1977 single by Rod Stewart
"You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)" is a song written and recorded by Rod Stewart for his 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. The song became a hit, reaching the top ten of many countries, including the United States (number 4), Canada (number 2), and Australia, peaking at number 1 for one week.[2][3]
The lyrics mention two of Stewart's favourite football teams in the phrase "Celtic, United".[4] The inner sleeve to the album Foot Loose & Fancy Free also pictures artwork with the names Glasgow Celtic and Manchester United drifting out of a car stereo.
Reception
Billboard declared that "You're in My Heart" should become "Stewart's biggest easy listening hit" and felt the vocal style was similar to "The Killing of Georgie".[5] Record World said that "it's slow, introspective, the story of a relationship many should recognize."[6]
Personnel
Chart performance
Certifications
References
- ^ "Music Week" (PDF). p. 102.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2006). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. Billboard Books
- ^ Kent, David (1993) (doc). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W
- ^ Worrall, Frank (2008). "Celtic United". Mainstream Publishing, 2008
- ^ "Top Single Picks" (PDF). Billboard. 22 October 1977. p. 90. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
- ^ "Single Picks" (PDF). Record World. 22 October 1977. p. 18. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Kent Music Report No 236 – 1 January 1979 > National Top 100 Singles for 1978". Kent Music Report. Retrieved 8 January 2022 – via Imgur.com.
- ^ "Rod Stewart – You're in My Heart" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Rod Stewart – You're in My Heart" (in French). Ultratop 50.
- ^ Lwin, Nanda (2000). Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide. Mississauga, Ont.: Music Data Canada
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 5513a." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 5535." RPM. Library and Archives Canada.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – You're in My Heart". Irish Singles Chart.
- ^ "Rod Stewart – You're in My Heart" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- ^ "Rod Stewart – You're in My Heart". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Rod Stewart – You're in My Heart". VG-lista.
- ^ "Rod Stewart: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Rod Stewart Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Rod Stewart Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard.
- ^ "Top Selling Singles of 1977 | The Official New Zealand Music Chart". nztop40.co.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 429. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ Steffen Hung. "Forum - 1970 (ARIA Charts: Special Occasion Charts)". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Image : RPM Weekly - Library and Archives Canada". bac-lac.gc.ca. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ^ "Top 100 Hits of 1978/Top 100 Songs of 1978". musicoutfitters.com. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rod Stewart – My Heart". Recording Industry Association of America.
External links
- Rod Stewart - You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim) on YouTube