Green Circles
Small Faces
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And with the rain a stranger came His eyes were filled with love and pain He eat and slept and darkness fell And in his sleep his mind did tell of Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles He dreamt of circles in the air And in his heart and everywhere He wanted all the world to be As free as he so they could see those Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles His face was worn The lines they told The dust and patience of his load As with the dawn he went his way and with him went his love and pain And Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles Green Circles, Green Circles, Green Circles Green Circles, Green Circles, Green Circles Green Circles, Green Circles Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles, (circles of) Green Circles
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Written by: JOE PERRY, MICHAEL KEVIN O'SULLIVAN, RONNIE LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT, STEVEN TYLER
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10 facts about this song
Origin and Release"Green Circles" is a track from the Small Faces' second studio album titled "Small Faces," which was released in 1967.
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GenreThe song falls into the psychedelic pop genre, a popular music style in the late 1960s characterized by unique and surreal lyrics often paired with electronic sound effects.
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Song-Writers"Green Circles" was co-written by all four members of the Small Faces - Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott, and Kenney Jones.
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ReinterpretationThe song was reinterpreted by the Australian band, the Church, in 1981 for their debut album, "Of Skins and Heart."
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Single Release"Green Circles" was released as a single in Australia and New Zealand in 1967, and it was backed by another song from the album, "Eddie's Dreaming."
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Lyric ThemeThe song, like much of their album, has psychedelic lyrics that paint surreal and ambiguous imagery. The song is thought by some fans to refer to a hallucinogenic experience.
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Impact on Band Legacy"Green Circles" is often cited as an example of the Small Faces' transition from a mod, R&B sound to a more psychedelic sound, which was influential in shaping British rock in the late 1960s.
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Unique FeatureThe song is characterized by its catchy tune, cryptic lyrics, and the use of the Mellotron, a unique keyboard instrument that generates a wide range of sounds, giving it its dreamy feel.
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Cover VersionsSeveral indie bands like The Zombies and Crocodiles have also covered "Green Circles," showing its enduring influence in popular music.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, there are few recorded instances of "Green Circles" being performed live by the band due to their disbandment in 1969.
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