Passion

About Passion

"Passion" is a song by Rod Stewart that first appeared in 1980 on his album Foolish Behaviour. It was the lead single and greatest hit from the album. The song reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two in Canada. It was also a sizeable hit across Europe. "Passion" describes the ubiquity of the phenomenon, delineating its universality by listing many of the people, places, and situations in which it is found. Passion is described as a powerful but dangerous essential motivator, being so compelling that it is prone to sometimes break outside the boundaries of loving relationships. 'Hear it on the radio' and 'read it in the papers' speaks of the potentially disruptive power of unleashed desire. The song was also released as a 12-inch promotional single with an extended running time of 7:30. "Passion" was prominently featured in the sleazy 1984 drama film New York Nights (later known as Shackin' Up). more »