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)
Tonight Is The Night
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Stay away from my back door too
Disconnect the telephone line
Relax baby and draw that blind
Kick off your shoes and sit right down
Loosen off that pretty French gown
Let me pour you a good long drink
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
Come on angel my heart's on fire
Don't deny your man's desire
You'd be a fool to stop this tide
Spread your wings and let me come inside 'cause
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
Don't say a word my virgin child
Just let your inhibitions run wild
The secret is about to unfold
Upstairs before the night's too old
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
Ooh
The song "Tonight's the Night" by Rod Stewart is an iconic rock ballad that speaks to the desire and passion between two people. The lyrics describe wanting to be alone with a lover and disconnecting from the world, both literally and figuratively, in order to focus on each other. The lyrics "Stay away from my window, stay away from my back door too, disconnect the telephone line, relax baby and draw that blind" portray the desire for seclusion and intimacy, while "Kick off your shoes and sit right down, loosen off that pretty French gown, let me pour you a good long drink" suggest a setting of relaxation and comfort.
The lyrics go on to paint a picture of a man who can't resist his partner's allure, urging her to let go of any inhibitions and trust him completely. The line "Don't deny your man's desire, you'd be a fool to stop this tide, spread your wings and let me come inside" speaks to the irresistible chemistry between two people in the moment, and the idea that they must surrender to it fully. The song reaches its climax with the lyrics "Don't say a word my virgin child, just let your inhibitions run wild, the secret is about to unfold upstairs before the night's too old", which portrays a scene of temptation and surrender. The song ultimately ends with the refrain, "Tonight's the night, it's gonna be alright, 'cause I love you girl, ain't nobody gonna stop us now", suggesting that in this moment, nothing can come between the two lovers and their passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay away from my window
Please don't peek into my private space
Stay away from my back door too
Don't try to sneak in through the back entrance either
Disconnect the telephone line
Let's disconnect from the outside world and focus on each other
Relax baby and draw that blind
Let's create a cozy, intimate setting without any distractions
Kick off your shoes and sit right down
Take off the burden of daily life and let's spend some quality time together
Loosen off that pretty French gown
Let's allow ourselves to be comfortable and vulnerable with each other
Let me pour you a good long drink
Let me take care of you and help you unwind
Ooh baby don't you hesitate 'cause
Don't be shy or unsure, let's go for it
Tonight's the night
This is the moment we've been waiting for
It's gonna be alright
Everything will be okay
'Cause I love you girl
My feelings for you are strong and true
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
We're unstoppable and nothing can get in the way of our passion
Come on angel my heart's on fire
I'm getting emotional and passionate about you
Don't deny your man's desire
Don't reject the love and attraction I have for you
You'd be a fool to stop this tide
Let's not resist the natural flow of our chemistry
Spread your wings and let me come inside 'cause
Let's embrace each other and experience the pleasure of physical intimacy
Don't say a word my virgin child
Let's let our actions speak louder than words
Just let your inhibitions run wild
Let's allow ourselves to be liberated and free
The secret is about to unfold
Our connection is going to reveal something special and meaningful
Upstairs before the night's too old
Let's not waste any more time, let's go upstairs and make the most of the night
Tonight's the night
This is the moment we've been waiting for
It's gonna be alright
Everything will be okay
'Cause I love you girl
My feelings for you are strong and true
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
We're unstoppable and nothing can get in the way of our passion
Ooh
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROD STEWART
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@kevingumfory
We didn't have much growing up. My mom could put on Rod Stewart and dance around while we all cleaned house. She would have us all laughing. She always tried her best to make us feel rich. I sure do love and miss you mom.
@kevingumfory
@Roderick Stewart at first when I thought Rod Stewart responded to me i almost shat. Then I went and looked at the profile. Was good for a smile. Thnx.
@dr4bones
Funny how Rich people always seek LOVE and Poor people seek Wealth. Times with family are the BEST!
@donnashaffer4638
What a sweet memory ❤
@emmarodriguez9966
You mom did great, thanks to her
@lucindabailey6014
Sounds like you had a wonderful mom.
@user-oy1ls1eb4c
WOW!!! This song brings back so many memories of growing up in the 70's. God Bless you Rod Stewart......WE LOVE YOU111
@lewisparker3974
Some of the 70s songs are like a time machine for our feelings.
@stephanielye4169
So true; its so funny how music can transport you to another time and place, reanimate your feelings...thats what each song that touched my heart, like this one, does for me.
@CindyRizzato
Absolutely!!!!!