Brothers REACT to Small Faces: Tin Soldier (1968 TV)

"Tin Soldier" is a classic rock song by the British rock band Small Faces. The song was released as a single in 1967 and later included on the US album "There Are But Four Small Faces." Small Faces consisted of Steve Marriott (vocals and guitar), Ronnie Lane (bass guitar), Kenney Jones (drums), and Ian McLagan (keyboards).

The song became one of Small Faces' most well-known and enduring hits. It reached the top ten in the UK Singles Chart and remains a classic of the 1960s rock era. Over the years, "Tin Soldier" has been covered by various artists, attesting to its lasting influence and popularity.

[stevenlightfoot]

This classic played on Montreal (Canada) rock radio for many many years. Total rocker, amazing.

[annaxyyxanna]

Recorded in a studio this song has all qualities of a first class live act !

[dellafenton]

Love The Small Faces, in my opinion Steve Marriott is the greatest male vocalist the UK has produced.

[gervermeulen]

THE SMALL FACES JUST LANDED FROM ANOTHER PLANET.
THIS THE HIGHEST MUSIC LEVEL EVER
GREETINGS FROM HOLLAND.

[davidrogers]

Great Band great song, though I love it when P P Arnold adds her stunning Voice!

[cindyfalstrom]

Small Faces were HUGE in Great Britain and Europe between 1965-68. They battled Who for third/ forth place behind Beatles and Stones, based on record sales and their scorching live performances.
For various reason, they never came to the US with the "British Invasion", and thus have been fairly unknown. They broke up on NY eve '68/69 when Steve becme fed up with being tagged a "Teen Idol" and wanted to be taken seriously for his talent, not his looks. He joined with Peter Frampton, another frustrated "teen Idol", to form Humble Pie.
PP Arnold has written: "Steve and I were lovers at this time, but he wrote "Tin Soldier" for Jenny Rylance. She was the love of his life." Steve was smitten with Jenny, Rod Stewart's girlfriend, but she was 5 yrs older than him and only thought of him as a friend. When she and Rod broke up, Steve stepped up his wooing and won her over with this song. They were married for 5 yrs before she left him due to constant touring with the Pie, substance abuse and erratic behavior. Says she: "cocaine killed our marriage". Three other great songs Steve wrote for Jenny were "All or Nothing", "Afterglow (of your love)'", and "Autumn Stone" If you are a fan of Led Zepperlin, you should listen to "You Need Lovin", released 3 yrs prior to Zeps cover, you will be surprised to see where Robert Plant got his inspiration.
Also, please try more Humble Pie. I love the song you covered, but there are others that are more represntative of their style. Please try "I Don't Need No Dr." from their Live at the Fillmore album, it a real rocker.

[alastairtopham]

This was a great live performance! So full of energy and a terrific catchy tune nad song. The lead singer does a brilliant job singing this great rock song. He puts full body and sould into it!. And the band backs him up extremely well too.

[mason]

Guys, I don't know your age- but this was a big hit in the States as well as in Europe.. The Small Faces came into prominence with their first single Ichycoo Park, and this was the follow up. I was 14 when the band was first breaking and a fan. Lots of garage bands in those days covered it...mine sure did. Of course, you know the band's later incarnation, with Rod Stewart on board, when they were simply The Faces. But this was the roots of the band. What I didn't know at that time was that vocalist P.P. Arnold had a place in the vocals, but you can see her included in another video of the tune. Still sounds good to my ears.

[garyives]

Hey guys, check out "All or Nothing", and "Itchycoo Park" by the Small Faces. Both big hits here in the UK.

[islandhorizonvideos]

There is another version of this video with P.P. Armold singing.

[kiddywolf]

This is a mime of the original recording with PP Arnold. Tin Soldier was the only success they had in US. They could not tour because of ‘certain indiscretions’ which did not allow them to tour US at that time! Steve Marriott was one of the best soul singers the UK ever produced. R.I.P.

[shanearmstrong]

One of the best front men of all time hardly a little known group in the states

[padraiggillon]

Mick Jones from the Clash says he was heavily influenced by the Small Faces. Dee Dee Ramone, primary writer for the Ramones who grew up in Germany, as well.

[rickandrew]

Has a very Who sound to the structure and vocals 👏👏👏

[keithpeplow]

I can tell you guys the small faces were THE Mod group, they had tremendous influence on the British scene in the mid 1960, s, and no they did not pick up from the Kinks or the stones or the beatles, they were just the small faces out of london doing their music. Well that, s my english way of seeing it, and of course I was around in those days, and still playing their records, loudly of course, Cheers, Keith peplow....

[Ledhead]

Don’t know what show you were watching, but Chi town LOVED Humble Pie❤

[tombombara]

Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake is a great next step, it was where they were most influenced by Sgt Pepper and is them at their most psychedelic. I would suggest you go there next. Earlier work was in the soul-based mod style which is great, but a bit more mainstream if you will. The bassist, Ronnie Lane did a classic one off with Pete Townsend and of course the drummer, Kenney Jones, was the replacement for Keith Moon back in the day. A lot of intersection with the Who for sure.

[davidcharlton]

.y favorite group since 1967. There have a motown early period.and a psychedelic period. Try green circles they didn't like the commercial singles like sha LA LA LA Leemy favorite of all time.

[mrclowntown]

Hi you should listen to there album called Ogden's nut gone flake it was probably it is recognised as one of the first concept albums.

[robertphelps]

Brilliant song you can see where Jimmy Page got his moves from