With his signature raw, sandpaper voice, extravagant hairdo and unmatched stage presence, Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. From raw British folk rock and rhythm and blues in the early '70s to glittering disco pop and timeless ballads, Stewart proved through every decade to be a masterful storyteller and born entertainer. Vote for your favorite Rod Stewart song.
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Maggie May
The monumental masterpiece that made him a world star overnight. The beautiful acoustic guitars, Ray Jackson's unforgettable mandolin and Stewart's gripping tale of a teenage romance with an older woman are pure rock history.
Sailing
The ultimate anthemic epic connecting generations of listeners. Stewart's melancholy vocals swelling into a massive chorus of hope and longing make Sailing one of the most beloved singalong songs in Europe.
Massive radio hit, but definitely not their best songwriting.
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Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
His hugely successful venture into the glittering disco world of 1978. With that indestructible synth line, pumping four-on-the-floor beat and confident wink, Stewart conquered every dance floor in the world.
Unreal vocals.
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Have I Told You Lately
His legendary rendition of Van Morrison's song, recorded during his famous MTV Unplugged session. The acoustic guitar accompaniment and pure sincerity made it a wedding staple worldwide.
Windows rolled down on a summer evening with Have I Told You Lately blasting on the stereo is peak life.
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Baby Jane
His big synth-pop hit from 1983. Driven by clattering electronic drums, funky basslines and a razor-sharp synth hook, Stewart proved he could effortlessly keep up with the sound of the '80s.
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You Wear It Well
A wonderfully swinging folk-rocker that builds musically on the success of Maggie May. Driven by a rousing acoustic guitar and fiddle, Rod sings with warmth and respect about reaching out to an old flame.
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I Don't Want to Talk About It
A monument of fragile melancholy. The lush string arrangements and Stewart's restrained, raspy vocals make this one of the most timeless slow-dance classics of the '70s.
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The First Cut Is the Deepest
Written by Cat Stevens, but transformed by Rod Stewart into the definitive soulful pop ballad. His weathered voice cuts to the soul as he sings about the fear of ever opening your heart again after a first heartbreak.
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Reason to Believe
A beautiful interpretation of Tim Hardin's folk classic. Stewart lays bare all his vulnerability in the story of a man who, against his better judgment, keeps believing in an unfaithful lover, supported by warm organ playing.
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Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
One of his most sensual ballads, which topped the American charts for weeks at the time. Acoustic guitars and a sultry saxophone frame a gentle seduction, complete with whispered French words at the end.
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A landmark release: the monumental masterpiece that made him a world star overnight.