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)
You're the Star
Rod Stewart Lyrics
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When all around was lost
And I could see no point in trying
For I saw love passing by me
You came into my life
You came into my life
I look around
Now, I've finally found
What I've been missing
The road I travel is so clear
Since you came into my life
You came into my life
You're the star
My shinin' light
The mornin' dawnin'
When the sun comes up so bright
And the closer I get
Yes, it's true
You're the star
Above the storm
I wanna wrap you in my arms
And keep you warm
No, I don't wanna live without you
No, I've never found nothin' like you
You give me faith
The kind I though had gone
Somewhere down the line
I think I lost it
Now, I've found changes in my heart
Your faith in me is strong
Your faith in me is strong
You're the star
My shinin' light
The mornin' dawnin'
When the sun comes up so bright
And the closer I get
Yes, it's true
You're the star
Above the storm
I wanna wrap you in my arms
And keep you warm
No, I don't wanna live without you
No, I've never found nothin' like you
You're the star
My shinin' light
The mornin' dawnin'
When the sun comes up so bright
And the closer I get
Yes, it's true
You're the star
Above the storm
I wanna wrap you in my arms
And keep you warm
No, I don't wanna live without you
No, I've never found nothin' like you
You're the star
You're the star
You're the star, oh yeah
I've never found nothin' like you
No, I've never found nothin' like you
The lyrics in "You're the Star" by Rod Stewart describe the feeling of finding hope, faith, and love after a time of darkness and uncertainty. The singer expresses how the arrival of the person they admire brought light to their life and brought back to them the confidence to keep going. The lyrics suggest that the singer's past was not easy, but with the love and faith from their partner, they have found a new direction in life. They express the need to hold onto their loved one and keep them close, as they have never felt this way before. The repetition of "You're the star" emphasizes how this person has become the center of their universe and is the one thing that has kept them going.
The song might be interpreted to be about finding hope and love in the face of adversity. The lyrics appear to convey that the arrival of a person can provide shelter and a sense of purpose in someone's life. The song also seems to have an optimistic tone, with the singer imagining a future where they can live their life with the person they love.
Overall, "You're the Star" is a song that is meant to inspire and uplift listeners, providing them with the hope that they too can find love and faith amidst the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You give me hope
You inspire me and give me a reason to keep going when I feel like giving up.
When all around was lost
In moments when everything seemed bleak and hopeless, you came into my life.
And I could see no point in trying
I felt lost and had no motivation to continue, but you gave me a reason to keep moving forward.
For I saw love passing by me
I was hesitant and unsure about love, but then you entered my life and changed my perspective.
You came into my life
Your presence has made a significant impact on my life.
I look around
I reflect on my past experiences.
And what I had is gone
What I once had is no longer present in my life.
Now, I've finally found
But now I have discovered,
What I've been missing
What was lacking in my life.
The road I travel is so clear
Since you entered my life, my path forward has become more evident and less confusing.
Since you came into my life
Your impact on my life has made a significant difference in my direction and purpose.
You're the star
You are the brightest and most important person in my life.
My shinin' light
You are the light that guides me in dark or uncertain times.
The mornin' dawnin'
You are the light of my life that makes each new day feel like a fresh start.
When the sun comes up so bright
You bring brightness and positivity to my life like the emerging sun each morning.
And the closer I get
The more time I spend with you,
Yes, it's true
It is a fact.
Above the storm
You are a source of safety and peace amidst life's difficulties.
I wanna wrap you in my arms
I want to hold you closely and cherish your presence.
And keep you warm
I want to make you feel loved and cared for.
No, I don't wanna live without you
The thought of not having you in my life is unbearable.
No, I've never found nothin' like you
There is no one else like you in my life, and I am incredibly grateful for your presence.
You give me faith
You help me believe and have confidence in myself and the future.
The kind I though had gone
I thought my faith had disappeared, but you helped me find it again.
Somewhere down the line
At some point in the past.
I think I lost it
I believe that I lost my faith, but you helped me rediscover it.
Now, I've found changes in my heart
You have brought about significant positive changes in my life and my inner self.
Your faith in me is strong
You believe in me and trust me, and that gives me strength and confidence.
You're the star
You are the most important person in my life, and I cannot imagine living without you.
You're the star, oh yeah
Your presence in my life is nothing short of heavenly, and I am incredibly grateful for you.
I've never found nothin' like you
You are unique and irreplaceable, and I treasure you more than anything else in the world.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS JOHN MILLER, BILLY LIVSEY, GRAHAM HAMILTON LYLE
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Dorothy Kuveke
This song you are The Star I would like to dedicate to my youngest daughter. Throughout all of our trials and tribulations that wonderful young ladyπΉ never gave up hope, never gave up on meπ and never gave up on her faith or how far real love takes usβΊοΈβ€οΈπβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Hugo Rust
One of the most underrated songs of all time. Beautiful.
T.D. Jakes private
Thanks for your sincere compliment and love, Iβm not complete without you as my Fan πΉπ» I have you to be most thankful for ππππ
Alfreda
I was introduced to Rodβs music in 74 by my exchange student boyfriend. Iβm 64 now and Iv seen him in concert about 5 times. His music is sexy , heart touching & fun depending on what song your listening to. Heβs a icon and a classic and will always love his music. Iβm hoping Iβll once again get to see him in concert in Vegas or somewhere else soon. I love β€οΈ U Rod
Lily Roseblume
I'm agree with all your worth's,
and I lπve him too.
Hi put all his emotions in,
and hi's amazing. It's a great
joy to listen and watch him.
If I can to introduce you, with you permission. There is a new star born in U.K. her name is Lucy Thomas, she's teenage 17.
Just have a try, she's awesome real natural touching angel. She have gote beautiful voice.
james mcginn
oops--i means saw him in St.Paul
james mcginn
Sam in St.Paul a few years back--i had my Scotland T on--he got me up on Stage--handed me a signed ball--best night of my life .
Debra litwalk
I love you sir rod,forever
Rita caetano
A mΓΊsica e linda e o Rod simplesmente e maravilhoso amei π§π·π§π·π§π·π§π·
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Hasta hoy en dΓa lo sigo escuchando y me sigue gustandoπππ