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-

Rod Stewart’s How Long (1982) — entered the UK charts on February 27, 1982, peaking at No. 41.

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 transatlantic single with two identities — modest in the UK, triumphant in Sweden, and reshaped entirely for the US.

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

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 6086 002) on September 11, 1970. Taken from Stewart’s second solo album, Gasoline Alley (released June 12, 1970), it marked an early milestone in his solo career while he was simultaneously a member of Faces. Produced by Stewart and Lou Reizner, the single failed to chart in the UK but reached No. 126 in the US, reflecting Stewart’s gradual

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