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)
What a Difference a Day Makes
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Brought the sun and the flowers where there use to be rain
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day makes
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day makes
And the difference is you, is you
My yesterday was blue dear
Today I'm a part of you dear
My lonely nights are through dear
Since you said you were mine
Oh, what a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
That thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day makes
And the difference is you, the difference, the difference, is you
The lyrics to Rod Stewart's song "What a Difference a Day Makes" celebrate the transformative power of love. The singer reflects on how just one day has changed his world - where there was once rain and loneliness, now there is sunshine and companionship. He marvels at the beauty in the world that he's able to see now that he's found love, and describes his new relationship as a kind of heaven. The refrain "What a difference a day makes" reinforces the idea that love can change everything in an instant.
The lyrics also hint at the idea that the singer wasn't necessarily looking for love, and that it came as a surprise. He uses lines like "My yesterday was blue" and "My lonely nights are through" to suggest that he was feeling down before this unexpected romance came along. When he talks about having romance on his menu, it's as if he's just stumbled upon something delicious that he wasn't even looking for. The implication is that love can come at any time, and can transform your life in ways you might not expect.
Overall, the lyrics to "What a Difference a Day Makes" are a celebration of the transformative power of love - showing how it can turn even the bleakest day into an unforgettable moment of bliss. They remind us to stay open to love and to be ready for its transformative impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
What a difference a day makes, twenty-four little hours
A short duration of time can bring about a huge change.
Brought the sun and the flowers where there used to be rain
After experiencing a rough patch, a positive shift can bring joy and beauty.
My yesterday was blue dear
The singer's past experiences were melancholic.
Today I'm a part of you dear
Being with the person they love has made them feel complete.
My lonely nights are through dear
They no longer feel lonely because they have found their true love.
Since you said you were mine
Being with their partner has made all the difference in the world.
Oh, what a difference a day makes
Expressing the overwhelming positive impact the relationship has had on their life.
There's a rainbow before me
A metaphorical symbol of hope and joy.
Skies above can't be stormy since that moment of bliss
The artist's life feels more stable and peaceful since they have found happiness with their partner.
That thrilling kiss
A powerful moment of passion and intimacy that has stayed with them.
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
Experiencing true love and romance is a fulfilling and enriching experience.
And the difference is you, is you
Their partner is the reason for the positive change in their life.
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Written by: MARIA GREVER
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