Tin Soldier
Small Faces
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I am a little tin soldier that wants to jump into your fire You are a look in your eye A dream passing by in the sky I don't understand And all I need is treat me like a man 'Cause I ain't no child Take me like I am I got to know that I belong to you Do anything that you want to do Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you I don't need no aggravation I just got to make you I just got to make you my occupation, oh yeah (I got to know that I belong to you) (Do anything that you want to do) (Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you) All I need is your whispered hello Smiles melting the snow, nothing heard Your eyes, they're deeper than time Say a love that won't rhyme without words So now I've lost my way I need help to show me things to say Give me your love before mine fades away, yeah, baby (I got to know that I belong to you) (Do anything that you want to do) (Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you) Oh, no, no Oh, no I just want some reaction Someone to give me satisfaction All I want to do is stick with you,'cause I love you
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Written by: RONNIE LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Tin Soldier" is a song released by Small Faces in 1967. Steve Marriott, the lead vocalist of the band, wrote this song.
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Song Inspiration"Tin Soldier" was inspired by Steve Marriott's strong desire to win over his future wife, Jenny Rylance.
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Musical StyleThe song "Tin Soldier" is a perfect blend of British pop, psychedelia, and soul rhythms which gives out a unique listening experience.
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Chart SuccessDespite not sounding like a typical commercial single, "Tin Soldier" reached No. 9 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's biggest hits.
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CollaborationP.P. Arnold, a successful soul singer in her own right, provided additional vocals on "Tin Soldier".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Humble Pie (a band Steve Marriott later formed), Paul Weller, and Quiet Melon.
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Historical Context"Tin Soldier" represents the psychedelic era of the 1960s with its heavy use of organ sounds and the trippy effect of its layered vocals.
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Album InclusionThough initially released as a standalone single, "Tin Soldier" later appeared on the Small Faces' 1968 LP, "There Are But Four Small Faces" which was released in the U.S.
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Songwriting TalentMany consider "Tin Soldier" to be a testament to Steve Marriott's innovative songwriting and powerful vocal delivery.
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Cultural ImpactThe song retains its popularity and is regularly played on classic rock radio stations. It's also frequently used in television commercials and in movie soundtracks, underlining its enduring cultural impact.
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LegacyClassic Rock Magazine ranked “Tin Soldier” as the 13th greatest British psychedelic song ever. This clearly indicates the lasting legacy of the song in British rock history.
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Personal ExpressionMarriott stated in interviews that "Tin Soldier" was his favorite Small Faces song, as it allowed him to express his feelings openly and honestly.
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