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Rod Stewart — Reason To Believe
Album: Every Picture Tells A Story
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Released: 1971
Length: 4:02
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If I listened long enough to you
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still I look to find a reason to believe

Someone like you makes it hard to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you makes it easy to give
Never think about myself

If I gave you time to change my mind
I'd find a way just to leave the past behind
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still I look to find a reason to believe

If I listened long enough to you
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still I look to find a reason to believe

Someone like you makes it hard to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you makes it easy to give
Never think about myself

Someone like you makes it hard to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you makes it easy to give
Never think about myself

Someone like you makes it hard to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you makes it easy to give
Never think about myself

Someone like you makes it hard to live without
Somebody else
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I don't care if y'all call me a grumpy old hag, which I am of course, but I just cannot with all this Rod Stewart hate on RP. Shame on you all. Bill should ban you off of here, whiny little jerks. 
Posted 3 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 Kaisersosay wrote:

Hmmmmm being a teenager, this song brings me to.......angst, alcohol, and trying to bend this song into feelings for a girl.....



Totally. This song taught us kids how to enjoy a broken heart. 
Posted 3 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 Gerry941 wrote:
Yup me too & I'm in the UK.
Totally ruined the Small Faces - too much of an extrovert 
That said  as vocals with Python Lee Jackson in 1968 he was brilliant. Worth a play Bill!

 

Posted 4 years ago by Gerry941    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:

I agree 100%  

Maybe it's a northern California thing...
 

Posted 4 years ago by Gerry941    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
Never liked it then (or him for that matter), sounds awful in the classic rock sense now.

 
I agree 100%  

Maybe it's a northern California thing...
Posted 7 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
Never liked it then (or him for that matter), sounds awful in the classic rock sense now.

 

                !! - You said 'classic rock sense now' - !!

 
Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 Kaisersosay wrote:
Hmmmmm being a teenager, this song brings me to.......angst, alcohol, and trying to bend this song into feelings for a girl.....

 
Articulated very well.  And way too many joints, I would add.
Posted 7 years ago by RCinSoCal    [ Reply ]
 Forest267 wrote:
Do we have to call him Sir Rod now?

 
I think that the only person to call him Sir Rod is his latest 6 foot tall wife, in bed.
Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Never liked it then (or him for that matter), sounds awful in the classic rock sense now.
Posted 7 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Do we have to call him Sir Rod now?
Posted 8 years ago by Forest267    [ Reply ]
Hmmmmm being a teenager, this song brings me to.......angst, alcohol, and trying to bend this song into feelings for a girl.....
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
 joempie wrote:
Rod didn't have a lot of inspiration when writing this one. And the fiddle is awful.
 
Tim Hardin wrote this song.
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Rod didn't have a lot of inspiration when writing this one. And the fiddle is awful.
Posted 8 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
 pinem wrote:
Need a cleaner version (sounds like an old album played way too many times). I will say that this song (summer of 71) sure brings back some memories. I just retired as a full-time teacher a week ago after 44 years, and this song was on the airways when I started; also just realized how well written it is.

  Should I quit my job and become a teacher? 


Posted 8 years ago by izycrzy    [ Reply ]
 jukes1 wrote:
The left-vs-right channel processing distinction is super distracting while wearing headphones.

 
Man:  Doctor, it hurts when I do this
Doc:  Then don't do that
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 JasondotG wrote:

Photoshop document? 

 
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder?
Posted 8 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
Rod The Mod did know how to do it way back then
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 leathepea wrote:
PSD.

 
Photoshop document? 
Posted 8 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
PSD.
Posted 9 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
 g3diego wrote:
Would love to hear some Tim Hardin on RP!  . . .
 
Yes!
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I am not a Rod Stewart fan by a long shot, but this album is good.  Brings back good memories of a certain time in my life.

Must play it tonight.

 
Posted 9 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
Need a cleaner version (sounds like an old album played way too many times). I will say that this song (summer of 71) sure brings back some memories. I just retired as a full-time teacher a week ago after 44 years, and this song was on the airways when I started; also just realized how well written it is.
Posted 9 years ago by pinem    [ Reply ]
Would love to hear some Tim Hardin on RP!  Thanks for all the great music Bill and Rebecca! 
Posted 9 years ago by g3diego    [ Reply ]
Love the organ.
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Dude!!!!!

The Javelin was an awesome car.  Not as cool as a Gremlin or Pacer though.{#No}

I think I have copies of this album on 8-track, cassette, LP, CD, MP3, and permanently memorized in my little pea-sized brain.

it is one of my "must have" 10 albums to have if I ever get stuck on a desert island.  It is tied to too many really good memories of high school.



Posted 10 years ago by renostve999    [ Reply ]
This was a great album.


I saw him with the Faces back in the day, in Pittsburgh, and it was one of the better concerts I have seen to this date. He was in his prime. He did this one facing off with Ronnie Wood; they ended up  doing the end part on their knees, facing each other.


And, as part of that show, they kicked soccer balls into the arena. Apparently, Rod was a soccer stud earlier in his life.

          
Posted 10 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]

Aw man!  This album is so old that I had it on 8-Track tape!

Definitely brings back more than a few wonderful summer memories. I don't care what anyone says, the 68' AMC Javelin was a cool car


Posted 10 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Argghhh! My ears are bleeding. PSD.
Posted 10 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
Never heard this one before. Is it just me, or is the recording absolutely *pants*
Posted 10 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Rod, Rod, Rod, you had some street cred back in the day; how did it all go so horribly wrong?
(No, we don't think you're sexy.)
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
The left-vs-right channel processing distinction is super distracting while wearing headphones.
Posted 10 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
That was quite a summer for me.
Posted 10 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss} ......... luv it - big FAT 9
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
More proof that being a successful singer does not require a conventional-sounding voice. So why is only one body type allowed for super models?
Posted 10 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Sappy and moving at the same time. 
Posted 10 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
really? no comments...hearing this makes me want to hear the whole album. I don't have it, i don't think. some good stuff on there.
Posted 10 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Bill must be psychic or something... this song has been in my head recently for no good reason.  I love old Rod...so many classics that still sound awesome!
Posted 10 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]