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)
Blondes Have More Fun
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Or just a contradiction
But from where I come from
All the blondes have more fun
Well just watch them sisters on a Saturday night
Peroxide causing all the fights
I took a rose in Texas
But I couldn't touch the surface
'Cause of recent face lift
She had no idea what love's about
'Cept the one o'clock call on the casting couch
Sissy from New York
Was on the cover of New Vogue
I ain't supposed to be available
So completely untouchable
I got a limousine 'n' bodyguard and chaperone
But God knows Rodder just needs to ball
You can keep your black and your red heads
You can keep your brunettes too
I want to girl that's semi intelligent
Gimme a blonde that's six feet two boy
And that ain't all
I had a crush on Bardot
Fell in love with Monroe
Read about 'em in the nationals
All the juicy little scandals
But I never saw 'em dancin' at the county hall
With the short fat guy's prematurely bald
Dig this
You can keep your black and your red heads
You can keep your brunettes too
Don't want to subservient woman
Gimme a blonde that's six feet two boy
And that ain't all
The lyrics of Rod Stewart's song "Blondes Have More Fun" appear at first to be just a playful tribute to blond women. However, with closer inspection, the song is actually a subtle indictment of the objectification and neglect of women. The "matter of opinion or contradiction" in the opening lines highlights the societal debate around the perception of blondes, suggesting that in reality, it is merely a contrived notion. The statement that "blondes have more fun" is not only incorrect, but it is also an untrue sentiment contributing significantly to the prevalence of superficial gender distinctions. Conversely, the following lines, "just watch them sisters on a Saturday night, / Peroxide causing all the fights," typify how men merely attribute the worst attributes of human nature unto women, reducing them to vapid, superficial people whose very essence is dependent upon their looks. The song continues to call out the narratives around the women Stewart refers to, highlighting just how little agency these women have. The rose from Texas and Sissy from New York are both portrayed as being unintelligent, being more concerned about their public appearance than anything else. In the latter case, it appears that she is capitalized for her looks rather than her supposed talent ("the one o'clock call on the casting couch"). Lastly, the song gives a nod to the fact that women who don't fit into the prescribed beauty standard are ostracized or ignored entirely. Still, women like Bardot and Monroe, who were constantly in the spotlight for their beauty and scandals, are reduced to nothing more than gossip fodder, displayed for public consumption, without regard for their well-being, especially as they were tormented by an all-pervading sense of being objectified.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it a matter of opinion
There is some debate as to the truth of the following statement
Or just a contradiction
It may appear contradictory or counterintuitive
But from where I come from
However, in my experience and observation
All the blondes have more fun
Blondes tend to enjoy life more, possibly due to social reasons or attention from others
Well just watch them sisters on a Saturday night
Observe the behavior of blonde women at weekend social events
Peroxide causing all the fights
The use of hair dye leading to disputes or conflicts
I took a rose in Texas
I had a romantic encounter in Texas
She gimme plenty of practice
She provided ample opportunities for intimacy
But I couldn't touch the surface
However, our interactions lacked depth or emotional connection
'Cause of recent face lift
Due to her recent cosmetic surgery
She had no idea what love's about
Despite her experiences, she lacked a true understanding of love
'Cept the one o'clock call on the casting couch
Except for her willingness to engage in casual, opportunistic encounters in exchange for career advancement
Sissy from New York
A woman named Sissy from New York
Was on the cover of New Vogue
Appeared on the cover of a prestigious fashion magazine
I ain't supposed to be available
I am not supposed to be romantically involved with anyone at this time
So completely untouchable
Therefore, she is perceived as unattainable
I got a limousine 'n' bodyguard and chaperone
I have access to high-end transportation and security personnel
But God knows Rodder just needs to ball
However, I have a strong desire for sexual experiences with attractive women
You can keep your black and your red heads
Other hair colors are not of interest to me
You can keep your brunettes too
I am not attracted to women with brown hair either
I want to girl that's semi intelligent
I seek a woman who is reasonably intelligent
Gimme a blonde that's six feet two boy
I particularly desire a tall blonde woman
And that ain't all
My preferences extend beyond height and hair color
I had a crush on Bardot
I was infatuated with the French actress Brigitte Bardot
Fell in love with Monroe
I developed strong feelings for the American actress Marilyn Monroe
Read about 'em in the nationals
Learned of their lives and careers through the media
All the juicy little scandals
Gossip and rumors surrounding their personal lives
But I never saw 'em dancin' at the county hall
Despite my admiration, I never had the opportunity to meet or interact with them
With the short fat guy's prematurely bald
Often seen in the company of an unattractive, balding man
Don't want to subservient woman
I am not interested in a woman who is submissive or passive
Gimme a blonde that's six feet two boy
I reaffirm my desire for a tall blonde woman
And that ain't all
There are additional traits and qualities that I seek in a partner
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIM CREGAN, STEVE HARLEY
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Gavriil Polyntsev
Rod Stewart Band:
Rod Stewart - vocals
Gary Grainger, Billy Peek – guitar
Jim Cregan – guitar, backing vocals
Phil Chen – bass guitar, backing vocals
Carmine Appice – drums, backing vocals
Invited guests:
Fred Tackett - acoustic guitars
Nicky Hopkins – piano
Duane Hitchings – keyboards, synthesizer
Roger Bethelmy – drums
Paulinho Da Costa, Tommy Vig – percussion
Gary Herbig – flute
Phil Kenzie, Tom Scott – tenor saxophone
Steve Madaio – trumpet
Mike Finnigan – background vocals
Max Carl Gronenthal – background vocals
Linda Lewis – vocals
Catherine Allison – piano, background vocals
Del Newman – string arrangements
Production
Tom Dowd – producer, mixing
Andy Johns – engineer, mixing
George Tutko, David Gerts – assistant engineers
Mixed at Smoke Tree and Cherokee Studios.
Gavriil Polyntsev
Is it a matter of opinion
Or just a contradiction
But from where I come from
All the blondes have more fun
Well just awatch them sisters on a Saturday night
Peroxide causin' all the fights
I took a rose in Texas
She gimme plenty of practice
But I couldn't touch the surface
'Cos of recent facelift
She had no idea what love's about
'Cept the one o'clock call on the casting couch
Sissy from New York
Was on the cover of New Vogue
I ain't supposed to be available
So completely untouchable
I got a limousine 'n' bodyguard and chaperone
But God knows Rodder just needs to ball
You can keep your black and your red heads
You can keep your brunettes too
I wanna girl that's semi intelligent
Gimme a blonde that's six feet two boy
And that ain't all
I had a crush on Bardot
Fell in love with Monroe
Read about 'em in the nationals
All the juicy little scandals
But I never saw 'em dancin' at the county hall
With the short fat guy's prematurely bald
Dig this
You can keep your black and your red heads
You can keep your brunettes too
Don't wanna subservient woman
Gimme a blonde that's six feet two boy
And that ain't all
Kevin Michael
What a legend! Rod Stewart and his music made the 1970s that much greater.
Sorrab Airam
Um fenômeno Rod Stewart 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵 obrigada pelo carinho que você têm por suas fãs.
Sandra Duarte
Rod é fantástico rock puro e voz linda única ,energia dentro da música. 🎆
alan domingues
Sabe me dizer a época apice dele ?
Gosto muito de suas músicas mas não é do eu tempo
alan domingues
Meu*
Bogumiła Kowalska
To był odlot nie było imprezy bez piosenek Roda👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏⚽💕😊
Claudia Raphael
One of my favorites, great performance and what a voice!!!!! 😎
Alessandra Fonseca
A voz da minha vida! 💛💚
Maria Rita Variedades.
Magnífico 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍
Suely Vidotto
Amo..😍❤️🇧🇷