Ooh La La
Faces
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Poor old granddad I laughed at all his words I thought he was a bitter man He spoke of woman's ways They'll trap you, then they use you Before you even know For love is blind and you're far too kind Don't ever let it show [Chorus] I wish that I knew what I know now When I was younger. I wish that I knew what I know now When I was stronger. The can can's such a pretty show They'll steal your heart away But backstage, back on earth again The dressing rooms are gray They come on strong and it ain't too long Before they make you feel a man But love is blind and you soon will find You're just a boy again When you want her lips, you get a cheek Makes you wonder where you are If you want some more and she's fast asleep Then she's twinkling with the stars. Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say You'll have to learn, just like me And that's the hardest way Ooh la la [Chorus]
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Written by: Ron Lane, Ronald David Wood
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Ooh La La" falls under the Rock and Folk Rock genres, truly carrying the essence of the 70's rock era.
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Album InformationThe song "Ooh La La" is the title track of Faces’s final album, released in 1973.
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Main VocalistSurprisingly, the song's lead vocalist is not Rod Stewart nor Ronnie Lane; it's Ronnie Wood, who is best known as a guitarist.
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Original ReceptionThe song was not initially hailed as a hit. It only reached 40th position in the US Billboard 200 and didn’t make it on the UK Album charts at all.
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics convey life lessons about love and heartbreak, told from the perspective of a grandfather to his grandson.
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Late Popularity"Ooh La La" gained popularity later, featured in commercials and movies including "Rushmore" and "Without a Paddle". It is now considered a signature song of Faces.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Faces members Ronnie Lane and Ronnie Wood. However, due to tensions within the band, Ronnie Lane left shortly after the album's completion.
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Rod Stewart's VersionRod Stewart, originally a co-member of Faces, later covered the song on his 1998 album ‘When We Were the New Boys’. Despite refusing to sing it initially, his version became quite popular.
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Ronnie Wood's Vocal DebutAlthough Ronnie Wood had provided harmony vocals on previous Faces tracks, "Ooh La La" marked his debut as a lead vocalist.
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Listener ResponseWhile not a commercial success initially, the song has received critical acclaim over the years for its catchy tune and insightful lyrics, becoming a fan favorite.
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