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)
Alright For An Hour
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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I said, " Woman, you're foolin' around with a man that just don't fit."
I said, "I'd better get along before I get right under your skin."
Remember the song, wasn't it fun, 'cause it was just one of those things.
But it was alright for an hour; it was alright for a day.
But it did not last, it did not last till the weekend,
And I packed my bags and moved right away.
I said goodbye to money, I don't owe no alimony.
I paid my dues and payroll cues, gonna leave it all up to you.
I'll take my dog and my car, the best friends I've found so far,
And I'll keep goin' with the mornin' sun, singin' the same old song.
But it was alright for an hour; it was alright for a day.
But it did not last, it did not last till the weekend,
And I packed my bags and moved right away.
Well I guess you needed somebody to open each and every door
With a large amount in the Swiss account to give you thrills and nothing more.
But my Volkswagen is hardly a custom built Ferarri.
You want first class but I pump gas, so I'll get on out of your way.
But it was alright for an hour; it was alright for a day.
But it did not last, it did not last till the weekend,
And I packed my bags and moved right away.
It was alright for an hour; it was alright for a day.
But it did not last, it did not last till the weekend,
And I packed my bags and moved right away.
The lyrics of "Alright For An Hour" by Rod Stewart seem to delve into a relationship that was entertaining and enjoyable, but ultimately lacked depth and longevity. The singer reminisces on their experiences with a woman who they believe was not well-suited for them, stating that they had to leave before becoming too attached. The lyrics suggest that while the relationship may have been a fun diversion, it was not built to last.
Throughout the verses, the singer acknowledges that they were not the right fit for their former partner, and that it was best for them to leave before becoming too invested. They say goodbye to money and obligations, thanking their dog and car as the best friends they’ve found so far. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing that the relationship was only good for a brief moment in time before ultimately falling apart.
Overall, the lyrics to "Alright For An Hour" emphasize the importance of recognizing when a relationship is not meant to be, even if it offers entertainment and enjoyment in the short term.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, didn't I mess around like everybody did?
I had my share of fun and wild moments like everyone else.
I said, " Woman, you're foolin' around with a man that just don't fit."
I told the woman that we're not compatible and I'm not the right man for her.
I said, "I'd better get along before I get right under your skin."
I realized that if I stayed, I might develop deeper feelings for her and I didn't want that.
Remember the song, wasn't it fun, 'cause it was just one of those things.
Remember that one time we had fun together, it was just a passing thing.
But it was alright for an hour; it was alright for a day.
Our fling was only enjoyable for a short period of time.
But it did not last, it did not last till the weekend,
Our fleeting romance didn't even last until the end of the week.
And I packed my bags and moved right away.
I knew I had to leave and move on from this situation.
I said goodbye to money, I don't owe no alimony.
I left without any financial obligations or debts to her.
I paid my dues and payroll cues, gonna leave it all up to you.
I took care of my responsibilities and now it's up to her to handle hers.
I'll take my dog and my car, the best friends I've found so far,
I'll take my loyal dog and my car, which have been my most faithful companions.
And I'll keep goin' with the mornin' sun, singin' the same old song.
I'll continue moving forward with the bright morning sun, and singing my usual tune.
Well I guess you needed somebody to open each and every door.
I realized she was looking for someone to provide her with every luxury and opportunity.
With a large amount in the Swiss account to give you thrills and nothing more.
She only cared about having a large amount of money to spend for enjoyment, without any deeper emotional connection.
But my Volkswagen is hardly a custom built Ferarri.
I know I can't offer her the fancy things that she desires, like a customized Ferrari.
You want first class but I pump gas, so I'll get on out of your way.
She wants a high-end lifestyle, but I'm just a regular guy who pumps gas, so I'll let her go her own way.
Lyrics © WASHITA MUSIC CO., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSE ED DAVIS, ROD STEWART
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