đź“° Angel Rod Stewart - Advert : Nov. 1972
- Rod Stewart
- Nov 25, 1972
- 2 min read
A full-page Mercury Records advertisement promoting Rod Stewart’s new double A-side single featuring “Angel” and “What Made Milwaukee Famous”.
Rod Stewart — “Angel” / “What Made Milwaukee Famous” on Mercury 6052-001.
Melody Maker
Date: November 25, 1972
Length: 2 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• New single: “Angel” (Jimi Hendrix cover) backed with “What Made Milwaukee Famous”
• Catalogue number: Mercury 6052-001
• Dramatic live photograph of a bare-chested Rod Stewart in a sparkling jacket, performing with intense energy
• Bold “ANGEL” logo with Mercury branding
đź“° Overview
Published on November 25, 1972, this advert in Melody Maker pushed Rod Stewart’s latest single, pairing a soulful Jimi Hendrix cover with a boozy, sing-along anthem.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: November 25, 1972
Format: Full-page record company advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Melody Maker advert from Mercury Records.
đź“° The Story
The advert showcases Rod Stewart’s powerful stage presence while announcing the release of the double-sided single, highlighting his ability to deliver both emotional depth and rowdy charm.
đź“° Visual Archive
High-energy black-and-white live shot of Rod Stewart mid-performance — bare-chested, wearing a sequinned jacket, arm raised, singing passionately into the microphone.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This November 1972 Melody Maker advert captures Rod Stewart in full rock-star mode — delivering another high-octane single that blended soul, rock and bar-room swagger during his unstoppable early 1970s run.
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