- Audio Cassette (13 Nov 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording remastered, Import
- Label: Warner Bros / Wea
- ASIN: B00005R1QA
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Rhythm of My Heart |
| 2. Maggie May |
| 3. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You |
| 4. This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) - Ronald Isley, Rod Stewart |
| 5. Young Turks |
| 6. Downtown Train |
| 7. You Wear It Well |
| 8. Reason to Believe - Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood |
| 9. Some Guys Have All the Luck |
| 10. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) |
| 11. Hot Legs |
| 12. Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? |
| 13. My Heart Can't Tell You No |
| 14. You're in My Heart (The Final Acclaim) |
| 15. Ooh La La |
| 16. Forever Young |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
A legend of British rock over the past three decades, everyone's favourite pseudo Scotsman, Rod Stewart has had more than enough top-drawer hits to fill this double album, The Story So Far. There is no chronological order, which is probably a good thing as his golden period in the 1970s would undoubtedly cast a shadow over his subsequent work, which although good is no match for "Maggie May", "You Wear it Well" or the swaggering blues rocker "Hot Legs". The album is split into two distinct sections, "A Night Out" which as you may guess is the up-tempo numbers like "This Old Heart" and "Ooh La La" whereas "A Night In" shows the more tender side of balladeer Rod beginning with the "love it or hate it" anthem "Sailing" and then onto classics like "I Don't Want To Talk About It", "The Killing of Georgie" and "Have I Told You Lately". Rod Stewart has been the subject of many compilations before The Story So Far but with many of them being either single discs with glaring omissions or box sets with just a few too many album fillers, this is the most definitive yet succinct greatest hits yet. --David Trueman
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a nineteen-year-old guy with a love for music I have bought many compilation packages in the past - admittedly, most are worthy of being nothing more than just another moneymaking spin for the record company. But then every once in a while a real treasure comes along & The Very Best Of Rod Stewart is probably the Very Best Of them all! Id never call myself a fan, I mean Rod Stewart? Come on, my mother used to listen to him - that just doesn't do for being cool!
I apologise now for such dumb thoughts - the music that I hear on these two disks is beyond cool! Disk one is called "A Night Out" (Rather, cheeky, sexy & flamboyant!) Its got Maggie May, Baby Jane, Hot Legs, What Am I Gonna Do? (Woa so groovy!), Rhythm Of My Heart, Downtown Train, Oh La La (with The Corrs), It Takes Two (with Tina Turner!) & many more. I had a no idea I would love each & every song - & I had no idea just how many Rod Stewart songs I know!
The second disk is called "A Night In" & it has got those gut wrenching ballads, including: Sailing, I Don't Wanna Talk About It, The First Cuts The Deepest, You're In My Heart, Every Beat Of My Heart, Ruby Tuesday (Always admired this song - but this version is even more awesome!), Waltzing Matilda, All For Love (with Sting & Bryan Adams) & one exceptionally beautiful track called The Killing Of Georgie, which pays tribute to a young gay guy - & all he endures until his death at such an young age - very, very moving.
On a personal note, I am Scottish & some of these songs remind me about certain things. But more so, they all remind me about all the things that matter most in life - companionship, loyalty, love, going home ...(& timeless rock songs!) I can't help noticing that most of these magical songs are written by Rod himself.
Its easy to throw five stars about - I've done it in the past - but I promise that this title is most worthy. All the tracks seem to be the originals & they say "Digitally Re-mastered" - another plus. The package has even got half decent sleeve notes - unusual these days. If you want a criticism then I say that one song that is missed from this compilation is When We Were The New Boys (1998) - it really sums everything up; but the disks run for almost 80 mins each - no room for more I guess!
PURE ENJOYMENT >> A MUST HAVE!
(In my humble opinion...)
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had apprehensions about this album at first, but it's really great stuff overall, about 75% is pure pop gold.
Rod's earlier stuff is obviously head and shoulders above the other stuff, especially 'You Wear It Well', 'Stay With Me' and 'The Killing Of Georgie'. It's brilliant to see 'In A Broken Dream' on here too, it's a very chilled and smooth track with some wicked guitar work.
My only gripe with the album is, predictably, the stuff they've overlooked. Rod's got decent versions of 'Get Back', 'Cigarettes And Alcohol', and 'Your Song' in his back catalogue, but they've been forgotten in favour of rubbish like 'Love Touch', as has 'Handbags And Gladrags', which is just a criminal decision.
Still recommemded, though!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
You would be hard pressed to find any album as enjoyable as this and all for a great price.I purchased this album for my wife who loves it.Recommended.
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The very best of Rod Steward
This was a gift, wonderful best present I never brought!! it's never off, all good songs and ones to sing along too.
Published 2 months ago by ellie
Where's I'm Losing You?!?!?!?!?
I have come across countless Compilations by Rod and they either exclude ' The Killing of Georgie ' or, ' I'm Losing You '. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mild Dill Hotpot
Definite Hits from Rod Stewart
This greatest hits import collection from Rod Stewart does live up to the title of containing great hits. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Stella Carrier
le firmament
Quel plaisir de retrouver sur 2 CD la voix magique et unique de cet artiste écossais aux multiples facettes. Beaucoup de titres majeurs même s'il en manque.
Published 20 months ago
The Story So Far: The Very Best of Rod Stewart
If you like Rod Stewart then you will love this CD.
I think it really is by far the VERY best of Rod Stewart. Easy listening, a great CD by a great artist! Read more
I think it really is by far the VERY best of Rod Stewart. Easy listening, a great CD by a great artist! Read more
Published 23 months ago by narita
Rod Stewart CD
This was a present for my uncle and he was very happy with it thank you
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. V. Arthur
Rod sings his hits
I had an audio tape of Rod's hits which is no longer useable so this CD has filled my gap. My kind of music
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. S. Kearsey
Rod is best
This is the best. I would have liked Ichy Co Park (I expect spelt it wrong) but you cant have everything. If so then get a Small Faces CD. Quality is great. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by J. Roe
The Story so Far: The Very Best of Rod Stewart
I bought this as a stocking filler for my wife who is a Rod Stewart fan - and she loved it! I must admit I enjoyed some of the music as well! Highly recommended.
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by Mr. E. J. Purvis
Searching for a specific
I purchased this album looking solely for one recording.
'Sailing' has very dear memories for me but what I actually wanted was not the one on this album. Read more
'Sailing' has very dear memories for me but what I actually wanted was not the one on this album. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Sam Carew
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