Released: December 2, 1989 (UK) Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue Number: W 2758 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Rod Stewart’s soaring, Trevor Horn–produced reinvention of Tom Waits’ 1985 classic, issued as a major late‑’80s standalone single. A dramatic, emotional ballad showcasing Stewart at full vocal power, Downtown Train became one of his signature late‑career hits. Backed with the epic The Killing Of Georgie (Part I And II), the single bridged Stewart’s classic storytelling

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

Released: December 4, 1981 (UK) Label: Riva Records Catalogue Number: RIVA 34 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Rod Stewart’s synth‑driven new‑wave sprint — backed with I Was Only Joking (Live). Issued as the UK follow‑up to Tonight I’m Yours, Young Turks captured Stewart’s early‑’80s reinvention with a sleek, modern pop‑rock edge. 🔘 Overview Written by Rod Stewart, Carmine Appice, Duane Hitchings, and Kevin Savigar, Young Turks marked a bold stylistic shift for Stewart as he embraced

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

Rod Stewart returned in spring 1979 with the title track from his album Blondes Have More Fun, a slick, upbeat rocker that continued his successful late-70s pop direction. Issued in the UK on 27 April 1979 on Riva Records (catalogue RIVA 19), the single was backed with “The Best Days Of My Life”. 🔘 The Story “Blondes (Have More Fun)” was written by Rod Stewart and Jim Cregan and produced by Tom Dowd. It was released as the third single from the album of the same name, follow

Released: January 20, 1978 (UK) Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue Number: K 17101 Format: 7" Vinyl Single A swaggering, riff‑driven Rod Stewart rocker from Foot Loose & Fancy Free — backed with I Was Only Joking. Issued on Warner Bros., the single captured Stewart at his late‑’70s commercial peak. 🔘 Overview Hot Legs was released on January 20, 1978 as the second UK single from Rod Stewart’s 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. Built around a muscular guitar riff and Stew

Written by Gary Grainger and Rod Stewart, released as the third single from the 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. The song performed strongly internationally, reaching No. 5 in the UK (as a double A‑side with Hot Legs) and No. 22 in the US, where it was backed with " Born Loose" Billboard praised Stewart’s delivery and the song’s rhythmic, semi‑acoustic foundation, highlighting the string and mandolin arrangements. Cash Box described it as “a gentle ballad about growing and

A single advert, a wall of praise, and a singer on the brink of stardom — Billboard captured Rod Stewart’s rise in real time.

In the early autumn of 1970, Rod Stewart was emerging as one of Britain’s most distinctive and charismatic voices. Fresh from the success of his debut solo album *An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down*, the raspy-voiced singer released a fiery cover of the old R&B classic “It’s All Over Now.” Released on September 11, 1970, the single appeared on Vertigo Records under catalogue number 6086 002. Backed with “Jo’s Lament,” this 7-inch release captured Stewart at his raw, soul

In the autumn of 1964, a 19-year-old Rod Stewart made his official solo debut with a raw, bluesy take on the Sonny Boy Williamson classic “Good Morning Little Schoolgirl.” With his already distinctive raspy voice and a gritty, energetic delivery, the track captured Stewart’s deep love for American rhythm and blues. Released on October 30, 1964, the single appeared on Decca Records under catalogue number F 11996. Backed with “I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town,” this 7-in