đź“° Me New Single Rod Stewart - Advert : Nov. 1972
- Rod Stewart
- Nov 11, 1972
- 2 min read
A full-page Mercury Records advertisement for Rod Stewart’s double A-side single “What Made Milwaukee Famous” / “Angel”.
Me new single! “What Made Milwaukee Famous” / “Angel” — double A side.
Melody Maker
Date: November 11, 1972
Length: 2 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Double A-side single: “What Made Milwaukee Famous” and “Angel” (catalogue 6052 198)
• Large, atmospheric black-and-white photograph of Rod Stewart with a halo effect above his head
• Bold, playful headline “Me new single!”
• Mercury Records branding with the “From Phonogram – the best sounds around” slogan
đź“° Overview
Published on November 11, 1972, this advert in Melody Maker promoted Rod Stewart’s latest double A-side release, pairing a boozy sing-along anthem with a soulful Jimi Hendrix cover.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: November 11, 1972
Format: Full-page record company advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Melody Maker advert from Mercury Records.
đź“° The Story
The advert uses a fun, slightly irreverent headline and a striking halo-lit image of Rod to announce the double-sided single, continuing his string of strong solo releases in 1972.
đź“° Visual Archive
Dramatic black-and-white portrait of Rod Stewart with a glowing halo effect above his head, wearing a light suit and patterned scarf, with two bright circular light effects in the background.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This November 1972 Melody Maker advert captures Rod Stewart in his prime — delivering another charismatic double A-side that mixed rowdy charm with soulful depth.
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