Faces - Stay With Me (REACTION)

[@rockandrollpaddy]

Rod Stewart (vocals), Ronnie Wood (now guitarist the Stones), Kenny Jones (joined The Who as drummer when Keith Moon died), Ronnie Lane (bass), Ian McLagan (keyboards). Brilliant English rock&roll band from the early '70s. And yes, most of the musicians played on Rod's early solo albums.

[@huerosantos7563]

You beat me, I was going to comment just about the same thing ..Wow that's pretty cool 😂

[@psrandy1]

I was blessed to have traveled with these boyz in 70-74. Boy, do I have the stories? Stewart and the Boyz were rockers and party animals in the late 60s and early 70s. Rod decided to do his own thing and Ronnie went to the Stones. I traveled with them in 71-73 when I was with Mercury Records. OMG, what a time I had. A single guy in his 20s, women up the A** every night. Parties and more parties. Running for cover and having police have to get us into our hotels. Guys I got stories for ya. I don't know how we survived a winter/spring and early Rod, Ron, Ronnie, Ian, and Kenny all raised a lot of hell. They along with Peter Buckland, Chooch, and some other roadies raised so so so much hell. IF ANYONE saw them they know what I am saying. Detroit was the most awesome though of all. Detroit LOVED The Faces. We used to have to register as Fleetwood Mac in the early days because Rod and Rod and the boyz partied it up and tore it down too hard in the early days. 1971 We started US Leg in FL on Feb 12 and we ended on Dec 17 in Chicago. I remember it all so well. Nevertheless, there were 88 dates US/Canada/UK/Germany/Austria/Belgium/France It wasn't an easy itinerary. It was split up and with all the partying and traveling. It was a memory of my lifetime.

[@aaparden]

Valentine’s Day, Cobo, 1975! Great show, but no invite to the after party.

[@shilditch]

I'm jealous mate! What incredible memories

[@psrandy1]

@@aaparden IF I am remembering this right because I do remember Detroit and ALL my pals there. We were lucky to get into our hotel because it was swarmed outside. They all blend together but because of Detroit I remember.

[@aaparden]

Too cool! “Faces Love Detroit” with a big heart hung behind the stage. We had side stage seats, they played great! Rod tossed the mic stand around like it was a baton. The best of times.

[@Guy_Fawkes_News]

Ronnie’s guitar tone on this is 💯🔥

[@Chamomileable]

Something about the swagger that this song has to its rhythm just keeps it fresh for me after all these years.

[@Jude_196]

Swagger: with a STRUT to it!! LOVE IT!

[@eznix]

Rod Stewart got his start with the Jeff Beck Group on the Truth and Beck-Ola albums, some great rock albums. Ron Wood on bass, Nicky Hopkins on keyboards, John Paul Jones, Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, all appear on Jeff Beck's first two albums playing on various tracks. Some of the greatest talent in British rock.

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Yep! And Don Arden threatened Jimmy Page telling him after the recording of "Beck Belero" to break this little group up or you'll have all your fingers broken! Nice guy...

[@jahdonkey]

What I love about this song is that you just know they were having a ball making it.

[@mozilla2576]

That back line of the two Ronnies and Kenny are outstanding. They can funk up a rock groove like nobody else. Love The Faces.

[@triggerwarning5762]

This is the best rhythm guitar of all time.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Rod Stewart at his best! Yes indeed The Jeff Beck Group was great but I just love the funk that the 2 Ronnie's and Ian Mac laid down!! Kenny Jones as well! Rod Stewart never sang with as big a set of balls again once he left The Faces! Truly one hell of a band with bassist/singer/songwriter Ronnie Lane being the heart and soul of this band!

[@austinartica8002]

FACES LIVE !!!!

[@timmiszkowski9222]

The absolute best opening in a rock song. His voice and that bass line 8s AWESOME

[@rghilino6734]

One of the flat out greatest rockers of all time. Faces was an amazing band.

[@johnirvine1491]

Yeh. Loved The Faces, but once went to see a Faces Tribute band called The Faeces - they were sh*t! 😏

[@JessicaGraham-is-wildwestjess]

Great music, great reactions! (and Mom sounds like she's got great taste in music)

[@kbrewski1]

Knew you guys would love the sound of this one. Very gritty raw Stones like sound, with Ron Wood on guitar, who then joined the Rolling Stones a few years later.

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

The band was previously known as the Small Faces prior to Rod Stewart joining the band with Ronnie Wood. You should look into The Small Faces with Steve Marriott, he was a force of nature in the 60’s he then formed Humble Pie with Peter Frampton.

[@christopherstevenson5470]

A nods as good as a wink,to a blind horse,Superb album.😂😂😂😉⏰

[@dangaiser4729]

Well, a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse! 🤘

[@brettholcomb3763]

Rod Stewart signed a solo contract (1969) shortly before joining "Faces." His solo career took off about a year or so later, which both brought attention to the band and eventually overshadowed it. To his credit, Rod seemed to try to remain just one of the guys and put the band first, but promoters would do things like bill shows as "Rod Stewart and the Faces" to sell more tickets. This led to (founding member and I would say the heart of the band) Ronnie Lane leaving out of fear Rod would leave them. "Faces" were born out of the ashes of a pretty successful 60's band "The Small Faces (1965-69)." Ron Wood and Rod Stewart were brought in to replace Steve Marriot on guitar and vocals. Marriot had left the band to form "Humble Pie" with Peter Frampton.

[@DougCaffey]

This one checks all the boxes of badass rock and roll. There’s only one Rod Stewart and this superstar lineup is unmatched ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jimi-DV]

Most of the guys in this band were previously Small Faces, with Steve Marriot (another ridiculous singer, if you're unfamiliar). Everyone should hear "The Universal" at least once.

[@TheBilliondollarbaby]

Steve Marriot ❤ridiculously excellent

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

I agree that "The Universal" is a sadly underrated song. Steve loved it, thought the lyrics were the best he had ever written, although I think he did an amazing job at songwriting all their songs (some with Ronnie). Sadly, others in the group didn't agree, and when it only reached #16 on the charts (many other groups would have died to have their songs get in the top 20), Steve thought he had failed the band and used it as one of his reasons for quitting. I think the song is much more appreciated now than it was at the time.

[@daveg3917]

That's how you start a song! Live version is amazing!

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Before Rod they were the SMALL FACES...the ultimate MOD band. Steve Marriot left and formed Humble Pie with Peter Frampton so they grabbed Rod. The Small Faces were incredible too, "Song of a Baker" & "Lazy Sunday Afternoon" are amazing just to name a few!

[@realbser1956]

I wish I could hear all this music again for the first time, just as you are. Faces were a great band, legendary talent, each and every one of them. Rod’s vocals were amazing. He’s one of the greats. 🔥

[@jdzube2933]

So Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood got their first big break as part of the Jeff Beck band in 1968 and did 2 albums with him before they left and joined what was left of The Small Faces after Steve Marriot left to form Humble Pie, and the result is Faces

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

Great Band! Rod Stewart had an amazing run to start his career, the Jeff Beck Group, Faces and his first 5 solo albums are all great albums. To me he’s one of the best to ever do it but I think he’s so underrated.

[@dannymoore6886]

The Rod Stewart - Jeff Beck album Truth is a classic. The Small Faces who had a great singer, probably one of the best British soul singers Steve Marriott of Humble Pie fame became the Faces after Steve left. Rod stepped in as singer.

[@craigtennant7637]

I was waiting for that moment when the lightbulb went on that it was Rod. That was fun!

[@igmugleska966]

Another iconic voice. You always know when it’s Rod Stewart singing. Great jam.

[@markmurphy558]

Faces was a supergroup in reverse. All their members went on to play in great bands after they broke up.

[@brettholcomb3763]

They were kind of a supergroup the regular way, really. All the members already were successful before they joined together. Besides, only two of the members went on to play in (other) great bands. Although, I would argue Faces was a better band than the bands Ron and Kenney joined, while they were members.

[@stevecrisell108]

One Of The Best Bands From The UK, This Single Has A Killer Intro/Outro.

[@robertwiles8106]

Rod was in The Faces AT THE SAME TIME he was cranking out solo albums. The band backing him on his solo albums up until Atlantic Crossing in 1976 was also generally The Faces or individual members of the band.

[@peterstilla8733]

If a Martian were to land and ask to hear a rock and roll song, I'd play him this.

[@ERIC-65]

Members of this Band became Stones , Who's & singers of the Rod Sewart Band later! True Story, really!

[@heathcliff8624]

Saw Rod at the Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix. What a dude.

[@luvlgs1]

The Faces were described as kind of a poor man's Rolling Stones. Same kind of devil may care attitude, a lot of fun live, and their vocalist extraordinaire made them special. Great band. Keep on rockin

[@annnonymous952]

That was a straight up assessment of that song from black Ruffin fans. I dug it. You guys are smart and I love you.

[@stevenslane3074]

Oh la la for me is their best tune. If you can, find the live Fender concert with Ronnie Wood singing

[@gordonallen7638]

he realeased solo stuff when he was with Faces . Listen to the album a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse

[@tonymorais4295]

You guys should check out The Small Faces, precursor to The Faces. Their lead singer was as good as Rod, who replaced him when he left.

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

Love your reactions. This is a great song with Rod singing. His voice was amazing back in the day.

[@davidburton9136]

If you want to check out some music from when Rod first became famous, you have to go even a little further back when he was singing in Jeff Beck's band. Jeff was the guy who introduced Rod Stewart to America when Jeff's band toured here. Try Jeff's album "Truth", which included Faces (and future Rolling Stone) guitarist Ron Wood playing some killer bass. It includes cameo performances by Keith Moon and half of what became Led Zeppelin. (I'll go to my grave convinced that Zeppelin's first album was HEAVILY influenced by "Truth".) Check out "Let Me Love You" from that album for a completely different vibe, a different style for Rod, but still as recognizable as he is today.

[@corawheeler9355]

And "Ain't Superstitious"

[@davidburton9136]

Oh, yeah!@@corawheeler9355

[@MrLedotson]

Shape of Things

[@williamstlouis3368]

And "Beck Ola". Peace out.

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

@@corawheeler9355 Ain't Superstitious is my favorite on that great album also. Early Rod was a great blues belter, but Jeff Becks guitar work in this song is too cool ✌

[@vicprovost2561]

Rod not only wss in the Faces but also the Jeff Beck Group before that. Try Jeff's Ain't Superstitions with Rod on vocals, awesome stuff, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎸

[@brianomoli4]

The lyrics in this song are great.

[@chaunapierce8678]

If I'm not mistaken Jeff Beck is the guitaurus in faces

[@kennycamaro2361]

Go Laa! Go Chee! Love the Faces!

[@peterm4486]

This is a top 25 classic rock song of all time! Freaking banger!

[@susanmurray7654]

Saw them live. My first real concert. No assigned seating just muscle your way to the stage. AWESOME SHOW. I threw my brand new hoodie on stage Rod was looking forca sweat towel. He offered it back, I was so shocked I shook my head. Well I froze my ass off walking home. I was in high school. My mom was none too happy. Lol

[@mikehutton3187]

The Bass is always thumping, with Faces

[@ronaldbrown8792]

This is on my "air" bass guitar CD.

[@johnprice6066]

What a great band! Faces were the remaining members of The Small Faces after Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie... They joined forces with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart from the original Jeff Beck Group and became Faces. There's an awesome video on KZbin of Faces in the early '70s on the BBC's Sounds for Saturday. They do this song along with Ike and Tina's "I Want To Be Loved"...

[@dannycasson1551]

This was very early in Rod Stewart's incredible career. The man is a living legend!

[@johndrx165]

These guys were a hard partying R&R band!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Speaking of faces & classic music,, A MUST HEAR psychedelic era classic,, The Small Faces "Itchycoo Park" 🔥

[@emilymartinez6961]

I'm still here and what a morning , l love waking up to you guys, PLEASE never STOP!!❤

[@rogerolsen19]

You brought a smile and tear to my heart. My mother, who passed loved Rod Stewart.

[@barryadcox2710]

You two are going to be at the top one day.🤝 stay the same

[@MicheleJane]

You gotta see the Faces play this song and more live on stage in 1971-2. Freaking incredible.

[@PaulWelsh-y9q]

Intro and Outro - the best in rock ever. Keyboardist is next level + Ronny Lane on base ( check out 'Rough mix' with Ronny and Who member Pete Townsend- its magical ) Great channel guys! - good to listen again with you 50 years after first heard it!

[@markharbin9945]

Love it pure rock and roll

[@themightydecibel-heavymeta7130]

The greatest RNR track of all time IMO. Hail!!!

[@LVVMCMLV]

Another great song/album from 1971

[@balmpatchvideos]

Love it!

[@thomasmcgivney4519]

The Worlds favorite bar Band ❤.

[@taylorham9532]

great rabbit hole you guys goin down. love to see it

[@dead_beat_poet]

Another one I've been waiting for!

[@vernonallen3370]

Rod was in the Jeff Beck Group along with Ronnie Wood prior to joining up with former Small Faces members Ronnie Lane ,Ian MacLagen, and Kenney Jones. Wood joined the Rolling Stones after the Faces split , MacLagen later became the Stones touring keyboard player, Jones would replace Keith Moon in the Who. Lane formed Slim Chance but recorded an album with the Who’s Pete Townshend. He sadly died young from Multiple sclerosis.

[@ericanderson8886]

Can't beat that early Rod Stewart. Love the song "Cindy Incidentally" from the Faces,

[@sea6bear]

Saw the every picture tells a story live tour, insane energy on stage the entire concert ….

[@feminist5641]

This song rocks from beginning to end. My absolute favorite to rock out to in the car. And I love the lyrics

[@KennyCamaro2364]

Go Laa! Go Chee! This one’s a banger!

[@StuartBearden]

Great times, great song😊

[@dennisdye7270]

Great song. One of my favorite iconic intros in rock. Had it as my ringtone for a while.

[@CharCanuck14]

Thanks for reacting guys........but my memories of being at a Faces concert over 50 years ago makes me feel ancient! Lol

[@citizenghosttown]

Such a fun and dirty sound. Irresistable!

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Nice! Great reaction, great suggestion. Rod has made a number of classics, and this is certainly one. People from many musical backgrounds can appreciate a great record like this. He started out as the bluesy roots-rocker that you hear here, and progressed to being more of a pop crooner in his solo career, with hits like Do Ya Think I'm Sexy, and Tonight's the Night. If you find out, please tell us what Rod(s) your mother knows. I prefer his early stuff, but his voice and delivery are always fantastic regardless. I think you should personally give Every Picture Tells A Story another chance. It's my favorite Rod Stewart record. All the best.

[@ML-un1oi]

Fantastic reaction to a great song from a great band. The Faces are worth diving into . Thanks fellas!! Appreciate you 🙏 ❤

[@kathyk5319]

"The Best Of Faces: Good Boys ... When They're Asleep ..." is one of my favorite albums. It rocks.

[@Mikeluvdrums]

Great choice guy's !

[@terenzo50]

Jeff Beck Group in 67 (with Ronnie Wood), 1st solo lp in 69, also joined Faces together with Ronnie Wood (formerly Small Faces with Steve Marriott as lead vocalist) while simultaneously continuing with solo lps, Gasoline Alley in 70, Every Picture Tells A Story in 71 which made him a superstar. This tune is from A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse -- the 3rd Faces lp. Eventually, Ronnie Wood joined the Rolling Stones and drummer Kenney Jones joined The Who. When Marriott left Small Faces to form Humble Pie, he was replaced by Stewart and Wood and the name changed to just Faces. Before joining (Small) Faces, Stewart already had signed a solo contract. If you play the entire Nod lp, you will have a good time.

[@davidhendrix5083]

Love you guys best in the business

[@martharobison3184]

Oh, I’ve heard this on the radio as a kid, when I became a member of the “ Rod- Squad”❣️ Didn’t really know the “Faces”, just knew Rod❣️

[@arizrich]

Rod actually got his start with the Jeff Beck Group, in Jeff's first group after leaving The Yardbirds. When artists have been around for more than half a century they leave some tracks! (literally and figuratively) Peace!

[@deadmeat_0152]

My favorite song sung by Rod

[@stevegibbons8941]

Faces was Ronnie Lanes band, but hey WHO'S BEEN PINICKETY got half the stones in there : )

[@paxal2]

Silicone Grown, MissJudy's Farm great songs by The Faces.

[@dscotthoward7467]

"Five Guys Walk Into A Bar" is the title of their retrospective box set. They basically formed this band as an excuse to spend their afternoons drinking together. The music was just a happy accident. Classic!

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

Groovy, funky, and rude!

[@stevemercer6976]

Rod's solo version of I know I'm Losing You was also with Faces but they were uncredited.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Kenney Jones, Ronnie Laine and Ian McLagan from the Small Faces joined Rod Stewart and Ron Wood (played in Jeff Beck Group together before) to create Faces. Steve Marriott went on to Humble Pie along with Peter Frampton, Jerry Shirley and Greg Ridley. Two great bands that came out of the Small Faces!!

[@klasseact6663]

When you guys do the album review of Jeff Beck's "Truth" you'll appreciate Rod Stewart even MORE...every song on that album is great because it had to be because Jeff Beck knew Jimmy Pages new band was releasing their new album around the same time😎

[@Sp33gan]

Guitarist Ronnie Wood joined the Rolling Stones after The Faces broke up. He's still with the Stones, 50 years later. The other three - Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones - were 3/4 of another incredible band, The Small Faces (a 'Face' was a term in UK 60s Mod slang for the coolest of the cool and Small comes from everyone in the band being short and slim). When lead singer Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie, Stewart and Wood joined but, both being tall, the group dropped the Small from their name. There's dozens of songs from The Faces, The Small Faces and Humble Pie that are well worth checking out. You pretty much can't go wrong with any of them. For Humble Pie, I strongly suggest the live TV version of Black Coffee. If you like Rod Stewart's voice for Rock, you're going to love Steve Marriott's.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

This album came out after Rod's first solo album, Every Picture Tells a Story. Both albums are incredible!

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

A true gem. Of course you like, you two have excellent taste!

[@ws3764]

What a song!

[@AW11-e4h]

A band full of legends 🤘🤘

[@johnniekight1879]

Saw them in '71. Met Rod & Ronnie afterwards. Both a wee bit drunk. LOL They were originally the Small Faces with Steve Marriott. Rod & Ron joined after the Jeff Beck Group broke up.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Love the album by the Faces from 1970, "First Step." Two of my favorite songs on this: "Around the Plynth" and "Flying." Another great album is "Gasoline Alley." The old Rod Stewart music is his best, imo. Another request: Tower of Power; "You're Still a Young Man" and "Sparkling in the Sand," Thanks, guys!

[@ChefRicOrlando]

And I’m sure you must know that Ronnie Woods from the Rolling Stones is the guitar player and Rod Stewart’s biggest influence was David Ruffin from the Four Tops

[@1967PONTIACGTO]

for even more fun, watch this band perform live from the early 70's... it was Glam Rock... platform shoes, shag hair cuts... such fun!!!

[@markwilliams5606]

Your getting into a Very Good Band. Very good Reaction 💪🪴

[@susiedawson3349]

Love this song!! I have been a Rod fan since the early 70's. Great choice to review La and Che. Thank you!!!

[@jnagarya519]

"Faces" recorded for Warner Bros. They had an "unnamed" lead singer who was Rod Stewart. Rod Stewart as a solo recorded for Mercury Records, and had an unnamed band that was "Faces". Their LPs were released alternatingly with each other.