Blondes Have More Fun (Have More Fun)" peaked at 63 in the UK, his lowest-charting single there at this time, but performed better in Ireland at No.23. The album itself peaked at No.3 in the UK, being certified platinum by Christmas and was a No.1 hit in the US, where it went double platinum. It also charted within the top ten in a host of other countries. Side one Side two Rod Stewart Band Guest musicians Production Blondes Have More Fun Blondes Have More Fun is Rod Stewart's ninth album, released in November 1978. As was the popular musical trend at the time, it
Berlin Blondes of the album track "Mannequin" which itself was inspired by Kraftwerk's "Showroom Dummies". The Mike Thorne produced album "Berlin Blondes" was released much later in the year (September 1980) along with the single "Framework"/"Zero Song". However, sales did not live up to expectations and the band was dropped from the label. "Trouser Press" reviewed the album (years after its original release) and rather haughtily describes it as "undistinguished, danceable hybrid synth/bass/drums clichés, occasionally adding colorful Sparks-like vocals for character." In truth, Bonomi's vocal style owed much more to Bryan Ferry and Cockney Rebel ("Judy Teen" era) than it did to