Faces is another band I’ve heard of only by name. I couldn’t have placed them on a timeline or named a single member of the band.

The only song of theirs I’m familiar with is “Ooh La La,” and again that’s thanks to Wes Anderson, who used it in the lovely final scene of Rushmore. Anderson has done more to call my attention to great music (especially from the 60s and 70s) than any other filmmaker.

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