Brothers REACT to Small Faces: Song Of A Baker (1968)

The Small Faces were a British rock band formed in the 1960s, known for their energetic live performances and a unique blend of rock, rhythm and blues, and psychedelic sounds. The band consisted of Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, and Ian McLagan. They were influential during the Mod and psychedelic movements and left a lasting impact on rock music despite their relatively short existence.

"Song of a Baker" is a track from their 1968 album "Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake." It's a bluesy, soulful song written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane. The lyrics depict a conversation between a miller and a baker, using metaphors to convey ideas about life, work, and the passage of time. The song showcases Marriott's powerful vocals and the band's musical versatility, blending elements of rock, blues, and psychedelia.

The album "Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake" is notable for its experimental nature, including a circular cover design reminiscent of a tobacco tin and its use of a fairy tale concept for side two of the record. "Song of a Baker" remains one of the standout tracks from this album, showcasing the Small Faces' songwriting and musical prowess.

[deadlyoneable]

Steve Mariott is the definition of Rock and Roll. I’m a late bloomer to him myself. But I’m getting more and more blown away by him as I see his Gupta skills. I already consider him one of the greatest singers.

[StanDupp]

It's a great song and a great sound.

[cindyfalstrom]

Thank you for featuring this great song from Ogden's. There isn't a bad song on this album. The only part that gets a little stale after numerous listens is Stanley Unwin's gobblygook narrative between songs on the Happiness Stan concept part of the record. However, at the time it was a genius move. I believe that all of Small Faces music is timeless. This particular song was mostly written and is sung by Ronnie Lane. Ronnie was into Sufi mysticism at the time which was an influence with the lyrics. Steve Marriott does a brilliant guitar solo as usual - he is such a ham - LOL ! I wish I could have seen him perform live as I hear he was a real firecracker on stage. Other very popular songs from this album are "Afterglow (of your love)" and "Lazy Sunday" and one of my favorites "Rolling over". Bless both Ronnie & Steve - RIP💔

[bid]

Small Faces where super talented, Their cover of Tim Hardins Red Baloon is worth a listen, Also “understanding” or “if you think your groovy”. So many great tunes, hello from Ireland!

[brianmoon]

That song could've jammed out for a lot longer and it wouldn't have gotten old

[jurgenschmidt]

Ronnie's song and I love the quirkiness of it

[QuicksilverSG]

On Ogden's Nut Gone Flake, Kenny Jones laid down one of the most iconic drum sounds of the 60's. Not just the unrestrained fury, but the sheer pulverizing smack of the sticks on the drum heads is as close to live as you'll hear on any studio recording of that era.

[waldemar]

Мне понравилась манера исполнения этого гитариста... Мощно, сокрушающе ! Это так же эффектно как кирпич в голову ... После этого сказать больше нечего ! ❤

[BritIronRebel]

I grew up in England listening to Small Faces, The Who, etc.... they were Mods in the Mods vs Rockers days.

[tombombara]

Thanks for sharing, definitely a favorite!

[meistertynemouth]

"Afterglow" is a great track from Ogdens

[peter]

Great band all four of them ahead of there time rip Michael o Sullivan who lived with them @22 Westmorland terrace Pimlico I am grateful to have listened to those stories

[larsholzke]

They we're a phantastic Band and Steve Marriott was a master songwriter.

[michaelgodbold]

On this album professor Stanley unwin did a running commentary in a language he invented called unwinese. Like a storys it starts once upon a titoe, deed joy, what a great floalip it would bold . Are a few of his sayings

[garthkolbeck]

The heart of this band was Ronnie Lane

[westhavengwr]

The Faces and Humble Pie evolved out of Small Faces but Small Faces were the better band, innovative, commercial and exceptional songwriting by Steve and Ronnie. The Live 1966 album (all on YouTube) captures an amazing live sound in their early days.

[atokadjoe]

Kenney Jones {the drummer}, replaced Keith Moon for The Who.

[garthkolbeck]

This lip sync video is from a show where they lip sync the entire Ogden’s album
Ogdens is pronounced Ogg - Dens