Stewart's music career began in 1962 when he took up busking with a harmonica. In 1963, he joined The Dimensions as a harmonica player and vocalist. In 1964, Stewart joined Long John Baldry and the All Stars before moving to the Jeff Beck Group in 1967. Joining Faces in 1969, he also maintained a solo career releasing his debut album that year. Stewart's early albums were a fusion of rock, folk music, soul music, and R&B. His third album, 1971's Every Picture Tells a Story, was his breakthrough, topping the charts in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, as did its ballad "Maggie May". His 1972 follow-up album, Never a Dull Moment, also reached number one in the UK and Australia, while going top three in the US and Canada. Its single, "You Wear It Well", topped the chart in the UK and was a moderate hit elsewhere.
After Stewart had a handful more UK top ten hits, the Faces broke up in 1975. Stewart's next few hit singles were ballads with "Sailing", off the 1975 UK and Australian number-one album, Atlantic Crossing, becoming a hit in the UK and the Netherlands (number one), Germany (number four) and other countries, but barely charting in North America. A Night on the Town (1976), his fifth straight chart-topper in the UK, began a three-album run of going number one or top three in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia with each release. That album's "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)" spent almost two months at number one in the US and Canada, and made the top five in other countries. Foot Loose & Fancy Free (1977) contained the hit "You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)" as well as the rocker "Hot Legs". Blondes Have More Fun (1978) and its disco-tinged "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" both went to number one in Canada, Australia and the US, with "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" also hitting number one in the UK and the top ten in other countries. Stewart's albums regularly hit the upper rungs of the charts in the Netherlands throughout the 70s and in Sweden from 1975 onward.
After a disco and new wave period in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Stewart's music turned to a soft rock/middle-of-the-road style, with most of his albums reaching the top ten in the UK, Germany and Sweden, but faring less well in the US. The single "Rhythm of My Heart" was a top five hit in the UK, US and other countries, with its source album, 1991's Vagabond Heart, becoming, at number ten in the US and number two in the UK, his highest-charting album in a decade. In 1993, he collaborated with Bryan Adams and Sting on the power ballad "All for Love", which went to number one in many countries. In the early 2000s, he released a series of successful albums interpreting the Great American Songbook.
In 2008, Billboard magazine ranked him the 17th most successful artist on the "Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists". A Grammy and Brit Award recipient, he was voted at No. 33 in Q Magazine's list of the Top 100 Greatest Singers of all time. As a solo artist, Stewart was inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and he was inducted a second time into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of Faces.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Stewart
Studio albums
An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (1969)
Gasoline Alley (1970)
Every Picture Tells a Story (1971)
Never a Dull Moment (1972)
Smiler (1974)
Atlantic Crossing (1975)
A Night on the Town (1976)
Foot Loose & Fancy Free (1977)
Blondes Have More Fun (1978)
Foolish Behaviour (1980)
Tonight I'm Yours (1981)
Body Wishes (1983)
Camouflage (1984)
Every Beat of My Heart (1986)
Out of Order (1988)
Vagabond Heart (1991)
A Spanner in the Works (1995)
When We Were the New Boys (1998)
Human (2001)
It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook (2002)
As Time Goes By: The Great American Songbook, Volume II (2003)
Stardust: The Great American Songbook, Volume III (2004)
Thanks for the Memory: The Great American Songbook, Volume IV (2005)
Still the Same... Great Rock Classics of Our Time (2006)
Soulbook (2009)
Once in a Blue Moon: The Lost Album (2010)
Fly Me to the Moon... The Great American Songbook Volume V (2010)
Merry Christmas, Baby (2012)
Time (2013)
Another Country (2015)
Blood Red Roses (2018)
The Tears of Hercules (2021)
A Little Missunderstood
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Why everyone speaks bad of my baby
I think I know that reason
And it is oh so sad
They say she walks the streets
But that's not strictly true
She's got a lot to eat
And she's not as rich as you
That's all
Everyone needs somebody
To get them through that time
You may not love that someone
As much as I love mine
But if she walks the streets
Does that condemn her soul
Or is heaven so complete
it rejects a heart of gold
She's just a little miss understood
a little miss understood
A little miss understood
That's all
And if she walks the streets
Does that condemn her soul
Or is heaven so complete
it rejects a heart of gold
She's just a little miss understood
a little miss understood
She's just a little miss understood
That's all
And if she walks the streets
Does that condemn her soul
Or is heaven so complete
The song "A Little Misunderstood" by Rod Stewart tells the story of a woman who is unfairly judged and criticized by society. The singer, presumably a friend or lover, defends her character and challenges the negative perceptions of others. The lyrics suggest that the woman has been accused of promiscuity and/or prostitution ("they say she walks the streets"), but the singer insists that these rumors are untrue and unfair. He argues that people should not be so quick to judge others without knowing the full story.
The chorus contains a rhetorical question: if the woman does indeed "walk the streets," does that mean her soul is condemned or rejected by heaven? This line suggests that the singer believes in a more compassionate, forgiving version of morality than the harsh judgments of society. The repetition of the phrase "she's just a little misunderstood" emphasizes the theme of unfair judgment and the human tendency to make assumptions based on limited information.
Overall, the lyrics of "A Little Misunderstood" challenge listeners to question their own biases and prejudices. By presenting a sympathetic portrait of a woman who has been unfairly maligned, the song encourages empathy and compassion towards those who may be marginalized or misunderstood by society.
Line by Line Meaning
There has to be a reason
I am aware that people speak poorly about my partner, but I believe there must be a reason behind it.
Why everyone speaks bad of my baby
I am curious as to why people have negative opinions and gossip about my significant other.
I think I know that reason
I have an idea of what could be the cause of the negative things that people are saying about my partner.
And it is oh so sad
However, the reason for the rumors and gossip are quite lamentable.
They say she walks the streets
There are rumors going around that my partner is involved in street walking or prostitution.
But that's not strictly true
But I know for a fact that these accusations are not entirely accurate.
She's got a lot to eat
My partner may not be wealthy, but at least she is well-fed.
And she's not as rich as you
She may not be as wealthy as those who criticize her, but that doesn't mean she is any less of a person.
She's just a little miss understood
All the negativity surrounding my partner is simply due to misunderstandings and false rumors.
That's all
There's nothing more to it than that.
Everyone needs somebody
Everyone needs someone to support them through tough times.
To get them through that time
To help them overcome trials and hardships.
You may not love that someone
Not everyone will love the same person as much as I love my partner.
As much as I love mine
I love my partner very deeply, despite what others may say about her.
But if she walks the streets
Even if she really was involved in street walking or prostitution, does that mean she deserves to be judged so harshly?
Does that condemn her soul
Do such actions truly make her less of a person or do they reflect on the lack of opportunities and choices she may have had in life?
Or is heaven so complete
Maybe the idea of paradise is so flawless that it cannot include people with such struggles and hardships?
it rejects a heart of gold
Perhaps people with the kindest of hearts and the most noble of intentions are the ones left behind?
a little miss understood
My partner, despite her circumstances and the rumors surrounding her, is still a good person who deserves respect and love.
She's just a little miss understood
Repeating the sentiment that my partner is merely a misunderstood person, and that all the rumors and negativity are unfounded.
That's all
There is no hidden agenda or truth behind these rumors- it is all just talk and misconceptions.
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