I Was Only Joking
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"I Was Only Joking" is the name of a song written by Gary Grainger and Rod Stewart
. Stewart released it as a track on his 1977 album, Foot Loose & Fancy Free
. When released as a single, the song performed well, becoming a top forty hit in various countries, including #5 in the UK and #22 in the US. In the United Kingdom, "I Was Only Joking" charted as part of a double A-side with "Hot Legs
".
The song's lyrics are a reflection of the singer on his love life, detailing how he had been romantically active, but never to the point where he was ready for a serious relationship. Such literary devices as an allusion to Rudolph Valentino
are used to support this idea.
Musically, the progression in the verses is similar to Hooked On A Feeling
During 1991 Guns N' Roses used this song as an intro to "Patience" while touring, but it was no longer used after Izzy Stradlin's departure from the band.
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
. Stewart released it as a track on his 1977 album, Foot Loose & Fancy Free
Foot Loose & Fancy Free
Foot Loose & Fancy Free is Rod Stewart's eighth album, released in November 1977 on Riva Records in the UK and Warner Bros in the US.The album has sold more 7 million in worldwide-Track listing:# "Hot Legs" – 5:14...
. When released as a single, the song performed well, becoming a top forty hit in various countries, including #5 in the UK and #22 in the US. In the United Kingdom, "I Was Only Joking" charted as part of a double A-side with "Hot Legs
Hot Legs
"Hot Legs" is a single by Rod Stewart. It was written by Gary Grainger and Rod Stewart. Stewart included the song on his 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. The 1978 single performed moderately well on the US Hot 100 , and very well on the UK pop chart . In the UK, "Hot Legs" and "I Was Only...
".
The song's lyrics are a reflection of the singer on his love life, detailing how he had been romantically active, but never to the point where he was ready for a serious relationship. Such literary devices as an allusion to Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph Valentino
Rudolph Valentino was an Italian actor, and early pop icon. A sex symbol of the 1920s, Valentino was known as the "Latin Lover". He starred in several well-known silent films including The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, The Sheik, Blood and Sand, The Eagle and Son of the Sheik...
are used to support this idea.
Musically, the progression in the verses is similar to Hooked On A Feeling
Hooked on a Feeling
"Hooked on a Feeling" is a 1968 pop song written by Mark James and originally performed by B. J. Thomas. Featuring the sound of the electric sitar, the song reached number five in 1969 on the Billboard Hot 100.-History:...
During 1991 Guns N' Roses used this song as an intro to "Patience" while touring, but it was no longer used after Izzy Stradlin's departure from the band.