(Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me?
Small Faces
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I've a feeling that I know you (heyr-heyr, heyr-heyr-heyr-heyr) Tell me have you ever seen me (heyr-heyr, heyr-heyr-heyr-heyr) I hear, I see - have you seen me Through it all I've been here without you (heyr-heyr, heyr-heyr-heyr-heyr) Tell me have you ever seen me (heyr-heyr, heyr-heyr-heyr-heyr) Words seem out of place, all my life I've known your face Have you ever seen me, have you ever seen me Many flowers are breaking through the concrete (heyr-heyr, heyr-heyr-heyr-heyr) Listen everybody I can hear them breathing (heyr-heyr, heyr-heyr-heyr-heyr) I hear, I see - have you seen me I felt I got a feeling that I know you (heyr-heyr, heyr-heyr-heyr-heyr) I got to know - have you ever seen me (heyr-heyr, heyr-heyr-heyr-heyr)
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Written by: ANNEMIE COENEN, DAVID VERVOORT, PETER GASTON LOUIS LUTS
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Have You Ever Seen Me?" is a song by English rock band Small Faces, which was formed in 1965 by Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, and Jimmy Winston.
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Album Information"(Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me?" originally appears on the band's second studio album titled "Small Faces," which was released in June 1967.
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Important TransitionThe song signifies the band’s transition from R&B and soul influences to psychedelic and progressive rock tendencies.
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Songwriter info"(Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me?" was written by the band's founding members Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane
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Recorded HistoryThe song was initially recorded during "From the Beginning" sessions but ended up released in the band's eponymous second album.
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Producer CreditsThe song was produced by renowned English record producer, songwriter, and music executive, Don Arden.
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Initial ReceptionAlthough the song and its parent album were not initially successful in terms of commercial performance when first released, they have since been recognized for their influence on British rock music.
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Musical Style"(Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me?" showcases the band's shift in style, embracing a more psychedelic rock-based sound, marked by distinctive keyboard sounds and innovative vocal harmonies.
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LegacyOver time, the song earned recognition for the band's innovative approach to songwriting and arrangement, with its complex structure and harmonies reflecting the band's growing sophistication and growth as artists.
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Influence"(Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me?" and other songs from the "Small Faces" album are often cited as a key influences in the development of the Britpop movement in the 1990s. Bands like Oasis and Blur have cited Small Faces as one of their inspirations.
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Post-Band BreakupAfter the band's breakup in 1969, "(Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me?" remained a favorite among fans and was often included in best-of compilations and reissues of the band's work.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring resonance in the rock music scene.
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