Sir Rod Stewart’s Colorfully Complex Love Life

The Tears of Hercules

In November 2021, Rod released his latest studio album The Tears of Hercules, the 32nd album the artist had written to date. The album acts as an autobiography of sorts, addressing his past relationships with themes of sex, love, and loss.

Rod performs on stage.

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Rod co-wrote nine of the album’s tracks with Kevin Savigar and Emerson Swinford. One of the most popular tracks, I Can’t Imagine, is about his relationship with Penny and displays the true breadth and depth of his love for his current wife.