Al Stewart Quotes, born Alastair Ian Stewart on September 5, 1945, in Glasgow, Scotland, is a British singer-songwriter and folk-rock musician who rose to prominence during the 1960s and 1970s British folk revival. Renowned for his intricate storytelling and historical themes, he crafted hits like “Year of the Cat” and “Time Passages,” blending folk, rock, and poetic lyrics. His albums, such as Past, Present and Future (1973), showcase his unique narrative style. These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, and public statements—reflect his insights on life, love, time, and creativity, infused with his reflective and literary spirit.
15 Al Stewart Quotes
- “The evening sings in a voice of amber, the dawn is surely coming.” (Song, “Time Passages,” Time Passages, 1978)
- “Whoever you pretend to be, you must face yourself eventually.” (Song, “If It Doesn’t Come Naturally, Leave It,” Year of the Cat, 1976)
- “Don’t bother asking for explanation, she’ll just tell you that she came, in the year of the cat.” (Song, “Year of the Cat,” Year of the Cat, 1976)
- “You reach out your hand, but you’re all alone, in those time passages.” (Song, “Time Passages,” Time Passages, 1978)
- “Nothing that’s forced can ever be right, if it doesn’t come naturally, leave it.” (Song, “If It Doesn’t Come Naturally, Leave It,” Year of the Cat, 1976)
- “She comes out of the sun in a silk dress, running like a watercolor in the rain.” (Song, “Year of the Cat,” Year of the Cat, 1976)
- “Look to the past and remember no empire rises that sooner or later won’t fall.” (Song, “Nostradamus,” Past, Present and Future, 1973)
- “We measure our days out in steps of uncertainty, not turning to see how far we’ve come.” (Song, “Time Passages,” Time Passages, 1978)
- “The literati in their cellars perform semantic tarantellas. I wish I did it half as well as them.” (Song, “Princess Olivia,” Down in the Cellar, 2000)
- “Jimi Hendrix played loud and free, Sergeant Pepper was real to me.” (Song, “Post World War Two Blues,” Past, Present and Future, 1973)
- “She doesn’t give you time for questions as she locks up your arms in hers.” (Song, “Year of the Cat,” Year of the Cat, 1976)
- “There’s room in the world for one historical folk-rock singer to make a decent living, and I happen to be it.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Only two to three per cent of an audience is interested in words and pays attention to lyrics; most of the rest of it is about image or the beat or the sound.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Louis Armstrong playing trumpet on the Judgment Day.” (Song, “Post World War Two Blues,” Past, Present and Future, 1973)
- “I know there’s a big bad world out there, but I rarely come across it.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
Al Stewart’s quotes are a poetic blend of wistful reflection, historical insight, and lyrical beauty, inspiring fans to embrace life’s fleeting moments, seek authenticity, and find meaning in the passage of time. Which quote stirs your soul? Share it below and keep Stewart’s folk-rock legacy alive!
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