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đź“° There's A Lot We Can Say Rod Stewart - Advert : Sep. 1972

  • Writer: Rod Stewart
    Rod Stewart
  • Sep 30, 1972
  • 2 min read

A classy, understated full-page advertisement paying tribute to Rod Stewart with a simple but heartfelt message from his collaborators.


Rod Stewart — there’s a lot we can say but we haven’t got the space — so well done.


Melody Maker

Date: September 30, 1972

Length: 2 min read


đź“° Key Highlights

• Warm, personal tribute to Rod Stewart from Billy Gaff, Jimmy Horowitz, David Oddie and Andrew Heath

• Striking black-and-white close-up photograph of Rod Stewart performing, hand near his face

• Minimalist design with elegant typography against a dark background

• Subtle celebration of Rod’s phenomenal success in 1972


đź“° Overview

Published on September 30, 1972, this advert in Melody Maker offered a touching, low-key congratulations to Rod Stewart from his inner circle, acknowledging his extraordinary year without needing flashy copy.


đź“° Source Details

Publication / Venue: Melody Maker

Date: September 30, 1972

Format: Full-page artist tribute advertisement

Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Melody Maker advert.


đź“° The Story

The simple message “there’s a lot we can say but we haven’t got the space — so well done” speaks volumes, recognising Rod Stewart’s chart dominance, critical acclaim and live popularity throughout 1972.


đź“° Visual Archive

Intimate black-and-white portrait of Rod Stewart mid-performance, head tilted, with sequinned jacket visible and a microphone in hand, set against a dark background with clean white text.


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đź“° Closing Notes

This September 1972 Melody Maker advert is a lovely, understated tribute to Rod Stewart at the height of his early solo success — a quiet “well done” from those who knew him best during his unstoppable rise.



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