Highgate Shuffle

Rod Stewart · Other Songs - Rod Stewart

Let the band play one time now

Let the band play one time now

It was early one morning

I was on my way to school

Early one morning

I was on my way to school

Got lost on Monday morning

I broke my teachers rule

I was in love with you, baby

Before I learned to call your name

I was in love with you, baby

Before I learned to call your name

Now you're in love with someone else

You're bound to drive poor me insane

Oh, yeah girl

I said bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

I said bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

I said bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

Bring it down here

I said bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

Bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

I said bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

Yeah

Bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

Bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

I said bye, bye bye, baby, bye bye

Highgate Shuffle

Rod Stewart's "Highgate Shuffle" stands as a quintessential example of his mid-career rock and roll revival, blending classic British Invasion energy with his signature vocal charisma. Released during a period where Stewart solidified his status as a global icon, the track captures the raw, unpolished spirit of his earlier work while showcasing his matured songwriting abilities. The song's upbeat tempo and driving rhythm reflect the enduring appeal of his catalog, serving as a testament to his ability to reinvent his sound without losing his core identity. It remains a staple in his live performances, often delivered with the same intensity and authenticity that defined his career from the 1960s through the 1990s.