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)
Human
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Ah ah human
I been lookin' in the mirror somethin's
Gettin' clearer wonderin' who am I
Just a chemical solution caught in evolution
Only livin' to survive
Cryin' when the sun don't shine
Am I runnin' through the ghetto maybe I should
Let go of all the dreams inside
But who am I to reach so high
And who am I to raise my eyes
Want to live I want to die
I can't do anything I'll tell you why
I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do
Cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me
Cause I am human
The blood that's runnin' through my veins
It tells me I'm the same as
All the other ones gone by
In the air that I am breathin'
Emotions that I'm feelin'
Underneath the same blue sky
And I know if I believe it, then I can achieve it
Nothin's standin' in my way
Then maybe history will make a place for me
And I'll be livin' for that day
But who am I to reach so high
And who am I to raise my eyes
Want to live I want to die
I can't do anything I'll tell you why
I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do
Cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me
Cause I am human
Not born to make mistakes, not born to fade away
Not only livin' to survive
Don't tell me I am nothin'
Know that I am somethin'
Brother, don't ya realize
I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do
Cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me
Cause I am human
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I'm the one, I am human
Oh, yeah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah human
Rod Stewart's "Human" is a song about a realization of self-discovery and the acceptance of the human condition. The first verse introduces the topic of self-examination with lines like "I been lookin' in the mirror something's gettin' clearer wonderin' who am I." The singer is looking for answers - identity, purpose, and meaning - all the while acknowledging the inevitability of change as a part of human evolution. As the song progresses, he contemplates letting go of the dreams he has inside, but asks himself, "But who am I to reach so high And who am I to raise my eyes Want to live I want to die I can't do anything I'll tell you why" - a nod to the belief in the limitations of oneself.
The chorus of "Human" repeats the phrase "I'm the one who..." followed by grandiose accomplishments that suggest the limitless potential of humans. The song is a clarion call to believe in oneself, to recognize the unique value of individual existence, and to embrace the fact that every human is capable of greatness. The final lines of the song are the most poignant and probably the message the singer is trying to drive home - "Not born to make mistakes, not born to fade away Not only living to survive Don't tell me I am nothing Know that I am something Brother, don't ya realize." The song is about embracing the flaws and insecurities that make us human and pushing past them to be the best version of ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah ah ah
Vocalization representing the sound of humming or a self-reflection
Ah ah human
Acknowledging oneself as a human being
I been lookin' in the mirror somethin's
Reflecting upon oneself through external observation
Gettin' clearer wonderin' who am I
Questioning one's purpose and identity
Just a chemical solution caught in evolution
Describing oneself as a result of biological and historical progressions
Only livin' to survive
Existing solely for survival and basic needs
Or am I just another lifetime lookin' for a lifeline
Wondering if one is searching for a purpose in life or a savior from distress
Cryin' when the sun don't shine
Expressing sadness when things do not go as planned
Am I runnin' through the ghetto maybe I should
Considering the possibility of one's actions and choices
Let go of all the dreams inside
Releasing oneself from self-imposed constraints and expectations
But who am I to reach so high
Questioning one's worth and capability
And who am I to raise my eyes
Questioning the legitimacy of one's attempts to achieve greatness
Want to live I want to die
Describing the fluctuating desires of life and death
I can't do anything I'll tell you why
Feeling helpless and providing the reason for it
I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
Asserting oneself as capable of great accomplishments
And I made the seven wonders too
Claiming responsibility for incredible feats
There is nothin' that I cannot do
Expressing self-confidence and infinite potential
Cause I am human
Attributing those feats to the simple fact of being human
There is nothing that I cannot be
Imagining limitless possibilities for oneself
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
Asserting oneself as a skilled and experienced traveler
And I know that it is all in me
Having confidence in oneself and inner strength
The blood that's runnin' through my veins
Referencing a shared biological makeup with other people
It tells me I'm the same as
Reflecting on the human condition and similarity to others
All the other ones gone by
Acknowledging past generations and deceased individuals
In the air that I am breathin'
Referencing the shared environment with other people
Emotions that I'm feelin'
Acknowledging the universality of emotions
Underneath the same blue sky
Reflecting on the shared human experience
And I know if I believe it, then I can achieve it
Expressing the power of self-belief to achieve one's goals
Nothin's standin' in my way
Rejecting limiting beliefs and obstacles
Then maybe history will make a place for me
Aspiring to make a lasting impact on the world
And I'll be livin' for that day
Anticipating the fulfillment of that aspiration
Not born to make mistakes, not born to fade away
Rejecting the idea that one's life is predetermined by fate or weakness
Not only livin' to survive
Rejecting a purely survivalist mindset
Don't tell me I am nothin'
Rejecting negative criticism or disempowerment
Know that I am somethin'
Asserting one's worth and value
Brother, don't ya realize
Addressing and attempting to convince someone else of one's worth
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Vocalization signifying excitement or emphasis
I'm the one, I am human
Proudly acknowledging one's humanity and self
Oh, yeah
Vocalization signifying agreement or emphasis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARL GORDON, CONNOR REEVES
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I been lookin' in the mirror, somethin's gettin' clearer
Wonderin' who am I
Just a chemical solution caught in evolution
Only livin' to survive
Or am I just another lifetime lookin' for a lifeline?
Cryin' when the sun don't shine
Am I runnin' through the ghetto maybe I should let go
Of all the dreams inside
But who am I to reach so high?
And who am I to raise my eyes?
Want to live, I want to die
I can't do anything I'll tell you why
I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do 'cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me 'cause I am human
The blood that's runnin' through my veins
It tells me I'm the same as all the other ones gone by
In the air that I am breathin', emotions that I'm feelin'
Underneath the same blue sky
And I know if I believe it, then I can achieve it
Nothing's standin' in my way
Then maybe history will make a place for me
And I'll be livin' for that day
But who am I to reach so high?
And who am I to raise my eyes?
Want to live, I want to die
I can't do anything I'll tell you why
I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do 'cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me 'cause I am human
Not born to make mistakes, not born to fade away
Not only livin' to survive
Don't tell me I am nothin', know that I am somethin'
Brother, don't ya realize?
I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do 'cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me 'cause I am human
@SuperDragonfly52
This is my favorite song by Rod and I have never seen it on here before so Hugs and Kisses to the one that shared it. : )
@snakepipero69
Slash amazing as always
@janainarodrigues3587
Tema da novela Um Refúgio para o Amor de 2001 de Lauro Cesar Muniz e Gianfrancesco Guarnieri tema de badalação e locação Rio de Janeiro onde a novela também foi gravada . Novela que ganhará um remake com o mesmo nome a partir de abril de 2022 no Canal Reviva essa música foi também tema de Pátria Minha (2018-2019) , Porto dos Milagres (2017) e agora tá na trilha da novela Teresa 2021 Lauro César e Gianfrancesco arrasaram ao escrever essa novela . Essa música ganhou de lavada da música Carol na mão do Bonde do Tigrão e liderou entre as rádios e baladas do Brasil na época todas as meninas na época ligavam e pediam essa música ao invés de Cerol na mão na época por causa da novela .
@JKeepsItReal217
This was my 5th grade graduation song and I still remember it 13 years later
@mandolinwind
Wow!!! How cool was your chorus teacher!!!
@lonobl7575
BIG Rod
@Musicaesabedoria
I love this song! Wonderful!
@pbhotmess
GREAT!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
@leonardofaviosuarezordinol4577
Lo máximo 😊
@mikianna0jones
slash makes this.....listenable.