Ain't Love a Bitch

Rod Stewart

About Ain't Love a Bitch

"Ain't Love a Bitch" is a song written by Gary Grainger and Rod Stewart. Stewart released it on his 1978 album Blondes Have More Fun, and it was one of four songs on the album co-written by Stewart and Grainger. The song was released as a single in 1979, reaching #11 on the UK charts, and #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It spent 8 weeks on the UK charts and 6 weeks on the US charts. The song also reached the Top Ten in several countries, including Ireland. Billboard magazine placed Stewart #7 on its list of the Top Single Artists of 1979 on the strength of "Ain't Love a Bitch" and its predecessor, "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?". Rolling Stone critic Janet Maslin excoriated the song as being "unexpectedly sensitive, with a soft, strum-along melody and a bunch of namby-pamby characters doo-doo-doing a background chorus while Stewart croons about old girlfriends." She further criticizes the song for taking material that could have been tough and making it sound "like the 1400th cover version of 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco.'" CD Review commented on the references within "Ain't Love a Bitch" to Stewart's earlier song "Maggie May", describing the music as "bouncy". High Fidelity objected to the lyrics blaming women for love's problems. The Albany Herald also noted that the song is autobiographical, and incorporates elements from Stewart's "musical and personal past." Stereo Review described the song as a "repellent frat-house love song". Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic described the song as being in the same mold as "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?". Author Barry Alan Farber described the line "Ain't we all a little juvenile" as encapsulating the way people retain pieces of their adolescence into adulthood. Stewart performed the song on Dave Allen's Dave Allen at Large. A video of the song was included on the DVD included in the deluxe editions of the compilation album Some Guys Have All the Luck / The Definitive Rod Stewart. 


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1978
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Been in pain and I've been in shame
But ain't love a bitch
I been in fights, locked away for nights
But ain't love a bitch
I been tailed, impaled, strung up
And nailed and left without a stitch
I been scratched 'n' taxed 'n' finally axed
But ain't love a bitch

Oh I didn't understand till I was seventeen
She took me way upstairs and she wiped me clean
Oh I didn't realize she made a first class fool out of me
Oh Maggie if you're still out there the rest is history

You're all alone in the freezing cold
By the underground
Your hands are numb and you're feeling dumb
Cos you been let down
You thought you were rough and kinda tough
And maybe out of reach
You're acting chic, playing hide 'n' seek
But ain't love a bitch

Oh I must state right here I been there before
My eyes were closed and so my friends
I still don't know the score
Oh don't underestimate the strength of it
It may be unwise to analyze even the cause of it

You're driving home late one night and on the radio
Comes an old familiar song you used to know so well
(you know a lot about that)
Oh I can't comprehend this thing called love
Maybe it's a matter of fact I just can't grow up
Deep down ain't we all a little juvenile
All I really wanna know is there one sweet angel
That can make me smile

Ain't love a bitch

Torrential rains, wars and hurricanes
I wouldn't budge an inch
Your rent's unpaid and your team lose again
But ain't love a bitch
You can lose your job, your home and your health
But ain't love a bitch
Take it or leave it some day you'll feel it
'cos love is the bitch

Ain't love the bitch, ain't love a bitch
Ain't love a bitch, ain't love a bitch
Ain't love a bitch

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Rod Stewart

Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE (born 10 January 1945) is a British singer-songwriter, born and raised in North London, England, and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry. With his distinctive raspy singing voice, Stewart came to prominence in the late 1960s and early 1970s with The Jeff Beck Group and then Faces. He launched his solo career in 1969 with his debut album An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down (US: The Rod Stewart Album). His work with The Jeff Beck Group and Faces influenced heavy metal genres. more »

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Written by: GARY GRAINGER, ROD STEWART

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Ain't Love a Bitch" is a track from Rod Stewart's ninth studio album, "Blondes Have More Fun" which was released in 1978.
Chart Classification
The album "Blondes Have More Fun" topped various charts including the US Billboard 200 and the UK Albums Chart, making the song part of a chart-topping album.
Single Classification
Although "Ain't Love a Bitch" is a well-known song by Rod Stewart, it was never released as a single from the album.
Lyrical Classification
The song's lyrics present a humorous, yet somewhat cynical take on love and relationships, showcasing Stewart's flair for storytelling in his songs.
Genre Classification
Musically, "Ain't Love a Bitch" is considered part of the rock genre but also demonstrates elements of pop and disco, which were highly popular during the time of its creation.
Musical Style Classification
The song exhibits a blend of Stewart's distinctive raspy vocals in combination with the prevalent groovy basslines and sharp snare hits of the 70s disco era.
Production Classification
The song, as well as the entire "Blondes Have More Fun" album, was produced by Tom Dowd, a renowned American recording engineer and producer known for his work with artists such as Ray Charles, Dusty Springfield, and Eric Clapton.
Songwriting Classification
Rod Stewart co-wrote "Ain't Love a Bitch" with guitarist Gary Grainger. The duo collaborated on most of the tracks on the "Blondes Have More Fun" album.
Performance Classification
This song has been a staple in Stewart’s live shows for many years, usually performed as a slower ballad version, demonstrating its enduring popularity among fans.
Legacy Classification
Over forty years since its release, "Ain't Love a Bitch" continues to be recognized as a standout track in Rod Stewart's extensive discography, contributing to his status as an influential figure in the music industry.

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