In a Broken Dream (featuring David Gilmour)

"In a Broken Dream," performed by Rod Stewart with David Gilmour's guitar work, is a gem from the 1969 sessions with the Australian band Python Lee Jackson, later included in The Rod Stewart Sessions 1971-1998. Originally recorded when Stewart was a relatively unknown session vocalist, the song was penned by band member Dave Bentley and featured a raw, soulful performance that showcased Stewart’s distinctive voice. It languished in obscurity until its 1992 re-release, when Gilmour, the legendary Pink Floyd guitarist, added his haunting guitar lines, transforming it into a UK Top 40 hit. Fans on X have raved about the track’s emotional depth, with one user describing it as “a soul-stirring collision of Stewart’s grit and Gilmour’s ethereal solos,” noting the added texture from John Paul Jones on keyboards. Another X post highlighted a rare interview where Stewart recalled the session as a quick gig for “a few quid,” unaware it would become a cult classic decades later.

Rod Stewart’s path to stardom began in North London, born in 1945 to a working-class family with Scottish roots. A soccer enthusiast with dreams of going pro, he received a guitar at 15 and taught himself folk tunes by artists like Woody Guthrie. By the early 1960s, he was busking with a harmonica, immersing himself in London’s burgeoning R&B scene. His first real break came in 1963 when he joined The Dimensions as a harmonica player and vocalist, gigging in local clubs. Stewart’s early years were a hustle—working odd jobs like grave digging and sign painting—while performing with bands like Jimmy Powell & the Five Dimensions and Steampacket, where his raspy, emotive voice began to draw attention.

His career took off when he joined The Jeff Beck Group in 1967, stepping in after Long John Baldry’s departure. The group’s raw blues-rock sound gave Stewart a platform to shine, leading to his solo career launch with hits like “Maggie May” in 1971. For more on Rod Stewart, check out his official website, or follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Fans can also join communities like the Rod Stewart Fan Club, Rod Stewart Fans Official, Sir Rod Stewart Fan Club, or Rod Stewart official page on Facebook, and follow the Rod Stewart Fan Club on X for updates and fan discussions.