Do Ya Think Im Sexy -

: Many rock purists accused Stewart of cashing in on the disco craze popularized by Saturday Night Fever .

: Co-writer Duane Hitchings has stated the song was a spoof on disco culture , intended to be "to disco what Austin Powers is to the James Bond spy genre". Do Ya Think Im Sexy

: At its peak, the single sold over 200,000 copies weekly , eventually surpassing 2 million in sales. : Many rock purists accused Stewart of cashing

Released in late 1978, "Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?" remains one of the most commercially successful yet critically polarizing songs in rock history. Originally intended as a satire of the disco "cocaine lounge lizard" culture, the track became a global phenomenon, spending four weeks at #1 in the U.S. in early 1979. While it cemented Rod Stewart’s status as a pop superstar, it also triggered accusations of "selling out" and led to legal battles over plagiarism. Released in late 1978, "Da Ya Think I’m Sexy

: While some critics mocked its "corny hubris," many fans—including later generations—connected with its swagger. For instance, some listeners found the song’s themes helpful during personal periods of self-discovery. Musical Composition & Controversy