Green Circles

Small Faces

About Green Circles

"Green Circles" is a song by English rock band Small Faces first recorded in 1966. While not issued as a single in the United Kingdom, it remains one of the group's most well known and influential songs, and showcases the group's venture into psychedelic music, which would be prevailent in their later work, such as on "Itchycoo Park", "Lazy Sunday" and Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake.


Year:
1992
2:34
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And with the rain a stranger came
His eyes were filled with love and pain
He eat and slept and darkness fell
And in his sleep his mind did tell of
Green circles, green circles

He dreamt of circles in the air
And you and I and everywhere
He wanted all the world to be
As free as he so they could see those
Green circles (circles of) green circles

His face was worn
The lines they told
The dust and patience of his load
As with the dawn he went his way
And with him went his love and pain
And green circles (circles of) green circles

Green circles, green circles, green circles
Green circles, green circles, green circles
Green circles, green circles, green circles

Green circles, (circles of)
Green circles, (circles of)
Green circles, (circles of)
Green circles, (circles of)
Green circles, (circles of)
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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: JOE PERRY, MICHAEL KEVIN O'SULLIVAN, RONNIE LANE, STEVE MARRIOTT, STEVEN TYLER

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10 facts about this song

Origin and Release
"Green Circles" is a track from the Small Faces' second studio album titled "Small Faces," which was released in 1967.
Genre
The song falls into the psychedelic pop genre, a popular music style in the late 1960s characterized by unique and surreal lyrics often paired with electronic sound effects.
Song-Writers
"Green Circles" was co-written by all four members of the Small Faces - Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott, and Kenney Jones.
Reinterpretation
The song was reinterpreted by the Australian band, the Church, in 1981 for their debut album, "Of Skins and Heart."
Single Release
"Green Circles" was released as a single in Australia and New Zealand in 1967, and it was backed by another song from the album, "Eddie's Dreaming."
Lyric Theme
The song, like much of their album, has psychedelic lyrics that paint surreal and ambiguous imagery. The song is thought by some fans to refer to a hallucinogenic experience.
Impact on Band Legacy
"Green Circles" is often cited as an example of the Small Faces' transition from a mod, R&B sound to a more psychedelic sound, which was influential in shaping British rock in the late 1960s.
Unique Feature
The song is characterized by its catchy tune, cryptic lyrics, and the use of the Mellotron, a unique keyboard instrument that generates a wide range of sounds, giving it its dreamy feel.
Cover Versions
Several indie bands like The Zombies and Crocodiles have also covered "Green Circles," showing its enduring influence in popular music.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, there are few recorded instances of "Green Circles" being performed live by the band due to their disbandment in 1969.

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