About the song
A Trip Down Memory Lane: The Small Faces – Itchycoo Park 1967
Remember the swinging 60s? A time of vibrant colors, mini skirts, and music that could move your soul. If you’re looking to relive those carefree days, then The Small Faces – Itchycoo Park 1967 is the perfect track for you.
Released in 1967, “Itchycoo Park” was a psychedelic pop anthem that captured the spirit of the era. This upbeat and catchy tune, with its distinctive organ sound and playful lyrics, instantly became a hit. The song’s title itself is a playful reference to a fictional amusement park, creating a whimsical and imaginative atmosphere.
The Small Faces were a British band known for their energetic performances and infectious melodies. Their music was often characterized by a raw, youthful energy that resonated with a generation seeking change and excitement. “Itchycoo Park” is a prime example of this, with its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus inviting listeners to join in on the fun.
The lyrics of “Itchycoo Park” are filled with vivid imagery and a sense of carefree abandon. Phrases like “skying high into the sky” and “riding on a cloud” evoke a feeling of liberation and escapism. The song’s message is simple yet powerful: to embrace the moment and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Musically, “Itchycoo Park” is a masterpiece of pop production. The song’s arrangement is both complex and catchy, with layers of instrumentation that create a rich and textured sound. The use of the Hammond organ gives the track a distinctive psychedelic feel, while the driving rhythm section provides a solid foundation for the song’s soaring melodies.
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Lyrics
Over bridge of sighs
To rest my eyes in shades of green
Under dreaming spires
To Itchycoo Park, that’s where I’ve been
I got high
(What did you feel there?) well, I cried
(But why the tears there?) tell you why
It’s all too beautiful, it’s all too beautiful
It’s all too beautiful, it’s all too beautiful
I feel inclined to blow my mind
Get hung up, feed the ducks with a bun
They all come out to groove about
Be nice and have fun in the sun
I’ll tell you what I’ll do (what will you do?) I’d like to go there now with you
You can miss out school (won’t that be cool?) why go to learn the words of fools?
we’ll get high
(What will we touch there?) we’ll touch the sky
(But why the tears there?) I’ll tell you why
It’s all too beautiful, it’s all too beautiful
It’s all too beautiful, it’s all too beautiful
I feel inclined to blow my mind
Get hung up, feed the ducks with a bun
They all come out to groove about
Be nice and have fun in the sun
It’s all too beautiful, it’s all too beautiful
It’s all too beautiful, hah
It’s all too beautiful, it’s all too beautiful
It’s all too beautiful, it’s all too beautiful
It’s all too beautiful, it’s all too beautiful