Rod Stewart stood above all other singers of the time with his courage to use this song to acknowledge gay men as his friends .

@amsodoneworkingnow1978

2 ай бұрын

And despite the fact that the BBC banned it it became mega hit.

@johncutts-kq9vw

Ай бұрын

I think it encouraged Tom Robinson t make Sing If your glad To Be Gay

@dadangus100

Ай бұрын

@@johncutts-kq9vw The fact that georgie was a gay hustler not just a gay friend made the song even more powerful I think

@dominickmilano4858

29 күн бұрын

George was a troubled young man engaging in bad behavior

@richardplume3212

27 күн бұрын

Agree trajic we cant acsept all our diferenses

This man exposed his soul with this song and did not care if it would impact his career which at the time was unthinkable. I wish I had known about this song growing up as it now sheds so much light on who Rod Stewart is as a human being. Back then it would have been considered career suicide to come out as gay or even create art that was gay themed. Rod cared not and poured out his heart and soul in order to pay homage to his dear friend. There were not gay people on television back then. There were no gay themed films at that time. Movie and television stars did not come out as gay. Musical artists would flirt with the idea and tease the public but they certainly did not admit to being LGBTQ. Rod deserves mad respect and I admire him for honoring his friend despite the public backlash he might endure - even if it meant that it would harm his career. A true ally before being an ally was trendy.

@pattyhaley2949

2 ай бұрын

Rod always stayed true to who he was ❤❤. He was raised by a very loving Mom and Dad. His Dad was his greatest hero. If anything , this song catapulted him into super stardom. I'm 64 and have been a Die hard fan since I was a young girl. What a VOICE ❤❤❤

@AH-fi8yp

Ай бұрын

I agree 100% ! Respected the guy as a talented musician but this must've been ground-breaking at the time and as said previously, could've been career suicide. Rod seriously went up in my estimations when I learned about this song - and only recently too.

@lonnierapp2423

Ай бұрын

Rod Stewart was not gay… Far from it. He had gay friends. Here are his comments: The story is based on a real man named Georgie, whom Stewart knew, but was a closer friend of Faces’ keyboardist Ian MacLagan. “I only knew him fleetingly,” Stewart told the Guardian in 2016. “He would play songs for us and say, ‘Have you heard this?’ I remember him turning us on to Sam and Dave singing ‘Night Time Is the Right Time’. I can tell you, he was a hell of a good-looking guy.” Stewart later opined that he wrote ‘The Killing of Georgie’ “probably because I was surrounded by gay people at that stage. I had a gay PR man, a gay manager. Everyone around me was gay. I don’t know whether that prompted me into it or not. I think it was a brave step, but it wasn’t a risk. You can’t write a song like that unless you’ve experienced it. But it was a subject that no one had approached before. And I think it still stands up today.”

@lonnierapp2423

Ай бұрын

Rod was not gay and he never had a gay experience… These are his comments: The story is based on a real man named Georgie, whom Stewart knew, but was a closer friend of Faces’ keyboardist Ian MacLagan. “I only knew him fleetingly,” Stewart told the Guardian in 2016. “He would play songs for us and say, ‘Have you heard this?’ I remember him turning us on to Sam and Dave singing ‘Night Time Is the Right Time’. I can tell you, he was a hell of a good-looking guy.” Stewart later opined that he wrote ‘The Killing of Georgie’ “probably because I was surrounded by gay people at that stage. I had a gay PR man, a gay manager. Everyone around me was gay. I don’t know whether that prompted me into it or not. I think it was a brave step, but it wasn’t a risk. You can’t write a song like that unless you’ve experienced it. But it was a subject that no one had approached before. And I think it still stands up today.”

@lonnierapp2423

Ай бұрын

Rod was not gay and he never had a gay experience… These are his comments: The story is based on a real man named Georgie, whom Stewart knew, but was a closer friend of Faces’ keyboardist Ian MacLagan. “I only knew him fleetingly,” Stewart told the Guardian in 2016. “He would play songs for us and say, ‘Have you heard this?’ I remember him turning us on to Sam and Dave singing ‘Night Time Is the Right Time’. I can tell you, he was a hell of a good-looking guy.” Stewart later opined that he wrote ‘The Killing of Georgie’ “probably because I was surrounded by gay people at that stage. I had a gay PR man, a gay manager. Everyone around me was gay. I don’t know whether that prompted me into it or not. I think it was a brave step, but it wasn’t a risk. You can’t write a song like that unless you’ve experienced it. But it was a subject that no one had approached before. And I think it still stands up today.”

This song was half a century ahead of its time.

@kulmainer

4 ай бұрын

Yes it was!

@richardplume3212

Ай бұрын

Agree segregation is disintergraton of a civilised socioty

@kulmainer

Ай бұрын

@@richardplume3212 , thanks

@kerryblyth2469

16 күн бұрын

And yet it shouldn't of been 😢

@kulmainer

12 күн бұрын

@@kerryblyth2469 , Thanks, Greetings out of Free State of Bavaria. This was one of Rods greatest songs! Roland

Whos listening to this Classic in 2024 ❤

@cq9882

2 ай бұрын

🇦🇺💗

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

Me Jay and billy

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

Little bills life's ended

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

He sang it well with me (Billy was a friend mine)

@catherinereynolds5762

2 ай бұрын

Elton John love.

It is easy to forget now what a ground breaking song this was for an artist like Rod in 1976. Still an amazing and great song with a message as relevant today as it was then.

@maldonboy1

Жыл бұрын

I was born in 1977, Rod was my Mum's idol... This song means alot to me...

@yesidid

Жыл бұрын

No truer words have ever been spoken !

@grahambooker8383

Жыл бұрын

Love most of Rod's stuff, but to me, his groundbreaking song was Maggie May in 1971 and just got better from there.

@davidtalany2153

Жыл бұрын

He ripped off 'Don't Bring me Down' By the Beatles. How is that groundbreaking?

@peterk7734

Жыл бұрын

​@@davidtalany2153 😂

I purchased the album in 1976 for other songs. I was 16, a bit naive about the world. I am straight, as I've always been. This song opened my eyes to more of the world. It is a beautiful song. It was done tastefully and will always be played by me. It is not an anthem for a cause, just a heartfelt story of the human race.

In a time when homosexuality was roundly and self righteously, condemned, Rod was a lone voice asking us to see their humanity. That was very courageous of him. This was long before Elton John’s, or George Michael’s coming out.

@kathleenryan3634

3 ай бұрын

Gx

@steveturnbull7869

2 ай бұрын

I get this, credit to him

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

Billy's my sisters dog leave home alone he was gay and not alive anymore you should have more love fir the world

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

So was my sister s French bulldog

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

Another dog you get it

I love, love, love this. Black ,white, gay, straight .transgender. We all want the same thing, someone to love who loves us back. Not much to ask for really.

This is what makes Rod Stewart Rod Stewart. No one else can touch this. Rod will always be a legend.

@steveeyre6975

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't go legend- but he did a few good tunes -like this one

@charliedickens248

3 жыл бұрын

@@steveeyre6975 shut up

@frankchris07

3 жыл бұрын

Speak the truth Bill "Legend" Kids will never know.

@bax6096

2 жыл бұрын

This song is sooo gay ..

@greg-warsaw4708

2 жыл бұрын

Great song from a hell of an artist. Still, listening to the first part I hear some Paul Simon's style in it, don't you? Which does not take anything away from the song, of course, just an association.

I had a gay friend named George in Boston and he was killed by a knife and I've never forgotten how much a amused vehicle how much we loved him And this song was always with Georgie in My heart and my thoughts I am now 74 I was a young girl who loved George 1st time I ever heard it I thought he wrote it for my George

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

My sister s French bulldog died 1 half years ago *I swap georgie fir billy and cry when I sing he was 4 years old love you from jay

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

Really Beverly that's very sad my sisters dog 1 and half years ago so I swap georgie boy fir billy boy and sing it to him Jay in poole dorset england

@richardplume3212

Ай бұрын

Thank you for a reality check treat every one as you would like to be treated segrigation is disintergration of a civilised socioty

@richardplume3212

Ай бұрын

Segrigation is disintergration of a civilised socioty

@Trishno6

Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss 😢

I am a straight Male nurse, of 37 years I remember when this came out, and I ask what happened to all the love of the 70s . It truly was the best music and the freedoms were more than young people today can imagine.

@sgtpppr

5 ай бұрын

It's odd, though society has become incredibly explicit and sex obsessed these are also very conservative times

@stonecookie

5 ай бұрын

The internet happened. Less human contact happened. We lost face to face meetings and time, and compassion, and empathy along with it. But we got faster fancier machines.

@ens7ob

5 ай бұрын

We also Religion and believing that we have to answer to a God when were done.@@stonecookie

@skypurplecloud

4 ай бұрын

I was about 8 years old when this came out and it was played a lot in the 80s. Haven't heard it in a few years but still brings a tear to my eye.

@lisascorp

3 ай бұрын

I love male nurses. The ones I have been treated by have always been Incredible. I think it's great that more men are going into the field, both straight and gay.

For the longest time my early teens I thought Rod Stewart was gay which I didnt care about it one way or another I loved him no matter what but I soon educated myself. I loved him in my 20s,30s 40s,50s now I am close to 60 and I love him I think I always will

@pattyhaley2949

2 ай бұрын

Me too friend, me too. One of the greatest voices and I'm 64. Loved him since I was a young girl. Long live my Dear Roddy ❤❤❤❤

What courage it must have taken for Rod Stewart to release this song, in the prime of his career, dealing with such a taboo subject. I have total respect for him. Great song by a great artist. Part 2 is vintage Rod.....such a passionate god given raspy voice. Gives me chills when he sings like that.

@OneFlewOverTheCuckoo1999

4 жыл бұрын

RacerX 4324 Yeah I agree. Georgie was lucky to be friends with Sir Rod Stewart.

@alfreda2711

4 жыл бұрын

Ian Kensington I agree ☝️

@spello8191

4 жыл бұрын

@RacerX 4324. It’s a song of compassion, including humanity. 🙏

@spello8191

4 жыл бұрын

@RacerX 4324🙏

@greigwalker9587

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

This is a true story of a friend of Rod Stewart. He cared enough to make a song in his memory;. He is a gem. xx

@spello8191

4 жыл бұрын

It’s a great experience that’s been shared🙏

@stewbeattie4316

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely how lovely and sad is this track!! What's going on with people??

@davebumpus9154

4 жыл бұрын

My mother was a huge RS fan, I must’ve heard all these songs growing up a million times. Love them all. Most these days have never heard them. Sad, great music

@rshauser7586

3 жыл бұрын

@@spello8191 A song story telling masterpiece.

@nigelarbury1042

3 жыл бұрын

The guys on a different level, think my sister has seenhimover 30 times. I love lots of different music but always go back to Rod for something special

No one but Mr. Rod Stewart could have pulled that song off in 1976, AND ESPECIALLY made it a hit. Such a talent, and a unique voice and individual for his day, and even today. Thanks, Rod. Long life and lots of love.

@AH-fi8yp

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! The year before I was born. This could've meant risking husband career but he stuck strong to his beliefs

@beachboy13600

24 күн бұрын

knob cheese

Powerful lyrics by a fantastic vocalist, way ahead of his time.Thank you for a true stand out song 👏👏👏👏👏

@richardplume3212

8 ай бұрын

Agree look in the mirror before pointing fingers

@arthurdent6828

8 ай бұрын

I had no idea this song ever existed. I'm absolutely amazed how far ahead of the times ( yes, I know, almost everyone has said as much but its so true) this actually is. It's given me a totally different perspective on Rod Stewart too, this is just too good.

@ABdareJAG

8 ай бұрын

We really do learn something new every day. Discovery is a remarkable thing. 👏👏👏

@ppw2393

6 ай бұрын

​@@arthurdent6828 Do yourself a favor and listen to the old Rod Stewart music, start with Faces, A Nod is Good As A Wink.... Of course Every Picture Tells A Story.

I used to hear this song as a child over and over. I never had a clue what it was about. Massive respect to Rod Stewart for doing it in a different time when things wasn’t so forgiving. ❤

@elizabethmcgregor4062

Жыл бұрын

wow...............this is why u tube is nice!! get to see really blast from the past analize what you miss for many years

@sj49770

11 ай бұрын

I was about kindergarten-age and I asked my Mom what "all the old queens blew a fuse" meant. She said Queens is one of the districts in New York City and they had a lot of power outages there 😂

@timcyr3457

10 ай бұрын

i am 58 just relized what the song was about been listen since 82 u go rod

@timcyr3457

10 ай бұрын

the best album ever the pink album

@Framinator

10 ай бұрын

Same here. The subject of the song was something as a 7 year old I wasn't aware of

I have tears in my eyes every time I listen to Rod Stewart sing "The Killing of George!" Yet I come back to listen again.

@curtismmichaels

Жыл бұрын

You're not alone. Such a beautiful heart.

@8Namaste

Жыл бұрын

@@curtismmichaels Thank you, Curtis! You wouldn't see a beautiful heart in me if you, too, didn't have a beautiful heart! Many blessings!

@ACNC1

Жыл бұрын

does part II meant to sound like Don't let me down by The Beatles?

@davidpopplewell8108

Жыл бұрын

It reminds me of being in my youth early teens

@curtismmichaels

Жыл бұрын

@@ACNC1 Of course I can't know the intention, but now that you mention it, that's an interesting question.

This song makes me cry. One of my very good friends Sammie passed away in the 80s from AIDS. In Eager Arizona. He was shuned by that little Pation Place. My son also is Gay, this song really touched my heart. Their was so much hatered. RIP Sammy.

@Trishno6

Ай бұрын

So sorry for your loss 😢

This is one of the greatest songs not to be recognized by the music industry. I just love it!

@Limeydawg-1973

11 ай бұрын

The best songs are seldom recognized due to to the fact it's all about sales. Which is sad. I agree with you my friend. It is one of the all-time best.

@yvonnemulder9038

10 ай бұрын

I sing it every day

@yvonnemulder9038

10 ай бұрын

Caledonia y d George

@garylee3893

7 ай бұрын

Me too. He has many more, Rod Stewart is totally equivalent to Jagger

@jenniferhall9953

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. Remake potential? Maybe it could be a hit today.

This is a great song for three reasons. First of all it has a message that matters. If you don't appreciate that you have a heart of stone. Secondly because it's a great composition. Fine musical figures, great melody. Thirdly because it is immaculately excuted. Great instrumental arrangement, wonderful sound mixing. A gem in the history of pop music that will live forever.

@mradrianmarkpenn6370

Жыл бұрын

Very very well written stuff..( !) (!)

@carolmckellar8819

Жыл бұрын

I felt all Rod the mod’s music is fabulously made loved rod from the first time I heard Maggie May I-LISTENED&danced to him ❤❤❤❤❤ still do lm 64

@mradrianmarkpenn6370

Жыл бұрын

Technically very very well written, and all very accurate and moving comments. Keep in touch, adrian

@bebeautiful6613

Жыл бұрын

@@carolmckellar8819I absolutely agree! We were so very lucky to grow up in the era of music that we did. The greatest music era of all time. Will love Rod Stewart for ever.🤍💙

@tama3077

Жыл бұрын

今でもこの曲を聴くと、胸が熱くなります。

This song taught me at a young age to have compassion for all people ❤

@pietermijnarends6908

Жыл бұрын

So pure, yet so strong; Sir Rod

@alyssa-jadelynnebutlin7778

Жыл бұрын

To see in the comments here that this song taught somebody to have compassion for all people.. That’s just so beautiful to see! Their are decent people in the world 🌎 after all

@claireryan2641

Жыл бұрын

Etc foe you xx

@mradrianmarkpenn6370

Жыл бұрын

Sweet comment and we wish there were more in this world like yourselves..!!

@jamesslick4790

Жыл бұрын

And the murder wasn't even due to homophobia, it was an "ordinary" street robbery. NYC was HELL in the 1970s. So much better today (despite what people think).

This is from one of the first albums I ever bought. “Youth’s a mask and it don’t last, live it hard and live it fast” Now in my mid 60’s that line resonates.

@beachboy13600

24 күн бұрын

yawn

the Lad is genius...all of us who grew up with him in the 70's...begrudge him nothing and wish only for his best and that of the family...he got use through so many of our teenage years of angst...his songs can take me back to an excat place and time in my life ( now 66) and I feel so frigging lucky to have had him on our side and his music...xx

@jacquelinefox2632

Жыл бұрын

What now? Can you whistle like him? Bet all is good with you. J xxxxx

@prowelsh56

Жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinefox2632 all is GRRREEEAAAT with me. Thank you for asking. Happy New Year!

@timothyallen3626

Жыл бұрын

that is a great tribute to Rod a lot of his songs take me back to any number of my high school sweetharts.

@prowelsh56

Жыл бұрын

@@timothyallen3626 absolutely right..but I wasnt quite as cool as Rod Stweart...tried but always missed the mark. Best wishes to you.

@mradrianmarkpenn6370

Жыл бұрын

touching touching comments..!!

This song is actually written by Rod. It's one of the greatest songs of all time, in my opinion.

@debbierangel557

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. The sad thing is, most radio stations didn't have the balls to give it air time. I'm always amazed at how many people have never heard it. Truly a classic, by one of the best voices in rock and roll. Peace.

@dianneyoung7322

4 жыл бұрын

Its actually my favourite rod song

@douglastrazzare3298

4 жыл бұрын

part II is borrowed from the Beatles, don't let me down

@dwightdodd3734

4 жыл бұрын

agreed.............

@hawkeye1836

4 жыл бұрын

I Agree completely, hit repeat again for me.

This is the song that turned me from being ignorant to being compassionate and open, and accepting that love is love. Thank you . Beautiful performance.♥️

@michaelcrone1433

2 жыл бұрын

My dad listened to it...that says a lot.

@spello8191

2 жыл бұрын

Wow your comment the complete what this track is about! Thank you!

@lynnbaker2336

Жыл бұрын

" his ( insert religion here) mothers tears fell in vain, the afternoon George tried to explain, that he needed love like all the rest"😢

Rod Stewart took a risk on this song. Great story telling. Wonderful song.

My mum told me about this song today xxx she just been told she got a lesion on her brain cancer , and she wants this as a song at her funeral - 😢😢😢

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

I love o missed my sisters little French bulldog he went a year and half ago I ve swap Ed geogie for billy when I sing to him

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

I will sing to billy tonight fir your with tears I'm sorry fir

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

I sing to my sisters dog 2 times a week sadly missed

@connievino4226

Ай бұрын

What does this have to do with with with your mom? All respect intended.

@beachboy13600

24 күн бұрын

is she dead yet

An absolute masterpiece, hauntingly beautiful song.

In 1969, I was 11 years old. I didn't know then that I was gay, but I always felt something different. This song resonated throughout my life. It touched people so deeply who were living in the closet because coming out back then was asking to be harassed, beat up, locked up in mental institutions, shunned by family, killed on the street; we were banned from living within the mainstream of society if we were ever found out. It branded us in such a hurtful way. Now I look back where it began and I am so glad we no longer have to hide. Yet, back then, once we discovered who we were and we began to find others like ourselves, it was magical and beautiful and painful. For people now who weren't alive during the the Stonewall Rebellion on June 28, 1969, or if you have never heard of the history that began the Gay Rights movement, do your research and be thankful that others came out, found their courage, and changed the world for future generations. This is one song that truly gave us heartache and courage. It was devastating to listen to, yet many of us listened to it over and over.

@carolewilson1311

3 жыл бұрын

SpiritsEnchantments so did straight people

@otisbentley8277

3 жыл бұрын

Me & my future wife first saw rod in 1977. We were 15. Since then we've seen him 10 times. She finally told me she was bi. Life has been wonderful since then!

@johnlennonsstalker2560

3 жыл бұрын

@@otisbentley8277 aww that’s so sweet! ❤️❤️ I am bi aswell

@tck23456

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a newer Rod fan. I'm 43 lol but my Dad took me to see Rod is 88 when I was 10 and he explained to me I could learn from him and Bruce. He was so right

@normafoster1959

2 жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking. This song has been among my top ten since I was a teenager. This video is gorgeous, because he gets back to himself quickly and delivers the lyrics, after a disoriented start, which in itself is gorgeous.

Breaks me every time i have a gay son and i cannot understand how any parent can not love there child because of there preference of who they love i believe love is all that matters ROD is a legend as is my SON x love @ peace to all

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

Don't worry Peter my sister dog was gay he'd make pups with me I cry about him every time I sing that record to him

@michaeltobyn9770

Ай бұрын

Lovely

@TPaine1776

Ай бұрын

I had a really good friend in the 70's who was gay. Even went to school with his sister. His family completely disowned him. Sad but true.

@richardplume3212

29 күн бұрын

B proud friend the closet is dark

@beachboy13600

29 күн бұрын

Did you turn him onto the cock?

This song saved my life. I'll never forget Mr. Stewart's courage and empathy in putting this out when he did! I'm forever indebted to you, Mr. Rod Stewart! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

@michaelt3308

11 ай бұрын

Nobody gives a shit about you being gay. Trust me , you're not that important. Fantastic song though. On my gym PL

@Bedmoments

9 ай бұрын

I think George is Rods gay side that had to be ‘killed’ to enable him to keep his career……

@Trishno6

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you are ok god bless you ❤

Greatest lyric in History of song. " Youths a mask but it dont last. Live it long, and live it fast." Live summed up in 14 words.

"Along the boulevards he cruised and all the old queens blew a fuse" might simply be one of the best lyrics in the annals of rock and roll history...

@izzycoco3931

4 жыл бұрын

Love it.

@3DogSound

2 жыл бұрын

There are many great lines in Rock Music, this song gave me so much hope growing up in a small town in Iowa in the 70’s. (I know the whole killed by a gang on the street isn’t ideal) That mantra that Rod quoted, “Never wait or hesitate, get in good before it’s too late, You may never get another chance.” That spoke right to me at 10 years old.

@loki6253

2 жыл бұрын

Ain't that the truth?

@normafoster1959

2 жыл бұрын

everybody loved Georgie boy.....

@slashholt23

2 жыл бұрын

Yellow mutter custard is up there too.

This song is modern poetry. Absolutely *Shameful* it was banned by the BBC

@fredneedle123

7 ай бұрын

And then there was Jim. Jimmy savage.

@richardplume3212

7 ай бұрын

Disgusting hoo th fuk r they

@richardplume3212

4 ай бұрын

Totaly agree segrigation is disintergration peace

@margaretlynch4767

4 ай бұрын

most of the bbc was filled to overflowing with homosexuals and the fuckin peadophiles, so, hypocrisy was the order of the day. Check lyrics of 'hip hop' songs they play today.

@anthonywalsh7613

2 ай бұрын

I didn’t know that, but it doesn’t shock me. I’ve listened to this song over the years. Always makes me feel sad

On my 21st birthday I was new in a big city no friends so I celebrated alone. Parked at the first bar I came to. Ordered up my first legal beer looked around the pact bar and noticed I'm the only straight guy in the place. It was all new to me how some folks live their lives but I never judge other folks actions that don't involve me. Long story short I'm still straight but I left knowing two of these guys were going to be close friends. That was 40 years ago and we still keep in touch. Me and my wife love and respect them both. Peace out brothers

As a young Gay man in the 70s this song helped me through one of the darkest periods of my life. It taught me that not ALL heterosexuals were hateful.

@stonecaf

6 жыл бұрын

lol no, who you are is more important than what you are.

@john9550

6 жыл бұрын

The only hate a person will encounter in life is the hate someone has for themselves steered outward. Live your life sir and enjoy every breath, us straight guys are secretly a bit jealous... dont tell anybody lol

@MareShoop

5 жыл бұрын

@@john9550 your first sentence puts the "why of hate" perfectly, thank you.

@jippy33

5 жыл бұрын

Did you go out late?

@jefffroggatt184

5 жыл бұрын

No we're not Rod. Power to you brother.

Possibly the greatest story telling song ever. Anyone who has ever listened has envisioned a mini movie in their mind.

@michaelfinn7871

2 жыл бұрын

The story telling is pure Bob Dylan., oooosss Lou Reed and the second bit the Beatles.

@BibtheBoulder

2 жыл бұрын

Along with 'The Wombles', picking up the litter dropped on Wimbledon Common...

@lesleyrennie8661

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

What an incredibly touching yet tragic song. God bless Rod Stewart for doing this song and bringing awareness where it was needed! 🥲🙏💞

@jasper9420

10 ай бұрын

It was his friend so why wouldn't he

@jaysurf230

29 күн бұрын

It is only a record though??????

I am a 33 year old, straight woman... and this is my favourite Rod Stewart song of all time. It doesn't effect me in any way but what an absolutely beautifully written song. ❤️❤️❤️

@debrawatson8198

Жыл бұрын

i agree with that!

@nenezeh

Жыл бұрын

Me too. Absolutely love it

@jonnyogy2872

Жыл бұрын

Wait it doesn't effect you in any way at all? Im a straight man, 27 year old. Never heard of Rod Stewart and this song effects me on some interesting levels. This is a pretty cool and groovy song!

@davidmellish3295

Жыл бұрын

@@jonnyogy2872 I'm sorry but have you lived under a rock in the Amazon jungle all your life? How is is possible to be alive for 27 years and never heard of Rod Stewart? I'm not calling you a liar ( can't see why you'd make that up ) BUT it blows my mind that at nearly 30 you've never heard of Rod Stewart. Or did you mean that you'd not listened to his music ? Cause OK I can see that,BUT to never have heard of the man,one of the biggest rock stars on the planet for over 50 years is just incredible. The man is in the Guinness book of world records for playing to the biggest ever live audience of 3.4 million people on copercabana beach in 1994. He's a living legend, it's like saying you've never heard of The Rolling Stones or Elton John etc I didn't think it was possible 😂

@Spyglass2024

Жыл бұрын

@@davidmellish3295 you don't know 27yo's today. They shock me for the wrong reasons; most haven't heard of a lot of great artists bc algorithms just push echo chambers

I'm a straight man but fully understand this great song

@totall2952

3 жыл бұрын

Me to brother

@noneyerbidness

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations.

44yrs.1976, and this is still one of the greatest songs ever written. Sir Rod, we Love ya Brother

@spello8191

2 жыл бұрын

You had me at “Hawkeye” the rest falls into place nicely

35 Year old straight male. This is one of my favourite songs. Just last week i seen him live. 78 uears old past his prime but still fantastic. Great showman great performer and a fantasic crowd worker. ❤

He was a brave man to sing a song like that .

It was hell growing up gay in the 70s I hope it’s easier now. This song gave me voice, understanding and hope. It still does

@christinescarff4920

2 жыл бұрын

I was at university in the early 70s but never came across a bloke who was gay. Was that just because blokes who didn’t seem interested in girls just had to pretend, or is there just more ‘ gayness ‘ around now ? This isn’t prejudice, but I’m really curious as my daughter seems to know quite a few gay blokes, and one in particular really messed her about before after ages and ages, announcing he was gay !! Yes, I fully sympathise, it must be dreadful feeling an outsider who has to hide who you really are, so you do really have my sympathy. My father, having suffered from religious bigotry from my mother’s dreadful catholic family after my mum’s death cos she had been the only one of 6 siblings not to marry a catholic, and all my cousins married catholics too, though, still being a churchgoing catholic, though a very liberal one, I most certainly did NOT marry a catholic, lived to see 3 members of our family decide they were gay. In view of the fact of the religious prejudice metered out to him, he really couldn’t cope with the fact that catholics in the family were then announcing they were gay , especially as by this point he was a very old man. If you don’t mind me asking, how old were you when you were certain you were gay and was any pressure put on you to definitely decide one way or the other ?

@patrickrex6230

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinescarff4920 there are no more gay people today than at any other time in history. I knew I was gay at about the same age you knew you were straight. We are born this way. You seem to blame the Catholic Church a lot Not entirely fair. Pope Francis said it best “who am I to judge”.

@christinescarff4920

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickrex6230 Blimey, I replied to you about the Catholic Church and Pope Francis, but where has that reply gone now ? I seem to spend my time typing replies to people that just seem to disappear into a ‘ black hole ‘ somewhere !!!

@christinescarff4920

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickrex6230 Patrick, Yes, I DO agree with you that Pop Francis is the most liberal and inclusive Pope we’ve had, so I’m glad we”re moving away from labelling people just by their sexuality !!! God, it must have been hard for you growing up ! Funnily enough, I really AM the other extreme, and especially now when there are so many mixed race blokes around , who are often just gorgeous, I really feel attracted to loads and loads of blokes !!!

@DAVJULART

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinescarff4920 oh we were very good at hiding it from others until we realised it wasn't worth the internalised pain of doing so. I came out at 25 and since then live openly gay in the hope no one has to repress themselves the way I did.

An amazing song about the murder of one of Rods real friends. He didn’t perform this song live for many years because it was too emotional for him. George was actually murdered in the summer of 74 but the song says 75 due to Rod not being able to find the words to rhyme with 74 🙏❤️

@briandevine98

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite song he sang it at my first ever Rod concert In Dublin

@normafoster1959

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Makes sense. Thank you for sharing intelligence xxx

@spello8191

2 жыл бұрын

The passion boils over with empathy I feel

@normafoster1959

2 жыл бұрын

@@spello8191 this song recalls the Hurricane, in feel, if not in exact lyrics. Rod was always an underrated genius. Way cooler than everyone, including Mick, in my view. Yikes. I said it.

@mradrianmarkpenn6370

Жыл бұрын

interesting additional comments- didnt know for years that this song was based on a true story. Its moving stuff, it has to be said.. !!

My father, 1950-1993,was a big fan. Rest in peace Dad...🙏🏾

Came out to this song after meeting my at the time girlfriend, who I'm no longer with (long story). Gave me the courage to be myself!

Loved his music when I was 16 now I'm 62 and play his songs every day. What a legend.

@Trishno6

9 ай бұрын

I was 16 to

@twhj363

9 ай бұрын

I was 13. Still love it.

@jotaylor2

8 ай бұрын

I'm 60

@richardplume3212

8 ай бұрын

@@jotaylor2 4561s my number still listnin to great tunes and hav beautifull grandson named hendrix

@kathycamasso6672

7 ай бұрын

Same! I used to play Atlantic Crossings over and over!

There's only one word for Rod Stewart and that's (amazing) this artist has been putting out some of the greatest songs for almost 5 decades. A true legend.

@loki6253

2 жыл бұрын

And now ANOTHER

@johnbruno7614

2 жыл бұрын

@@loki6253 Yes and now another. 👍💓😊

🥰 got me through highschool bullying I knew I’d grow up to be a lesbian and rods song helped me understand not all people were cruel because Rod cared. Sounds silly really but rods kindness comforted me. Really this song is anti bullying ❤

What an absolute masterpiece this song is

One of the greatest songs ever as well as one of the most tragic. This sums up Sir Rod. A decent, honourable human being that is never afraid to break boundaries in his songwriting. This is his greatest moment.

@ace-of-space

2 жыл бұрын

Most definitely, brother.

"Georgie was a friend of mine" That gets me every time 😢

@christinescarff4920

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve known a few gay guys and it’s true, they DO make wonderful friends !

@Angie-jm8kp

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, this song still makes me cry, beautiful ❤️

@spello8191

2 жыл бұрын

Same🇦🇺

@spello8191

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinescarff4920 my wife and I have a number of gay friends. They are such beautiful people who have been there for us!

@christinescarff4920

2 жыл бұрын

@@spello8191 I am SO old , I never knew a gay guy when I was young cos it had not long since been decriminalised ! But my daughter has several gay friends who I’ve known quite well over the years ( she’s nearly 36 now ! ) and they really are lovely people and have been really good friends to her . The problem is that my cousin an apparently hardline ‘ good churchgoing catholic ‘ has turned out to be gay and has a Hong Kong Chinese partner , but he and his mother sent my ‘ non catholic ‘ father ‘ to Coventry ‘ for the entire 24 years he lived after my mother’s death basically just because he wasn’t a bloody catholic ! And once when staying with the same aunt overnight I was going to Mass on the Sunday morning with her and her catholic husband ( I’m catholic too ! ) and my ‘ non catholic ‘ husband expressed the wish to come to church with us and my aunt said at the top of her voice ‘ don’t let W come with us Christine , cos he isn’t a catholic ‘ ! My ‘ good catholic’ aunt masked the fact that her son was a promiscuous gay ( and in hindsight he WAS promiscuous ) but permitted herself to despise my father even though he was a ‘ thinking ‘ confirmed Anglican ! It seems to be - I’m allowed my prejudice but I’ll mask things so you can’t show yours ! My cousin told me he was in a civil partnership the day before my daughter’s wedding ( I actually thought he was just going to finally tell me he was gay ! ) as he’s her godfather and was playing the church organ for her wedding and he told me to phone and tell my dad . My dad nearly collapsed in a heap I could tell , cos he’d been ostracised for just being a practising Christian of another denomination whereas my cousin’s promiscuous homosexual activities had just been hidden by all the ‘ saintly ‘ catholic family !! Finally, I watched a programme on BBC1 a few months ago about a group in Ireland trying to organise an LBTQ rally during the covid restrictions and one of the organisers said he was quite religious and has thought of becoming an evangelical minister and later you saw him in the Orange Order uniform and marching through Belfast in one of those dreadful Orange order ‘ celebrations ‘. So he wanted to be accepted as gay or ‘ bicurious ‘ or whatever , but he clearly hated catholics ! They say ‘ my enemy’s enemy is my friend ‘ but it seems more like ‘ my enemy’s prejudice is my enemy , but my prejudice is my friend ‘ !! Incidentally 2 more members of my mum’s family ( my cousins ) have now turned out to be bisexual and dumped their wives and children !! There’s nowt as QUEER as folk - ha ! ha! ha ! 🤷‍♀🙃🤪😂

One of the most beautiful songs ever written Rod’s vocals are just so beautiful I have heard this song a thousand times and it’s still like the first play Rod Stewart is one the greatest vocalists this world has had To lend a helping hand in extremely difficult times, this song must have been a Godsend And it's just as relevant to this day

@cerriberry6835

Жыл бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth 👍🥰

@spello8191

Жыл бұрын

@@cerriberry6835took the words from your mouth but from your heart too

@Redboy4

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, it was a godsend for me at my young age back then, I can tell you that.

@cerriberry6835

Жыл бұрын

@@spello8191 you said it better that me 💖

@cerriberry6835

Жыл бұрын

@Filippo you have some really cool play lists, hope you don’t mind I sub’d

I read some of the crap comments. This is a great song telling a story. I am not gay, but it is a great song.

@simplypositivity732

5 жыл бұрын

Their ignorance will not work out well for them in the long run...

@OzzGirlx

5 жыл бұрын

Bruce..You THE best attitude & u are so right. I've given u thumbs up! Cheers my friend...from the Aussie Gal

@magsjack5699

5 жыл бұрын

Life is Life. lets enjoy/accept every one.

@grahamwestover3699

5 жыл бұрын

@@beachboy13600 dick head comment

@garymattox7654

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

I GIVE THIS SONG THE RARE DISTINCTION OF BEING A MASTERPIECE

@izzycoco3931

4 жыл бұрын

A masterpiece and very haunting.

@izzycoco3931

4 жыл бұрын

Georgie boy. Haunting story of the 70s. One of Rod Stewart's best performances.

@maryjobyrd5250

4 жыл бұрын

Truly a masterpiece.

@patrickfleming3658

4 жыл бұрын

Yes so true

@david-dj8or

4 жыл бұрын

It seems to be accepted as more of a true masterpiece, with the passing of time.

I just love the way Rod presented this story - the expressiveness is outstanding- the white outfit, the thoughtfilled, pregnant pauses, the whistling with the arm movements, the look in his eyes, the hand in the pocket, the photo-shoot swagger, the soft twirls, lean ins and lean outs, the step- aways, the jacket being clung to, the facial and bodilyn expression.. the way he delivered his voice to each line and part of the story. Beautiful, mesmerizing. I only wish I had seen and heard this years ago !

@loralieisa

11 ай бұрын

Rod Stewart is an incredible talent. He killed it literally with this one and he took on a daring risk.

@gloriamaryhaywood2217

9 ай бұрын

Eexcellent description! You have awesome observation!!!😎

@sgtpppr

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. The facial angles he gave the camera, profile, forward. Calculated but he made it look spontaneous, never contrived. A spectacle of lights and production can never match an artists performance

I went to go see Rod Stewart in the 1995 - 1998 sometime in Cincinnati, OH at the place where they have the round stage - that turned around. My boyfriend had front row seats. Also, Rod Stewart kissed my hand. WOW!!! He's so cool 😎.

There were a lot of nasty and less enlightened views in the 70s, and the fact that Rod made this record and put out a positive message is enormous credit to him.

@johnmcaree7298

2 жыл бұрын

The message was all the more powerful that it came from Rod, a serial sh*gger of beautiful women, and (on the surface) as unlikely an advocate of gay rights as you could find.

This song was ahead of it's time and is as relevant now as it was when it was written.

This was one of the finest theatrical performances in the history of Western art. And one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Rod Stewart may have been straight but he made being gay cool. So says a straight guy who first heard this song when it came out. Get it? Came out.

My brother committed suicide in the late 70s when someone threatened to "out" him. This song brings me to tears and comfort at the same time.

@jaysurf230

2 ай бұрын

My sisters French bulldog died 1 half years ago I sing it to him and cry billy was his name I like swap the name to Billy instead of gergie jay

@jhwygirl

2 ай бұрын

I'm sorry about your brother. Heard this song today on satellite radio & it really hit hard. It's probably been 30 years since if heard it and of course now I hear it in New light. Rod wrote this sometime in '75 or '76, we know that because it happened in '75 & it was released in '76. Rod was ahead of his time. In '76 talking about gays wouldn't have ever been done openly (I know, I was in my teens). It's made me sad all day. I do love Rod Stewert. Had ALL his albums back in the day.

Have you lost someone you loved or cared for? EMPATHY. It's a powerful thing.

This should be made into a movie, with a 70s background. Great song no doubt. Love you Rod....

I’m in tears at the poignancy and beauty and fierceness of the gorgeous piece❤️🌟

Rod was ahead of his time - he sang it when it was not easy to say anything about this subject. Great, great song! Thanks, Rod!

I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG ...I HAD A GAY GUY THAT TOLD ME TO HIRE HIM AND HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND I TOLD HIM I COULD NOT PAY HIM MUCH …….HE DROVE A BRAND NEW BENZ … HE WAS A MILLIONAIRE ...HE SAID I DONT NEED THE MONEY I JUST WANT TO WORK ….HE WAS BEST EMPLOYEE I EVER HAD AND HE WAS SO DOWN TO EARTH …….I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM ….R I P JEFF …….

@ftbhoy

3 жыл бұрын

Great song come on Celtic and gays 🏅👍

@ftbhoy

3 жыл бұрын

So right .. never really had to many gay friends really . But would have stuck up for them ☹️ takes courage good on you rod bhoy .. Mon the hoops ☹️🙏🏅👍

@ceriewilliams6487

3 жыл бұрын

An absolute gem of a song true story about his friend ❤️

@christinescarff4920

2 жыл бұрын

@@ftbhoy Francis, Can you explain to me how Rod Stewart supports Celtic and not Rangers ? I’ve put a similar question on his video to ‘Going Home ‘ where he refers to himself as a Jacobite. I’ve put in the comments on KZread that his concept of history is worse than mine, cos he can’t be a Jacobite unless he is a ‘ Stuart ‘ ( the last true kings of England and Scotland but stopped from taking their rightful thrones as othey are catholic ) rather than a ‘ Stewart ‘! Christine

One of the best songs of the time...both in message of the story and musicality...it was a song way ahead of its time. You can't help but love George!!! Rod Stewart has such a unique way of telling this story...the ending of the song is still my all time favorite in its heartbreaking beauty

@richardplume3212

8 ай бұрын

Agree kindness and respect for everyone regardless is free

He's one of those rare entertainers whose every move screams charming. A gesture as simple as holding his jacket above his head is somehow irresistible. So glad to be able to watch this again and again and again.

@loralieisa

10 ай бұрын

. Rod Charming Irresistable Stewart is his full name.

@sgtpppr

5 ай бұрын

Right!? The jacket over his head. Who does that?

A remarkable story of compassion and empathy. One of the greatest tracks of its time.

This story is so sad, still makes me cry when he sings "Oh Georgie stay, don't go away, Georgie please stay, you take our breath away" and Rod sings it like he can bring Georgie back to us. Thanks so much for sharing

@natalieshort5768

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@dominickmilano4858

5 жыл бұрын

Very unfortunate and sad that George engaged in inhuman acts!

@damianmorrison209

5 жыл бұрын

Domanick malano go fuck yourself

@etersmith4868

5 жыл бұрын

@@dominickmilano4858 your a fucking crank get a life

@d.e.b.b5788

4 жыл бұрын

@@dominickmilano4858 You're such a sad person that you have to focus your hate for yourself on others. It's well known that homophobia stems from the intense inner fear that the hater feels for himself, because he recognizes some homosexual feelings as his own, and cannot accept it. Maybe you're gay, too, Dominick, and just can't face it.

He sang this about a special friend of his it touched me so I cried God bless u rod 1 of my favorite performers

I think this is probably one of the most powerful songs that Rod Stewart ever sang

Being a brotha i didn't care who know that i love Rod and Elton I'm straight as hell i know great music

@gautierh2486

4 жыл бұрын

Rod Stewart is very much straight I believe

@nicholerichards3924

4 жыл бұрын

YASSSSSS OK

@ZeroMalarki

4 жыл бұрын

@@gautierh2486 Yeah but he's not normally seen as the music choice of straight men. Not to mention what this song is about.

@glenshea1967

4 жыл бұрын

Ronald Thomas. Same here mate.Love Rod Stewart and straight.

@ronaldthomas2598

4 жыл бұрын

@@ZeroMalarki love rod music since the 70

A beautiful song sang by a beautiful man!

Such a lovely yet sad 😢 song, well done rod xx

What a beautiful, special song by such an exceptional singer! No one could have done it better & the hauntingly sweet whistling is beautiful! 🥰

Just found out it was the song Boy Georges mother gave him to say "yes I know" without discussing it. Well done boy George mother

The passion this man has is very special and hard to find these days. I'm 60 years old and loving every minute of rediscovering Rod Stewart. Much love to you and your family Rod 💖

@christinescarff4920

2 жыл бұрын

I never forgot Rod Stewart ( mainly since I fancied him like hell !!! ) and I’ve just gone 69 !!! OMG ( !!! ) ‘ Maggie May ‘ was THE song of my first weeks at University in 1971 !!! And I had a HUGE poster of ROD Stewart in a pink satin suit on my Hall of Residence wall throughout the whole of my first year at University ! None of my friends liked him at all, and they were mainly keen on The Carpenters !!!! 🤢🤮

@janetduncan87

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinescarff4920 he's just different. I've been watching and playing old videos of the late 70s and on into the 80s. His lyrics were very telling of a man who had been through it all, and done it all. AINT LOVE A BITCH, the Blondes have more fun album was quirky and honest as is I was only Joking. He knows how to put life into perspective with his lyrics. Not many can do that. Especially today. I read that the Heart and Soul tour he teamed up with Stevie Nick's wasn't very good. I wanted to see it in KC, but missed it. In the few videos I have seen, there appears to be some awkwardness between the two. I really thought it should work because of their years in the business, age, and timing of their musical interests lyrically. Any way, I remember these songs playing on the radio while in high school, cleaning house, or in my car partying on a Saturday night.

@neilgirly3426

2 жыл бұрын

I have loved him since I was around 7. Thanks to my Mom. Now 56 I have his music on every cd I've had made. Especially this one. ❤️

@neilgirly3426

2 жыл бұрын

@@christinescarff4920 I have that 45 w/ the little yellow piece of plastic 😂😂

@christinescarff4920

2 жыл бұрын

@@neilgirly3426 No, I got confused ! I have the original LPs of ‘ Every Picture Tells a Story ‘ and the original LP of ‘ Rod Stewart - Never a Dull Moment ‘. Not that I’d sell them - too many memories about these songs and my youth ( ! ) but I think they’d sell for around £100 now !

Rod Stewart, tells and explains what a true friendship is all about and the love of a friend without judging them. Kudo's to you Sir Rod, today, tomorrow and forever. You are amazingly beautiful inside and out.

@beckyoneal.2092

2 жыл бұрын

Thank y'all so much. Sir Rod is truly an amazing person.

A ground breaking song...A subject never discussed back in 1976.

Loved it when it was first released and still love it now. Poor old Georgie, he didn't deserve to die.

@izzycoco3931

4 жыл бұрын

Still have nightmares about that boy. Georgie come home.....😢

Rod is such a wonderful storyteller! This is a really beautiful song that I had forgotten but love ❤️

His eyes! His voice...lyrics.... I feel high school. And it's a warm, loving feeling. Thank you❤

Its strange all these years have passed and no one has made a movie around this sad tragic song and story rod tells it with deep emotion and feeling.

Nearly 50 years later and this contribution remains another outstanding Rod Stewart work of art!

A song of a story. We love, like, care and will be true to those different. Our friends. Straight, Gay, black, white, yellow, red or purple.

@mikedrennan8303

8 жыл бұрын

Damned right! As an older heterosexual male and despite my beliefs, could never abandon my son despite his sexual preference let alone kill him ! Wake up people!! Sexual preference is not a choice, you are born that way and cannot catch gayness by osmosis! Yes and this is coming from an alpha heterosexual male! I will love and respect my son's regardless of their choices unless they become a pedophile, thug,or killer!# Better believe it!!

@yvonnemendez722

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Drennan , Absolutely and you are so right.

@yvonnemendez722

5 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@d.e.b.b5788

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikedrennan8303 Being gay isn't a choice. If it were, no one would choose to be vilified and hated by so many other people, to risk being hated and assaulted for no other reason, to have their professional lives compromised, to have so many of their family and friends desert them. No, it's not a choice at all, because no one would choose that kind of life.

@kuhnhan

4 жыл бұрын

Purple?

I sung this song on a building site in Northridge in California one of the guys informed me it was banned by radio stations in America I couldn't believe it, gives me the shivers every time I hear it, outstanding 👍

@ursafan40

8 ай бұрын

In America? I know it was banned in Britain, but it was played on Rock radio stations where I grew up in Central NY. Controversial. I remember some students mocking it. Gay was still not mainstream. I can see it not going over in the Baptist South of the time though.

This song has been elevated . I have listened to to to 5 times a week, I wish I knew about it, I loved Rod, Now I adore him.

Props for Rod to have the rocks to do this song when he did. Part of being a legend and an icon.

Rod Stewart at his absolute finest, my favourite song of his 🎶🎵👍

This is such a beautiful song, yet remains forgotten by many in Rod's vault of numerous hits. It was actually banned by the BBC when released in 1976. He's going on tour with Culture Club on June 23rd in the UK. I hope he sings it with Boy George considering the very special connection George has with the song. When he was a teenager, his mother bought the single, wrapped it in a brown paper bag and put it in his socks drawer. It was her way of saying: ''I know who you are, I love you all the same''. If only she were alive to see them perform the song together on stage... She passed away a few weeks ago.

@missksa12

Жыл бұрын

They did the duet,its awesome,just hard to hear the lyrics as clearly as this version.

@JCesar-xf2bk

Жыл бұрын

@@missksa12 Yes, they did! And yes, it was hard to hear the lyrics live. But intention is what counts, that's what they say! 🙂

@kalania14

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful story connected to a beautiful song. All we need is love for one another! Not politics and agendas.

@JCesar-xf2bk

Жыл бұрын

@@kalania14 Absolutely true! They performed it live. It was amazing, yet they hadn't even rehearsed it.

@whitedsepuchre1326

Жыл бұрын

Yea they did it and it sounded bent.

My favorite Rod Stewart song. I first heard the song in 1977. I have listened multiple times every year since. I heard the ending: Never wait or hesitate. Get in and get before its too late. You may never get a another chance. Because youth's a mask but it don't last. Live it long and live it fast. I have tried, successfully, since then, to make it a MOTTO of my life. And, even though my favorite NYC BAR, Parnell's, is at 53rd and 1st, I always walk over to 53rd and 3rd and take a moment.

Part 2 is Don't Let Me Down by the Beatles. Great song and very brave at that time for an artist like Rod Stewart. I love this man for that. It doesn't hurt that he is a great performer. Great album great music

@darrylarfain5593

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I knew I've heard that melody somewhere, but I forgot

@patrickrang9525

Жыл бұрын

Lennon himself said in an interview that RS ripped off Don’t let me down.

@kitrichardson2165

Жыл бұрын

Considering how many people The Beatles borrowed from it’s hardly fitting for them to complain about it here. Listen to Bobby Parker sometime

@Gottenhimfella

Жыл бұрын

@@kitrichardson2165 There are two differences between this borrowing by Rod, and The Beatles', which I think make a difference: The Beatles didn't usually borrow wholesale (even in the Bobby Parker instances), and secondly they were very ready to own up to borrowing at any level, generally volunteering the fact rather than having to have it pointed out. For instance in the case of Chuck Berry’s bassline for ‘I’m Talking About You’ which Paul used for ‘I Saw Her Standing There’, which WAS borrowed wholesale, Paul was the one who pointed it out; nobody had noticed. And Lennon was not complaining particularly about Rod, he asked "why didn't he just sing "Don't Let Me Down" ... and then went on to answer himself "Same reason I don't: because then I don't get paid!"

There are few songs that fill your chest until you can hardly breathe, but this is one of 'em. The story, interpretation and emotion are on another level. Even if you didn't know this was a true story before you watched the video, you'd have no doubt thereafter. One of half a dozen Rod songs that make up my top 💯 of all time. Absolute genius 👏

Rod Stewart - story teller, singer, icon

one of his greatest songs and one of the best songs of the seventies. sounds just as good today as it did in 76.

@lemurianchick

2 жыл бұрын

I never heard it before and I am 56 and familiar with Rod's music.

Always said that this was Rod's finest hour

@brianhughes898

4 жыл бұрын

Stealing Beatles songs? He should of changed it a bit more to disguise it, like the Beatles did lol

@alanstrom2221

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer STONE COLD SOBER as one of Rod's finest moments or HOT LEGS, that's when you can call him ROCKIN' ROD. So many of his songs aren't Rock songs. LOL!!!!!!!

@patrickfleming3658

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@spello8191

3 жыл бұрын

This track is a rock classic. Beautifully written, produced and finally but not least compassion

Its a shame that when its played on radio,they always fade out the killing part 2, What a soul Rod the Mod has,lvcx