The Faces Newcastle Odeon November 26th 1974
Support from Strider and Bill Barclay 
Yesterday I blogged about two amazing Faces gig at Sunderland Top Rank and Sunderland Locarno. I saw the band quite a few other times in 1972 and 1973; twice at the Reading Festival in 72 and 73, at the Lincoln Festival in 72, and in 1974 at the Buxton festival. All of the gigs were great fun; the band were at the top of their game at the time. By 1974, however, cracks were starting to show. Ronnie Lane had left the band to be replaced by Tetsu Yamauchi, and it would only be a couple of years before the band disintegrated, Ronnie Wood joined the Stones and Rod went solo. The last time I saw the Faces was at a gig at Newcastle Odeon in late 1974. By this point the band were massive and they managed to sell out two nights. My mate Will and I bought tickets late for this gig and ended up with seats right up at the back of the rear circle, looking down on the stage. Not a great view, but we could look down and watch the place going crazy along with band. 
Support that night came from folkie comedian Bill Barclay and rockers Strider. The Faces were as fun as ever; lots of craziness and much singing along. They always finished with Twisting the Night Away at that time, and I can picture everyone walking down the stairs of the Odeon still singing along. A sadly missed band. I haven’t managed to get along to any of the Faces reunion shows so far, and Ronnie is busy with the Stones at the moment, which has delayed any plans for further gigs. I heard an interview with Rod on the radio the other day, and he said that he will join up with the Faces for a reunion after Ronnie is clear from Stones work. Hope that happens, and will do my best to attend if it does. The set that night in 1974 will probably have included: It’s All Over Now; Take A Look At The Guy; (I Know) I’m Losing You; Sweet Little Rock’n Roller; Bring It On Home To Me/You Send Me; I’d Rather Go Blind; Stay With Me; Angel; Too Bad/Every Picture Tells A Story; Maggie May; Gasoline Alley; You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything; You Wear It Well; Mine For Me; I Can Feel The Fire; Twistin’ The Night Away.
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The Faces Newcastle Odeon November 26th 1974
Posted November 16, 2012 by vintagerock in Bill Barclay, Faces, Rod Stewart, Strider. Tagged: classic rock, concert, concerts, gig, gigs, music, pop, rock n roll. 3 Comments
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Posted by dawn on November 25, 2012 at 6:58 pm
This was the first concert i ever went to i thought it was 1973 however there is no year on the ticket , my ticket is the same as yours except its brown (or its faded!) i was in rear circle F8 i also have the same programme you have shown. I went with my brother, i remember rod being in i think a pink flowing outfit twirling round in circles we were very high up and if i remember you could pay for some binoculars on the side of your seat so i did, i remember they were a very entertaining. band to watch.
Posted by GaryL on December 17, 2020 at 4:49 pm
Definitely 1974 and Road was in a two piece purple satin number. I still have the photos somewhere. LOL
Posted by vintagerock on December 18, 2020 at 11:23 am
Many thanks Gary happy days Peter I would love to see the photos if you ever find them