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Released in August 1967, Itchycoo Park reached number 3 in the UK charts, number 16 in America and number 1 in Canada, remains one of the Small Faces’ biggest hits and has become a classic of its time. This fun lyric video captures the psychedelic spirit of the Sixties and is a chance for fans the world over to enjoy this wonderful recording once again. The song was first conceived and largely written by Ronnie Lane, who had been reading a leaflet on the virtues of Oxford which mentioned its dreaming spires. A number of sources claim the song's name is derived from the nickname of Little Ilford Park, on Church Road in the London suburb of Manor Park, where Small Faces' singer and songwriter Steve Marriott grew up. The “itchycoo“ nickname is, in turn, attributed to the stinging nettles which grew there. Other sources cite nearby Wanstead Flats (Manor Park end) as the inspiration for the song. Over Bridge of Sighs To rest my eyes in shades of green Under dreaming spires
