The poacher - Ronnie Lane

Ronnie Lane from The Faces and Small Faces (1974)

[@blueconcretezebra]

A masterpiece then, a masterpiece now...and forever. Ronnie's not gone while anyone remembers him...

[@TheGravygun]

I saw the Ronnie Lane benefit concert with Jimmy Page and the boys back in the early 80s as a teenager yes I remember

[@carlwilson3813]

"For I've no use for riches, and I've no use for power, and I've no use for a broken heart I'll let this world go by". Bless your memory, Mr Lane.

[@antonioaranio3568]

Too true, my favourite line in this song. Ronnie was the real deal, philosopher-poet-musician. Not so many of them around. Pretty lucky to have this awesome piece of footage floating around on KZbin.

[@petebest22]

Ronnie & Steve were the real deal & down to earth guys you'd ever wanna know 👏😊👏😊

[@charlesbull6188]

Marriot lane up there with lennon and macartney

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@charlesbull6188 In what way??

[@antonioaranio3568]

One upside to this song not being very well known is that you are not likely to ever hear some talent show twat release a horrible version of it or hear it advertising a car, phone or whatever the fcuk it is. It will always be the pure poetry of Ronnie Lane straight out of that 70s musical golden era. Fingers crossed 🤞 anyway. Hope I haven’t jinxed it now...

[@bobjary9382]

Haha , so far so good !

[@ttomgast1769]

.. the pure unadulterated joy continues....

[@Mancunianblue]

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@gdemm01]

The intro for The Poacher was used in a TV programme can you remember what it was.

[@richardcarson8898]

Paul weller covered it on a live at the BBC album in 2008 that's where I heard it first he pays tribute to Ronnie Lane at the end of it by saying........ RONNIE LANE. Brilliant song and was half the brains behind my favourite band the SMALL FACES. GBNF RONNIE PLONK LANE ❤

[@joansmith9859]

Such a wonderful song. Remember it tugged at my 15 year schoolgirl heart and still tugs to a much older heart. Magnificent

[@dundaravewine2390]

Respect Joan!

[@joansmith9859]

@@dundaravewine2390 and to you too

[@rebelrebel7722]

and my 19 year old heart

[@Billy-h7b]

Yep quality never ever goes away , respect Joan

[@sonnylane964]

wrote about my brother and how Ronnie was so shit as fishing and especially hunting haha! his music lives on through those that feel it, it is a way of life, the lane attitude! mother and Ronnie wrote loads of beautiful music, just people don't realise that when it's says lane and Lambert that's Luke's and Reubens mum, my mum, Ronnie sons! love reading theses comments! I'm so glad people really knew how great he was! and an absolute jem, proper kushty!

[@BILLGOLD27]

How do bbbbbbbbbbbbo dinger!!! you still in New Zealand?? Are you back in Castle over Crimbo?? Like you say "it's a way of life" there are very few days where I haven't listened to somthing of Ronnie's. 1st tune of the day today was this and just so happened to notice your comment, haha .Great Number!!! all the best Sonny, catch ya soon mate Mark

[@sonnylane964]

Yeah still in new Zealand and won't be back till February, be good to see little old bc

[@BILLGOLD27]

Sonny Lane Where about's are you in New Zealand mate?

[@sonnylane964]

Christchurch buddy

[@dalgais1]

Some songs manage to feel like a whole life time crammed into a few minutes and this is one . Still listening to Ronnie in South Wales GB always lifts me stay proud butty.

[@billy-xv1zt]

this song should have been a world wide hit, a genuine classic.

[@colintwyman956]

This is so English, it shouts it out from the first chord to the last . Possibly the my favourite song of all time. A genius RIP

[@herbiehill2215]

Ronnie Lane was an amazing songwriter, musician and human being. One bit of advice I took from Ronnie was "if you learn a musical instrument you will always have a friend" and thank you for that Ronnie, a hero a legend and sadly missed ❤️

[@tommygo8]

I love music, never learned to play a musical instrument but I am on my 14th motorcycle. Both lifelong passions!

[@gordoncalder7223]

My girlfriend and I babysat for Ronnie and Kate in St Margarets, near Twickenham in the early 1980s. We sat through many great jam sessions in his huge lounge. He had James Honeyman Scott (of the Pretenders) there once and a couple of old black trumpeters. What an evening's entertainment!

[@deborahhercun-pamplin508]

Where did he live in St Margarets?

[@gordoncalder7223]

@@deborahhercun-pamplin508 I can't quite remember the location. I lived on St Margarets Road, near the Ailsa Tavern and it wasn't too far from there. It was a 5 storey Georgian house on a bend, but been looking at Google maps and can't find it!

[@brooky54]

quite possibly one of the most under-rated records ever made - why isn't this played regularly on Radio 2 it's absolutely perfect for the listener profile

[@mikehagan6886]

brooky54 was played on radio two yesterday, first time I’ve ever heard it. Have just downloaded from iTunes. Beautiful song.

[@nigellewis1853]

Totally agree with you brooky54 Nutty Nige

[@antonioaranio3568]

Nearly fell over one day when I heard it on local Irish radio one day. Had no idea the DJ had such discernment! Had to wonder how many people in the county had even heard it before. Such a beautiful, sublime and perfectly 70s song. Ronnie was some kind of genius.

[@davidcallaghan838]

its all crapp on there now

[@harryhackney6416]

Been racking my brain thinking about this song and How come.

[@tonystubbins2629]

One of the best songs ever recorded. As soon as that intro starts, I’m transported back to 1974.

[@alanscouser]

Me too. As I said in an earlier post, had it on a K-Tel compo LP.

[@alanscouser]

Loved How Come too. Charted around Feb 1974, if my memory serves me correctly.

[@alanscouser]

Me too. Same whenever I hear "How Come".

[@xiropigado]

Same Here, i remember walking to school and hearing this on my little transistor radio,

[@neilsarath9812]

Me too, when I was a poacher. Pure class.👍

[@peterprotheroe2972]

Absolutely beautiful song and a crying shame it only got to No 36.....a completeiy under rated artist if ever there was one. RIP Ronnie.

[@HughTerry69]

Back in 1974 in the halcyon days of Capital Radio, when the station produced its own chart on Saturday mornings, The Poacher got as high as No.2...!

[@N1611n]

You're not forgotten Ronnie.

[@nidst5468]

So beautiful. Happy Birthday Ronnie Lane, who would have been 76 today.

[@chicmccormick6850]

He wrote some fantastic songs, so glad to have been born in the fifties and growing up with great music, Ronnie Lane was one of the best.

[@jackreacher5667]

Ah the 70s, long summer walks with little to no traffic, mini skirts and slim pretty girls , Great music and vibes, when a Politician spoke you believed him and if he did wrong they resigned, A country that for the most part was at peace with itself, This makes me so sad for a England long gone ,and this song is so evocative of those times. RIP for Ronnie and his England.

[@Stratoszero]

Watching this can make me cry with nostalgia. It’s like a different world.

[@leven3145]

Given me a massive lump in my throat now

[@jilleckersley2994]

One of music's true originals. Gorgeous song. RIP Ronnie.

[@vitinaportoghese6687]

Ancora ti ricordo Ronnie!

[@TheChrisrg]

Seriously this is pure class. This understated side to British music. This is pastrol folk that is a purely British sound. 

[@jaesenknowles2515]

Great comment, love it 🌹

[@otto1066]

Sadly days gone now forevever........ when England really was England BUT listen to this and you are nearly back their....if only

[@tonystubbins2629]

otto1066 halcyon days.

[@BenbGallaher]

In honor of Ronnie Lane's birthday, I'm listening with my son Ivor (6 years old, and a huge Ronnie Lane fan). While I feel that he was not afforded the chance to realize the entirety of his vision, much of his work is tremendous. Living with MS myself, listening to Ronnie Lane is a poignant, and sometimes harrowing, experience. Regardless of anything, though, I am stunned without fail by the loveliness of this song. My son Ivor doesn't usually have much to say, or let on that he does. Three years ago, this song was playing at our home as I was inan adjacent room doing some-or-other mundane thin. IWondering where my children were, I looked around and found Ivor right up close to the speakers, transfixed and focused, singing every word.

[@ZinniawithaZ]

+Benb Gallaher Soaking in Ronnie's genius today along with you. Timeless, beautiful, poignant, heartbreaking and humorous. Loved him. He was a lovely man.

[@ZinniawithaZ]

+Benb Gallaher and how wonderful that your son was touched so deeply by this musical tapestry

[@duncanrs]

+Benb Gallaher play my gran daughter this and some old motown songs ,,,,she says they are crap and old ,,,makes me so proud when she is singing then when she thinks no one is listening lol

[@duncanrs]

that brought a tear to my eye,,,,,,

[@Youman71463]

thank you and bless you, reading that while listening enhanced the experience, hope you're well

[@haveapotato]

Still one of the most beautiful songs ever

[@themanftheworld8439]

1974 classic

[@olgierdogden4742]

Those who write here appreciate the day’s when music was real. And oh brother I can’t help but to tear up.. Thankyou Ronnie (and not forgetting another Ronnie)

[@brianallan104]

Happy Birthday Ronnie. You would have been 70 today. Sadly missed. A legend.

[@garryhobbs4561]

As others have noted, Ronnie Lane was a true poet and philosopher, and by all accounts a lovely, kind and thoughtful person. Although not hailing from Newham, I worked there (Principal Electrical Engineer) for a good few years. Whilst very familiar with the area, by virtue of my job, I hadn't realised (until today!) a road had been named after him in Manor Park - even though I had involvement in lots of projects (tall blocks) close to the road!

[@rimbaudscat]

I`ve said elsewhere that Ronnie was the heart and soul of The Faces-( quoted verbatim from a certain Rod Stewart). Great song and just part of a great legacy from a vastly under rated songwriter. God rest you, Ronnie.

[@antonywalker3582]

He was there back bone.

[@KebabMusicLtd]

On hearing the opening chords I am instantly transported back 40 odd years to the time I used to listen to this classic. Lost and forgotten now for all these years, I suddenly remember listening to Radio Luxembourg late nights with the radio pressed up against my ear. Being in my mid-teens I could then, just about reach the vocal key of Ronnie. This is indeed a treat and welcome return of a dear old friend!

[@KebabMusicLtd]

NO! NO! NO! I lied. It wasn't Radio Luxembourg. It was K-tel: Music Explosion on cassette. It had Paul Da Vinci, The Rubettes, Terry Jacks,and of course, Stephanie De Sykes. I don't quite remember how The Pearls song 'Guilty' went. I think I tended to fast forward, or rewind the tape whenever I got to this one. Maybe I should give it a listen. Indeed, I am going to find all the tracks on that cassette and play them over!!!

[@arniegeorge]

My brothers favourite song of all time, he loved ELO, Rod Stewart to name a few. But this was by far one of the best. He will always be with us because of his love of music, through the 70,s 80,s 90,s 00,s then to go with the best and leave me. I love you so much Bob. I wish ypu could read this. Xxx

[@soapy3204]

I grew up in the 70's east end London and remember my older brothers going to the faces last concert , my generation were the punks , the pistols , clash and many others , too many to mention , later on I became a studio guitarist and recorded in places where mixes had been done of the faces and even recordings , I became aware of Ronnie and had crossed paths with Rod and Ronnie wood in various places , I began to hear songs and stories and looked into Ronnies work and I feel that he was a real one , a rare one , a songsmith and a gentleman , Every now and then someone comes along who inspires across the generations and we can all them a great ..... I feel inspired by his legacy and his back to nature ethos .... The poacher and songs that evoke feelings that conjure up images and or take you there are a blessing , ooh la la Ronnie X god's got some good company in you , rock on sir 👑🍀✨🏹

[@duncanrs]

I know the man has gone,but listen to what he left us

[@glenngroves521]

When you listen to this beautiful song you realise how aweful music is today. Ronnie lane, Lennon and Ray Davis true geniuses.

[@addisonmartin3700]

I picked this up as an impulse buy from the discount bin of Woolworths I think in the 70s. The best pence per pleasure purchase EVER! Has a sincerity that is completely missing from music since that decade.

[@antonywalker3582]

What a bass player an musician .miss you Ron. Plonk Lane

[@lolabeaz]

Didn’t get the recognition you deserved Ronnie 💚

[@positiveenergyandhealing4486]

Imagine being there hanging out with them, smack in the 70s with all that incredible music and ideas going around. What an incredible time. So jealous.

[@pcooper248]

Push comes to shove ... my favourite song!

[@andrewoliver8930]

It's mine now. Never heard it in my youth.

[@johnhamilton152]

Bought this and played it constantly Can't stop listening to it again

[@gramlowe3699]

Ronnie Lane, a proper bloke, someone that I aspire to, oh and what a tune, taken far far too soon, RIP.

[@mkxrmkxr]

Easily the best ronnie song ever , always been a big fan , sadly gone too early , strangely he lived about 20 miles from me when i was a kid and never knew ,

[@petebest22]

The great Ronnie Lane will never be forgotten, his down to earth ways and never forgetting where he came from 👏😊 bless u mate wherever u are 😔

[@billbailey7302]

Ditto!

[@stefanconway7730]

Great song and great man' end of chat x

[@olgierdogden4742]

Watching this video reminds me that Ronnie Wood was from the one of the last “Bargee Families” on Father Thames.

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Ronnie Lane - left high and dry by not one but two of the greatest vocalists who ever lived - Steve Marriott and (2nd) Rod Stewart. 1st class Musician/Songwriter RIP xx

[@petre.w.487]

Evocative.......hope he found what he was looking for out there!!!

[@davidwilliams8603]

The music In this song epitomises 70s music 100% no shadow of a doubt! Classic!

[@darkbluecentral2478]

Brilliant ! Used to listen to this when I was a kid, I'm now 55 and a fisherman ! Happy days !!

[@Glamagal20091]

A great record and I remember it well from 1974. It should have done much, much better in the UK charts.

[@raywatson347]

great song, takes me back to the happy days of the mid seventies. Would love to hear Kate Rusby add her magic touch to this.

[@kevincrouch2732]

What a brilliant song

[@paulhibbert2441]

I was 19 then and this takes me right back there, where have the years gone? My Father in law (a Dutchman is 90 and his favourite saying is "Time flies,Fly with your time"

[@michaelx9079]

My favourite song..... though Ronnie wrote so many fantastic ones

[@ColinStuart]

As it less than 3 weeks from his birthday, we all miss you Lanole! Or like I called you when we first met, Plonk!

[@txbnet]

I met him on a local radio station in Newcastle where I had a short lived presentation career in the early 80s. He was the nicest bloke I met in those five years, an absolute dream to talk too, but at that time already quite poorly and confined to a wheelchair. He told some great yarns about tricks they used to get up to doing live shows. Incredible bloke, wish I still had a copy of that interview, back in the days of analogue. RIP Ronnie.

[@user-oh7iv3ij5x]

Lovely song I won’t forget Ronnie. The small faces he looked so happy enjoying himself a free spirit

[@lambertroberts]

my time machine is a glass of whiskey! I am going back to good days of music ,, cheers Ronnie.

[@duncanrs]

RICHARD ROBERTS mines baileys lol

[@lambertroberts]

aye ! with another whiskey in it !!

[@duncanrs]

Ever tried to mix anything with baileys?.....slippery nipple

[@duncanrs]

SuperBking1340 got totally bladdered on whiskey at the age of 15 ,,,,it was that bad ,the smell of it 40 odd years later makes me want to throw up ,,,,,,did the same with barley wine as well

[@wobblyjack3971]

+loopy twat God, barley wine! That was genuinely evil stuff but it counter balanced that real muck, Watney's party bitter. Awful. Regards and thanks for the memories.

[@daveyuke8]

Why does this song bring tears to my eyes, love it.

[@andrewoliver8930]

Don't know. Me as well.

[@kevanbarbara8600]

Brilliant song by a brilliant artist.

[@nigellewis1986]

I Love this song, God Bless Ronnie Lane RIP Thanks for your Music Love Nige x

[@skydog3093]

Unbelievable how talented the great Ronnie Lane was. His music will live on for many lifetimes. Thank you Ronnie for sharing your immense talent.

[@ttomgast1769]

Pure joy...

[@ttomgast1769]

1 year later still pure joy .... !!!!

[@petemull7922]

Still discovering Ronnie Lane’s music - wish i still had the cassette i bought in Oxford in ‘76

[@Secretarian]

Ah, the rewards of searching out his back catalogue. Beautiful song.

[@joepeskett]

Bought this single back in 1974 from Greaves Records Rhyl for 25p , I still have it and would love the album Anymore For Anymore on vinyl . Love Ronnie Lane

[@jeffrey19771000]

his heart is in his words.bet he was a canny bloke.rip and cheers for the music and words.

[@janetkent8307]

I kept trying to remember the name of this song a couple of years ago. I knew it had a fish in it. A carp. I had this on a single

[@keithcoleman9449]

Beautiful spirit, Ronnie Lane. This cuts through 4 decades like a knife through butter. God Bless!

[@petebest22]

What a beautiful song by the late great Ronnie Laine 😊👍

[@philipbacon2167]

My very first comment on You Tube... Such happy memories of this song and this era. Thank you Ronnie LANE.

[@janetkent8307]

This is a lovely song

[@wandering_not_lost]

A lovely song. They all look so young. I saw Ronnie and the band at the Colston Hall in Bristol in the 1970’s such an underrated band.

[@cuzzcuzz6446]

Great song, remembering you Ronnie on what would have been your 69th birthday today, pure genius R.I.P.

[@lac9516]

Hail hail Ronnie Lane! I am not British, but this wonderful, delightful tune, as Debris, anymore, and all of his solo work, transports me to a world of feeling, and warmth, and truth. Thank you Spiritual Boy.

[@jilleckersley3062]

I still have my treasured copy of this album which Ronnie signed for me...

[@clarejohns-e8u]

Lucky you! Good luck!

[@MegaWelshie1]

One of my all time favorites from the late, great Mr Ronnie Lane💜

[@anthonybarstow7983]

I never realized this was Ronnie, shame on me! Only got 2 of his LPS, looks like I'm getting another ☺

[@ellie11000]

love and miss you ronnie lane....thanx for the best music x

[@rhuri67]

I think Ronnie Lane had I been fortunate to have met him I would have liked him straight away.

[@austinshowers4146]

A beautiful song from beautifull soul.

[@Gera1713]

Thanks for the memories Ronnie

[@McSynth]

Cheers Richie Wild !

[@kangerminustheg2774]

a gem of a tune...what more needs to be said .......

[@clinchee]

Just a beautifully simple song ... makes you smile still ❤

[@shuggiethegreat64]

gallagher and lyle were in this great band the largs boys done us proud

[@bendylives]

Classic, song writing genius.

[@ronmoore4372]

Some The Faces home movies thrown in for free. Were we all so young then ?

[@ratsoratcliffe1023]

Ronnie's music lives on, see Slim Chance Tour dates in 2016; RIP Ronnie

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Beautiful & just smells of old England👍🏼🎸

[@davidbolton841]

One of the best in my top 5 of records ever god bless you Ronnie x

[@m3hnl]

ronnie was a joyful and happy fella he loved his music respect him

[@lawrencemullen8729]

just hits the spot in the soul.

[@RockinRichy]

Rest in Peace, Ronnie. You gave us such gifts.

[@themockturtlemoon]

This is what it is all about. My hero ........ Go Ronnie!

[@RomanAlexander1]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS OF THE SEVENTIES, BY FAR.

[@markmacdonald3260]

Glad I went on youtube today..

[@TheSeafordian]

I don't think anyone enjoyed playing music as much as Ronnie.

[@kevinmallinson4170]

Unbelievable talent, who always had a smile on his face

[@SNP-1999]

A beautiful ballad that I haven't heard for over 40 years - and still love to hear. RIP Ronnie ❤❤❤

[@Pambill54]

Never knew the man but by all accounts a beautiful soul ...

[@barrybwfc]

Fantastic song.