Rod Stewart (August 11, 1973) – “Sing It Again Rod” Album Advertisement – Melody Maker

Aug 11, 1973

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The 11 August 1973 issue of Melody Maker carries a full-page advertisement for Rod Stewart’s album Sing It Again Rod.

Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 11, 1973

Country: United Kingdom

The advert features a large black-and-white photograph of Rod Stewart’s face reflected in a glass of ice cubes, with the headline “SING IT AGAIN ROD” and the banner “IN YOUR SHOPS NOW.” A track listing appears below, including “Reason To Believe,” “You Wear It Well,” “Mandolin Wind,” “Country Comfort,” “Maggie May,” “Handbags And Gladrags,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Street Fighting Man,” “Twisting The Night Away,” “Lost Paraguayos,” “(I Know) I’m Losing You” and “Gasoline Alley.”

The footer notes that the album was personally selected and mixed in New York by Rod, with catalogue numbers for album, cassette and 8-track formats on the Mercury / Phonogram label.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The advertisement promotes the release of the compilation album Sing It Again Rod.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Album advertisement

Era: 1973 Tone: Stylish, promotional Photography: Black-and-white portrait of Rod Stewart reflected in a glass of ice

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Large reflective photograph of Rod Stewart
Headline “SING IT AGAIN ROD” and “IN YOUR SHOPS NOW”
Full track listing
Mercury / Phonogram catalogue details

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