Itchycoo Park
Steve Marriott
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Over Bridges of Sighs To rest my eyes in shades of green Under Dreaming Spires To Itchycoo Park, that's where I've been What did you do there? - I got high What did you feel there? - Well I cried But why the tears there? - I'll tell you why - yyyyy It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful I feel inclined to blow my mind Get hung up, feed the ducks with a bun They all come out to groove about Be nice and have fun in the sun I'll tell you what I'll do - What will you do? I'd like to go there now with you You can miss out school - Won't that be cool Why go to learn the words of fools? What will we do there? - We'll get high What will we touch there? - We'll touch the sky But why the tears there? I'll tell you why It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful I feel inclined to blow my mind Get hung up, feed the ducks with a bun They all come out to groove about Be nice and have fun in the sun It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful It's all too beautiful, It's all too beautiful
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Written by: RONNIE LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT
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10 facts about this song
Origin of Song"Itchycoo Park" was released by the English rock band Small Faces. The principal songwriters of the band, Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott, wrote the song.
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Song Release DateThe song was released on 4th August 1967 in the UK and later, in November the same year in the US.
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Chart Rankings"Itchycoo Park" is the band's most successful single, reaching number 3 on the UK singles chart and number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Unique CharacteristicThe song is notable for its use of flanging, an audio effect that creates a swirling sound. This is one of the first examples of flanging used in a pop song.
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Song Theme"Itchycoo Park" is considered a Psychedelic Rock song. The lyrics speak about skipping school to hang out in the park and enjoy a free and easy life.
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ControversyWhen the song was initially released, it was banned by the BBC due to its alleged drug connotations, especially the line "It's all too beautiful", which is often interpreted as a reference to drugs.
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Inspirational LocationThe song's title, "Itchycoo Park", refers to Little Ilford Park in London, where both Ronnie Lane and Steve Marriott spent time before they became famous.
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Song InterpretationThe term "itchycoo" in the title, according to the band, refers to the stinging nettles present in the park, as they cause a mild itchy rash or "blooming itchycoo".
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Re-released VersionIn 1975, "Itchycoo Park" was re-released and climbed the charts again to reach number 9 in the UK.
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Posthumous AccoladesAlthough Small Faces disbanded in 1969, their work, including "Itchycoo Park", continues to receive recognition. In 2012, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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