He’ll never make it through this intense bombardment. Nobody could.

I would probably concur that 1971 was the best year for music, and it was good to see Flamin’ Groovies getting a nod in 1971 Nuggets. However, it is perhaps indicative of their lead singer’s solo work overshadowing their own that the perennially underrated Faces were omitted from the article – and this despite the release of two classy LPs in the year in question. Both records include fine examples of the Faces’ exquisite balladry and ballsy belters, topped off (on Long Player) with a barnstorming live, definitive version of one of the best solo Beatles songs. Richard Nash, via e-mail