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Ooh La La - The Faces

"Ooh La La" is a song by the English rock band Faces ). It was released in 1973 as the title track of their fourth and final studio album ), "Ooh La La." The song was written by Ronnie Lane and Ronnie Wood, with Wood providing the lead vocals on the track. It is worth noting that Rod Stewart, the band's lead singer, did not sing the lead vocal for this particular song.

Lyrics and Theme: The lyrics of "Ooh La La" tell a story of a conversation between a boy and his grandfather. The older man tries to impart his wisdom and knowledge about life to his grandson. The song's lyrics touch upon themes of growing up, the complexities of relationships, and the ways in which people can be deceived or taken advantage of.

Inclusion in Film: "Ooh La La" gained significant attention when it was featured in the 1998 film "Rushmore." The song played over the film's final shot and closing credits ), adding to its popularity and introducing it to a new generation of listeners. The track was also included on the film's soundtrack album, released in 1999.

Reception and Legacy: "Ooh La La" reached number one on the UK Albums Chart upon its release in 1973. The album itself received mixed reviews at the time, and the Faces disbanded shortly after its release. However, over the years, the song has gained a dedicated following and has become one of the band's most well-known and beloved tracks.

Other Notable Information: - The song "Ooh La La" was actually an idea of Ron Wood's, one of the band members, and Ronnie Lane, who sadly passed away in 1997, provided the words for the song.- The Faces' album "Ooh La La" was not a commercial success upon its initial release but has since garnered a cult following and is considered a classic rock album.- Ronnie Wood, the guitarist for the Faces, later joined The Rolling Stones, while Rod Stewart went on to have a successful solo career.

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