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)
Faith of the Heart
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Gettin' from there to here
It's been a long time
But my time is finally near
And I can feel a change in the wind right now
Nothing's in my way
And they're not gonna hold me down no more
'Cause I've got faith of the heart
I'm going where my heart will take me
I've got faith to believe
I can do anything
I've got strength of the soul
And no one's gonna bend or break me
I can reach any star
I've got faith (I've got faith, I've got faith, I've got faith)
I've got faith
Faith of the heart
It's been a long night
Tryin' to find my way
Been through the darkness
Now I finally have my day
And I will see my dream come alive at last
I will touch the sky
And they're not gonna hold me down no more
No, they're not gonna change my mind
'Cause I've got faith of the heart
I'm going where my heart will take me
I've got faith to believe
I can do anything
I've got strength of the soul
And no one's gonna bend or break me
I can reach any star
I've got faith (I've got faith, I've got faith, I've got faith)
Faith of the heart
I know the wind's so cold
I've seen the darkest days
But now the winds I feel
Are only winds of change
I've been through the fire
And I've been through the rain
But I'll be fine, I got
'Cause I've got faith of the heart
I'm going where my heart will take me
I've got faith to believe
I can do anything
I've got strength of the soul
And no one's gonna bend or break me
I can reach any star
I've got faith (I've got faith, I've got faith, I've got faith)
Faith of the
'Cause I've got faith of the heart
I'm going where my heart will take me
I've got faith to believe
And no one's gonna bend or break me
I can reach any star
'Cause I've got faith (I've got faith, I've got faith, I've got faith)
'Cause I've got faith (I've got faith, I've got faith, I've got faith)
Faith of the heart
It's been a long road
Rod Stewart's song "Faith of the Heart" is all about perseverance, determination, and an unbreakable spirit, which shines throughout each of its lyrics. The song tells the story of someone who has been through tough times and hardships, but has finally come to a place where they're free from oppression. They finally have the freedom to pursue their dreams and aspirations, which they have hope in and faith to believe in.
Throughout the song, Rod Stewart uses metaphors, such as "touch the sky" and "reach any star," to express the idea that nothing is impossible for those with faith and hope. Moreover, he uses phrases like "strength of the soul" and "bend or break me" to emphasize the idea that one's spirit and heart are much stronger than any obstacle that may lay ahead.
In essence, Stewart's song is a tribute to the human spirit and its innate ability to overcome even the toughest of challenges. It is a message of hope, courage, and determination that speaks to anyone who has struggled on their journey in life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long road,
It has taken a lot of time and effort to reach this point.
To get from there to here.
To move from a past situation to a current situation.
It's been a long time,
It has taken a long time to get here.
But my time is finally here.
The time for success and opportunity has finally come.
And I can feel a change in the wind right now.
There is a shift happening; a change in circumstances is evident.
Nothing's in my way.
There are no obstacles that will hinder progress.
And they're not gonna hold me down no more.
No one will be able to prevent advancement or success.
No they're not gonna hold me down.
The barriers or limitations of the past are no longer a hindrance.
Cause I've got faith of the heart.
I strongly believe that I will succeed and that my heart will guide me.
I'm going where my heart will take me.
I will follow my passions and instincts to find success.
I've got faith to believe.
I strongly believe in myself and my abilities.
I can do anything.
I have the capability to achieve any goal or dream.
I've got strength of the soul.
I have an inner strength that cannot be broken or weakened.
And no one's going to bend or break me.
I am resilient and cannot be defeated by anyone.
I can reach any star.
I have the potential to accomplish anything I set my sights on.
It's been a long night,
It has been a difficult journey thus far.
Trying to find my way.
I have been searching for direction or guidance.
Been through the darkness,
I have experienced dark and challenging times in the past.
Now I finally have my day.
I have finally reached a point of success and achievement.
And I will see my dream come alive at last.
I will finally see my goals and aspirations come into fruition.
I will touch the sky.
I will reach the pinnacle of my success.
No they're not gonna change my mind.
Nothing and nobody can alter my decisions or beliefs.
I know the wind's so cold,
I understand the difficulties that lie ahead.
I've seen the darkest days.
I have experienced some of the most challenging times.
But now the winds I feel,
The winds of change are in my favor now.
Are only winds of change.
The current situation is changing for the better.
I've been through the fire,
I have overcome many difficult challenges in the past.
And I've been through the rain,
I have experienced many hardships.
But I'll be fine.
Despite the struggles, I will come out unscathed.
Faith of the heart...
I have unwavering faith in myself and my journey.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Eve Warren
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@maureenarrowsmith8429
Absolutely beautiful. One of his best. X
@themusicalwarrior7447
This song got me through one of the darkest times of my life.
@mervyndevonish6108
Going thru mine now, and just finished watching Patch Adam's and hearing this song for the first time....It reached my soul at such the right time. God Bless!
@themusicalwarrior7447
@Mervyn Devonish Many blessings to you, as well, my friend. I will remember you, and pray for you.
~Your Apache Sister
P.S. I met the actual Patch Adams. Beautiful human being.
@mervyndevonish6108
Thank you sister. That's Amazing, I'm sure that we was..a true virtuoso! Be Blessed.
Thank you for your kind words and response.
@themusicalwarrior7447
@Mervyn Devonish Much love and respect.
@kevinwebster7868
This song put me into one of the darkest times of my life as the intro to Enterprise. As a Star Trek fan I was not pleased.
@CourtneySCH
So thanks to my dad, this was my lullaby as a child. My Trekkie father, literally sent me to sleep listening to this song and I’m now crying remembering falling asleep to this with colourful swirls on an old dell laptop and reminiscing
@Willy2000ization
Those memories live on in you
@leobullock3859
Damn your words give me the tingles.....beautiful memories