He's Our No.1 Too Advert: 1973

Rod Stewart's NME Poll Sweep Celebration

The No.1 That Hit January 27

1973's Rod Dominance in Print

Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s half-page advert “HE'S OUR NO1, TOO” proudly showcased Rod Stewart’s dominant results in the 1972 NME Readers Poll, celebrating his massive breakthrough year following Never a Dull Moment and the global success of “You Wear It Well.”

Advert Text Highlights

HE'S OUR NO1, TOO

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

NEVER A DULL MOMENT ALBUM 6499153 CASSETTE 7142071

EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY ALBUM 6338063 CASSETTE 7142042

GASOLINE ALLEY ALBUM 6360500 CASSETTE 7145001

AN OLD RAINCOAT ALBUM VO4 CASSETTE 7145004

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Legacy

This advert is a classic early 1973 snapshot of Rod Stewart’s solo superstar status — dominating global and British polls after a phenomenal 1972.

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