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 You Wish Upon A Star
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Fate is kind
She brings to those who love
The sweet fulfillment of
Their secret longing
Like a bolt out of the blue
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams come true
Rod Stewart's rendition of "When You Wish Upon a Star" expresses the idea that dreams can come true, and that fate plays a role in making those dreams a reality. The song suggests that, regardless of who you are, wishing upon a star can bring you anything you truly desire. Whether you're an ordinary person or a celebrity, anyone's dreams and hopes are worth wishing for, and when your heart is in your dream, there's no request that's too big or too small.
The lyrics indicate that fate has the power to bring people the sweet fulfillment of their secret longings. And sometimes, fate delivers these dreams and desires in unexpected ways. The phrase "like a bolt out of the blue" suggests that these wishes can come true suddenly and unexpectedly, without any warning. The idea here is that if you truly believe in your dreams, fate will bring them to you when the time is right.
Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to have hope for the future and to keep dreaming, no matter how impossible those dreams may seem. While the real world may be full of challenges and setbacks, the song suggests that wishing upon a star can help you overcome them and achieve your goals.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wish upon a star
No matter who you are, your dreams have no bounds, so aim high
Makes no difference who you are
Your background, race, or social position has no impact on your ability to dream and achieve your wishes
Anything your heart desires
When it comes to pursuing your dreams, the possibilities are infinite and without limits
Will come to you
Through hard work and perseverance, you can make all of your wishes and dreams come true
If your heart is in your dream
Success only comes to those who are truly dedicated and passionate about their dreams
No request is too extreme
You should never be afraid to dream big and make bold requests towards achieving your goals
When you wish upon a star
Your aspirations alone can take you far
As dreamers do
Dreaming is the fuel that drives passionate people to make their goals a reality
Fate is kind
Good things happen to those with positive attitudes and who work hard towards their goals
She brings to those who love
Favorable circumstances are often awarded to those who truly love what they do and are passionate about their dreams
The sweet fulfillment of
The achievement of a dream or goal is a profound, fulfilling experience
Their secret longing
Your personal dreams and goals are deeply meaningful and validating when achieved
Like a bolt out of the blue
Sometimes opportunities arise suddenly and unexpectedly that can propel you towards your goals
Fate steps in and sees you through
When you work hard and remain persistent towards your goals, fate will often reward you with opportunities and unexpected success
When you wish upon a star
Success comes from pursuing your dreams with wholehearted intent
Your dreams come true
When you commit to pursuing your dreams and remain dedicated, you can achieve anything you set your mind to
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Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
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