For the love of rock
Vol VI, Issue 6 – As long as you tell him (01 Aug 2021)
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Name of song- As long as you tell him
Band – Faces
Writers- Rod Stewart & Ron Wood
Release year- 1974 (Single)
2004 (Compilation Album)
Album – Five Guys Walk Into A Bar..
As long as you tell him
“Rod Stewart” needs no introduction to a classic rock fan-A singer, a poet, a rocker, fashion icon, glamour God-A total entertainer in all! With more than 250 million sales worldwide, he is one of the best selling music artists of all time. And the list of his hit singles could carry on forever. However, his association with the band “Faces” is another aspect which deserves an honorable mention. Starting his musical career in early sixties, he established himself successfully as a singer in “Jeff Beck Group” in 1967. In 1969, “The Small Faces” had disbanded following departure of vocalist Steve Marriott. After Stewart quitted Jeff Beck Group in 1969, he joined “The Small Faces” as singer along with Ronnie Wood. This line up with Rod Stewart (Vocals), Ronnie Wood (Guitars), Ronnie Lane (Bass), Ian Mclagan (Keyboards) and Kenney Jones (Drums) formed “Faces.”
Faces never gained the name and fame of their contemporaries “The Who” or “The Rolling Stones.” However, their legacy of simple rock and roll lifestyle and excesses always helped shape the rock and roll for the generations ahead. Their four studio albums have always been collector’s items and most of the modern bands have been influenced by their simply irresistible songs.
“As long as you tell him” is one of the finest ballads by Faces. This song was originally B side to the single “You can make me dance, sing or anything” in 1974. The song was never included in any of their albums but appeared in their 2004 compilation album “Five Guys Walk Into A Bar…”
Penned by Stewart and Ron Wood, the song has a magically charming feel to it. A slow ballad, with catchy tune, and lovely lyrics, the song is an epitome of Faces’ ultimate musical potential. Kenney Jones’ constant strumming drums, Tetsu Yamauchi’s slow and smooth bass, Ronnie Wood’s guitars and Ian McLagan’s keyboards have blended perfectly with each other to create this fabulous piece. Over all, Rod’s painfully husky voice has given the song its true meaning. Definitely, one of the lost gems from Faces, the song is worth cherishing forever!
Yes, Faces may not have been a very popular classic rock bands, but they deserve a huge respect from rock fans all over the world. Although they have a good number of respectable songs to their credit, but when it comes to their lesser known numbers, we have to tell you “As long as you tell him” should never be forgotten!!!
Happy listening!!!
Resources- Wikipedia.org, allmusic.com
As long as you tell him
Make sure that you tell him that I weren’t your fool
Make sure that you tell him, baby, that I weren’t your fool
Be sure to tell him I was never your fool
Make sure that you tell him, baby, that I weren’t your fool, pretty soon
‘Cause I’ve overcome worst problems than you, yeah
Yes, I’ve overcome worst problems than you
But be sure that you tell him I was never your fool
Be sure just, just to tell him, babe, I was never your fool
Please, please, tell him, honey, I was, I was never your fool
Just be sure that you tell him, baby, yeah, I was never your fool, listen
‘Cause I’ve overcome worst problems than you, oh, yeah, baby
‘Cause I’ve overcome worst problems than you, tell him now
Just be sure that you tell him, baby, I was never your fool
Be sure that you tell him, honey, I was never your fool, now listen the reason, listen
‘Cause I’ve overcome worst problems than you, ha!
Yes, I’ve overcome worst problems than you
You just better, just tell him, baby, I was never your fool, no way
I was never, never, never, never your fool
Lyrics link – https://genius.com/Faces-as-long-as-you-tell-him-lyrics#song-info
Video link – https://youtu.be/k0X6jDoQsh8