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)
Olé Ola
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Our hearts will be beating like a drum
And your nerves are so shattered you can't take it
Automatically you reach out for the run
But there really isn't any cause for panic
Ally's army had it all under control
It's not merely speculations
It's not just imagination
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there
We got Dalglish, Buchan and Macari
We got Archie Gemmill, Johnstone and McQueen
We got Big Joe Jordan waiting at the middle and the best support
This world has ever seen
We got Donachie, Rioch and Don Masson
We got Andy Gray and Asa Hartford too
And with this lethal combination it's a fair estimation
That the World Cup will be ours the end of June
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there
Oh, Brazil, this time I don't think so
Holland without Cruyff just ain't the same
Germany will, we feel, be a challenge
The Italians can still play the game
But there's really only one team in it
We'll be singing as we'll get off of the plane
We are bound for Buenos Aires, we don't care just what they tell us
Only wish we had Danny McGrain
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there
Willie Johnstone, then it goes to Dalglish. Lou Macari supporting. There's on opener, defended by Buchan, there's Kenny Dalglish in there. Oh, what a goal! Oh, yes! That does it!
They'll be singing up there in Aberdeen and Dundee
Glasgow will be reaching fever pitch
'Cause with a nation of five million we're gonna really turn the heat on
'Cause we invented football anyway
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there Yes, we are
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there All together now:
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there. One more
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there Yes, we are
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there. I know, I know
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there
Ole ola, Ole ola
We're gonna bring that World Cup back from over there
The song "Olé Ola" by Rod Stewart was recorded as Scotland's official song for the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. The lyrics speak of Scotland's confidence and excitement as they prepared to compete for the coveted trophy. The first verse references the nerves and excitement felt by fans during the competition, but reassures them that the team has it all under control. The second verse lists some of Scotland's best players at the time and highlights the country's determination to win the cup. The chorus repeats the sentiment that Scotland will bring the cup back from Argentina.
The bridge of the song refers to Scotland's competitors in the tournament, stating that Brazil, Holland, Germany, and Italy are all formidable teams, but confidently adds that "there's really only one team in it." The lyrics finish with a final call to bring the cup home and promises of nationwide celebration in Scotland as they succeed in their mission.
Overall, "Olé Ola" is a spirited and confident song that embodies the excitement and national pride that comes with competing in such a prestigious sports tournament.
Line by Line Meaning
When the blue shirts run out in Argentina
When the Scottish national football team plays in Argentina
Our hearts will be beating like a drum
We will be filled with excitement and anticipation
And your nerves are so shattered you can't take it
Feeling incredibly anxious and overwhelmed
Automatically you reach out for the run
You instinctively try to escape the situation
But there really isn't any cause for panic
There is no need to stress or worry
Ally's army had it all under control
Referring to the Scottish manager Ally MacLeod, who was confident in his team's ability to win
It's not merely speculations
The belief of Scotland winning is not just a theory
It's not just imagination
It is not just a fantasy or daydream
To bring the World Cup home is Scotland's goal
The aim of the national team is to win the World Cup
We got Dalglish, Buchan and Macari
Listing off some of the players on the Scottish team
We got Archie Gemmill, Johnstone and McQueen
More players on the Scottish team
We got Big Joe Jordan waiting at the middle and the best support
A reference to a player on the Scottish team and the support of their fans
This world has ever seen
Emphasizing how great the support is
We got Donachie, Rioch and Don Masson
Listing more players on the Scottish team
We got Andy Gray and Asa Hartford too
More players on the Scottish team
And with this lethal combination it's a fair estimation
Together, these players make for a deadly combination
That the World Cup will be ours the end of June
Confident that Scotland will win the World Cup at the end of June
Oh, Brazil, this time I don't think so
Not worried about Brazil as an opponent this time around
Holland without Cruyff just ain't the same
Not worried about Holland without their star player Johan Cruyff
Germany will, we feel, be a challenge
Germany will be a tough opponent
The Italians can still play the game
Even though they are competitors, the Italians are still respected for their skills
But there's really only one team in it
Confidence that Scotland is the best team
We'll be singing as we'll get off of the plane
Celebrating even before winning the cup
We are bound for Buenos Aires, we don't care just what they tell us
Determined to go to Buenos Aires, despite any obstacles or negative opinions
Only wish we had Danny McGrain
A player they would have liked to have on the team
Willie Johnstone, then it goes to Dalglish. Lou Macari supporting. There's on opener, defended by Buchan, there's Kenny Dalglish in there. Oh, what a goal! Oh, yes! That does it!
A play-by-play commentary of a goal being scored
They'll be singing up there in Aberdeen and Dundee
Celebrating the win in different parts of Scotland
Glasgow will be reaching fever pitch
Extreme excitement and enthusiasm in Glasgow
'Cause with a nation of five million we're gonna really turn the heat on
With a small population, Scotland will be proud to win the World Cup
'Cause we invented football anyway
Pride in being one of the countries to invent the sport of football (soccer)
Yes, we are
Assuring that Scotland will win the cup
All together now:
Asking everyone to unite in the confidence of Scotland winning
One more
One last push to win the cup
I know, I know
Fully confident in winning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EVALDO GOUVEIA, PHIL CHEN, ROD STEWART
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Sominboy27
We got Marshall Gallagher and McTominay
We got Andy Robertson and Christie
We got big Ryan Jack waiting up the middle
And the best support this world has ever seen
We got palmer Mcgregor and Mcginn
We got Craig Gordon and Armstrong
And with this lethal combination it is our expectation that the euro cup will be ours the end of june
Matt Pennant
One of the best World Cup records. Great lyrics and a good beat
charles covell
One of the greatest World Cup songs of all time.
ngec78
The World Cup was in Argentina but he has chosen a Brazilian rhythm instead. This is priceless hahaha
But he was certainly influenced by his trip to Brazil on Carnival '78 where he also took inspiration for his Late '78/Early '79 smash hit "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy ?"
Heather Salisbury
Still got my 7” single of this! What an admission!
converse91970
I must confess I always thought this was rather catchy - and I am not Scottish! It was first World Cup I can remember, and have some fond memories. Also 1982 as well!
Martin Keast
English fan through and through ,but bought this single in 78 ,loved it!
DaYaThinkImSexy
Its Rod singing a happy song and having a good time at the game. Ole
thenewvoice8
I had this on vinyle - classic
Barry Talbot
had this on a single in 78 and then lost it thought I wouldn't hear it again
jimbob1
thanks again for uploading this it brings back so many memories.