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)
One More Time
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Or the sunshine in your smile, or those ruby red lips I've been kissin'
Now your family don't like me, this I understand
I don't wanna settle down, I am just a ramblin' man
I'd rather be out rockin' with my good old country band, yes, I would
Listen, baby
It was great while it lasted (oh yeah)
There's just one more thing to do (oh yeah)
I know that I can keep a secret, baby, can you too?
One more time, baby
One more time, baby
One more time just for old time's sake
One more time, baby
One more time, baby
One more time just for old time's sake
Now if we have to separate and find somebody new
It's hard to imagine somebody else with you
You taught me how to nasty in those naughty high heel shoes
The devil wears Prada
We were lovers for a while, but it all came crashin' down
The sex was immense, by a good old country mile
Make no mistake, you'll always be on speed dial, oh yeah
It was great while it lasted (oh yeah)
And together we smashed it (oh yeah)
There's just one more thing to do (oh yeah)
I know that I can keep a secret, baby, can you too?
One more time, baby
One more time, baby
One more time just for old time's sake
One more time, baby
One more time, baby
One more time just for old time's sake
Yeah yeah, just one more time
(Ooh, one more time)
Before I go (one more time)
(There's someone else)
One more time
(No, I can't)
Just for old time's sake (ooh, one more time)
(Really shouldn't)
Don't treat me like this (ooh, one more time)
Oh yeah, I'll never forget you, baby (ooh, one more time)
(Don't persuade me)
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ooh, one more time)
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah, yeah (ooh, one more time)
(One more time, ooh, ooh) (well, maybe)
Now I hope that you find what you searchin' for
Someone to cuddle and kiss you as you walk through the door
And honor you with children and stay together forever, forever
So it's bon voyage, farewell, au revoir
I'm going down to Woodstock in my beat-up Jaguar
There's no regrets or sadness, but maybe we should've known better
We should've known better, baby
It was great while it lasted (oh yeah)
And together we smashed it (oh yeah)
There's just one more thing to do (oh yeah)
I know that I can keep a secret, baby, can you too?
One more time, baby
One more time, baby
One more time just for old time's sake
One more time, baby
One more time, baby
One more time just for old time's sake
One more time, baby
One more time, baby
One more time just for old time's sake
One more time, baby
One more time, baby
One more time just for old time's sake
The song "Time" by Rod Stewart is a nostalgic look back at a past relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's attachment to certain physical features of his former partner, such as her hair and lips, but emphasizes that he is not mourning the loss of those things in particular. Rather, he is acknowledging that the real attraction lay in the shared experiences and memories they created together. However, he also acknowledges that the relationship was not built to last, as his wandering spirit and her family's disapproval kept them apart. Despite this, the singer still laments the end of the relationship and expresses a desire to return to those moments just one more time, before moving on.
Overall, "Time" is a song that explores the complexities of love and the painful beauty of nostalgia. It captures the bittersweet quality of looking back on a time that was simultaneously joyous and fleeting, while also acknowledging the limitations and imperfections that ultimately kept the relationship from thriving. The lyrics are a testament to the deep human desire for connection and intimacy, even when the odds are stacked against us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not the color of your hair, or the beauty in your eyes that I'll be missin'
I will miss more than just your physical features.
Or the sunshine in your smile, or those ruby red lips I've been kissin'
I will miss the joy and passion you brought into my life.
Now your family don't like me, this I understand
I acknowledge that your family does not approve of our relationship.
I don't wanna settle down, I am just a ramblin' man
I am not ready to commit to a long-term relationship or marriage.
I'd rather be out rockin' with my good old country band, yes, I would
I prefer to focus on my music career and performing with my band.
It was great while it lasted (oh yeah)
Our relationship was amazing while it lasted.
And together we smashed it (oh yeah)
We made a great team and accomplished a lot together.
There's just one more thing to do (oh yeah)
Before we part ways, there is one last thing we need to do.
I know that I can keep a secret, baby, can you too?
I trust that you can keep this final act between us a secret.
Now if we have to separate and find somebody new
If we have to end our relationship and move on to new partners.
It's hard to imagine somebody else with you
It will be hard for me to picture you with someone else.
You taught me how to nasty in those naughty high heel shoes
You showed me how to dance seductively in high heels.
The devil wears Prada
A reference to the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada' - implying I enjoyed the experience but now it's time to move on.
We were lovers for a while, but it all came crashin' down
Our relationship ended abruptly and painfully.
The sex was immense, by a good old country mile
Our physical connection was intense and passionate.
Make no mistake, you'll always be on speed dial, oh yeah
I will keep you in mind and may contact you again in the future.
Yeah yeah, just one more time
Let's do this one last time.
(Ooh, one more time)
Before I go (one more time)
Before we part ways.
(There's someone else)
One more time
Let's do this one last time.
(No, I can't)
Just for old time's sake (ooh, one more time)
As a final gesture of remembering our past together.
(Really shouldn't)
Don't treat me like this (ooh, one more time)
Don't be cruel or distant towards me in this moment.
Oh yeah, I'll never forget you, baby (ooh, one more time)
I will always remember you fondly.
(Don't persuade me)
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (ooh, one more time)
Affirming my intentions to go through with this final act.
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah yeah, yeah (ooh, one more time)
(One more time, ooh, ooh) (well, maybe)
Expressing some hesitation about going through with this final act.
Now I hope that you find what you searchin' for
I wish you good luck in finding what you are looking for in life.
Someone to cuddle and kiss you as you walk through the door
Someone who will love and cherish you.
And honor you with children and stay together forever, forever
Someone who will start a family with you and be your partner for life.
So it's bon voyage, farewell, au revoir
A final goodbye to our relationship and each other.
I'm going down to Woodstock in my beat-up Jaguar
I am moving on and starting a new chapter in my life.
There's no regrets or sadness, but maybe we should've known better
I don't regret our time together, but perhaps we could have made better choices.
We should've known better, baby
We could have made better decisions for ourselves and our relationship.
One more time, baby
As a final gesture of remembering our past and saying goodbye.
One more time just for old time's sake
One last moment to remember our past together.
One more time, baby
Affirming my intent to follow through with this final act.
One more time just for old time's sake
A final gesture of remembering our past together.
One more time, baby
Affirming my intent to follow through with this final act.
One more time just for old time's sake
A final gesture of remembering our past together.
One more time, baby
Affirming my intent to follow through with this final act.
One more time just for old time's sake
A final gesture of remembering our past together.
One more time, baby
Affirming my intent to follow through with this final act.
One more time just for old time's sake
A final gesture of remembering our past together.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Savigar, Rod Stewart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elenilsonsouza6417
Essa voz é simplesmente perfeita e incomparável 👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@elizabethferreira861
I love this song so glad he’s still performing and putting out new music. I’ve seen him perform about 8 times. And enjoy his show every time.
@robindew9072
What a great song. Rod's amazing. Anything he sings is legendary
@jorge-vc2jw
Este homem é incansável! Tomara que não pare nunca!!!
@sibelerim7997
What a beautiful song! First time I’m hearing it.
Rod Stewart is timeless. True legend.❤️
Thank you for all the happy moments that comes with your songs.
@roderickdavidstewart5200
Thanks for liking and listening to my songs, Thanks for your love❤️ and moral support. I hope you have been well entertained over the years?
@lucycarmichael9228
Same here and I love it.
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@Roderick David Stewart 🤝🍀
@suecorderoy1396
The words of the song will take on a whole new meaning ..once military publicly take control globally ....
He's actually say goodbye ...and references several things ot nice ..shud of known better ....keep a secret ..devil wears prada...( red shoe club ) ..and more
@henriettaokpala9642
Rod Stewart! A living legend!! I love the fact that he's still rocking life and making incredible music. Thank you sir