"You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)" is a song written and recorded by Rod Stewart for his 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. The song became a hit, reaching the top ten of many countries, including the United States (number 4), United Kingdom (number 3), Canada (number 2), and Australia, peaking at number 1 for one week.Whitburn, Joel (2006). The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits. Billboard BooksKent, David (1993) (doc). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W
The lyrics mention two of Stewart's favourite football teams in the phrase "Celtic, United".Worrall, Frank (2008). "Celtic United". Mainstream Publishing, 2008 The inner sleeve to the album Foot Loose & Fancy Free also pictures artwork with the names Glasgow Celtic and Manchester United drifting out of a car stereo.
Reception Billboard declared that "You're in My Heart" should become "Stewart's biggest easy listening hit" and felt the vocal style was similar to "The Killing of Georgie". Record World said that "it's slow, introspective, the story of a relationship many should recognize."
Personnel Rod Stewart – vocals Jim Cregan – guitars, backing vocals Phil Chen – bass Carmine Appice – drums, backing vocals David Foster – Fender Rhodes electric piano Fred Tackett – acoustic guitar Nicky Hopkins – string synthesizer Richard Greene – violin
Chart performance
Weekly charts Chart (1977–1978) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)1Canada CRIALwin, Nanda (2000). Top 40 Hits: The Essential Chart Guide. Mississauga, Ont.: Music Data Canada2
Year-end charts Chart (1977)RankNew Zealand32 Australia (Kent Music Report)23
Chart (1978)RankAustralia (Kent Music Report)81Canada36US Billboard Hot 10037
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