Sir Roderick David Stewart (born 10 January 1945) is a British rock and pop… Read Full Bio ↴Sir Roderick David Stewart (born 10 January 1945) is a British rock and pop singer and songwriter. Born and raised in London, he is of Scottish and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart is among the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 250 million records worldwide. He has had 10 number-one albums and 31 top ten singles in the UK, six of which reached number one. Stewart has had 16 top ten singles in the US, with four reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. He was knighted in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to music and charity.

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)

Cut Across Shorty
Rod Stewart Lyrics

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Now a country boy named Shorty
And a city boy named Dan
Had to prove who could run the fastest
To wed Miss Lucy's hand

Now Dan had all the money
And he also had the looks
But Shorty musta had that something boys

That can't be found in books

Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
That's what Miss Lucy said
Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
You know it's you that I want to wed

Wait a minute
Now Dan had been in training
About a week before the race
He made up his mind old Shorty
Would end in second place
You know Dan with his long legs flying
He left Shorty far behind
Shorty heard him holler out
Miss Lucy that you'll soon be mine

Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
That's what Miss Lucy said
Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
You know it's you that I want to wed

But Shorty wasn't worried
There was a smile upon his face
'Cause old Lucy had fixed the race
And just like that old story
About the turtle and the hare, you know that thing
When Danny crossed over the finish line
He found Shorty waiting there

Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
That's what Miss Lucy said
Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
You know it's you that I want to wed

It's you that I want to wed, no no

And oh Lord it's you I want to wed
It's you that I want to wed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Cut Across Shorty" by Rod Stewart narrate a story about two men who are competing to win the hand of Miss Lucy through a foot race. Shorty, a country boy, and Dan, a city boy, both desire to marry Lucy, but only one can be victorious. Even though Dan has the money and the looks, Shorty possesses something that cannot be taught in a book. The song repeatedly encourages Shorty to cut across the field, urging him to make it to the finish line before Dan does.

As the race begins, Dan confidently believes that he will beat Shorty, who he sees as an unworthy opponent. But, as the song progresses, it is revealed that Lucy has fixed the race in Shorty's favor. In a twist, Shorty's willingness to follow Lucy's lead ensures he wins the race, even if it means Dan will be the one to cross the finish line first. The song ends with Shorty and Lucy standing together and proclaiming their love for each other, affirming that it is Shorty who Lucy wishes to wed.

Line by Line Meaning

Now a country boy named Shorty
Introduces the singer of the story, a rural boy named Shorty.

And a city boy named Dan
Presents the other contender, a city boy named Dan.

Had to prove who could run the fastest
The two boys had to compete in a race to see who was the fastest.

To wed Miss Lucy's hand
The prize for winning the race was the opportunity to marry Miss Lucy.

Now Dan had all the money
Dan was a wealthy person.

And he also had the looks
Dan was also physically attractive.

But Shorty musta had that something boys
Shorty had a certain quality or characteristic that is appealing to others.

That can't be found in books
That quality may not be measurable or tangible.

Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
Miss Lucy encourages Shorty to take a shortcut.

That's what Miss Lucy said
Miss Lucy is giving Shorty the edge to win.

Wait a minute
Introduces a pause in the story.

Now Dan had been in training
Dan had been preparing for the race.

About a week before the race
Dan had been training for a week.

He made up his mind old Shorty
Dan was confident that he could beat Shorty.

Would end in second place
Dan was certain he would win the race.

You know Dan with his long legs flying
Dan was running quickly.

He left Shorty far behind
Dan was winning the race.

Shorty heard him holler out
Dan shouted something while running.

Miss Lucy that you'll soon be mine
Dan was confident he would win the race and thus marry Miss Lucy.

But Shorty wasn't worried
Shorty was not upset about being behind in the race.

There was a smile upon his face
Shorty was content and confident.

'Cause old Lucy had fixed the race
Miss Lucy had rigged the race in favor of Shorty.

And just like that old story
A reference to the Aesop's Fables story, The Tortoise and the Hare.

About the turtle and the hare, you know that thing
Another reference to the story.

When Danny crossed over the finish line
Dan reached the finish line first.

He found Shorty waiting there
Shorty had already arrived at the finish line.

It's you that I want to wed, no no
Miss Lucy confirms that she wanted Shorty to win.

And oh Lord it's you I want to wed
Miss Lucy is happy that Shorty won.

It's you that I want to wed
Miss Lucy reaffirms her desire to marry Shorty.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARIJOHN WILKIN, WAYNE P. WALKER

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Hridoye Bangladesh, from Bangladesh

একটি মিনিট অপেক্ষা করুন...আমি তোমাকেই বিয়ে করতে চাই
Lyrics:
Now a country boy named Shorty
and a city boy named Dan
had to prove who could run the fastest
to wed Miss Lucy's hand
Now Dan had all the money
and he also had the looks
But Shorty musta had that something boy
that can't be found in books

Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
That's what Miss Lucy said
Cut across Shorty, Shorty, cut across
You know it's you that I wanna wed
Wait a minute

Now Dan had been in training
about a week before the race
He made up his mind old Shorty
would end in second place
You know Dan with his long legs flying
he left Shorty far behind
Shorty heard him holler out
Miss Lucy that you'll soon be mine

But Shorty wasn't worried
There was a smile upon his face
'Cause old Lucy had fixed the race
And just like that old story
about the turtle and the hare, you know that thing
when Danny crossed over the finish line
he found Shorty waiting there

It's you that I wanna wed, no no
And oh Lord it's you I wanna wed
................It's you that I wanna wed

গানের কথা:
এখন শর্টী নামের এক দেশের ছেলে
এবং ড্যান নামে একটি শহরের ছেলে
কে সবচেয়ে দ্রুত দৌড়াতে পারে তা প্রমাণ করতে হবে
মিস লুসির হাতকে বিয়ে করতে
এখন ড্যানের কাছে সব টাকা ছিল
এবং তিনি চেহারা ছিল
কিন্তু শর্টি মুস্তা সেই কিছু একটা ছেলে ছিল
যা বইয়ে পাওয়া যায় না

ছোট, ছোট, কাটা জুড়ে কাটা
এমনটাই বললেন মিস লুসি
ছোট, ছোট, কাটা জুড়ে কাটা
তুমি জানো আমি তোমাকেই বিয়ে করতে চাই
একটি মিনিট অপেক্ষা করুন

এখন ড্যান প্রশিক্ষণে ছিল
প্রতিযোগিতার প্রায় এক সপ্তাহ আগে
সে তার মন স্থির করল বুড়ো শর্টি
দ্বিতীয় স্থানে শেষ হবে
আপনি ড্যানকে তার লম্বা পা দিয়ে উড়তে জানেন
তিনি শর্টিকে অনেক পিছনে ফেলে গেছেন
শর্টি তার আওয়াজ শুনতে পেল
মিস লুসি যে আপনি শীঘ্রই আমার হবে

কিন্তু শর্টি চিন্তিত ছিল না
তার মুখে হাসি ফুটল
'কারণ বৃদ্ধ লুসি দৌড় স্থির করেছিলেন
এবং ঠিক সেই পুরানো গল্পের মতো
কচ্ছপ এবং খরগোশ সম্পর্কে, আপনি যে জিনিস জানেন
যখন ড্যানি ফিনিশিং লাইন অতিক্রম করে
তিনি শর্টিকে সেখানে অপেক্ষা করতে দেখেন

তোমাকেই আমি বিয়ে করতে চাই, না না
আর ওহ প্রভু, আমি তোমাকেই বিয়ে করতে চাই
................আমি তোমাকেই বিয়ে করতে চাই

All comments from YouTube:

bashfulbrother

13y↑35

This entire album is one of the best rock and country albums that has ever been produced. I love the way it sounds like it was recorded in someone's basement. Rod Stewart was at his best when he was doing this material.

Jamie Vanduinen

3y↑2

I love this album. I get so excited to hear the mandolin! Best album he has!

Phillip Smitj

5y↑57

I'm a 68 year old black hippy from Chicago the first time I heard this song was live on their first American tour followed by you're my girl. But Ronnie Lane and Rod's duet on baby I'm amazed haunts me till this day r i p Ron.

SeeCee

3y↑2

❤️ go Phil go

Richard Williams

42w

Dude…you got it right…the good stuff.

tin pan ally

37w

Cool me too chicago

SteveDallas

8y↑60

the 1st 4 Stewart solo albums are him at his absolute best...he was picking great songs, writing great songs....and that attitude that's needed for this kinda rock n roll...plus the voice is right there....

Kris Scanlon

4y↑7

There has never been any more truer words than that! It's absolutely unbeatable combination interspersed with his records with the faces during the same time frame. By the time of Atlantic Crossing it was over. Rod was screwed over by the era but made a boatload of cash LOL never did reach these heights again. Songs,arrangements,and production set his voice perfectly.

Dag Nabbit

3y↑1

@Kris Scanlon Yeah he did he still knocked them out . Even did a good disco era song “ If You Want My Body “, a salute to Motown , the Forever Young song . Rod just moved on from the English folk stylings he did . Just can’t Maggie May it and Mandolin Wind it forever

Lynda McArdle

2y↑5

I've said the very same thing on so many occasions - to anyone else who'd listen mind - the musicians that worked with or were engaged by Stewart - were simply brilliant. This track highlights Mick Waller's drums, Woody's bass and guitar, the late jazz violinist Dick Powell who plays a stunning solo and outro and the ever-present, the late Martin Quittenton who raises the game in his classical guitar runs and riffs on every Stewart track on which he played.

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Keith Parker

11y↑40

Love Mickey Waller's earthy drumming on this. And Dick Powell, the violinist, is a dream. Rod Stewart found him busking on the streets of New York. This recording is one for the ages.

doug scheidt

4y↑1

I worked with a guy named Keith Parker in San Diego years ago !

Gram Parson

3y↑1

raw and roddy

chewitt

3y↑1

walloping!

Revo55

3y↑1

Waller was such a great drummer. Even though respected in the industry, he never got the credit he deserved from the public.

Steve B

7y↑32

Fantastic song, originally sung by the late Eddie Cochran and released in 1960 just prior to his tragic death. Rod Stewart's version is fantastic and Ronnie Wood's instrumentals are really top class.

Folds of Blubber

4y↑2

Do you know if that's kenny jones on the drum kit?

Mike Herlihy

4y↑1

@Folds of Blubber Kenney Jones – only played drums on "My Way Of Giving" and "You're My Girl"

Folds of Blubber

4y↑2

Thanks.

Lynda McArdle

2y↑3

It's the late Mick Waller.

Kent Lewis

1y↑1

I wasn’t aware that Eddie recorded it until I heard John Lennon reference it in the Get Back doc.

iamauntmeem

3y↑5

My roommate and I listened to this great album over and over in college. We loved it so much we cut her hair in a Rod Stewart Pineapple cut! Those were the days!

Cherie

7y↑23

Wow, been 40 years since I heard this song. You are right...raggedy, human, and parts of it are perfect. This would never be recorded now. Thanks Rod for your old stuff.

Eva Thomas

8y↑46

I will never get tired of this song!

exxumma

7y↑4

truly one of his best,,,

MoppyDavy Coonsmith

From Flagstaff, Arizona to the Grand Canyon, Arizona and back, MopPet David has been listening to Cut Across Shorty because MopPet David as Shorty surely does want to wed. What a song and MopPet will even take a Lucy. Scheming conniving dastardly underhanded disturbed perturbed bride. MopPet David can be found as David Coonsmith on Facebook and DJ Coonsmith 1 on Instagram. MopPet's pretty incompetent at the internet so MopPet Wwill attempt mightily to get back to any Prayerfully, perspective prospective brides. About 3 hours into the round trip after doing the round trip four times previously this week Monday through Thursday so MopPet has listened to this song 29 times in a row and more to be listened to as Flagstaff is 50 miles In The Way, The Truth And The Life.

Pat Wasilko

Eva Thomas,is right.i agree!!!,with you.Good song.🎤🎸🎹🎻

Elizabeth Hillman

9y↑44

Gasoline Alley was by far a brilliant album.

John Jarou

9y↑5

yep,it was a good one alright.

Edward Davis

9y↑21

Some of the best drumming to ever be put on vinyl...

O'Meara

6y↑5

u be rite

clint Davis

3y↑1

mikey was a straight up banger

Kenny Cheek

3y↑2

@clint Davis Do you notice that Mick Waller hardly ever uses a crash cymbal? He was the best.

Dylan Goldstein

shazam'd it instantly when i heard the drums

Michael Sena

7y↑10

never ever get enough of Rod Stewart & The Faces.

Lonesome John

5y↑18

I've heard that Ron Wood once said that Rod Stewart could have been the greatest voice in the history of rock and roll, but decided he wanted to sing pop songs instead. This song is Rod at his finest.

DUANE

4y↑3

The song is RON (Wood, Lane) at their finest...

Eric Hensel

3y↑2

And Wood was a great guitarist before he joined the Stones. Glass Houses, Ron :)

Revo55

Sting was such a fan and so disappointed with the direction Rod took once he moved to L.A. and had ditched Ronnie, Ian & Kenney, he wrote the Police song "Peanuts" about Rod. Pretty biting commentary, but unfortunately true.

ralucagymnast

11y↑3

Never gets old; this would definitely be on of my desert island discs, superb. There arent enough superlatives to describe this.

Thekm1971

10y↑14

the value of this track will come in to it's own in years to come as sure as the sun shines and the river flows.

joseph lemko

5y↑3

Rod rocks this song, which was recorded by Eddie Cochran years earlier. This song is one of the many fine recordings on Gasoline Alley, which is a great album.

whereamigoingnow

12y↑2

probably the hardest song to replicate,great sound never to be repeated,never heard anyone who could.Great Band.

Mike France

3y↑1

My favorite song on the album !

Avodia Blackheart

6y↑7

Saw the Faces perform this at Fillmore West early 70s.. it will always remain a favorite memory.
I remember Bill Graham tossing apples to everyone as we came in
downstairs. Those were special times to be a part of. I can still see Rod, Ronny Lane, & Ron Wood singing into 1 mic. they were amazing.
Thanku for putting this up.
♡☆☆☆☆☆♡

Jimmy Keeys

Was that the late show
or the 8:00.??
Whatever.... It was a great concert
Even with Grease Bands equipment.
What way to start your US tour .

Jimmy Keeys

Sorry...wrong coast.

John Smith

29w

Absolutely one of the coolest songs!

Donald Truss

8y↑4

This was my (post Beatles) world when I was 16 years old. Love It!

Patrick McQuiston

5y↑7

Some songs will live on Forever!

Tomas Digio

46w

Forever young?

Michael stanberry

36w

Something about this tune man Just love it. Rod is a badass man😊

SeeCee

❤️ love this song

Steven Maginnis

Great cover of a great song! <3

ndv180

12y↑2

The Faces often had this number in their setlist and did some killer live versions of it.

George Grady

So cool. This never gets old.

Karen Karen

9y↑4

this is what is so great about the Internet-I heard of the death of his keyboardist today and it brought up all the memories of these songs-this music is unbelievably good.

nessfill

11y↑1

Love your recollection. Humble for the ages - a classic.

think tinker

12y

the musicality on this is incredibly cool...rock, country, folk, funk? don't know what to call it , but i love it's messiness. some music is meant to be messy, but what a full country funky sound. unique. modern day rockers my chemical romance have a full messy sound i love.

Thomas Mendyka

Loosey Goosey.
It just flows.

Sheila Smith

6y↑5

I will always love this it says " GOOD TIMES" but then when you are 23 the world is pretty cool

skontch1

13y↑3

been waiting for this to be put up for a long time..love this song..thx el

Robert Komoroski

8y↑1

A terrific song by a great entertainer. Great oldie but goodie.

glenn taylor

11y↑1

Just so damn good!

DUANE

Love it just as much 50 years later...

Tom will

absolute best, brings back memories.

doug scheidt

4y↑4

You betcha ! Our generation was the most musically blessed ever, so far, in the history of the UNIVERSE !

Bill Yard

In my opinion, the best--the BEST--Rod Stewart song.

Matthew Mead

I really love Rod Stewart in this song near the end in the vocal range he screams, Just like a Taos Pueblo Indian Some might think he howls like a wolf or a dog, but if you know the Taos Pueblo Indian scream it sounds alot like Rod Stewart, screaming in this song.

Leonard Hoy

11y↑1

I'm 'like" #88. Really. Me and my trailer-mates had this playing over and over in the early 70's in our off-base home by the swamp outside Ft. Bragg. Heard it again for the first time in decades and just love it all over again! What's up with the one lone outlier who punched the 'dislike' button? Good grief, what's not to like?

Frankincensed

13y↑4

ONe of my favorite Stewart covers.

Jamie Martinez

7y↑2

one of my favorite songs ever..

Tom Carr

7y↑3

This and The Killing of Georgie re my favorite RS tunes. It still sounds fine 40 years later.

Tomas Digio

46w

Did you hear Rods going to do the killing of Georgie w boy George?

waitaniwha

13y

I think I was hypnotised by that Vertigo label and got stuck in a 70's timewarp - the music is still the best.

Tomas Digio

46w

I know the label you mean. Aphrodites Child 666 by vangelis was on vertigo also and album by Giant octopus

jeffrey2711

13y

Great song...Thanks for posting.

Lunaluck 10

5y↑1

Still love this old song...

Mike Marshall

4y↑1

The Faces were extremely popular in Detroit, where they played many times at the Eastown Theater. I remember them playing Friday,Saturday and a matinee on Sunday. They would stay at a Holiday Inn on the east side of Detroit. My friends and I went to the Holiday Inn and we drank with them, really fun guys and they were really into the Current tune by Free "All Right Now" drinkin and dancin to the Free

yurmom1337

My dad used to play this song to start our Saturday morning yard work/ duno runs
(circa late 60's) along with some Zepplin 1 ,2 / 60's other rock . Awesome time to Be Teen! Ha!

Dave Burton

I love cranking this every now and then.

O'Meara

yep

ralucagymnast

11y

Totally agree brother; no one has equalled this.

vinto34

5y↑1

Great early classic from rod.

Phillip Smitj

5y↑1

The first time I heard this was live first American tour in my hometown of Chicago. All I knew was that rod once did vocals with Jeff Beck. And after this cut and you're my girl knew I'd be back for the second tour.Ahhh Hippie serendipity

James

God bless you mr. Rod Stewart thank you sir much peace love and hope and joy to you and yours sir thanks for having a heart thank you sir

greaseballblaze

Credit to Eddie cochran for first wiring this absolute master peice

Tom Neff

Eddie did not write this.

Michael McCurry

5y↑2

Classic Rod, one of a kind ??

Randall Owen

12y

I play, and this stuff is the best. I used to play "Every Picture Tells a Story" as my Faces tune, But this is so much better.

dschwart0

11y

damn good tune

bashfulbrother

11y

Wow. I had completely forgot this was here. Thanks for reminding me. Just awesome.

texadillo53

13y↑1

Gasoline Alley, best Stewart LP, along with Truth , Jeff Beck.

John Jarou

10y↑1

a favorite from the album.

Randy Irvan

Timeless

sdushdiu

4y↑15

Back in the day with the Faces - before Rod abandoned his mates, went disco and slid into the world of mediocre pop.

bruce van

3y↑1

yes sadly he did

Jamie Vanduinen

3y↑1

60's and 70's Rod was much better then late 70's and 80's Rod. Love the folk sound, not the sell out sound.

Dag Nabbit

@Jamie Vanduinen I don’t know what you guys are talking about . He still put out great music even if he didn’t use the English folk music stylings . If You Want My Body was a great Disco Anthem . Valentino. In the 90s there was a very good tribute to Motown . What about that Forever Young song . Some Artists stay in a niche and some don’t.

Maria Hewitt

I think there was just too much money to turn down

tomstruble1

8y↑9

syncopation on the drums.....thebest

LordBaconFat

12y

Per the Mercury LP from '70, Woody and Martin Quittenton on the acoustics, Pete Sears on bass, Mick Waller on drums and Dick Powell on violin. Woody's credited for the slide part though it's probably Sam Mitchell.

John Morris Howell III

rythm genie, of genies

Bill Morrison

11y

Rockin´ !

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Thank You!

Great song :)

Craig Dill

Real music

Dana Douglas

great song,for sure

Eva Thomas

9y↑3

Happy 70th, Rod! To me, you'll be forever young. I love you.

Matthew Mead

If there was any man on the planet that could sing for The Rolling Stones it would be Rod Stewart just like Black Sabbath, Without Ozzy it's still sabbath and without Mick it wouldn't be Mick, but it would still be the stones no offense just a great voice that fits 👍

Hridoye Bangladesh, from Bangladesh

mrearlygold

12y↑3

Crank up the volume!

Michael Sena

7y↑8

too see the faces live best ever just as great as Humble Pie the greatest days for sure, never got high to see bands so I could remember everydetail. I do remember even at 64.

Sherri Rosser

10y↑5

this is a good song

LordBaconFat

12y

@shaunchesworth Check out the Faces box... great electric version closes disc two. Completely different feeling but just as effective.

Shaun Kelly-Kenyon

10y↑5

Hard to believs this is all acoustic

Barb Ramsey

early rod wowwww blew me away still love him

Krzyszczynski

5y↑1

ELGROOVER: Thanks for using the original sleeve artwork from 1971 to illustrate this clip. That later pic they nearly always have now (showing just a stretch of cobblestones and a manhole cover) just isn't as evocative.

larry mcneely

6y↑2

I still have the great vinyl

Crystal Lynn

I’m not quite 40 but I’d leave him for rod

densely

Some of the bass part on this track is bowed. Probably Dennis O'Flynn on an upright.

Mauritz Svalander

Ronnie Lane?

formaface

13y↑1

I believe its Mickey Waller on drums..

Larry Brown

10y

Man, I loved this tune when it was popular and this album is a landmark of rock and roll history. Having said that, I had not heard this in forever and I could not help laughing at the drum sound. Man that is one awful drum sound and combined with the out of tune instruments and raggedy playing panned every which way .. wow!

Karen Karen

9y↑4

actually it's that twangy, raggedy sound that is so wonderful-the sound of Life!!….crazy, beautiful, confusing and marvelous Life. today's music, especially pop music is so perfect sounding that it's kind of dead.

cdinfm

8y↑2

+Larry Brown huh??? we listening to the same fucking tune.

Gary Cooper

Larry Brown

Gary Cooper

8y↑2

Larry Brown i always thought that he used alternate tunings. instuments can be moved a little up or down for the voice or effect.

Mike Miraglia

7y↑1

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Rock'n roll, gotta love it!

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James

✌️❤️🎸

Matthew Warner

2y↑1

Great song- love this era of Rod! But did anyone ever notice how stupid the story of this song is? Lucy is pretty clear she wants Shorty, so why are they even having a race?
If Shorty had been caught cheating, would Lucy have to go with Dan against her will? I know this song is old but even for its time it's pretty seriously sexist- Lucy can't just decide who she wants to go with, she has to encourage Shorty to cheat or she gets stuck with Dan?
I know this is from the 50s by Eddie Cochrane, who is a great songwriter, but seriously, he did not think this through very well.

Thanks again for posting classic Rod!

buschnic61

13y

Sam Mitchell-20..Woody-23..Rod..25...that's some wise playin' for some pretty young folks...done when 18 was actually an adult..what happened?

Tomas Digio

46w↑1

And Ron wood playing bass back then

Frankincensed

13y

Toin it UP!!!!!

cdinfm

11y↑1

shorty must have had that somthing that can't be found in books. kinda like this song. kinda like this album.

Ed Fowler

Jazz Violinist Dick Powell supports Rod Stewart and the Faces on this Recording and only played for a mere Session fee only £10

ralucagymnast

13y

@mjfoghat That comment brought tears to my eyes for some reason:( Its little things like that, just seemingly unimportant little memories like this, which resonate the most.

lyonslaforet

12y

@42marisol1 Yes unlike the latter days when Rod Stewart turned into an anonymous mainstream singer.

Tomas Digio

46w

And only a hobo a bob.dylan tune. For years it was rods song to me (I knew who wrote it but still...) then I got to hear the original

charles woodley

One of my favorite songs - one of their best soul numbers (rod, ronnie, and the assorted gang). Larry Brown below - stop hating so people will check out your old band - sorry I wasted those seconds of my life - you guys aren't even close to that league with no acoustical. I hope the other band members don't agree with your comments