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Stardust: The Great American Songbook Vol. 3

Rod Stewart Audio CD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (18 Oct 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: BMG
  • ASIN: B00065DWCC
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,949 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Embraceable YouRod Stewart 3:28£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  2. For Sentimental ReasonsRod Stewart featuring Dave Koz 2:59£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  3. Blue MoonRod Stewart featuring Eric Clapton 4:02Album Only
Listen  4. What A Wonderful WorldRod Stewart featuring Stevie Wonder 4:27£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  5. StardustRod Stewart 3:59£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  6. Manhattan (Duet With Bette Midler)Rod Stewart featuring Bette Midler 2:51£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  7. 'S WonderfulRod Stewart featuring Dave Grusin 3:21£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  8. Isn't It RomanticRod Stewart 3:48£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen  9. I Can't Get StartedRod Stewart 3:21£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen10. But Not For MeRod Stewart 3:20£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. A Kiss To Build A Dream OnRod Stewart featuring Arturo Sandoval 3:11£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen12. Baby, It's Cold Outside (Duet With Dolly Parton)Rod Stewart featuring Dolly Parton 3:49£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen13. Night And DayRod Stewart 3:06£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen14. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley SquareRod Stewart 4:02£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen15. You Belong To MeRod Stewart 3:13£0.89  Buy MP3 


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Stardust is the third instalment of Rod Stewart's nostalgic journey away from leopard-print rock and into a gentler world of traditional jazz standards. Mainly backed by a small combo of piano, bass and drums, Stewart has avoided the trend in big-band swing, putting his legendary showmanship aside in favour of a more relaxing sound based solely on his voice.

Opener "Embraceable You" is for the most part indicative of the rest of the album aside from a few vocal jazz tricks that don't sit too well on his gravelly, self-trained voice. "Manhattan", a duet with Bette Midler also highlights this lack of formal technique where his voice clashes with the rich, cabaret tone of Midler's. However, aside from these remembrances that Rod is a rock singer, the reason the American Songbook series is on its third volume is that he sounds fantastic singing this kind of music. Consistently through every song his apparently strained voice sounds effortless as he inserts a very natural dynamic feel. The highlight has to be "Baby it's Cold Outside", a wonderful duet with Dolly Parton who's warm, friendly, drawl complements him perfectly.

Stardust may not be the sort of music that would make him leap about and kick footballs at his fans but, Rod Stewart snr. has matured gracefully and seems very comfortable doing it. --David Trueman

Product Description

As with It Had To Be You and As Time Goes By, Stardust…The Great American Songbook Volume III consists of some of the most loved songs ever written and has a sprinkling of special guests. Bette Midler duets on "Manhattan"; Stevie Wonder features on "What A Wonderful World"; Dolly Parton duets on "Baby It’s Cold Outside" and Eric Clapton features on "Blue Moon".

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars So What? 14 Nov 2004
Format:Audio CD
Let's be fair, Rod's no Tony Bennett - but I'm sure he's only too conscious of that. The fact that he's introducing 'The Great American Songbook' to a legion of his fans who've probably never heard most of these songs other than in a soundtrack to a film doesn't matter. It's a little precious of us to judge that he's not capable of singing these songs (Hell, neither am I, but I enjoy doing so) - and that's the point. The joi de vivre which is only too evident when listening to one of his GAS songs - HE'S HAVING THE TIME OF HIS LIFE! - and who am I to gainsay that? especially when the feeling is so infectious. Come on - a CD costs what, ten quid?, Isn't it worth the price of three or four pints to have an hour of solid pleasure now and again?
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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is what dreams are about! 20 Oct 2004
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This guy might be a crooner but he's got the 'magic' both in his public personality and in his singing. Like good wine he gets better with maturity. Life without romance must be miserable but this guy provides the antidote in large dollops. This is what our dreams are about! Great singing; great listening; great guy Rod!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Oldies but goodies 15 Dec 2009
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This CD is quite an old one but every single track is worth listening to. I've bought an extra copy for some friends of ours in Belgium who love Rod Stewart but haven't got this CD - give it a try you'll love it!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Fine
Like all his Songbook collection good old songs done in his style. Very nice listening. Have most of his songbook collection all very good very much alike.
Published 7 days ago by S. W. Pinkham
5.0 out of 5 stars Great songs,great singer.
Love the whole series of cd's,great songs performed by a great singer,orchestrations are good too.Would definately recommend to anyone who likes good music.
Published 20 days ago by Mrs. Brenda Burrows
5.0 out of 5 stars Rod at his best
I love this album - I play it for hours in the car. Really easy to listen to and the older members of the family like his new version of old songs
Published 1 month ago by JaneC
5.0 out of 5 stars LONG AGO and FAR AWAY
We love the classic old American songs , and Rod Stewart "transport" us back to our youth times . It is worth to have his whole collection of CDs .We are very pleased.
Published 2 months ago by Andre Joseph Heinzer
5.0 out of 5 stars Rod Stewart
Great CD - the usual high quality of Rod Stewart's music. It has given us much pleasurable listening all year.
Published 2 months ago by C. R. Purkiss
3.0 out of 5 stars not brand new like advertised
item i received was wrapped as though it was new but there was a like rip/paper had come off on the cover sleeve which i wasn't happy about due to the fact that it was advertised... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars rod
I bought this CD without hearing it or volumes one and two but was delighted none the less. I will now buy the others!
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. O'brien
4.0 out of 5 stars superb service
Excellent product, just as described and delivered as stated.would deal again without any hesitation. well done keep up the good work.
Published 20 months ago by leso
5.0 out of 5 stars Stardust: The Great American Songbook Vol.3
A CD packed full of classics, A nightingale Sang in Berkley Square being just one. Rod delivers the songs in his own indomitable style. Read more
Published on 15 May 2011 by christine johnstone
5.0 out of 5 stars Stardust. Volume 3.
Rod Stewart has produced another fine album. The album lends itself to many "smoochy" dances. This is one of the best American Songbooks. Read more
Published on 30 April 2011 by Mr. W. P. Cliffort
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