đź“° Small Faces Reunion? - Article : Oct. 1974
- Faces
- Oct 1, 1974
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 30
A nostalgic yet tongue-in-cheek 1974 Circus Magazine piece pondering a potential Small Faces reunion while noting the complications of Rod Stewart and Ron Wood’s current stardom with The Faces.
The original mod legends vs. the superstar version — could they ever share a stage again?
Circus Magazine
Date: October 1, 1974
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Speculation about a possible Small Faces reunion
• Humorous observation on Rod Stewart and Ron Wood’s reluctance to “go home”
• Focus on the original Small Faces’ legacy and mod roots
• Light-hearted look at 1970s British rock band reunions
• Classic mid-70s rock magazine wit
đź“° Overview
Published on October 1, 1974, this Circus feature reflects on the enduring appeal of the original Small Faces while acknowledging the reality that their former members (now in The Faces) had become massive international stars, making a simple reunion unlikely.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Circus Magazine
Date: October 1, 1974
Format: Feature / Opinion piece
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 Circus Magazine page.
đź“° The Story
The article playfully asks whether the original Small Faces could reunite, then immediately notes the difficulty of convincing Rod Stewart and Ron Wood to step back into their earlier roles. It celebrates the band’s classic mod-era hits while recognising how far the members had come in the glam and boogie rock era.
đź“° Visual Archive
Black-and-white live photos of The Faces performing, with Steve Marriott-era Small Faces references and typical 1970s magazine layout.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This fun 1974 Circus piece perfectly captures the tension between nostalgia and superstar status — the eternal question of whether classic bands can ever truly go back to their roots.
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