Studio Album · No. 16
Vagabond Heart Songwriting Credits by Rod Stewart
Produced by Bernard Edwards, Trevor Horn, Patrick Leonard, Richard Perry, Rod Stewart
Warner Bros.
RockPop Rock
46%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 6 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rod Stewart carries a lyricist or composer credit.
6 trackswritten by Rod Stewart
7 tracksoutside writers
Rod Stewart's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist46%
Composer46%
Producer69%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
16
Lyricists
6
Producers
1991
Released
Data Insight
Six of the thirteen are his, and the touring band takes over the rest of the credits with Jeff Golub, Chuck Kentis and Carmine Rojas appearing repeatedly. Four covers, including a Van Morrison song and a Motown standard, fill the gaps.
The 1991 album with "Rhythm of My Heart", a top five hit on both sides of the Atlantic.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rhythm of My Heart
#5
|
Marc JordanJohn Capek | Marc JordanJohn Capek | Trevor Horn | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 2 |
Rebel Heart
|
Rod StewartJeff GolubChuck KentisCarmine Rojas | Roderick David StewartJeff GolubChuck KentisCarmine Rojas | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 3 |
Broken Arrow
#20
|
Robbie Robertson | Robbie Robertson | Patrick LeonardLenny Waronker | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 4 |
It Takes Two
|
William "Mickey" StevensonSylvia Moy | William "Mickey" StevensonSylvia Moy | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer)Tina Turner (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
When a Man's in Love
|
Rod StewartJeff GolubChuck KentisCarmine Rojas | Roderick David StewartJeff GolubChuck KentisCarmine Rojas | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 6 |
You Are Everything
|
Thom BellLinda Creed | Thom BellLinda Creed | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 7 |
The Motown Song
#10
|
Larry John McNally | Larry John McNally | Richard Perry | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 8 |
Go Out Dancing
|
Rod StewartJeff GolubChuck Kentis | Roderick David StewartJeff GolubChuck Kentis | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 9 |
No Holding Back
|
Rod StewartJim CreganKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartJim CreganKevin Savigar | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 10 |
Have I Told You Lately
|
Van Morrison | Van Morrison | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 11 |
Moment of Glory
|
Rod StewartJeff GolubChuck KentisCarmine Rojas | Roderick David StewartJeff GolubChuck KentisCarmine Rojas | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 12 |
Downtown Train
|
Tom Waits | Tom Waits | Trevor Horn | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 13 |
If Only
|
Rod StewartJim CreganKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartJim CreganKevin Savigar | Rod StewartBernard Edwards | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 23 contributors
RS
Rod Stewart
Writer · Producer · Performer
RD
Roderick David Stewart
Writer
CK
Chuck Kentis
Writer
JG
Jeff Golub
Writer
CR
Carmine Rojas
Writer
JC
Jim Cregan
Writer
KS
Kevin Savigar
Writer
JC
John Capek
Writer
LJ
Larry John McNally
Writer
LC
Linda Creed
Writer
MJ
Marc Jordan
Writer
RR
Robbie Robertson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Vagabond Heart
Who wrote the songs on Vagabond Heart?
Rod Stewart on six of the thirteen, with band members Jeff Golub and Chuck Kentis on four each. The covers include "The Motown Song" and "Have I Told You Lately".
How high did the singles chart?
"Rhythm of My Heart" reached number 5 on the Hot 100, "The Motown Song" number 10 and "Broken Arrow" number 20.
Who produced it?
Bernard Edwards, Trevor Horn, Patrick Leonard, Richard Perry and Rod Stewart.
How high did the album chart?
Number 2 in the UK and number 10 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Who wrote "Rhythm of My Heart"?
Marc Jordan and John Capek, not Stewart.
How long is the album?
58:26 across thirteen tracks.