A raucous, swaggering glam‑rock blast, “Pool Hall Richard” captures Faces at their most loose, loud, and joyously unrestrained — a bar‑room riot of guitars, horns, and Rod Stewart’s unmistakable rasp. Released on November 30, 1973, the single arrived between the albums *Ooh La La* and the band’s eventual split. Issued by Warner Bros. Records under catalogue number K 16341, the track delivered the band’s trademark mix of bluesy grit, pub‑rock energy, and glam‑era attitude. Bac

A warm, enthusiastic one-page review in Record Mirror welcomes Rod Stewart’s compilation album *Sing It Again Rod*, calling it a “wonderful collection” and a must-have for all Stewart fans. The piece celebrates the timeless appeal of Rod’s recent hits and highlights the strength of his song choices across his solo career. This July 21, 1973 Record Mirror review captures Rod Stewart at the peak of his early-1970s solo stardom, when his raspy voice and masterful blend of rock,

A vibrant newspaper review captured the raw energy and massive draw of Rod Stewart & Faces during their early 1970s peak, as they packed Kiel Auditorium with 8,000 screaming fans. Published on 25 April 1973 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, this article celebrated one of the hottest live acts of the era. 📰 What the Clipping Shows A single-column concert review headlined “Rod Stewart’s Faces Draws 8000 To Kiel” by Dick Richmond. The text vividly describes Stewart’s dynamic stag

Stewart reflects on the strange path from London football pitches to American tours, from blues‑club grit to chart‑topping success — a journey marked by instinct, humour, and a voice unlike any other.

The single became Faces’ most successful UK hit, peaking at No. 2 and spending nine weeks on the Official Singles Chart. AllMusic later praised it as “one of their best.” In the US, the song achieved moderate success on the Billboard Hot 100.

A celebratory half-page Phonogram / Mercury Records advertisement highlighting Rod Stewart’s dominant showing in the 1972 NME Readers Poll. He’s Our No.1, Too — Rod Stewart tops the 1972 NME Poll results. New Musical Express Date: January 27, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • No.1 World Album: *Never A Dull Moment* • No.2 World Male Singer • No.3 British Single: “You Wear It Well” • No.1 British Album: *Never A Dull Moment* • No.1 British Singer • Catalog

A bold Melody Maker cover moment — Rod Stewart stepping into the paper’s writing team — paired with a lively one‑page feature capturing his swagger, humour and rising superstardom at the close of 1972. Melody Maker Date: December 2, 1972 Format: Cover + one‑page feature A moment of charisma, confidence, and peak early‑’70s Rod energy. 📰 Key Highlights • Rod Stewart announced as a new Melody Maker contributor • Cover photo shows Stewart in full stage glamour • Feature ex

Publication: Sounds Date: November 18 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Feature / Photo Report Format: Tour Announcement / Group Portrait Overview A lively Sounds feature marking The Faces’ return to the road with two London concerts. The photograph captures the band’s swaggering camaraderie — Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan, Kenney Jones, and Ronnie Lane — poised before their major UK tour. The article’s tone reflects the band’s reputation for exuberant perf

A vibrant full-page Bravo magazine feature celebrates Rod Stewart as the ultimate gravel-voiced heart-throb of 1972, showcasing his raw charisma, stage swagger, and magnetic appeal to German teen readers. The piece positions Rod as the sexy, raspy king of rock ‘n’ roll at the peak of his solo breakthrough with Every Picture Tells a Story and Never a Dull Moment. This November 8, 1972 Bravo cover story captures the pure excitement of glam-era teen idol worship, turning Rod’s r

A colourful and slightly tongue-in-cheek feature unravels the unlikely story behind Rod Stewart’s surprise hit “You Wear It Well” and the obscure band Python Lee Jackson that originally recorded the track. The article mixes humour, session-musician gossip, and behind-the-scenes detail about how a relatively unknown Australian group ended up providing the backing for one of Stewart’s biggest solo successes. This October 1972 Melody Maker piece captures the chaotic, opportunist