Little Games
The Yardbirds · 1967
72 min · 26 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of blues rock and psychedelic sounds, brimming with experimental textures and shifting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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White Summer — This instrumental track showcases Jimmy Page's innovative guitar work, blending Eastern influences with an atmospheric quality that foreshadowed his later work with Led Zeppelin.
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Ha Ha Said the Clown — The song stands out for its whimsical lyrics and catchy melody, encapsulating the playful spirit of the era while also reflecting on deeper themes of love and loss.
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Think About It — Featuring a prominent guitar riff and a driving beat, this track exemplifies the Yardbirds' shift towards a more rock-oriented sound, blending blues roots with psychedelic flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical playfulness throughout tracks
- short bursts of energetic fun
- mood-shifting surprises in transitions
- quirky charm in every song
- for carefree gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
- seek serious, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 24, 1967, Little Games was The Yardbirds' final studio album with a lineup featuring Jim McCarty and Chris Dreja. It came after their transition from pioneering blues rock towards more experimental psychedelic sounds, marking a significant evolution in their musical style as they sought to adapt to the changing landscape of the British music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cream· The Jeff Beck Group· The Who
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Games 2:37
- 2 Smile on Me 3:15
- 3 White Summer 3:57
- 4 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor 2:51
- 5 Glimpses (version 1) 4:21
- 6 Drinking Muddy Water (stereo mix) 2:51
- 7 No Excess Baggage 2:38
- 8 Stealing Stealing 2:33
- 9 Only the Black Rose 2:48
- 10 Little Soldier Boy 2:41
- 11 Puzzles 2:08
- 12 I Remember the Night 3:01
- 13 Ha Ha Said the Clown 2:26
- 14 Ten Little Indians (vocal) 2:13
- 15 Goodnight Sweet Josephine (version 1) 2:43
- 16 Think About It 3:46
- 17 You Stole My Love 2:55
- 18 L.S.D. 1:00
- 19 Drinking Muddy Water (mono mix) 2:50
- 20 De Lane Lea Lee 2:33
- 21 Glimpses (version 2) 4:18
- 22 Never Mind 2:46
- 23 Ten Little Indians (instrumental) 2:15
- 24 Goodnight Seet Josephine (version 2) 2:42
- 25 Together Now 3:02
- 26 "Great Shakes" Commercial Spot 1:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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