You've Really Got A Hold On Me - Small Faces

[Lupinych]

It's criminal - in the strongest sense of the word - that their management were so busy ripping them off that they didn't even bother trying to take the band to America for the big money and the wider recognition they deserved. Stevie had one of the all-time great voices, and he and Ronnie wrote awesome songs. God bless them both. And Kenny and Ian for that matter

[DavidV285]

i think in my opinion the beatles version is better

[222clocks]

@DavidV285 two complete different songs so they really can't be compared. It would be like putting Mavin Gaye up against Otis Redding. One is polished, one is raw. (but both are great).

[SINGSTRESS100]

I am so blessed to have a pair of ears ......:-)

[Amber3London]

Mr Marriott sounds like a fallen Angel

[222clocks]

@Amber3London ironically, he can sing like the devil!

[BooeyHogue]

i thought the Beatles wrote this? ??



[79modz]

Totally love this version...no-one can touch Small Faces...makes me angry that they never got the recognition, or money they deserved...RIP Steve & Ronnie xxx

[crustybobcobb]

@79modz De acuerdo

[gropingwithastoker]

Marriott stood out because he was the finest rock vocalist of his era (black/white, male or female) , but the Small Faces were a gang of four, each contributing equally to that unique sound that still sound so fresh today.

[Deena777]

This is a terrific alternative version of of Smokey's song, very bluesy ( smokey's version is brilliant too). I need to get this song on my mp3 player. To be honest, I like this version more, its more emotional and a raw like sound.

[Delia1950]

Totally MINT !!!!!!!!!!!

[ButterflyDragon9]

What an amazing voice. I can definitely see how Plant was influenced so strongly by Marriott.

[manuelcermenogonzale]

MAGNIFIQUE VOICE!!! STEVE Dommage que il soit pus là c est toute ma jeunesse là!!!

[Khultan]

What's remarkable is Steve, Ronnie, Kenney, and Ian comprosing the whole. Period.

[FUGGY1000]

@SuperLmcc AGREE....What a voice...

[FUGGY1000]

Smokey and The Beatles were great but Marriots' voice was beyond great...

[mothergrace1]

its apples and oranges im sure smokey was proud of this cover

[lucastipton87]

you kidding me? smokey would blow these dudes off da stage

[boubounia1]

@lucastipton87 you're way out of your depth mate, mariott is a legend, somkey aren't fit to lace his boots let alone the other members of the small faces. smokey didn't even compose their songs(doesn't mean i don't like them, though)

[bricktrainsoulja]

@boubounia1 Well you're wrong there mate. Smokey Robinson was one of Motown's primary songwriters. So you're talking shit. But this is my favourite version of the song, and Marriott is the better vocalist. Possibly the best white soul singer ever in fact. You refer to Smokey as 'their', you're not confusing the great Smokey Robinson with the 70's soft country rock group that recorded 'Living Next Door To Alice' are you?

[boubounia1]

@bricktrainsoulja i wasn't talking about smokey robinson, i was talking about smokie (theband). I didn't spell it right though, so i admit i was a bit wrong. cheers

[Deena777]

@bricktrainsoulja

I agree, its my favourite version. Yes, Marriott was the best white soul vocalist from that generation.

[Aritasugar]

Best cover ever!

[blaydonracez]

I hate to say it but better than Smokey Robinson and blows The Beatles out of the water!

[GuyWithNoName67]

Does anyone know which songs on this album have Jimmy Winston performing (besides Baby, Don't You Do It, which he sings)? And is there like a way to tell the difference between his playing and MacLagan's?

[darkmossie633]

great blues singing-Marriot completely underated GENIUS

[Khultan]

He and they would've surely killed it at The Hollywood Strip in the mid1960s. I'm very sure of this.

[4SherylB]

@Khultan - I agree.

[KiaOra53]

Holy Shit - WHAT a rendition!

[wouldntyoulike2know]

This song is really good regardless of who sings it of course. But, this is the most powerful version I've ever heard. :)

[happydaystoytown71]

everything about this performance oozes all the emotions in a 'rawness of originality'...better than smokeys???????? but this is steve at his best.....always & is still the number singer of all time.....

[MoonBarrett]

When he says "I LOVE you with all my heart!" I lose it. Sweet jesus, I felt it.

[samkenny]

Is it just me or when you look at the band in the photo, it looks as though the camera's zooming in on them?!

[realdrummer110]

Steve is one of the best singers for me that ever existed and I've heard a shit load of em at 58 years of musical business age.. Just out of this world..

[Topkat311]

Steve Marriott singing his face off! Yeah, he was sure great... RIP

[LVEMEDO]

I  Agree

[QueenetBowie]

The body of an 18 ywar old white boy, the voice of a 40 year old black man

[rainspirit100]

Sorry, but Steve leaves Smokey in the dust, you can't touch Marriott's voice, like Joplin, he is unique and there really is no comparison. Two voices, silenced too soon, but we have YouTube and all those C.D.'s to keep them alive, at least in our mind.

[222clocks]

@rainspirit100 Understatement friend! Even to this day, Marriott remains the greatest green eyed soul singer.

[SINGSTRESS100]

@222clocks Did Steve have green eyes?

[222clocks]

@SINGSTRESS100 I'm not really sure but lyrics may tell...

Over the Bridge of Sighs

To rest my eyes in shades of green

Under Dreaming Spires

To Itchycoo Park, that's where I've been

[johnmc128]

Well we'll have to dissagree, as for only die hards,just because they wern't as famous or well known. I prefer Small Faces to Humble pie, although some of there stuff is good too.

. If your good your good end of story

[dodgydave1313]

can a white man sing the blues. oh, yes! yes he can. i would give an arm to sing this well. at least that would me an arm to jack it off with!!!

[54gravi]

What TALENT, thanks to Lou Gramm for turning me onto Steve Marriott! Unbelievable Vocals. Thanks for posting.

[GlassPike]

I can't believe it's taken me this long to find The Small Faces, I've got so much fun ahead of me.

[juliejazz]

@GlassPike Isn't it amazing? When I found them I sat here for five hours straight listening to everything on Youtube and reading up on them. It seemed each song was better than the next, and I'm still shocked that they aren't world famous. Each Small Faces fan must spread the word about this incredible band -far too many people are missing a band that could brighten their lives.

[Stephanjnj]

@juliejazz This incredible band is WAY past due for being included in the R'n'R Hall of Fame. Their glaring absence renders the HoF as something of a joke, especially when lightweight groups like Abba are included.

[HAZTRYPH1]

@juliejazz They are world famous you mug

[Amber3London]

@HAZTRYPH1 Well said mate.

[jahlove393]

Stevie RIP

[PrimalStones]

@juliejazz Yeah that's exactly what i done, not sure how i hadn't heard these before seeing as i love The Who, Kinks, Stones and Animals!

[kain1017]

Move over Smokey, Steve left you in the dust... Oh what a voice Stevie.

[MrBluesrules]

@kain1017

You've got to be out of your mind. Better than Smokey?

Good yeah, and done with respect, but not better.

John Lennons version was good, as was the Supremes. BUT, the best was by Bonnie Bramlett, recorded with Gregg Allman in 1975 on "Ladies Choice, Capricorn records." very obscure.

[johnmc128]

@MrBluesrules Well I haven't heard it better by anyone,

Think your wrong, I liked john Lennon but no way does his version come close.

As for the others you mention, no I don't think so.

[MrBluesrules]

@johnmc128

No, I'm not wrong. These guys can't even be compared to all those I've named that have done this song. Smoky was absolutely the best version. Lennon will endure, and no one remembers these guys, but a handful of Rock diehards. And WHO was better a slide guitar player than Duane Allman? Nobody!

Just sayin'

[juliejazz]

@MrBluesrules You sound like a guy who follows the crowd around a lot. How dull.

And what WTF does Duane Allman have to do with the Small Faces? Just askin'.

[MrBluesrules]

@johnmc128

I would say though that NOBODY could touch the Steve for his Humble Pie!

[judaschongo]

@MrBluesrules it's simply a matter of taste I suppose; if you ask me Smokey was very weak on vocals; fantastic writer; but never on the level of some of his Motown counterparts. And Marriott blows Robinson out of the water voice wise!

[MrBluesrules]

@judaschongo

I agree, BUT I wouldn't say Smokey was weak on vocals. He was Smokey. Probably more like a Sam Cooke or a Bobby Blue Bland. Certainly no James Brown but the babes liked Smokey, and Smokey and naked babes go together real well.

[Khultan]

@judaschongo Hmmm...it's really women who are gonna call on that. No disrespect to either Steve or Smokey.

[judaschongo]

@kain1017 I agree wholeheartedly! Smokey was a Great songwriter IMO but doesn't go beyond that.

[kain1017]

Move over Smokey, Steve left you in the dust.....

[clemencyp]

why cant my voice sound like that? life is so unfair.

[mcconkeyMOD]

Watcha gonna dooo about it then?

I try but get told to be quiet :-(

[blisse123]

One of my favourite numbers played excellently by one of my favoutire bands, BRILLIANT -- God bless you Stevie, God bless you Plonk, thanx so very much.

[pderus]

awesome It's the first time I heard this. It gives me goosebumps. Steve was so amazing. I still miss him.

[asianwhitenigger]

LOLOL this is hilarious

it just makes you realize how insane the beatles are

[ABITTERSWEETGIRL]

this is class.. love it..

[blueandyellowstar]

amazing.

[MrsSuratt]

@SuperLmcc  All we can do to spread the word is play the Small Faces for everyone we know. The boys' music will take it from there.....

[valerock667]

possibly the best version of this song ever

[Stephanjnj]

The slow burn and gradual buildup to the explosive conclusion of this song is incredible. Steve Marriott is undisputably the 'Godfather' of blue-eyed soul.

[rictorn]

i was djing at a party for mainly 16-25 year olds last year and the small faces went down a storm 1 track got "what the fuck is this shit" the rest 'rockked' are so stomping, mariot's voice is my favorite rock singers voice

[sunboy1000]

class !!!!

[Rocklives423]

like it, new to me but im stuck on it

[Rocklives423]

this is the first time i heard this and its the shit

[kristlkrost]

This is fantastic...I'm seriously blown away!

[blpinkphilly]

this is beautiful

[BlackKasuari]

maybe the cover that makes most sense. i love the original off smokey/the miracles and i love the beatles version, don`t like all those versions that just copied the beatles of all those motown covers. this one has it`s own style, nice voices..didn`t know this group..great version!

[calder1985]

I like this song and want to get into The Small Faces, what album's a good all 'round one to start on?

[thenowuk]

@calder1985 Ogden's Nut Gone Flake

[paititi]

"There Are But Four Small Faces" is a classic of their unique feel and sound.

[MrsSuratt]

That's a tough one because, aside from Odgen's, the band - like most at the time- was singles focused, not album focused. As a new fan, I'd start with a compilation; problem is that there are a ton of them, and none of them are even close to perfect. The best one I have is Definitive Collection, it's not even close to definitive, but there is a lot of good stuff on there, including much of Odgen's.

Welcome to the club, enjoy your journey, and prepare for a more joyful life!

[thenowuk]

I'm a fan of The Beatles version but this is something else far more soulful-brilliant feel/brilliant vocals. Marriot's voice really was amazing-and still a teenager!!!!

[momo77ist]

marriot never to be forgoten

[MrsSuratt]

One of the most remarkable things about Steve Marriott's voice was it's maturity at a very young age. I'm not just talking about vocal technique either. He's 18 or 19 years old here, a physically very tiny boy, and this is what he was able to do. Amazing.

[szukalski100]

@MrsSuratt Interesting point. I think the same of Elvis-he was mature sounding when he was young too. I'm glad I stumbled onto this, he(Steve Marriot) is the best white soul singer I've ever heard.

[juliejazz]

@szukalski100 Agree. Elvis had one of those amazing voices early on too. Steve's voice was always great, but it peaked before he turned 20, imho. And its interesting to compare his voice at 18 with his voice of just a few years earlier on the Oliver! soundtrack. Talk about yer voice changing. It's like he had some kind of physical quirk thing going on with his larynx.

[happydaystoytown71]

@MrsSuratt

everything about this performance oozes all the emotions in a 'rawness of originality'...better than smokeys???????? but this is steve at his best.....always & is still the number singer of all time.....

[momo77ist]

beatles rubish no one has a voice like marriot

[sapphiretaurus]

@momo77ist The Beatles weren't rubbish.

[Marracake]

AMAZING!!!So happy I stumbled across this..been listening to the Beatles version for years but this one blew me away..The Small Faces are truly epic.

[236091]

they are just excelent arnt they x

[anthonydansullivan]

This one escaped me somehow. Intriguing. Some people who comment here really have no idea do they? This band were part of my youth. Lucky enough to gig with Steve in the eighties before he died. In the brief interlude I had with him I'd say he was a top geezer. Feel for Toni. Gawd bless ya Steve.

[CaOTiiQ]

Well small faces had a few epic songs like itchycoo park, lazy sunday, all or nothing, hey girl and this but the beatles had many epic tunes

[shaneshaky1]

love and arthur lee were an american band that were fantastic too!, sit with the small faces nicely! there were many bands better than the beatles! buddy holly and the crickets? beatles borrowed heavily off them!

[sapphiretaurus]

The Beatles didn't borrow heavily from Buddy Holly and the Crickets. They were influenced by them, like many bands were. They only covered one Buddy Holly song on their sixties releases, but were not influenced heavily by them in everything they did.

[totovillefranche]

peace on you, but they sure must've heard some Everlies stuff, 8 days a week ows as much to the Crickets as to Don and Phil

[happydaystoytown71]

an absolute soul belter from Steve still strutting his soul in heaven no doubt!

best band best singer ever full stop!

[collibosher70]

i agree

[Galericulus]

You really must be a Small Faces fan to adopt the name "Colloibosher". Not one of their best known tracks, but a favourite with me. Great choice of name!

[collibosher70]

cheers.

[han09hague]

fantastic.....steve marriott was just stunning ..thanks =] ♥

[butterflydeli]

Wow! I love Steve Marriiott!! He is the best singer ever, without a doubt!

[auntyl6549]

Personally for me the Beatles best band ever, loved them. Think Marriot and small faces great band, equal to stones, but underated and never as huge, or as lasting, but who is, who,d have expected the stones to last longest.

[treehaus14]

I have perhaps never agreed so much with a comment!

[truthzealot]

I'm not sure I have ever agreed so thoroughly with a comment on youtube!

[merouda]

Thanks locheelad. All this talk of Ron Wood was driving me NUTZ.

[DrMandarino]

love this heavy-mod cover!!!! (theat's also one of my favourite slow soul songs)

[locheelad2]

this is Ronnie LANE on bass, and at least 6 years before Wood came on scene.

[trufaithmax]

molto meglio dei sopravvalutati beatles!

[wblakews]

woody, great human

interesting to hear Marriot mugging... vrs beatles

Marriot was a giant

[staceyqfan]

Anybody else think Ron Wood was a great bass player?

[lastdaysguitar]

He did good by Jeff Beck that's for sure!

[collibosher70]

no , but ronnie lane was.

[madshadows830]

This is Ronnie Lane luv...You must be blonde lol.

[lastdaysguitar]

Guitar abilities in order of technical proficiency: 1) Mick Taylor 2) Ron Wood 3) Keith Richards Guitar abilities in order of originality: 1) Keith Richards 2) Mick Taylor 3) Ron Wood Well the study is in and it looks like Mick Taylor beats Ronny - who is no slouch himself... but if you've ever seen them both live there is IMHO no question which is a "better" musician. However Ronnie does win in one event: Ability to hang with Jagger and Richards: 1) Ronny Wood 2) Mick Taylor

[apemanstreetwalker]

ummm sorry....this is silly.

[lastdaysguitar]

Silly? Whaddayamean?

...Makes complete sense if you are a guitarist.

[sussurro555]

I love this version... ;)

[gal00li]

I saw the small faces twice in the sixties at the Liverpool Empire and they were AWESOME...the only white guy with as much emotion in his voice as Steve Marriott is Frankie Miller,(disregard the song"Darlin")' but Frankie is now very poorly and won't grace a stage again....

[DirkjeA]

Yeah, Frankie Miller, of the most talented white singer/songwriters, he is recovering by the way, as my info is right ofcourse, but there were more, what to think for instance of Eric Burdon or Van Morrison or Rod Steward, it is all a matter or opinion ofcourse.....

[noneesie]

LOVE IT

[minimadalison]

Brilliant - I have not heard this before. Yes, I know The Beatles did it and John did a fantastic job too - but I prefer Steve's. So glad to hear it - still miss The Small Faces and especially Steve after all these years. I saw them when I was 15 and I am now 58. Always loved them and have never stopped playing their music - proof is that I am here! Alison

[koldaussie]

totally agree, John is a legend, and always will be to me, remember his death when I was six, and cried for hours afterwards.. but Steve Marriot singing this, is too damn eery, I love this version more... Never was big into the small faces, until I heard Itchycoo park , tin soldier and lazy sunday afternoon, on Tour of Duty... been a fan since the mid 80's now...

[assjuice3000]

I love the big argument of small faces versus beatles did we forget smokey robinsons original version? Or was the original not included due to it's superiority? Just a thought and don't forget to do your homework no matter what the subject.

[TornadoWeaver]

couldn't agree more. It's like blaming W for katrina or the 9-11 muslim bombing - gotta do your homework, no matter what the subject

[rcris180]

beatles is better but this version is cool i'm definatly gonna check these guys out if anybody knows any cool shit about this band share it

[TeaLeaf1020]

Omigod, what a great vocalist Steve is!!!

[abrahamlincoln0900]

Steve Marriott, the best vocalist to ever grace a rock and roll stage. I miss you.

[redrainygirl]

gosh what a fantastic song. Its going around in my head like a worm. And i cant understand why i have never heard this before. think this is my favourite small faces song now

[shamanofsexy90]

a great guitar driven version pretty good

[bloodyslit]

Marriott, luv u angel. keep heaven rockin...xoxo

[11thedogfather]

love this version more than the original nice post

[GayDad420]

Holy shit.

[squirteleven]

It can't be meaner, it can't be more meant, it beats John's version and even Twist and Shout. I'm a fan of John but Steve is the greater singer.

[aholdout2]

Oh...WOW...Steve you got a hold on me!

[fanfestdhl]

Imagine Jagger trying to stand next to Steve and singing this classic. Jagger couldn't and that is why Jagger didn't want Steve in the Stones. Richards did though.

[AntnyMichlHallnOats]

Part true FANFEST, Jagger can't sing anywhere near little Stevie. But although Stevie did audition for the Stones and wanted to play with Keith, Mick had his heart set on Woodie all along. Both Clapton and Marriott were considered, but regardless of talent...Ronnie was the best replacement for Taylor. Shit man, Ron Wood was born to be a Rolling Stone!

Imagine how huge Marriott would be if he were still with us. He was one the planets greatest soul singers...black or white.

[rothofo]

Yup, I don't know how many times I've said that myself. Ron Wood was born to be in the Stones. I love Mick Taylor, but Woody was by far the best partner for Keith. Mick Taylor didn't really sound like the Stones and that's probably why he was used sparingly in the studio. Keith did most of the guitar tracks himself. Woody made Keith a better and more interesting guitar player. Just listen to Some Girls.

Sorry if I pissed off any Mick Taylor fans. I usually do. No disrespect intended though.

[AntnyMichlHallnOats]

Well said. Some girls...great "woodwork" without a doubt.

One of Mick Taylors memorable recordings that I do love is his bottleneck in "love In Vain". Off the Ya Ya's album. Haunting! But yea, Taylor never really looked comfortable. then again, either did Bill in the later years.

Woody...highly talented and what a character!

[AsrudGilberto]

That's ok "rothofo" Yea Mick was mainly a blues band and as we all know the Stones were never known for their great blues catalogue. Of course Keef can play that stuff if he really wants to :)

[1967MOD]

the best version ever fab fab fab , love you stevie

[deltabluedparttwo]

lennon blows this away.Beatles version is much more captivating.

[AntnyMichlHallnOats]

It's an arbitrary choice...beatles or small faces. What it really boils down to though is whether you prefer a soulful version or a pop version. Myself, I like both equally, and for me the Faces version is for fuckin' and the Beatles version is for slow dancing. One thing for sure though Marriots voice has never had a competitive threat from any "white" singer.

[sapphiretaurus]

There's Steve Winwood.

[toshmeister]

That just shits all over The Beatles cover from a very big height,Marriot was a genius and so sadly missed.

[sapphiretaurus]

You can't even comment constructively without sounding disgusting?

[armjos1]

His voice is just amazing,it sends shudders down your spine.

RIP Steve and Ronnie

[Caff68]

I know what you mean...Where he comes in on the second verse...oh my GOD, it makes every hair on my body stand on end.

After I heard on telly that Marriott had died, I put on this song and wept, disconsolate. I can still feel the sadness now. One Hell of a singer.

[mikelongair]

hold me please

[Caff68]

Damn! That voice! On the night I heard that Steve Marriott had died, I listened to this over and over again, in floods of tears...

In fact, I'm sort of back there now...

[ErlendTorp]

I don't like Steve, but I love Steve

seems like I'm always thinking of Steve...

He's really got a hold on me!

[LoveMarriott]

I don't like Steve, but I love Steve

seems like I'm always thinking of Steve...

He's really got a hold on me!

[LoveMarriott]

I don't like Steve, but I love Steve

seems like I'm always thinking of Steve...

He's really got a hold on me!

[LoveMarriott]

I don't like Steve, but I love Steve!<3

He's really got a hold on me!