Friend for Life

Rod Stewart

About Friend for Life

"A Friend for Life" is a song by British singer-songwriter Steve Harley, released as a non-album single in 2001. The song was written by Harley and ex-Cockney Rebel guitarist Jim Cregan, and produced by Cregan. Harley's first release of new material since the 1996 album Poetic Justice, "A Friend for Life" was later included on Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel's sixth studio album The Quality of Mercy, released in 2005, where production credit would be shared by Cregan and Harley. In 2015, the song was covered by British singer Rod Stewart for his album Another Country.  


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2015
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Through a smoke-filled glass on a desperate night
When the sole of my shoe lets in rain
When the heart's tired of running and the milk's gone sour
Will your feelings still be the same?

When the match won't light so the flames don't tremble
And the years are condemning us, too
I'll need a soulmate to hold me and a friend for life
And I'm hoping it might be you

When I think of life as a chance not taken
Or as a compromise tinged with regret
When the kids leave for breeding and the TV's king
Will you tell me we're not done yet?

Will you think of me as a distant island
Or will you come with me to the moon?
I'll need a soulmate to hold me and a friend for life
And I'm hoping it might be you

Give me asylum and I'll keep the faith
Keep me in coffee and so safe
And I'll feed your cats and I'll paint walls
And I'll be your one-night stand

Will you come with me in the certain knowledge
That the catch is there's no catch at all?
I'll need a soulmate to hold me and a friend for life
And I'm hoping it might be you
Yes, I'm certain it must be you

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Rod Stewart

Roderick 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 »

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Written by: JIM CREGAN, STEVE HARLEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Friend for Life" is a song by Rod Stewart that was released as part of his 29th studio album, "Another Country," in 2015.
Album's Success
"Another Country," the album on which "Friend for Life" is featured, peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 20 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Songwriters
Like many other tracks on the album, "Friend for Life" was co-written by Rod Stewart himself and Kevin Savigar. Savigar has been a longtime collaborator with Stewart and contributed significantly to many of his songs.
Song Genre
The song falls under the category of Rock music, which is Rod Stewart's primary genre. It also incorporates elements of pop and folk, making it a diverse musical piece.
Emotional Theme
"Friend for Life" delves into themes of friendship, bonding and unconditional love. This tone sets it apart from some of Stewart's more romantically-inclined songs.
Instrumentation
Much like the rest of the "Another Country" album, "Friend for Life" features an array of musical instruments including but not limited to guitars, drums, and keyboards to create a rich, full sound.
Background Vocals
The song includes interesting harmony vocals which add depth to the over-all composition.
Fanbase Reaction
While not released as a single, "Friend for Life" has been praised by fans for its lyrical depth and emotional vulnerability, traits that Rod Stewart is celebrated for.
Rod Stewart's Career
Rod Stewart is one of Britain's most successful musicians, and has produced hits across five decades. "Friend for Life," although not a chart-topping hit, nonetheless adds to his extensive catalog of enduring songs.
Rod's Comfortable Style
"Friend for Life" showcases Rod Stewart's unmistakeable rasp and familiar stylistic choices musically, making it a classic in the minds of his fans.

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