Vagabond Heart is the sixteenth studio album by British recording artist Rod Stewart, released on 26 March 1991 by Warner Bros. Records. The album reached No. 10 in the US, and reached No. 2 in the UK. The album features five singles, among them a cover of Robbie Robertson's song "Broken Arrow" and Van Morrison's song "Have I Told You Lately", which would become a hit two years later and is Stewart's most recent top five solo hit in the US and the UK. The two biggest hits from the album were "Rhythm of My Heart" and "The Motown Song".
Reception
Overall, the album received positive reviews. According to Rolling Stone, "Vagabond Heart finds Stewart rising to new challenges as both a songwriter and a singer. The strength of the songs and the depth of Stewart's conviction make this his most compelling work since the early 1970s." AllMusic claimed "Vagabond Heart is a stronger, more diverse album than its predecessor, featuring a more consistent set of songs." The "Vagabond Heart Tour" was made available on video in 1992, shot during a concert in Los Angeles on Valentine's Day.
Track listing
Notes
signifies a co-producer
"Downtown Train" and "This Old Heart of Mine are omitted on cassette copies, as well as some CD versions.
Personnel
"Rebel Heart", "It Takes Two", "When a Man's in Love", "You are Everything", "Go Out Dancing", "No Holding Back", "Have I Told You Lately", "Moment of Glory" and "If Only" arranged and produced by Rod Stewart and Bernard Edwards. Recorded by Steve MacMillan. Mixed by Bernard Edwards and Steve Macmillan. Recording and mix assisted by John Karpowich, Gil Morales and Bryant Arnett.
*Roy Galloway, Luther Waters, The Waters Sisters, Angela Winbush: backing vocals; Jeff Golub, Jim Cregan, Waddy Wachtel, Dann Huff: guitar; Carmine Rojas, Bernard Edwards: bass guitar; Chuck Kentis: keyboards, programming; Kevin Savigar: keyboards; Rave Calmer, Tony Brock: drums; Paulinho da Costa: percussion; Saxophone on "Go Out Dancing" and "Moment of Glory" by Jimmy Roberts; String arrangements on "When a Man's in Love" and "Have I Told You Lately" by Bruce Miller.
"Rhythm of My Heart" produced by Trevor Horn. Recorded by Steve MacMillan. Mixed by Steve MacMillan and Trevor Horn.
*Joe Turano, John Batdorf, Randel Crenshaw, Gary Falcone, Roger Freeland, Robert Jason, Arnold Stiefel, Lionel Conway, Garry Cook, Antony Arena: backing vocals; Robin Le Mesurier, Steve Lukather: guitar; Gary Taylor, Kevin Savigar, Richard Cottle: keyboards; Michael McNeil: accordion; Kevin Weed: bagpipes; Neil Stubenhaus: bass guitar; John Robinson: drums, percussion; Gary Maughn: programming; Choir arranged and directed by Nick Strimple and Joe Turano; Strings arranged and conducted by Kevin Savigar.
*Twinkle Schascle: backing vocals; Tim Pierce: guitars; Patrick Leonard: keyboards; Jimmy Johnson: bass guitar; Jim Keltner: drums; Luis Conte: percussion
"The Motown Song" arranged byDavid Paich. Produced by Richard Perry. Recorded and mixed by Steve MacMillan, with recording assistance by Dee Ross and Eric Anest; Additional engineering by Lee Granados, John Karpowich, Scott Ralston and Eric Rudd.
Production coordination: Malcolm Cullimore ; Julie Larson.
Project manager: Nancy Poertner
Art direction: Jeri Heiden
Design: Eric Handel
Illustration: Ann Field
Photography: Randee St. Nicholas
Publishing
"Rhythm of My Heart" copyright WB Music Corp./Jamm Music/Bibo Music Publishers. "Rebel Heart", "When a Man's in Love" and "Moment of Glory" published by Rod Stewart /Cat in the Hat Music/Kentis Music/Malango Bro. "Broken Arrow" published by Medicine Hat Music. "It Takes Two" published by Stone Agate Music Division. "You Are Everything" published by Assorted Music/Bellboy Music/The Mighty Three Group. "The Motown Song" published by Geffen Music/McNally Music Publishing/MCA Music Publishing. "Go Out Dancing" published by Rod Stewart /Cat in the Hat Music/Kentis Music. "No Holding Back" and "If Only" published by Rod Stewart /Almo Music Corp/Kevin Savigar Music/BMG Inc. "Have I Told You Lately" published by PolyGram International Publishing, Inc.
