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)
Live The Life
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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'Cause a girl in college has stolen your heart
And so my estimation of the situation
Is I bet you can't stand being apart
Listen son you gon to find a sense of perspective
Ain't no use to bury your weight in the sand
Although I kinda like your evolution of spirit
Nobody's gonna know what it's like
To walk a mile in your shoes
Such most sayin it's a wonderful world
But you make it it's up to you
Let yourself fly, let yourself cry
And years will disappear in a blink of an eye
There's music in your head , and it holds your plans
Then handle be heaven wenches in your heart
So love the life you live
And live the life you love
Everybody here has been asking about you
When's that boy of yours gonna be coming home
And when I hear the bells ringing down at the school yard
Kinda reminds me of when you were young
You know you gotta polarize your concentration
I know that girl of yours gonna understand
Never underestimate the power of affection
When you got the world in the palm of your hands
Don't go looking for the pot of gold
Or the light miracle mile
Hundred has lost in your home backyard
Be talking it could take a while
Walk down the aisle, with that big old smile
Collect your diploma with your head up high
Study with your soul, 10 weeks left on
We'll always remember, let the good times roll
Another life you live
And live the life you love
Nobody's gonna know what it's like
To walk a mile in your shoes
Such most sayin it's a wonderful world
But you make it it's up to you
So walk by the lake hand in hand
Try and see the sunset in the far away land
Tell her you love her don't be afraid
And keep every promise that you ever made
And love the life you live
Live the life you love
Love the life you live
Live the life you love
You gotta love it
You gotta love it
Make the most of it
You only got one chance
So take it with your hands
Love the life you live
The lyrics to Rod Stewart’s song Live The Life speak to the listener about heartbreak and finding one's purpose in life. The song begins with the singer reading an email from a friend who is feeling sad and lonely because he fell in love with a girl in college who has stolen his heart. The singer offers some advice to his friend, encouraging him not to bury himself in sadness but to embrace the experience of falling before learning how to stand.
The second part of the song introduces the theme of finding one's purpose in life. The singer reminds his friend to love the life he lives and to live the life he loves, emphasizing that life is what one makes of it. He encourages his friend to focus on the present and the things that he has in his own backyard, rather than looking for a pot of gold or a miracle mile.
Overall, the lyrics of Live The Life are about embracing the highs and lows of life and finding the beauty in the present moment. The song encourages the listener to love and appreciate the life they are living, and to take control of their own happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
You wrote it in your email that you're sad and lonely
The person wrote that they are feeling upset and alone in an email
'Cause a girl in college has stolen your heart
This feeling is due to the fact that someone the person likes at college has captured their attention
And so my estimation of the situation
Based on this information, the singer has formed an opinion on the situation
Is I bet you can't stand being apart
It is likely that the person is struggling with being away from the person they like
Listen son you gon to find a sense of perspective
The artist is advising the person to try and see things in a different light
Ain't no use to bury your weight in the sand
It is not helpful to ignore or hide from your problems
Although I kinda like your evolution of spirit
The singer admires the person's growth and development
You know you got to fall before you learn how to stand
It is important to experience failure or hardship before you can achieve success
Nobody's gonna know what it's like
No one else can truly understand your experiences
To walk a mile in your shoes
It is impossible for someone else to fully comprehend your perspective and experiences
Such most sayin it's a wonderful world
Many people believe that the world is a good and positive place
But you make it it's up to you
It is up to each individual to decide how they view and experience the world
Let yourself fly, let yourself cry
It is important to experience a range of emotions in life
And years will disappear in a blink of an eye
Time can pass very quickly
There's music in your head , and it holds your plans
Music can inspire and motivate you to follow your dreams and aspirations
Then handle be heaven wenches in your heart
Love and positive emotions can provide comfort and happiness
So love the life you live
Embrace and appreciate the life you currently have
And live the life you love
Work to create a life that you truly enjoy
Everybody here has been asking about you
Others are curious about the person's whereabouts and well-being
When's that boy of yours gonna be coming home
People want to know when the person will return home
And when I hear the bells ringing down at the school yard
The sound of school bells reminds the artist of the person's younger years
Kinda reminds me of when you were young
It brings back memories of the person's youth
You know you gotta polarize your concentration
The singer advises the person to focus and concentrate on what is important
I know that girl of yours gonna understand
The artist believes that the person's love interest will be supportive and understanding
Never underestimate the power of affection
Love and affection can be very strong and impactful
When you got the world in the palm of your hands
When you are in a position of power or control
Don't go looking for the pot of gold
Don't constantly search for some unattainable or unrealistic goal
Or the light miracle mile
Don't expect things to come easily or without effort
Hundred has lost in your home backyard
There may be many opportunities or treasures close to home that are overlooked
Be talking it could take a while
It may take some time to discover and appreciate these hidden treasures
Walk down the aisle, with that big old smile
Walk with confidence and happiness
Collect your diploma with your head up high
Be proud of your accomplishments
Study with your soul, 10 weeks left on
Put your all into your studies, even if there is only a short time remaining
We'll always remember, let the good times roll
Remember the positive and enjoyable experiences in life
So walk by the lake hand in hand
Spend time enjoying the company of someone you care about
Try and see the sunset in the far away land
Strive to experience new and exciting things
Tell her you love her don't be afraid
Be open and honest about your feelings
And keep every promise that you ever made
Always follow through on your commitments
You gotta love it
Embrace and appreciate life
Make the most of it
Take advantage of every opportunity and experience life fully
You only got one chance
This is the only life you have, so make it count
So take it with your hands
Seize life and take control of your own experiences
Love the life you live
Embrace and appreciate the life you currently have
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROD STEWART, CHUCK KENTIS, DON KIRKPATRICK, JESSICA ROUSSEAU
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