Rod Stewart (October 7, 1977) – You're In My Heart / You Really Got A Nerve Single UK: 7"
Released on October 7, 1977, You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) became one of Rod Stewart's most successful and enduring recordings. Issued on the Riva label under catalogue number RIVA 11, the single was taken from the album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. Written by Rod Stewart and produced by Tom Dowd, the song became a major international hit, reaching No. 3 in the UK, No. 4 in the United States, No. 2 in Canada and Ireland, and No. 1 in Australia. Its success helped establish Foot Loose & Fancy Free as one of Stewart's most successful albums of the decade.
The song remains one of Stewart's signature recordings and a staple of his live performances.
RECORDING
The track was recorded during 1977 for the Foot Loose & Fancy Free album.
Production was handled by Tom Dowd.
The UK single was issued with You Really Got A Nerve on the B-side, written by Rod Stewart and Gary Grainger.
The single was mastered by Arun Chakraverty and pressed by the CBS Pressing Plant in Aston Clinton.
STYLE & THEMES
A romantic ballad combining pop rock and easy-listening influences, You're In My Heart is widely regarded as one of Stewart's finest love songs.
The lyrics contain references to two of Stewart's favourite football clubs through the line "Celtic, United", referring to Glasgow Celtic and Manchester United.
The song blends heartfelt lyrics with a warm arrangement featuring acoustic guitar, piano, synthesizer and violin.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) (4:20) – Written by Rod Stewart and issued as the second single from Foot Loose & Fancy Free.
• You Really Got A Nerve (4:48) – Written by Rod Stewart and Gary Grainger.
RELEASE HISTORY
The single was released in the United Kingdom on October 7, 1977.
Issued on Riva Records as catalogue number RIVA 11, it entered the UK Singles Chart on October 15, 1977 and peaked at No. 3.
The song remained on the UK chart for ten weeks and spent six weeks inside the Top 10.
Internationally the record became one of Stewart's biggest worldwide hits.
CHARTS
Chart | Peak Position |
Australia | No. 1 |
Canada RPM Singles | No. 1 |
Canada | No. 2 |
Ireland | No. 2 |
UK Singles Chart | No. 3 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | No. 4 |
New Zealand | No. 2 |
Netherlands | No. 8 |
Belgium (Flanders) | No. 13 |
UK CHART RUN
Date | Position |
October 15, 1977 | 7 |
October 22, 1977 | 4 |
October 29, 1977 | 3 |
November 5, 1977 | 3 |
November 12, 1977 | 3 |
November 19, 1977 | 6 |
November 26, 1977 | 12 |
December 3, 1977 | 15 |
December 10, 1977 | 29 |
December 17, 1977 | 40 |
PERSONNEL
Rod Stewart — vocals
Jim Cregan — guitars, backing vocals
Phil Chen — bass
Carmine Appice — drums, backing vocals
David Foster — Fender Rhodes electric piano
Fred Tackett — acoustic guitar
Nicky Hopkins — string synthesizer
Richard Greene — violin
PRODUCTION
Producer: Tom Dowd
Artist: Rod Stewart
Label: Riva
Country: UK
Catalogue Number: RIVA 11
Format: 7" Single, 45 RPM
Mastering: Arun Chakraverty
Pressed By: CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Source Album: Foot Loose & Fancy Free
NOTES
• Released on October 7, 1977.
• Reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
• Entered the UK chart on October 15, 1977.
• Remained on the UK chart for ten weeks.
• Spent six weeks inside the UK Top 10.
• Written by Rod Stewart.
• Produced by Tom Dowd.
• Taken from the album Foot Loose & Fancy Free.
• The song references Glasgow Celtic and Manchester United in its lyrics.
• Became a No. 1 single in Australia.
• Reached No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
• One of Rod Stewart's best-known signature songs.
• Several UK label variations exist, including versions with and without a large "A" on the A-side and differing B-side title layouts.
RELATED RELEASES
• Rod Stewart (1977) – Foot Loose & Fancy Free Album UK: LP
• Rod Stewart (1977) – The First Cut Is The Deepest Single UK: 7"
• Rod Stewart (1978) – Hot Legs Single UK: 7"
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Country | Date | Format | Catalogue Number |
UK | October 7, 1977 | 7" Single | RIVA 11 |
UK | 1977 | Jukebox Issue | RIVA 11 |
UK | 1977 | Silver Injection Label | RIVA 11 |
UK | 1977 | Label Variations | RIVA 11 |
INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS
Country | Label | Catalogue Number |
Australia | Warner Bros. | WB 6816 |
Belgium | Warner Bros. | 17026 |
Brazil | Warner Bros. | 16.055 |
Canada | Warner Bros. | WBS 8475 |
Germany | Warner Bros. | WB 17 026 |
Italy | Warner Bros. | W 17026 |
Japan | Warner Bros. | P-228W |
Netherlands | Warner Bros. | WB 17026 |
New Zealand | Warner Bros. | WB 6816 |
South Africa | Warner Bros. | WBS 250 |
Spain | Warner Bros. | 45-1605 |
USA | Warner Bros. | WBS 8475 |
TRACKLIST TABLE
Format | Catalogue Number | Tracklisting |
7" Single | RIVA 11 | Side One • You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) (4:20) Side Two • You Really Got A Nerve (4:48) |
RUN-OUT ETCHINGS
Side | Matrix / Runout |
Side One | RIVA-11-A-1 ARUN |
Side Two | RIVA-11-B-1 |
Side Two Variant | RIVA-11-B-2 |
SPECIAL PRESSINGS & VARIANTS
Variant | Notes |
Large "A" Label | Promotional style A-side designation |
Standard Label | No large "A" |
Silver Injection Label | UK pressing variation |
Jukebox Issue | Large centre paper label |
B-side Title Variant | "You Got A Nerve" |
B-side Title Variant | "You Really Got A Nerve" |
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts.
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