Faces (June 6, 1973) “Ooh-La-La” / “Borstal Boys” – Single 7" US

In June 1973, The Faces released “Ooh-La-La”, the title track from their final studio album, as a single in the USA. This laid-back, rootsy rocker backed with the energetic “Borstal Boys” captured the band’s loose, boozy charm during the twilight of their career.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Faces

Label: Warner Bros.

Date: June 6, 1973

Catalogue: WB 7711

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United States

Genre: Rock, Roots Rock, Glam Rock Style: British Rock

A-Side: “Ooh-La-La” Written by: Ronnie Wood / Ronnie Lane Produced by: Glyn Johns

B-Side: “Borstal Boys”

Written by: Ian McLagan / Ronnie Wood / Rod Stewart

Produced by: Glyn Johns

TRACK LIST

US 7" Commercial Single (WB 7711) A. Ooh-La-La (3:35)

B. Borstal Boys (2:53

PERSONNEL

• Rod Stewart – lead vocals

• Ronnie Wood – guitar, vocals

• Ronnie Lane – bass, vocals

• Ian McLagan – keyboards, vocals

• Kenney Jones – drums

LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS

• US Commercial – WB 7711 (Stereo)

• US White Label Promo – WB 7711 (Mono, “Promotion Not For Sale”)

• Australia – Warner Bros. (1973)

• Canada – Warner Bros. (1973)

• France – Warner Bros. (1973)

• Germany – Warner Bros. (1973)

• Japan – Warner Bros. (1973)

• Netherlands – Warner Bros. (1973)

(shown opposite)

• New Zealand – Warner Bros. (1973)

• Portugal – Warner Bros. (1973)

THE STORY

“Ooh-La-La” became one of The Faces’ most beloved and enduring tracks, showcasing their warm, ramshackle rock ‘n’ roll style. The single was issued as a promotional tool for the album of the same name, with the promo copies featuring mono mixes and commercial releases in stereo.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This was one of the last singles released by The Faces before the band’s dissolution and Rod Stewart’s full transition to solo stardom. The track “Ooh-La-La” has since become a classic, frequently covered and celebrated as a highlight of the band’s catalogue.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Ron Wood / The Faces (June 2, 1972) “Ron Wood Movie Maker” – Feature – Melody Maker (UK)

• Rod Stewart / The Faces (13 May 1972) NME – Front Row Reviews

• Rod Stewart / The Faces (13 May 1972) NME – Front Cover

SOURCES

Discogs, 45worlds.

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