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)
Red-Suited Super Man
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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The tree's ready and the stockings are all hung
The fire is blazing and the carols are all sung
Everybody's waiting for a miracle
So Santa bring some joy to us all
It's the season to leave our troubles behind
It might be crazy, it might take a miracle
Santa bring some peace to us all
If anyone can do it, it's Santa who can
He's a red-suited super man
He knows everybody, got a list with all our names
And he rocks the whole world in an old fashioned sleigh
Come over here baby, let's watch the snow fall
Check out the North Star, did it start it all
It's still shining, like some miracle
So Santa bring some hope to us all (bring us some hope Santa)
He's a red-suited superman
And he rocks the whole world in an old fashioned sleigh
I look around me, what else could I need
All my friends and family, so I gotta believe
Life is a blessing, for every boy and girl
So Santa bring some love to us all
I said Santa bring some love to us all
I mean, Santa, I said Santa bring some love to us all
Yeah, not really asking much, just a little piece of love on this earth
I know, I know, I know
Santa, Santa I believe in Santa
Oh yes I do, oh yes I do
The song "Red-Suited Super Man" by Rod Stewart is a festive tune that epitomizes the essence of the holiday season. The lyrics are a call for hope, love, peace, and joy; things that are greatly needed at this time of year. The song opens with a snapshot of the holiday preparations, the tree is ready, the fire is blazing, and carols are sung, but there's still something missing. The singer appeals to Santa, the symbol of Christmas, to bring some joy to everyone.
In the second verse, the song becomes more hopeful, imagining a world that is giving and kind. The possibility of such a world is deemed to be a miracle, but it is the season of miracles, therefore not impossible. The singer challenges Santa to do what he does best; bring miracles, peace, and hope to everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
The tree's ready and the stockings are all hung
The decorations have been made for the occasion
The fire is blazing and the carols are all sung
The singing and dancing have started
Everybody's waiting for a miracle
People desire a positive outcome
So Santa bring some joy to us all
Bring happiness to everyone
It's the season to leave our troubles behind
Time to forget the problems
How amazing if the world was giving and kind
The world will be a better place if people are generous and compassionate
It might be crazy, it might take a miracle
This idea is not common, but it is interesting
Santa bring some peace to us all
Bring harmony and tranquility
If anyone can do it, it's Santa who can
Santa is capable of fulfilling our wishes
He's a red-suited super man
Santa is a powerful superhero
He knows everybody, got a list with all our names
He knows each of us individually
And he rocks the whole world in an old fashioned sleigh
He moves the entire world with his traditional sleigh
Come over here baby, let's watch the snow fall
Let us enjoy the snowfall together
Check out the North Star, did it start it all
The star is a symbol of the Christmas story
It's still shining, like some miracle
The star is still a remarkable sight
So Santa bring some hope to us all (bring us some hope Santa)
Bring us optimism and encouragement
He's a red-suited superman
Santa is a mighty superhero
And he rocks the whole world in an old fashioned sleigh
He moves the entire world with his traditional sleigh
I look around me, what else could I need
I am content with what I have
All my friends and family, so I gotta believe
The people around me make me optimistic
Life is a blessing, for every boy and girl
Life is a gift for everyone
So Santa bring some love to us all
Bring us affection and compassion
I said Santa bring some love to us all
I repeat my desire for love
Yeah, not really asking much, just a little piece of love on this earth
The request is simple
Santa, Santa I believe in Santa
The singer trusts and adores Santa Claus
Oh yes I do, oh yes I do
The belief is strong
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROD STEWART
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