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Rod Stewart: Smiler Album (1974)
On October 4, 1974, Rod Stewart's fifth solo album, "Smiler," was released on Mercury Records with the UK catalog number 9104 001. This...

Rod Stewart
Oct 3, 19742 min read


Rod Stewart: "Farewell" Single (1974)
Rod Stewart’s "Farewell" backed with "Bring It On Home To Me / You Send Me" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Mercury...

Rod Stewart
Sep 26, 19744 min read


Rod Stewart / Faces Live Coast to Coast: Overture and Beginners
The album Rod Stewart / Faces Live Coast to Coast: Overture and Beginners was released on January 10, 1974, and entered the UK chart on January 26. It spent seven weeks on the chart, peaking at number three. The album features three songs from the Faces' previous albums, six from Stewart's solo releases, and two previously unreleased tracks: a cover of The Temptations' "I Wish It Would Rain" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy." The performance featured new Faces bassist, Tetsu Y

Faces
Jan 10, 19742 min read


Rod Stewart: "Sing It Again Rod" Album (1973)
Rod Stewart’s Sing It Again Rod was released as an LP album in the UK by Mercury Records (catalog number 6499 547) on August 10, 1973,...

Rod Stewart
Aug 9, 19732 min read


Rod Stewart: "Sing it Again Rod" Review (1973)
Rod Stewart’s "Sing it Again Rod" , a one-page album review in Record Mirror , July 21, 1973.

Rod Stewart
Jul 20, 19731 min read


Rod Stewart: Angel / What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me) Single (1972)
A Double A-Side Heartbreaker Rod Stewart’s “Angel” / “What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me)” 7-inch double A-side vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Mercury Records (catalogue: 6052 198). This emotional pair of tracks, with Rod Stewart as producer, came from his album Never A Dull Moment. The A-sides' soulful “Angel” (a cover adapted for the album) and the poignant “What Made Milwaukee Famous” peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Char

Rod Stewart
Nov 10, 19723 min read


Rod Stewart: "You Wear It Well" Single (1972)
Cover of Rod Stewart's single "You Wear It Well," released by Mercury in Germany, catalog number 6052 171. Rod Stewart’s "You Wear It...

Rod Stewart
Aug 3, 19721 min read


Rod Stewart: "Every Picture Tells a Story" Album (1971)
Rod Stewart’s Every Picture Tells a Story was released as an LP album in the UK by Mercury Records (catalog number 6338 063) on July 16,...

Rod Stewart
Jul 15, 19717 min read


Python Lee Jackson: In A Broken Dream Single (1970)
A Stewart-Sung Glam Enigma Python Lee Jackson's "In A Broken Dream" 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 6, 1970, on Young Blood International – YB 1002. Backed with “Boogie Woogie Joe,” Formed in Sydney in December 1965 by UK expats Frank Kennington (vocals) and Mick Lieber (guitar) alongside local drummer David Montgomery, Python Lee Jackson began as a surf-influenced underground act. After Kennington’s deportation in 1966, the lineup evolved with Dave Be

Rod Stewart
Nov 5, 19703 min read


Rod Stewart: "It's All Over Now" Single (1970)
Rod Stewart’s "It's All Over Now" backed with "Jo's Lament" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Vertigo (catalog number...

Rod Stewart
Sep 10, 19706 min read


Jeff Beck Group: Truth Album (1968)
Jeff Beck Group’s Truth LP, was released in the UK on October 4, 1968 on Columbia Records (catalogue: SCX 6293) in the U.K. This debut...

Jeff Beck
Oct 3, 19683 min read


Rod Stewart: "Shake" Single (1966)
Rod Stewart's "Shake" backed with "I Just Got Some" is a raw, bluesy 7-inch vinyl single released in the UK on April 15, 1966 on Columbia...

Rod Stewart
Apr 14, 19662 min read


Rod Stewart: The Day Will Come Single (1965) & Bio
Rod’s Mod Soul Dawn released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 19, 1965, on Columbia (catalogue: DB 7766) Rod Stewart’s “The Day Will Come” was Backed with “Why Does It Go On,” this soulful mod-pop and brooding B-side (both composed by Barry Mason, arranged by Reg Guest), were issued in black label commercial and white label demo variants. No UK chart entry. Issued in four-prong push-out centre, black or white labels with large A and “DEMONSTRATIONAL NOT FOR SA

Rod Stewart
Nov 19, 19654 min read


Rod Stewart: Good Morning Little Schoolgirl Single (1964)
A Bluesy Debut Howl Rod Stewart's 7-inch vinyl single "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl" was released in the UK on October 30, 1964, by Decca Records (catalogue: F 11996). Paired with "I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town" on the B-side, this blues-rock cover of a Sonny Boy Williamson original marked Stewart's solo debut, though it did not make it onto the charts. Single Overview Country: UK 7" Vinyl Single Promotional Release Label: Decca – F.11996 Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM

Rod Stewart
Oct 24, 19644 min read
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