"Tonight I'm Yours" is the eleventh studio album by Rod Stewart, released in 1981. The album blends elements of classic rock, pop, and new wave, marking a shift in Stewart's musical style toward more contemporary sounds. It includes three hit singles: the title track, "Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)", which charted at No. 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 15 on the US Cash Box chart, as well as reaching No. 2 in Canada; "Young Turks", which peaked at No. 5 in the US; and "How Long", which reached No. 49 in the US.
Tonight I'm Yours saw Stewart incorporating new musical trends of the early '80s, following the disco-inspired sounds of his previous albums Blondes Have More Fun (1978) and Foolish Behaviour (1980). With this release, he embraced elements of synth-pop and new wave, particularly in tracks like the title song and "Young Turks", while retaining his rock roots throughout much of the album.
The album also features three cover songs: "Tear It Up", "How Long", and "Just Like a Woman"—the latter a Bob Dylan classic. Additionally, "Never Give Up on a Dream" was a tribute to Canadian athlete Terry Fox, who had embarked on a cross-country run with one prosthetic leg to raise money for cancer research. Fox passed away from cancer in 1981, the same year the album was released.
The music video for the title track, "Tonight I'm Yours", was directed by Australian filmmaker Russell Mulcahy, known for his visually striking work in the 1980s. The album's mix of contemporary pop influences with Stewart's signature rock style helped it maintain commercial success and solidified his place as a versatile artist in the early '80s music scene.
