Here Come the Nice
Small Faces
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Here come the nice lookin' so good He makes me feel like no one else could He knows what I want, he's got what I need He's always there if I need some sweet Here come the nice (It's understood) Here come the nice (he'll make you feel so good) I'd be just like him (If I only could) You know you should You know you should meet the man The man gonna help you all he can You don't need money to be wise Here come the nice (It's understood) Here come the nice (He makes me feel so good) I'd be just like him (If only could) You know you should Here come the nice lookin' so cool Everyone knows the nice is no fool He'll bring you up and show you around He's always there when your feet hit the ground Here come the nice (It's understood) Here come the nice (God he makes me feel good) I'd be just like him (If I only could) You know you should You know you got to try to meet the man This man's gonna teach you all he can Ha! you don't need money (Money) Money to open your eyes Here come the nice (It's understood) Here come the nice (God, he makes me feel good) I'd be just like him (If I only could) Here come the nice (Oh baby, baby, baby) Here come the nice (Here come the nice) I'd be just like him (If I only could) You know you should
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Written by: RONNIE LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Here Come the Nice" was released in June 1967 by the English rock band Small Faces.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Band MembersThe Small Faces band consisted of members Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, and Ian McLagan.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, the lead vocalist and bassist of the band respectively.
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ControversyThe song was controversial, as it was interpreted as referencing drug use, specifically amphetamines. As a result, it was banned by the BBC.
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Musical Genre"Here Come the Nice" is an example of psychedelic rock, a genre the band was known for during the mid-to-late 1960s.
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LyricsThe song contains multiple hidden references to drug culture, which the band later admitted in interviews.
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ReceptionDespite the controversy, the song received positive reviews from music critics for its catchy tune and lyrics.
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Cover ArtThe single's cover featured a photograph taken by Gered Mankowitz, a well-known British photographer who has worked extensively with music artists.
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InfluenceSteve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, the songwriters, have been recognized as significant contributors to the development of '60s British rock and the mod movement.
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Live PerformancesDespite the controversy surrounding it, the song was a staple of Small Faces' live performances.
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Album Inclusion"Here Come the Nice" was included in the second studio album of the band, titled 'Small Faces', which was released in 1967.
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ReissuesThe song has been reissued several times on compilation albums, including "The Autumn Stone" and "The Immediate Years".
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Cultural ImpactThe song is considered a classic in British 1960s rock, and it continues to be played on classic rock radio stations.
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TributeIn 2014, a comprehensive box set named "Here Come the Nice: The Immediate Years 1967-1969" was released as a tribute to the Small Faces.
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