My Mind's Eye

Small Faces

About My Mind's Eye

"My Mind's Eye" was the sixth song released on 11 November 1966 by the successful English rock group Small Faces. It reached number four on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
1969
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I sit here every day looking at the sky
Ever wondering why I dream my dreams away
And I'm living for today in my mind's eye

Things are clearer than before
Showing me the way, asking me to stay
I'll never close the door
To all these things and more
In my mind's eye

Everybody I know says I've changed, yeah
Laughing behind their hands
I think they're strange

People running everywhere
Running through my life
I couldn't give a care,
Because they'll never see
All that I can see with my mind's eye

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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: RONALD LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT

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10 facts about this song

Creation Timeline
"My Mind's Eye" was recorded by Small Faces in 1966, marking it as one of the songs from the early years of the band.
Chart Performance
This song reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing the popularity and success of the song at the time it was released.
Release Controversy
One significant controversy is that the song was released by the band's manager Don Arden without the band's consent. The band has claimed that the released version of the song was actually a demo, and they had plans to improve and modify it.
Band's View
The band members were unhappy with the release of the song in its form, feeling it was incomplete and unrepresentative of their sound. Despite this, it managed to perform well commercially.
Experimentation
The song, according to musicologists, signified a transition in the band's musical style from soul-infused rock to a more psychedelic and experimental sound.
Cover Versions
The tune has been covered by several artists over the years, establishing its lasting popularity and impact on music.
Composition
Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, two members of Small Faces, worked together to compose this song.
Peculiar Lyrics
The song's lyrics hint at a melancholic atmosphere, with a hint of despair and emotional upset, something that was not much prevalent in the band's earlier works.
Popularity
Despite the controversy and the band member's own views, "My Mind's Eye" remains one of the Small Faces' most popular songs, continuing to be played on classic rock radio stations.
Legacy
In the 2012 biography of Steve Marriott, it is said that despite its commercial success, the premature release of "My Mind's Eye" was a contributing factor in Small Faces leaving Don Arden and Decca to sign with Andrew Loog Oldham's Immediate label.

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