Passion (Rod Stewart song)
1980 single by Rod Stewart
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"Passion" is a song by Rod Stewart that first appeared in 1980 on his album Foolish Behaviour. It was the lead single and biggest hit from the album, reaching number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two in Canada, and a sizeable hit across Europe. The song was also released as a 12-inch promotional single with an extended running time of 7:30.
- 4:45 (promo 7" edit)
- 5:29 (7"/album)
- 7:30 (promo 12" edit)
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| Single by Rod Stewart | ||||
| from the album Foolish Behaviour | ||||
| B-side | "Better Off Dead" | |||
| Released | 24 October 1980[1] | |||
| Recorded | 1980 | |||
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| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Background
"Passion" describes the ubiquity of the phenomenon, delineating its universality by listing many of the people, places, and situations in which it is found. Passion is described as a powerful but dangerous essential motivator, being so compelling that it is prone to sometimes break outside the boundaries of loving relationships. 'Hear it on the radio' and 'read it in the papers' speaks of the potentially disruptive power of unleashed desire.
Reception
Personnel
- Rod Stewart – lead and backing vocals
- Jim Cregan – guitar
- Gary Grainger – guitar
- Phil Chen – bass
- Kevin Savigar – keyboards, synthesizers
- Carmine Appice – drums, Roland CR-78 programming
- Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Chart performance
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Popular culture
- "Passion" was prominently featured in the 1984 drama film New York Nights (later known as Shackin' Up).[30]
