single · April 1, 1979

Blondes (Have More Fun)

Rod Stewart

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This 1979 single saw Stewart embrace the disco beat, a surprising but commercially successful turn that capitalized on the genre's peak popularity.

• The single reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• This was Stewart's first single released on the Warner Bros. Records label.
• The song was written by John Stewart, no relation to Rod Stewart.

Rod Stewart is a British singer-songwriter with a career spanning over six decades, best known for his distinctive raspy voice and his blend of rock, folk, and pop music. In 1979, Stewart was transitioning from Mercury Records to Warner Bros. Records, a move that coincided with a period of stylistic experimentation in his career.