🔘 It's All Over Now – Single: Sep. 1970

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, soulful best during his early solo years while still fronting The Faces.

Label: Vertigo Records

Catalogue Number: 6086 002

Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Push-Out/Solid Centre)

Released: September 11, 1970 (UK)

🔘 Track List

UK 7" Single — Vertigo – 6086 002 — 1970

A. It's All Over Now

B. Jo's Lament

Written by:

- It's All Over Now: Bobby Womack / Shirley Womack

- Jo's Lament: Rod Stewart

Produced by: Rod Stewart

Recorded: 1970

🔘 Key Highlights

• Released September 11, 1970

• Rod Stewart’s soulful reinterpretation of the 1964 R&B hit originally recorded by The Valentinos

• Featured The Faces providing loose, energetic backing

• Chart debut: September 19, 1970

• Peaked at No. 33 in the UK

🔘 The Story

Rod Stewart took the Bobby Womack-penned “It’s All Over Now” (previously a hit for The Rolling Stones in 1964) and made it his own with his trademark gravelly vocal and raw emotion. Backed by members of The Faces, the track had a loose, live-in-the-studio feel that perfectly suited Stewart’s everyman rock ’n’ roll style.

The B-side “Jo’s Lament” was an original Stewart composition, showcasing his growing confidence as a songwriter. Although the single was not a major chart-topper, it helped build momentum for Stewart’s solo career and reinforced his reputation as a powerful interpreter of soul and rock material in the early 1970s.

🔘 Variants (UK)

• 7", 45 RPM, Push-Out Centre — Vertigo – 6086 002 — UK — 1970

• 7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre — Vertigo – 6086 002 — UK — 1970

• Issued in standard Vertigo company sleeve

🔘 Chart Performance

UK — Official Singles Chart

Entered the chart on September 19, 1970 and peaked at No. 33. It spent a total of 9 weeks on the chart.

Total Weeks: 9

🔘 Context & Notes

• A-side: “It's All Over Now” – energetic soul-rock cover delivered with Rod Stewart’s signature rasp and The Faces’ loose groove.

• B-side: “Jo's Lament” – original Stewart composition offering a more introspective contrast.

• Production: Rod Stewart – self-produced with a raw, authentic feel.

• Sleeve notes: Standard Vertigo company sleeve.

• Historical placement: Released during Rod Stewart’s early solo breakthrough period, just before his massive success with “Maggie May” in 1971.

• Reissues / compilation appearances: Features on Rod Stewart’s early solo compilations and Faces-related collections.

🔘 Related Material

• Maggie May (1971)

• Reason to Believe (1971)

• An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down (1969)

• Gasoline Alley (1970)

🔘 Discography

An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down (album tracks) — 1969

It's All Over Now – Single: 1970

Maggie May – Single: 1971

You Wear It Well – Single: 1972

🔘 Mini‑Timeline

✦ 1970 — Recorded with The Faces

✦ September 11, 1970 — UK single released

✦ September 19, 1970 — Enters UK Singles Chart

✦ October 1970 — Peaks at No. 33

✦ Late 1970 — Completes 9-week chart run

🔘 Glam Flashback

With a raspy roar and a roll of the dice, Rod Stewart proved in September 1970 that even before the full glitter of glam, a great soul cover could still light up the charts.

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🔘 Sources

Primary reference sources: Vertigo Records, Discogs, Official Charts Company, contemporary music-press documentation, archival references.