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The Faces (April 6, 1971) Maybe I’m Amazed - 7" Single

  • Apr 6, 1971
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RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: The Faces

Label: Warner Bros. Records (United States)

Date: April 6, 1971

Catalogue: 7483

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United States / International

A-Side:

“Maybe I’m Amazed” (rock cover)

Written by: Paul McCartney

B-Side:

“Oh Lord I’m Browned Off”

Written by: The Faces

THE STORY 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.

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. 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.



CONTEXT & NOTES A popular non-album single and live staple. The Faces gave Paul McCartney’s ballad a gritty, soulful pub-rock treatment that perfectly suited Rod Stewart’s voice and the band’s loose, energetic style. Not released in the UK but widely circulated internationally. 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.

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

  • Issued in standard Warner Bros. company sleeve

  • Promo copies marked “NOT FOR SALE”

WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS White Warner Bros. promo label with black text and stars. Catalogue 7483 (PCA0230). “NOT FOR SALE”. Produced by Faces. Engineered by Bill Lazarus. © 1971 Maclen Music.



Cover art for the 1971 single release by Faces featuring the tracks "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "Oh Lord I'm Browned Off" under Warner Bros. Records in France, showcasing the signature lineup including Kenny Jones, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart, and Ronnie Wood.
Cover art for the 1971 single release by Faces featuring the tracks "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "Oh Lord I'm Browned Off" under Warner Bros. Records in France, showcasing the signature lineup including Kenny Jones, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart, and Ronnie Wood.

Vinyl cover art for the 1971 German release by Warner Bros. Records featuring Faces' singles "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "Oh Lord I'm Browned Off," showcasing a collage of black-and-white portraits.
Vinyl cover art for the 1971 German release by Warner Bros. Records featuring Faces' singles "Maybe I'm Amazed" and "Oh Lord I'm Browned Off," showcasing a collage of black-and-white portraits.

OVERSEAS VARIANTS

  • France – Warner Bros. 16078 / 16 078 – 1971

  • Germany – Warner Bros. 16 078 – 1971



  • Netherlands – Warner Bros. WB 7483 – 1971

  • New Zealand – Warner Bros. – 1971

RELATED MATERIAL

  • Long Player (album, 1971)

  • Stay With Me (single, 1971)

  • A Nod Is As Good As a Wink... (album, 1971)

  • For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

  • Discogs

  • 45cat

  • BBC Official Charts

  • Wikipedia

All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.








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