Rod Stewart Celebrates Father’s Day With New Video For ‘Touchline’
Rod Stewart has released a new video for his poignant track Touchline ahead of Father’s Day. The song is taken from his acclaimed album The Tears Of Hercules.
“A Scotsman and plumber by trade”, sings Sir Rod – the track and video are a heartfelt dedication to his Leith, Edinburgh-born father Robert. “Now it’s my time on the side in the rain and watch my boys play the beautiful game.” Rod laments. “And sometimes, sometimes I look up to the clouds and I say ‘Dad I hope you’re looking down, cause if it wasn’t for you, all this might not have been.’”
Sir Rod Stewart said, “If you know anything about me you know that our dad’s love of football has most definitely left its impact on me and my brothers and I’m delighted that it’s now such an important part of my children’s lives as well. The song “Touchline” was my tribute to him and I’m so happy and moved that the new video takes that to the ultimate level just in time for Father’s Day.”
Later this year, Sir Rod Stewart will once again hit the road with a massive UK tour. Rod kicks off in Nottingham on 16 November 2022 with additional stops at, London, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Liverpool, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester before concluding In Newcastle on 22 December. Tickets for all arena dates are available now at LiveNation.co.uk
Sir Rod has also announced a very special show in Edinburgh on 13 November in honour of his late father. The show’s venue will be confirmed imminently. In addition, select tickets across Sir Rod Stewart’s tour will be donated to NHS frontline workers.
Sir Rod Stewart said, “If you know anything about me you know that our dad’s love of football has most definitely left its impact on me and my brothers and I’m delighted that it’s now such an important part of my children’s lives as well. The song “Touchline” was my tribute to him and I’m so happy and moved that the new video takes that to the ultimate level just in time for Father’s Day.
We just played a magnificent show at the Hollywood Bowl which has me excited for both our North American and UK tours and it’s terrific that we’ll be able to have both NHS workers and doctors and nurses who have been on the front lines these last couple of years as our guests!”
ROD STEWART TOUR DATES:
Sun 13 Nov Edinburgh
Wed 16 Nov Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
Tue 22 Nov London, The O2 Arena
Fri 25 Nov London, The O2 Arena
Tue 29 Nov Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Fri 2 Dec Aberdeen, P&J Live
Sat 3 Dec Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Tue 6 Dec Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Fri 9 Dec Birmingham, Utilita Arena
Sat 10 Dec Birmingham, Utilita Arena
Tue 13 Dec Leeds, First Direct Arena
Wed 14 Dec Manchester, AO Arena
Sat 17 Dec Newcastle, Utilita Arena