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📰 FACES Ooh La La – Advert: Apr. 1973
A theatrical, sepia‑washed burst of early‑70s rock promotion, this full‑page advert frames Ooh La La as both spectacle and celebration. Its ornate archway and feather‑trimmed imagery evoke a world where music, mischief, and performance blur into one. A playful slice of rock‑and‑roll showmanship. Appearing at a moment when Faces were balancing swagger, humour, and genuine musical craft, this advert captures the band’s irreverent spirit. The design leans into vaudeville‑meets‑g

Faces
Apr 7, 19733 min read


📰 Oo La La - Article (UK): Mar. 1973
The advert positions the Faces as a must‑see live act, highlighting their ability to turn any hall into a party. It reflects the band’s unique chemistry: Ronnie Lane’s warmth, Ronnie Wood’s swaggering guitar, Ian McLagan’s rolling keyboards, Kenney Jones’ punchy drumming, and Rod Stewart’s unmistakable rasp tying it all together.

Faces
Mar 31, 19732 min read


📰 Oh La La! Ron Wood Sings – News: Mar. 1973
A transitional moment for Faces, with Ron Wood stepping forward vocally as the band reshapes its identity ahead of Ooh La La.

Faces
Mar 3, 19732 min read


📰When the Faces Get Together It’s Like… – Feature: Feb. 1973
A spirited interview with Ron Wood capturing the Faces’ combustible energy — a band whose sessions, shows, and friendships were equal parts brilliance and bedlam.

Faces
Feb 17, 19732 min read


📰 Ooh La La! Cindy In at 17! – Chart Feature: Feb. 1973
A high‑energy chart roundup announcing the Faces’ dramatic leap into the Top 20 with “Cindy Incidentally,” one of the week’s biggest movers and a defining moment of their 1973 momentum.

Faces
Feb 17, 19732 min read


🔘Cindy Incidentally – Single: Feb. 1973
The single became Faces’ most successful UK hit, peaking at No. 2 and spending nine weeks on the Official Singles Chart. AllMusic later praised it as “one of their best.” In the US, the song achieved moderate success on the Billboard Hot 100.

Faces
Feb 14, 19733 min read


📰 Rod Stewart Joins MM‑Article : Dec. 1972
A bold Melody Maker cover moment — Rod Stewart stepping into the paper’s writing team — paired with a lively one‑page feature capturing his swagger, humour and rising superstardom at the close of 1972. Melody Maker Date: December 2, 1972 Format: Cover + one‑page feature A moment of charisma, confidence, and peak early‑’70s Rod energy. 📰 Key Highlights • Rod Stewart announced as a new Melody Maker contributor • Cover photo shows Stewart in full stage glamour • Feature ex

Rod Stewart
Dec 2, 19722 min read


📰 My Solo LPs Have Always Existed! – Feature : Dec. 1972
A candid two-page interview with Rod Stewart and the Faces in POPFOTO magazine explores the tension between Rod’s successful solo career and the band’s ongoing work, with Rod addressing criticism about his solo LPs. The piece features a large onstage photo of the band in full flight alongside thoughtful quotes about fame, touring, and creative freedom. This December 1, 1972 German teen-magazine feature captures the Faces at a fascinating crossroads — still a powerful live uni

Faces
Dec 1, 19722 min read


📰 Face the Music and Dance – Feature : Nov. 1972
A lively and affectionate report celebrates the Faces’ ability to turn every gig into a joyous, boozy celebration of rock ’n’ roll, capturing the band’s unique chemistry and crowd-pleasing energy at their peak. The piece highlights the loose, good-time spirit that made the Faces one of the most loved live acts of the early 1970s. This November 1972 Melody Maker feature perfectly distils the infectious, ramshackle charm that defined the Faces during their golden period. 🗞 Mel

Faces
Nov 4, 19722 min read


📰 Roddy Lops Off a Fingertip‑Article : Nov. 1972
A lively, mischievous Circus West Coast column detailing the chaos, glamour and accidental injury orbiting Rod Stewart — from abandoned pool‑party schemes to studio lockdowns, Lamborghini shopping and an unfortunate run‑in with a tractor. Circus Magazine Date: November 1, 1972 Format: One‑page article A moment of rock‑star excess, domestic mishap and Stewart’s unstoppable momentum. 📰 Key Highlights • Rod Stewart accidentally slices off the tip of his finger while fixing a t

Faces
Nov 1, 19722 min read
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