single · December 2, 1967

Tin Soldier

Small Faces

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The A-side of a standalone single, "Tin Soldier" saw Small Faces leaning into ambitious psychedelic arrangements, moving beyond their earlier mod-pop sound. It became one of their most enduring and distinctive tracks.

• The single reached number 4 in the UK charts in January 1968.
• "Tin Soldier" was recorded at Olympic Studios with producer Don Arden.
• This single marked the band's final release with the Immediate Records label.

Small Faces were a mod-influenced band formed in London in 1965, known for their sharp suits and R&B-inflected pop singles. By "Tin Soldier," they were veering into more ambitious psychedelic territory, consolidating their reputation as icons of the era.