerwriterguitarist stevie marriott was one the great british rnb singers and the band of singerswriters ronnie lane and keyboard player. Revisiting small faces masterpiece, ogdens nut gone flake. Small faces deluxe edition ogdensnut gone flake jetzt kaufen. Small faces ogdens nut gone flake signed 50th anniversary. Kenny jones drums ronnie lane bass, vocals ian mclagan keyboards. Small faces which were in the studios hallowed by thy name thy music come thy songs be sung on this album as they came from your heads we give you this day our daily bread give us thy album in a round cover as we give thee 379d.
Small faces ogdens nut gone flake of ogdens nut gone. Speculation and lore have always surrounded the small faces most celebrated lp. Lyrics for ogdens nut gone flake by the small faces are not available yet ogdens nut gone flake 1968 ogdens nut gone flake. You can add or edit information about ogdens nut gone flake at. The small faces ogdens nut gone flake released may 15 th, 1968. By far the bestknown small faces lp, ogdens nut gone flake was also their most successful, enjoying a sixweek run at the top of the uk charts during june and july 1968. Recently discovered previously unreleased alternate version of ogdens nut gone flake title track exclusive to this rsd single. Originally released in 1968 with the members of the small faces barely out of their teens, ogdens nut gone flake was groundbreaking in many ways. Ogdens nut gone flake was the small faces swansong, at least until an illstarred reunion, but it proved a fitting end to a golden era. I just won on ebay a japanese king records pressing of from the beginning and a pink label us immediate pressing of there are but four small faces. Some argue that odgens nut gone flake is the first rock n roll concept album side two tells a tale of a boy who befriends a housefly before searching for the moons missing half. Ogdens nut gone flake studio album by small faces 1968.