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Track Listings
| 1. Have You Ever Seen The Rain |
| 2. Fooled Around And Fell In Love |
| 3. I'll Stand By You |
| 4. Still The Same |
| 5. It's A Heartache |
| 6. Day After Day |
| 7. Missing You |
| 8. Father & Son |
| 9. The Best Of My Love |
| 10. If Not For You |
| 11. Love Hurts |
| 12. Everything I Own |
| 13. Crazy Love |
| 14. Lay Down Sally |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Unquestionably one of rock’s greatest vocalists, Rod Stewart should have titled this album Great Rock Classics of My Time. Most of these Top 40 tunes and others like Dylan's "If Not for You" were popularized in the early to mid-'70s, when Stewart was entering his rock prime. He's perfect to croon Elvin Bishop's "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," soulfully pained on Bonnie Tyler's "It's a Heartache," and right in the pocket on the Pretenders' "I'll Stand by You." And his unmistakable raspiness puts another layer of wisdom on the old Cat Steven's classic "Father & Son." But you also have to wonder about some of the safe song choices, such Badfinger's "Day After Day" and Nazareth's "Love Hurts." Why he continues to record mossy cover songs is a legitimate question. What's stopping him from getting back in trenches with some contemporary rock songwriters and really reinventing himself? The karaoke lounge is no place for a guy this great to hang. --Martin Keller
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
These arrangements are FANTASTIC this is without a doubt an amazing album. Highly recommended.
The gravelly voice gets better with age. Like a fine wine Rod is best taken older.
The gravelly voice gets better with age. Like a fine wine Rod is best taken older.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had read mixed reviews of this album but decided to make my own mind up about it
I would criticise the title as it probably is a little misleading, although it does have some great songs on it , many of which are favourites of mine
This is quite a laid back album that purrs along really well without trying too hard
Perhaps the arrangements could have been a little more edgy but everyone who has heard me play it so far has really liked it and gone off to buy it!
This is probably the best recommendation an album can receive
I think the vocals are great and I hope there are further volumes of songs like this to come
Ignore the harsh comments and make your own mind up!
I would criticise the title as it probably is a little misleading, although it does have some great songs on it , many of which are favourites of mine
This is quite a laid back album that purrs along really well without trying too hard
Perhaps the arrangements could have been a little more edgy but everyone who has heard me play it so far has really liked it and gone off to buy it!
This is probably the best recommendation an album can receive
I think the vocals are great and I hope there are further volumes of songs like this to come
Ignore the harsh comments and make your own mind up!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was looking forward to this new Cd from Rod, I have been fan since the Faces days, I lost faith a bit in the late 70's, but always gave in and bought most of his CD's, and watched him on TV as much as pos.
Rod has a tremendous rock singing voice and great presence on stage or CD, back to the new CD great first track Have you ever seen the Rain, and a few other good rock songs mixed with rather bland tracks, perhaps the picture on the front of CD sums it up showing a relaxed Rod, I think this will become a series of rock song CD,s similar to great american songbook series.
(Rod how about doing a CD with Ronnie Wood).
I will still get my copy of this CD.
Rod has a tremendous rock singing voice and great presence on stage or CD, back to the new CD great first track Have you ever seen the Rain, and a few other good rock songs mixed with rather bland tracks, perhaps the picture on the front of CD sums it up showing a relaxed Rod, I think this will become a series of rock song CD,s similar to great american songbook series.
(Rod how about doing a CD with Ronnie Wood).
I will still get my copy of this CD.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Rods Album Still the same
This is by far one of Rods best albums :) I have played it so many times and love it. All the tracks are equally as good although I do have my favourites. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. M. Rogers
Excellent
Excellent CD. Can't stop playing it. Rod is as smooth as ever and he covers these tracks in his own unbeatable way.
Published 7 months ago by Bill
It Rocks!
Another fabulous album by our Rod. : The songs on this album although not written by Rod seem like they were written especially for his unique singing voice. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Danouska
Enjoyed Rod
Listened to Rod Stewart's Still the Same CD and certainly wasnt disappointed.Loved every song.As usual Rod brings out good music. Read more
Published on 24 May 2009 by En Gillette
A great album from Rod!
I was so happy to hear that Rod stopped singing those old fashioned songs and has returned to rock.
This album is a really cool one, his covers of these rock gems are great... Read more
This album is a really cool one, his covers of these rock gems are great... Read more
Published on 6 July 2008 by ReviewBlog51
sad, very,very sad
If this was what it sounds like - a karaoke night - he'd be booed off. What a sad come-down for a once-great vocalist. I just pray he doesn't do a Motown version of this.
Published on 29 April 2008 by Bill Peter
Another Great Rod Steart Album
This is a great cd and a must for any Rod Stewart fan. Those reviewers that knocked it, are certainly not fans of his. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2008 by R. G. Stockton
GREAT!
This CD is great! It had me singing along with the tracks-and is a happy CD with a great sound to it. Take no notice of the negative comments! Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2007 by Steve
Oh no, not another contractual obligation album !
I like Rod Stewart, I really do. With the Faces, he made some of the best loose and trashy pop rock ever. Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2007 by T. Morris
TOP CLASS
I've read some of the reviews and I can understand if people feel that he's sung each song in parrot fashion and expected him to put more of his own style into the album, but I... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2006 by Mr. N. D. THOMPSON
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