Itchycoo Park

Small Faces

About Itchycoo Park

"Itchycoo Park" is a psychedelic rock song written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, first recorded by their group, the Small Faces. The song reached number three in the UK Singles Chart in 1967.


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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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Small Faces

Small Faces were an English rock and roll band from London. The group was founded in 1965 by members Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, and Jimmy Winston, although by 1966 Winston was replaced by Ian McLagan as the band's keyboardist. more »

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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.
Song Release Date
The song was released on 4th August 1967 in the UK and later, in November the same year in the US.
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.
Unique Characteristic
The 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.
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.
Controversy
When 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.
Inspirational Location
The 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.
Song Interpretation
The 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".
Re-released Version
In 1975, "Itchycoo Park" was re-released and climbed the charts again to reach number 9 in the UK.
Posthumous Accolades
Although 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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