Song of the Day 31 ; Ooh La La : The Faces and Ronnie Lane.

I was listening to a Faces greatest hits album yesterday and noted with interest that my two favourite songs were NOT sung by Rod.  That is not to take anything away from the rockier numbers that Rod sings.

The first was Ooh La La sung wistfully by Ronnie Lane.  Of course Rod himself did a great version giving the song added gravitas by being older

Ooh La La

Poor old granddad

I laughed at all his words

I thought he was a bitter man

He spoke of woman's ways

They'll trap you, then they use you

Before you even know

For love is blind and you're far too kind

Don't ever let it show

[Chorus]

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was younger.

I wish that I knew what I know now

When I was stronger.

The can can's such a pretty show

They'll steal your heart away

But backstage, back on earth again

The dressing rooms are gray

They come on strong and it ain't too long

Before they make you feel a man

But love is blind and you soon will find

You're just a boy again

When you want her lips, you get a cheek

Makes you wonder where you are

If you want some more and she's fast asleep

Then she's twinkling with the stars.

Poor young grandson, there's nothing I can say

You'll have to learn, just like me

And that's the hardest way

Ooh la la

[Chorus]