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Subject: Rod Stewart

Written By: Jennifer028 on 05/03/04 at 9:54 am

Some guys have all the luck

By the way, I used to be JennParkandKyan

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: rubixgirl on 05/03/04 at 9:55 am


Some guys have all the luck

Ditto.  :)

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Bobby on 05/03/04 at 10:41 am

I have a soft spot for Downtown Train. I thought this was a 90s song so I am going to second it with another 90s song that I like of his - The Motown Song.  :)

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Rio_Rhodes on 05/03/04 at 1:37 pm

Forever Young

It was also my Graduation song!

Rio

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: whitewolf on 05/03/04 at 2:47 pm


Forever Young

It was also my Graduation song!

Rio

mine too

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Hairspray on 05/03/04 at 2:57 pm

I vote Love Touch. That was a hit during a very fun time in my life. I do like most of Rod Stewart's material and I'll give honorary mentions to Young Turks and Passion.

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Lanie on 05/03/04 at 10:25 pm

"Love Touch" :)

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: MaxwellSmart on 05/04/04 at 12:35 am

DO YA THINK I'M SEXY
because I just love that synth riff!

DOWNTOWN TRAIN is a great song, but I prefer the original Tom Waits version.

now it's "Do Ya Think I'm Sixty"  ;D

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: wagonman76 on 05/10/04 at 9:33 pm


DO YA THINK I'M SEXY
because I just love that synth riff!

DOWNTOWN TRAIN is a great song, but I prefer the original Tom Waits version.


I like Patty Smyths version of Downtown Train.

As for Rod Stewart, I love most of his 80s stuff, but Id say Young Turks is my fav.

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: pennsygirl on 05/11/04 at 6:46 am

Some Guys Have all the Luck, but like many others, I have a soft spot for Downtown Train.

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: MaxwellSmart on 05/11/04 at 7:05 am




I like Patty Smyths version of Downtown Train.

As for Rod Stewart, I love most of his 80s stuff, but Id say Young Turks is my fav.

The term "Young Turk" refers to an insurgent in a political party, especially a liberal or progressive one.  "Young Turks" by this definition suits the theme of Stewart's hit song.  Unfortunately, the real "Young Turks" have an ATROCIOUS legacy.  The Young Turk Movement started in the late 19th century when Turkey was ruled by an absolutist monarch, and it appeared the glory days of the Ottoman Empire were on the wane.  The core of the "Young Turks" were military officers working in secret to overthrow Sultan Abdul-Hamid, which they did in early 1900s.
However, World War I started in 1914, one thing led to another, and the "Young Turks," in an opportunist land grab, perpetuated the Armenian Genocide of 1915.  Nevertheless, "Young Turks"  retained a positive image the should have forfeited for their mass-killings of Armenians.
Anyway, at least Rod's refrain is "young hearts," not "Young Turks."

More about the "Young Turks" here:
http://www.armenian-genocide.org/encyclopedia/young_turks.htm

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: wagonman76 on 05/11/04 at 7:41 pm



Anyway, at least Rod's refrain is "young hearts," not "Young Turks."




I always wondered about that.  I always heard the song as "young hearts be free tonight".  But every time Ive seen the song title listed somewhere, it was titled "Young Turks".

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: MaxwellSmart on 05/12/04 at 3:18 am


Some guys have all the luck

By the way, I used to be JennParkandKyan


Great song!
Some Guys Have All the Luck (J. Fortgang), is also done in excellent reggae form by
Maxi-Priest

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: SmithsGirl on 05/12/04 at 2:00 pm

"Do ya think I'm sexy" #1, with "Some guys have all the luck" and "Maggie May" as close runner ups.


SmithsGirl

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: someone on 05/12/04 at 2:37 pm

Uh...I like all of Rod Stewart's stuff, but wasn't "Do ya Think I'm Sexy" from the 70s, like late 1978/early 1979?

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: MaxwellSmart on 05/13/04 at 1:27 am


Uh...I like all of Rod Stewart's stuff, but wasn't "Do ya Think I'm Sexy" from the 70s, like late 1978/early 1979?

Yeah, I was thinking that.  It's definitely a '70s song.

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: zac on 05/13/04 at 7:30 am

I voted Maggie May, but it would have to be The First Cut Is The Deepest.  ;)

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: someone on 05/13/04 at 10:10 am


I voted Maggie May, but it would have to be The First Cut Is The Deepest.   ;)

Maggie May is also 70s.

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: zac on 05/13/04 at 12:19 pm



Maggie May is also 70s.
  True but they are still goodies.

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: CatwomanofV on 05/13/04 at 12:32 pm

I picked Maggie May but there are several runner-ups-Do you think I'm sexy, Some guys have all the luck, and Passion.



Cat

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Tanya1976 on 07/31/04 at 1:00 pm

I like most of his stuff, but from this list I picked "Downtown Train"

Tanya

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: DJ Midas on 08/03/04 at 1:45 am

I would've voted "Infatuation" but there wasn't an "Other" option.

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Doc Brown on 08/10/04 at 2:03 pm


I would've voted "Infatuation" but there wasn't an "Other" option.


I would've gone with "Infatuation" too, the set of choices is very limited. Where are all these great songs?

"Lost In You"
"My Heart Can't Tell You No"
"Crazy About Her"
"Passion"
"Young Hearts"
"Tonight I'm Yours"
"Baby Jane"
"What Am I Gonna Do?"
"Twistin' The Night Away"
(1987 version from Innerspace),
And a very glaring omission,
"People Get Ready"(with Jeff Beck)

Anyone want to back me up on this?


Your Pal,
Doc

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: JohnTaylorsHeart on 08/10/04 at 5:08 pm

Some guys have all the luck

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Whisper on 08/28/04 at 2:21 pm

Forever young

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: danootaandme on 08/28/04 at 5:35 pm

This old heart of mine.  He should have been born an Isley

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: RockandRollFan on 08/28/04 at 6:27 pm

Some Guys Have All The Luck

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: hornet on 08/29/04 at 7:17 pm

This ol' heart of mine !

and my all time fav' is 'young turks ' but was'nt listed..... :P

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: PhiKapDave on 08/29/04 at 7:23 pm

"Do Ya Think I'm Sexy"

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: SuspiciousMinds on 08/30/04 at 6:40 pm

I liked him as a Rock-n-Roller best,Maggie May would be my choice...
I was never too fond of the type of tunes most of you choose...the poppier sound he started doing from somewhere in the 80s and on through til now never did much for me.....It became too comercial sounding..I liked the more raw sound from the 70s..

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: joedeertae on 01/14/05 at 11:06 am

I went with Maggie May from this list. My favorite was the cover of Curtis Mayfield's People Get Ready with Jeff Beck.

... honorary mentions to Young Turks ...

another GREAT one I forgot about. 8)

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Howard on 01/14/05 at 2:15 pm

Infatuation
Some Guys Have All The Luck
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy
Downtown Train



Howard

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Hairspray on 01/14/05 at 4:56 pm


Uh...I like all of Rod Stewart's stuff, but wasn't "Do ya Think I'm Sexy" from the 70s, like late 1978/early 1979?


Stewart incorporated some disco to his musical formula for the 1978 album Blondes Have More Fun. Supported by the number one single "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?.

So, yes. :)

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Useless on 01/15/05 at 12:23 am

Some Guys Have All The Luck

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: whistledog on 11/27/05 at 4:25 pm

From this list, I went with Love Touch (from Legal Eagles), but my favourite of his was What Am I Gonna Do (I'm So in Love With You)

Subject: Re: Rod Stewart

Written By: Philip Eno on 12/04/05 at 2:52 pm

All of them!

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