Smiler (album)

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Smiler is the sixth album Rod Stewart, the fifth solo album and the last album for Mercury Records, released in 1974. It became the first album by Rod Stewart as a solo artist to be a critical highlight. Despite reaching number 1 on the UK album chart, it stalled at number 13 in the US. The album is largely regarded as a retread that is incompatible with what he has done before, including Chuck Berry song covers, Sam Cooke and Bob Dylan, as well as a duet with Elton John from John "Let Me Be Your Car". One of Stewart's attempts in adventure is the cover of Carole King's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" in which "Woman" switches to "Man". The song was chosen for special criticism by critics. [1] The album's release itself was held for five months due to legal issues between Mercury Records and Warner Bros. Records. [2] The album sold 1 million copies worldwide.

Musicians appearing on the album include band members Faces Stewart, as well as frequent collaborators Martin Quittenton (guitar), Pete Sears (bass & keyboard), and Mickey Waller (drums), who have become something of a second band to Stewart.

Video Smiler (album)

Track list

1. "Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller" (Chuck Berry) - 3:43
2. "Lochinvar" (Pete Sears) - 0:25
3. "Farewell" (Martin Quittenton, Rod Stewart) - 4:34
4. "Sailor" - (Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood) 3:35
5. "Take This At Home for Me/You Send Me" (Sam Cooke) - 3:57
6. "Let Me Become Your Car" (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) - 4:56
7. "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Jerry Wexler) - 3:54
8. "Dixie Toot" - (Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood) 3:27
9. "Hard Road" (Harry Vanda, George Young) - 4:27
10. "I Do not Have a Face" Instrumental (Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe) - 1:32
11. "Girl from the North" (Bob Dylan) - 3:52
12. "Mine for Me" (Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney) - 4:02

The 1991 CD compilation called 'back 2 back - 2 for 1' combined Smiler with Gasoline Alley. However, tracks 2, 9 and 10, are left in this release.

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Personnel

• Rod Stewart - vocals
• Elton John - vocals, piano (on "Let Me Be Your Car"))
• Ronnie Wood - acoustic & amp; electric guitar, bass
• Paul McCartney - backing vocals (in "Mine for Me")
• Pete Sears - piano, harpsichord, Celeste
• Rick Grech - violin
• Ray Jackson - mandolin
• Ian McLagan - an organ
• The Memphis Horns
• Irene Chanter - backing vocals
• Ray Cooper - percussion
• Spike Heatley - bass
• Andy Newmark - drum
• Dick Powell - violin
• Martin Quittenton - acoustic guitar
• Tropical Band Steel - steel drum
• Micky Waller - drums
• Willie Weeks - bass
• Kenney Jones - drums
• Chris Barber's Jazz Band

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References

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