Smiler

by Rod Stewart

Smiler cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 September 1974
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 42:49
  • Community rating: 3/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking the end of Rod Stewart's classic era on Mercury Records, 'Smiler' is a raucous collection of originals and covers, including tracks written by Paul McCartney and Elton John. Featuring musical contributions from his Faces bandmates, it continues the loose, boozy acoustic-electric rock template of his earlier successes. Despite mixed critical reviews upon release, it remains a definitive snapshot of Stewart's mid-70s rock swagger.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Sweet Little Rock 'N' Roller (3:44)
  2. Lochinvar (0:30)
  3. Farewell (4:31)
  4. Sailor (3:38)
  5. Bring It On Home To Me / You Send Me (4:02)
  6. Let Me Be Your Car (5:02)
  7. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man (3:54)
  8. Dixie Toot (3:30)
  9. Hard Road (4:30)
  10. I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face (Instrumental) (1:32)
  11. Girl From The North Country (3:54)
  12. Mine For Me (4:02)

Credits

  • Martin Quittenton - acoustic guitar, written-by
  • Doreen Chanter - backing vocals
  • Irene Chanter - backing vocals
  • Ruby Turner - backing vocals
  • Chris Barber's Jazz Band - band
  • Spike Heatley - bass
  • Willie Weeks - bass
  • Andy Newmark - drums

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