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)
Have I Told You Lately
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Have I told you there's no one else above you?
Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
For the morning sun and all it's glory
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
You fill my life with laughter and somehow you make it better
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
And it's yours and it's mine
Like the sun
And at the end of the day
We should give thanks and pray
To the one, to the one
And have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
You fill my heart with gladness, take away my sadness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
"Have I Told You Lately" is a love song by Rod Stewart that expresses the singer's deep and abiding affection for his lover. The song's lyrics highlight the importance of communication and the power of love to transform our lives. The chorus repeats the title phrase several times, emphasizing the need to express love and gratitude to our partner regularly. The verse focuses on the transformative qualities of love, with the singer suggesting that his lover has helped him overcome sadness and troubles and brought joy and laughter to his life.
The lyrics also suggest a cosmic dimension to the love shared by the couple, with the "love that's divine" standing in as a metaphor for a higher power that animates and sustains all of existence. The use of the sun as a symbol of this love highlights the warmth, comfort, and life-giving qualities of love, while the final lines, "At the end of the day, we should give thanks and pray to the one," suggest a spiritual dimension to the couple's relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Have I told you lately that I love you?
I want to make sure you know that I love you and that my feelings for you are still strong.
Have I told you there's no one else above you?
You are the most important person in my life and there's no one else who can take your place.
Fill my heart with gladness, take away all my sadness
Being around you and feeling your love makes me happy and helps me forget the difficulties in my life.
Ease my troubles, that's what you do
You have a way of making everything feel better and easier simply by being there for me.
For the morning sun and all its glory
The start of each day gives me hope and optimism for what's to come thanks to you.
Greets the day with hope and comfort too
The day is welcomed with an optimistic and reassuring feeling when I think of you.
You fill my life with laughter and somehow you make it better
You bring joy and humor into my life, and I feel like everything is improved when you're with me.
There's a love that's divine and it's yours and it's mine like the sun
Our love is powerful and virtuous, and it feels like a guiding light in my life.
And at the end of the day we should give thanks and pray to the one, to the one
No matter what has happened during the day, we should always be grateful for the love we share and the blessings we have.
Take away all my sadness, fill my life with gladness, ease my troubles, that's what you do
Being with you is a constant source of happiness and comfort, and I am grateful for all that you do for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Van Morrison
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@nicole-mariekallow9753
Mary, I feel what you’re feeling. I lost my husband of 41 years in May 2022 unexpectedly and feel I didn’t get the chance to say good ye or tell himI loved him one last time and make sure he knew how very much I loved him.
Our spirits live on. Our bodies are just the vehicles to carry us through this thing called life (here on earth).
I lost both of my parents 4 1/2 months apart shortly before my fourth birthday. I used to wonder if it was true that they were still with me. It took my 8 month old son to convince me beyond doubt.
He used to sometimes look over my shoulder and stare without blinking. I became concerned at one point and told my husband I was worried maybe something was wrong with him. My husband, being the simple and practical person he was said “just ask him what he’s looking at the next time he does that” .
Well, the next time he did that I did ask him and he looked at me and said mother Marie came again.
Well, my mother’s name was Marie. I guess she was there to see her grandson.
This was life-changing for me because I knew then she was right there with me all along. There’s no way a baby that young could make that up.
This has helped me deal with my husbands sudden departure and I hope this will help others who are broken hearted over losing their loved ones… they are not gone, they are nearby…the spirit lives on after it departs the body.
Take comfort in knowing you will see your husband again and pay attention and you might just feel his presence.
May God hold you in His loving embrace and I give you strength, peace and hope.
@pabitramagar4268
Oh my god I love this song👍️👍️👍️👍️👍️👍️
@rodstewartspot1
Thank you for supporting my music, I am very grateful may god blessed you and your family and I hope you never stop being a fan❤️❤️🌷❤️
@jerrythomas2762
Hello 👋🏼 Pabitra Magar
@scottwilliams1709
Simple music can make you sing. a Simple hug can make you feel better, Simple things can make you happy, i hope my Simple Hello makes you smile..
@victoriaking1375
Married in 1988 Divorced in 2000; but God's grace and mercy have us back together stronger than ever in 2023!!!❤
@kasiakim3581
Amazing. Wish you all the best ❤
@dorothykuveke1217
I wonder how many people besides me or listening to the song right now. I wonder what the total number is for all the people that have listened to the song because Rod Stewart sings it's so beautifully. It's addictive. He really is the true gift for God ❣️ I love you Rod
@user-qk5kj4pk2v
He is singing to Jesus....
A love like no other
@cruisinnewcollection-tw3ln
To whoever is listening to this song now, wherever you are.... Sending you love, peace, healing and all good wishes. May your life be good
@MadameWesker
And to you love. Health, love and good fortune.