Rod Stewart: "You Wear It Well" Single (1972)

Cover of Rod Stewart's single "You Wear It Well," released by Mercury in Germany, catalog number 6052 171.

Rod Stewart’s "You Wear It Well" backed with "Lost Paraguayos", was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Mercury Records (catalog number 6052 171) on August 4, 1972.

The A-side was co-written with Martin Quittenton, and both tracks were taken from the album Never A Dull Moment.

The song entered the UK singles chart on August 6 at number 23, hitting the number 1 spot on August 27, it also spent three weeks at number 2, remaining on the chart of a total of 12 weeks.

In the US it peaked at 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 where it was released with another track from Never A Dull Moment in "True Blue" cementing Stewart’s status as a solo star. It’s often compared to his earlier hit “Maggie May” for its similar style and storytelling.

Recorded with the Faces and session musicians, it showcases Stewart’s knack for blending rock with folk influences.