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But to settle down and write you a line I've been meaning to phone you but from Minnesota Hell, it's been a very long time You wear it well A little old-fashioned but that's all right Well, I suppose you're thinking I bet he's sinking Or he wouldn't get in touch with me Oh, I ain't begging or losing my head I sure do want you to know That you wear it well There ain't a lady in the land so fine, oh my Remember them basement parties, your brother's karate The all-day rock and roll shows Them homesick blues and the radical views Haven't left a mark on you You wear it well A little out of time but I don't mind But I ain't forgetting that you were once mine But I blew it without even trying Now I'm eating my heart out Trying to get a letter through Since you've been gone it's hard to carry on I'm gonna write about the birthday gown that I bought in town When you sat down and cried on the stairs You knew it didn't cost the earth, but for what it's worth You made me feel a millionaire And you wear it well Madame Onassis got nothing on you, no no Anyway, my coffee's cold and I'm getting told That I gotta get back to work So when the sun goes low and you're home all alone Think of me and try not to laugh And I wear it well I don't object if you call collect 'Cause I ain't forgetting that you were once mine But I blew it without even trying Now I'm eating my heart out Trying to get back to you I love ya, I love ya, I love ya, I love ya Oh yeah After all the years.I hope it's the same address Since you've been gone it's hard to carry on Rod StewartAbout You Wear It Well"You Wear It Well" is a song written by Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton, performed by Stewart. It utilizes an arrangement markedly similar to that of "Maggie May," one of Stewart's hits from the previous year. Stewart recorded "You Wear It Well" for the 1972 album Never a Dull Moment, and released it as a single on 12 August. The song became an international hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. In the US, "You Wear It Well" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Stewart performed the song live on BBC's Top of the Pops with the full lineup of Faces, along with Quittenton on classical guitar and Dick "Tricky Dicky" Powell on fiddle joining them. A live version of the song from his 2013 performance at the Troubadour, West Hollywood was included on the deluxe edition of the album Time. more » Year:19924:21112 Views Playlists:#1 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!I had nothing to do on this hot afternoon But to settle down and write you a line I've been meaning to phone you but from Minnesota Hell it's been a very long time You wear it well A little old fashioned but that's all right Well I suppose you're thinking I bet he's sinking Or he wouldn't get in touch with me Oh I ain't begging or losing my head I sure do want you to know that you wear it well There ain't a lady in the land so fine Remember them basement parties, your brother's karate The all day rock and roll shows Them homesick blues and radical views Haven't left a mark on you, you wear it well A little out of time but I don't mind But I ain't forgetting that you were once mine But I blew it without even tryin' Now I'm eatin' my heart out Tryin' to get a letter through Since you've been gone it's hard to carry on I'm gonna write about the birthday gown that I bought in town When you sat down and cried on the stairs You knew it did not cost the earth, but for what it's worth You made me feel a millionaire and you wear it well Madame Onassis got nothing on you Anyway, my coffee's cold and I'm getting told That I gotta get back to work So when the sun goes low and you're home all alone Think of me and try not to laugh and I wear it well I don't object if you call collect 'Cause I ain't forgetting that you were once mine But I blew it without even tryin' Now I'm eatin' my heart out tryin' to get back to you After all the years I hope it's the same address Since you've been gone it's hard to carry on The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.comRod StewartRoderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer-songwriter, born and raised in North London, England, and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group and then Faces. He launched his solo career in 1969 with his debut album An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (US: The Rod Stewart Album). His work with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces influenced heavy metal genres. more » (8 fans) Written by: Tom Waits Lyrics © JALMA MUSIC Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind CitationUse the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:Missing lyrics by Rod Stewart?Know any other songs by Rod Stewart? Don't keep it to yourself!The Web's Largest Resource forMusic, Songs & LyricsA Member Of The STANDS4 NetworkWatch the song videoYou Wear It Wellmore tracks from the albumClassic Rock [Cema]
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Who was You Wear It Well written for?At the time of this song, Jacqueline - often referred to as "Jackie O" - was the spouse of Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis until his death in 1975, widowing her again.
What was the B side of You Wear It Well?You Wear It Well. Who played mandolin on You Wear It Well?Ray Jackson, the mandolin player who claims he wrote the riff which is arguably the key to the success of the song, was paid a paltry £15 by Rod and not even properly credited on the album notes. (Stewart has previously denied Jackson wrote part of the song.) 'It's very sad,' Jackson said this week.
Who played drums on You Wear It Well?Ronnie Wood did co-write two songs on the album, 'True Blue' and 'Los Paraguayos' but he didn't write 'You Wear It Well'. He also played guitar on the album as did all of the other Faces, Ronnie Lane (bass), Kenny Jones (drums) and Ian McLagan (organ).
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