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)
When A Man
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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The message on the machine says "you're driving me crazy"
His feet don't touch the ground
he can hardly wait to see her tonight
Now every new song on the radio reminds him of her
He says hello to strangers and he's singing in the shower
The sign in his eyes says this guy's got a problem so nice so nice
She don't know what she's doing to him
When a man's in love when a man's in love
he'll fight like a tiger fly like a dove when a man's in love
He's early on the job and all his friends begin to sense
his attitude has changed he's serene and contented
His feet don't touch the ground he can hardly wait to see her tonight
And he calls her on the telephone about a dozen times an hour
She's flattered by the avalanche of attention and flowers
He tells all his buddies "Boys, I've finally found someone for me"
She don't know what she's doing to him
Every day's like Christmas it sure ain't a dream
When a man's in love, when a man's in love
ain't nothin' too hard or too tough when a man's in love
When a man's in love, when a man's in love
he'll fight like a tiger fly like a dove when a man's in love
When a man's in love
She dominates his every thought and dream and conversation
He talks about her constantly with an air of jubilation
There ain't nothin' in the world he wouldn't do to make her little face smile
But oh don't it make you want to smile and dance
May God bless us all with a little romance
When a man's in love, when a man's in love
she's in his heart and running through his blood
when a man's in love
When a man's in love
he'll fight like a tiger, fly like a dove
when a man's in love
when a man's in love
There ain't nothing he can't do
when a man's in love
when a man's in love
The song "When A Man's In Love" by Rod Stewart describes the overwhelming feeling of being in love. The singer wakes up in the morning feeling renewed, and excited to see his love. The message on his machine causes him distress because it reminds him of his obsession with his partner. He can hardly wait to see her and sings in the shower. The singer's behavior is so obvious that it's noticeable to strangers. He tells them hello, and his eyes "say this guy's got a problem so nice, so nice." The entire world seems brighter since he's discovered love, and every new song on the radio reminds him of her.
The lyrics represent the eagerness and joy that come with being in love. The singer calls his love interest multiple times an hour and sends her flowers. Despite his overbearing behavior, his love interest is flattered by the attention. The singer's life is changed since falling in love. He is 'serene and contented and dominates every thought and conversation. The lyrics indicate that there is nothing he won't do to make her smile, and his love for her runs deep.
Line by Line Meaning
He wakes up in the morning like a newborn baby
He feels refreshed and excited every day, like a child experiencing everything for the first time
The message on the machine says "you're driving me crazy"
He receives a voicemail from his loved one expressing her irritation, which he takes as a sign that she cares about him deeply
His feet don't touch the ground
He is so happy that he feels like he is floating on air
he can hardly wait to see her tonight
He is eager and excited to spend time with his loved one
Now every new song on the radio reminds him of her
Every song he hears on the radio seems to have been written for his loved one, because he is so consumed by thoughts of her
He says hello to strangers and he's singing in the shower
He is so happy that he greets everyone he meets and even sings in the shower, because he can't contain his joy
The sign in his eyes says this guy's got a problem so nice so nice
His eyes reflect his overwhelming happiness and contentment, which is both noticeable and enviable
She don't know what she's doing to him
The extent of her impact on him is unknown to her, because he is so deeply in love
Every day's like Christmas it sure ain't a dream
Every day feels like a special and joyful occasion, and he knows that this is real and not just a dream
He's early on the job and all his friends begin to sense
He is punctual and productive at work, and his friends can sense that something has changed in him for the better
his attitude has changed he's serene and contented
He is no longer anxious or unhappy, but instead feels peaceful and satisfied
And he calls her on the telephone about a dozen times an hour
He can't get enough of talking to his loved one, and calls her constantly to express his affection
She's flattered by the avalanche of attention and flowers
His loved one feels honored and touched by his continuous displays of love and affection
He tells all his buddies "Boys, I've finally found someone for me"
He proudly shares his happiness and the fact that he has found someone special with his friends
She dominates his every thought and dream and conversation
He can't stop thinking or talking about his loved one, and even dreams of her constantly
He talks about her constantly with an air of jubilation
He speaks about his loved one with enthusiasm and happiness, because she brings so much joy to his life
There ain't nothin' in the world he wouldn't do to make her little face smile
He would do anything to make his loved one happy, because her smile brings him the greatest joy
But oh don't it make you want to smile and dance
His happiness and enthusiasm are contagious, and make others feel like smiling and dancing with him
May God bless us all with a little romance
He wishes for everyone to experience the happiness and joy of being in love
she's in his heart and running through his blood
His loved one is so deeply ingrained in his being that she feels like a part of him
when a man's in love
This is the recurring phrase that emphasizes the powerful and all-consuming nature of love
ain't nothin' too hard or too tough
With love as his driving force, he is capable of tackling any challenge or obstacle
when a man's in love
This phrase is repeated to further convey the intensity and significance of being in love
he'll fight like a tiger, fly like a dove
He is fiercely determined and yet light-hearted and free-spirited when it comes to protecting and cherishing his loved one
There ain't nothing he can't do
His love gives him the strength and motivation to conquer anything and everything
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carmine Rojas, Chuck Kentis, Jeff Golub, Rod Stewart
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Wanda's Artwork
One of my top favorites of Rod’s and this album doesn’t have a bad song on it. It’s fabulous!
Tosikazu Iwasaki
Nearly 30 years ago, when I was in love, this song gave me power. I m happy still love this song and her.
Vera Lucia Pinto Rios
Maravilhoso ❤
Nuno Rua
Mais uma Maravilha de música e uma voz fantástica.
Gustavo Gomes dos Santos
Excelente cantor Boa música perfeita saudades dessa época 1991 eu tinha 20 anos de idade saudades desse tempo que não volta mais
Dave
That voice is in a league of it's own!!!
annemarie hallinan
Most Rod Songs are Brilliant His a Great Singer
TylerDurden
Love this song!
Tashi Musabi
Love this song.
Jose Luis Alfaro
great song! I never forget it. for my dearling life.