🔘 Maybe I’m Amazed – Single: Apr. 1971

Faces’ raucous, soulful cover of Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed” became one of the band’s most celebrated non‑album singles, capturing the raw, loose, pub‑rock energy that defined their live shows. Released on April 6 1971 across the US and several European territories, the single paired the McCartney cover with the Faces‑penned “Oh Lord I’m Browned Off,” a swaggering B‑side that showcased the band’s trademark humour and chemistry.

Although not issued in the UK, the single became a fan favourite internationally and remains one of the most widely circulated Faces 45s. The A‑side was a staple of their concerts, often delivered with Rod Stewart’s gritty vocal power and Ron Wood’s unmistakable guitar tone.

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Catalogue Number: 7483 / 16078 / 16 078 (territory dependent)

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Released: April 6 1971 (US)

🔘 Track List

US 7" Single — Warner Bros. Records – 7483 — 1971

A. Maybe I’m Amazed — 3:15

Written by: Paul McCartney

B. Oh Lord I’m Browned Off — 3:48

Written by: Ian McLagan, Kenny Jones, Ron Wood, Ronnie Lane

Produced by: Faces

Published by: [Publisher details vary by territory]

Recorded: 1971

🔘 Key Highlights

• Released April 6 1971

• A-side: Faces’ celebrated cover of Paul McCartney’s classic

• B-side: Band‑written track showcasing their humour and groove

• International release: US, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand

• Live favourite: Regular feature in Faces’ concerts

• Production: Self‑produced by the band

🔘 The Story

Faces approached “Maybe I’m Amazed” with the loose, soulful swagger that defined their early‑70s sound. Rod Stewart’s raspy vocal delivery transformed McCartney’s intimate ballad into a full‑throttle rock performance, while Ron Wood’s guitar work and Ian McLagan’s keyboards added grit and warmth.

The B‑side, “Oh Lord I’m Browned Off,” written collectively by the band, offered a contrasting slice of Faces’ trademark pub‑rock humour and camaraderie. The track’s ramshackle charm made it a cult favourite among collectors.

The single was released across multiple territories but notably **not** in the UK, making the European and US pressings especially sought after. The French and German editions featured dual catalogue numbers and were pressed with regional sleeve variations.

🔘 Variants (International)

• France — Warner Bros. Records – 16078 / 16 078 / 7483 — 1971

• Germany — Warner Bros. Records – 16 078 / 16078 / 7483 — 1971

• Netherlands — Warner Bros. Records – WB 7483 — 1971

• US — Warner Bros. Records – 7483 — 1971 (Mono)

• Issued in standard Warner Bros. company sleeve

🔘 Chart Performance

No official chart positions recorded for the US or European releases.

🔘 Context & Notes

• A-side: Faces’ most famous cover version

• B-side: Written collectively by Wood, Lane, McLagan, and Jones

• Production: Self‑produced by the band

• Sleeve notes: Regional Warner Bros. company sleeves

• Historical placement: Early 1971 non‑album single between *Long Player* and *A Nod Is As Good As a Wink…*

• Live history: Performed frequently during 1971–73 tours

🔘 Related Material

• *Long Player* (1971)

• *A Nod Is As Good As a Wink…* (1971)

• “Stay With Me” (1971)

🔘 Discography

Had Me a Real Good Time — 1970

Maybe I’m Amazed — 1971

Stay With Me — 1971

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

✦ Early 1971 — Recorded and prepared for international release

✦ Apr 6 1971 — Single released in US and Europe

✦ 1971–73 — Becomes a Faces live staple

🔘 Glam Flashback

Faces took McCartney’s tender ballad, roughed it up, and turned it into a swaggering pub‑rock anthem—proof that even a classic can be reborn with enough grit and soul.

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🔘 Sources

Primary reference sources: Warner Bros. Records, Discogs, European pressing archives, contemporary music‑press documentation, collector references.

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