Rod Stewart: (Tarten Rocker)

In the sticky-floored back rooms of 1970s London, where the beer was warm, the shirts were louder than the amps, and the hangover started before the encore even finished… there strutted a gang of piss-taking, booze-soaked, platform-heeled rascals who turned every gig into a glorious pub brawl with guitars. They had a singer who looked like a rock ’n’ roll pirate, a bassist who played like he was trying to wake the dead, and a drummer who hit the skins like he was personally o

The gravel-voiced, leopard-print-wearing, football-scarf-waving rascal who turned Celtic soul into chart-topping, scarf-twirling glam gold. Started as the ultimate rock frontman with the Jeff Beck Group and Faces, but when he went solo in 1969 he kept the rough edges, added a silk scarf, a feather cut, and a wink that could melt knickers at fifty paces. The Glam Slam Essentials Every Picture Tells a Story (1971) – Album Release (1971) – UK #1 / US #1The one that made him a su

A Tom Waits Cover That Hit No. 10 Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 2, 1989, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: W 2758), Rod Stewart’s “Downtown Train” — his soaring cover of Tom Waits’ 1985 classic — was backed with “The Killing Of Georgie (Part I And II).” Produced by Trevor Horn, this emotional ballad peaked at No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100, hitting No. 1 on both Adult Contemporary and Album Rock Tracks. Grammy-

A Duet Dynamite Revival Rod Stewart & Tina Turner’s “It Takes Two” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 12, 1990, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: ROD 1 / 5439-19493-7). Backed with “Hot Legs (Live),” this soul-pop cover of the Marvin Gaye/Kim Weston classic, written by William Stevenson and Sylvia Moy, was produced by Bernard Edwards and Rod Stewart. The A-side’s electrifying chemistry and Turner’s courtesy of Capitol Records appearance peaked at No. 5

A Rockin' Live Extravaganza Rod Stewart’s Absolutely Live double LP, was released in the UK on November 6, 1982, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 17). This 19-track live album captured Stewart’s 1981–1982 tour, with hits like “Maggie May” and “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?.” Produced by George Tutko – engineer, mixing Ricky DeLena – assistant engineer, it featured guest vocals from Kim Carnes and Tina Turner on “Stay with Me.” Recorded at The Forum (Los Angeles), Long Beach Arena, Sa

A Synth-Pop Turks Rebellion Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 4, 1981, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 34), Rod Stewart’s “Young Turks” was the second single from Tonight I’m Yours. Backed with “Tora, Tora, Tora (Out With The Boys),” this synth-pop/new wave anthem — written by Stewart/Appice/Savigar/Hitchings — peaked at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Produced by Rod Stewart & Jim Cregan, it marked Stewart’s bold ‘80s reinvention. Single Overview Rele

A Synth-Rock Heartthrob's Peak Rod Stewart’s Tonight I'm Yours LP, was released in the UK on November 6, 1981, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 14). This 10-track album, his eleventh, blended rock, synth-pop, and new wave, with hits “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me),” “Young Turks,” and “How Long.” Produced by Rod Stewart and co-producer Jim Cregan, it peaked at No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart for 20 weeks (over two runs). Included a custom printed inner sleeve with credits and

Stewart's Wings And Passion Peak Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on November 21, 1980, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 11 / HS 3485), Rod Stewart’s Foolish Behaviour was his tenth studio album. Produced by Harry The Hook (with The Rod Stewart Group) and Tom Dowd, this 10-track rock triumph — recorded at Record Plant and Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles — featured “Passion,” “Better Off Dead,” and “She Won't Dance With Me.” Peaked at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart for 13 weeks.

Stewart's Passionate Plea Rod Stewart’s “Passion” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 31, 1980, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 26). Backed with “Better Off Dead,” written by Stewart, Chen, Grainger, Savigar, Cregan, was the lead single from the album Foolish Behaviour . Produced by Jim Cregan, the A-side's pulsating rhythm, Stewart’s raspy vocals, and Latin-infused groove marked his embrace of ‘80s dance-pop, peaking at No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart for

Rod Stewart’s "Little Miss Understood"  backed with "So Much To Say" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Virgin Records...

Rod's Chart-Topping Legacy Rod Stewart’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1 LP, was released in the UK on October 12, 1979, on Riva Records (catalogue: ROD TV 1). This 10-track compilation gathered Stewart’s biggest hits from 1971–1978, showcasing his transition from Faces frontman to solo pop-rock superstar. Produced by various collaborators including Tom Dowd and Stewart himself, the album highlighted his raspy vocals and versatile style, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for five

A Rod Stewart NME Christmas £1-Off Blitz Published in the UK on December 9, 1978, New Musical Express’s full-page advert “Blondes have more fun at Boots.” launched a massive Christmas promotion: £1 off four Rod Stewart albums — including the brand-new Blondes Have More Fun — plus 50p off cassettes. With his winter UK tour and “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” smashing the charts, Boots turned Rod into the ultimate stocking-filler. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Mus

A Disco-Rock Sexy Peak Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on November 24, 1978, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 8 / RVLP8 / BSK 3261), Rod Stewart’s Blondes Have More Fun was his ninth studio album. Produced by Tom Dowd, this 10-track disco-rock triumph featured the global smash “Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?” Peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart for 26 weeks. Issued in multiple pressings, with cassette and 8-track variants. A platinum-selling ‘70s Stewart classic. Album Overview Re

A Disco-Rock Controversy Rod Stewart’s “Da 'Ya' Think I'm Sexy?” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1978, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 17). Backed with “Dirty Weekend,” this funky disco-rock track, written by Rod Stewart, Carmine Appice, and Duane Hitchings — incorporating the melody from Jorge Ben Jor’s Taj Mahal and strings from Bobby Womack’s (If You Want My Love) Put Something Down On It — was produced by Tom Dowd. The A-side’s strutting bass,

Rod's Blistering Blues Kicker Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 20, 1978, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 17101), Rod Stewart’s “Hot Legs” — backed with “I Was Only Joking” — was the second single from his 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. In the UK, it was issued as a double A-side. The single reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The lead guitar was played by Billy Peek, a Saint Louis native and mem

A Rocker's Fancy Footwork Rod Stewart’s Foot Loose & Fancy Free LP, was released in the UK on November 4, 1977, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 5). This 8-track album, his eighth studio effort, blended rock, soul. Produced by Tom Dowd it peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart remaing for for 26 weeks. Initial release Included a 12-page illustrated booklet, it’s a vibrant snapshot of Stewart’s post-Faces solo peak. Album Overview Vinyl LP (Catalogue: RVLP 5): Fast Side A1 H

Stewart's Soulful Serenade Rod Stewart’s “You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 7, 1977, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 11). Backed with “You Really Got A Nerve,” this tender ballad, written by Stewart, served as the lead single from his eighth album, Foot Loose & Fancy Free. Produced by Tom Dowd, the A-side’s lush orchestration and Stewart’s raspy vocals crafted a heartfelt love song, peaking at No. 3 on the UK Singl

A Beatles War Cover Conquest Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 19, 1976, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 6), Rod Stewart’s “Get Back” was his powerhouse Beatles cover from the All This And World War II soundtrack. Backed with “Trade Winds” from A Night On The Town , the A-side — co-produced by Lou Reizner & Rod Stewart — stormed to No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart for 9 weeks. Pressed by CBS Aston Clinton with solid centre and knock-out centre variants,

Stewart’s Sing It Again re-released as a 7-inch maxi-single in the UK on November 19, 1976 on Mercury (catalogue: 6160 006) Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” was backed with “You Wear It Well” and “Twistin’ The Night Away,” this timeless folk-rock anthem and double B-side all from the album Sing It Again Rod , were issued in an accordingly shaped Picture Sleeve in beige/light blue injection moulded variants and Irish pressing. It peaked at No. 31 on the UK Singles Chart for 5 weeks.

A Beatles War Mash-Up Mayhem The All This And World War II (Original Sound Track) double LP, released in the UK & Ireland on October 25, 1976, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP2 / RVLP 2), was a bold musical documentary soundtrack. Produced by Lou Reizner with Martin J. Machat and Sandy Lieberson, it featured 28 Beatles covers by Elton John, Rod Stewart, Leo Sayer, Bee Gees, Tina Turner, Peter Gabriel (solo debut), and more—juxtaposed with WWII newsreels in Susan Winslow’s fil