Rod Stewart...he used to be real fucking cool.

MrBrau1 · 07-28-2005, 09:05 PM

I'm sitting here, listening to various tunes, and an old Rod Stewart tune starts playing (You Wear It Well.) My God. This song is sweet. 12 string acoustic, nice dirty electric, then band.

So, I pull up my other Rod tunes. "Maggie May", "Every Picture Tells A Story" "True Blue", "You're In My Heart".

Then I remember The Faces. Is there a better "rock" song than "Stay With Me"? Nope.

"Borstal Boys" is a fucking stormer.

"Cindy Incidentally" sounds like an old friend.

He used to be GREAT. Had the whole organic acoustic, bluesy rock thing perfected. His voice was perfect for it. Really good shit. The early 70's were sweet.

Oh, and The Faces did "Ohh La La", if you don't know that tune, make it a priority.

Lila64 · 07-28-2005, 10:10 PM

I saw him last year at the Hollywood Bowl, albeit way in the back. I didn't want to see new stuff. All I wanted was Maggie May, Stay With Me, Every Picture Tells A Story,... The people around me were like zombies. I was so into it and, man, it was just soooo great. And of course Ronnie Wood was with him. F***ing awesome!!!

MrBrau1 · 07-28-2005, 10:15 PM

Yeah, he was at his best w/ Ronnie Wood playing guitar.

Lila64 · 07-28-2005, 10:20 PM

It was awesome, that's all I can say. Just beyond words to hear the Faces stuff, etc.

Yeah I just remembered he played I'm Losing You as well as Every Picture Tells A Story

Wondering where my Rod Stewart CD ran off to

(found it, but no 'Stay With Me' on it

Moonlit_Angel · 07-28-2005, 11:33 PM

Yeah, the stuff I've heard from that time period was good, I'll agree. "Maggie May" is a very good song (even though I always, for some reason, think of San Fransisco whenever I hear it

...).

"Reason To Believe" isn't a bad song, either

.

Angela

Numb1075 · 07-29-2005, 10:36 AM

I'm a fan of Rod's work. such a unique voice.

and those videos from the early 80s.....the spandex ! the hair !

If you want my body and ya think i'm sexy, come on sugar let me know

Moonlit_Angel · 07-29-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by Numb1075
and those videos from the early 80s.....the spandex ! the hair !

Heh, they play some of his 80s videos on VH1 Classic sometimes. They amuse me

.

Quote:

Originally posted by Numb1075
If you want my body and ya think i'm sexy, come on sugar let me know

Whereas that video just disturbs me. There's just something about feeling like Rod's trying to hit on you through the TV screen...

...

No offense if you like his music and stuff, Numb1075

.

Angela

tiny dancer · 07-29-2005, 02:27 PM

I miss the old Rod. I even have some of his earlier albums. He was at his best with The Faces, and Ronnie Wood.

fah · 07-29-2005, 08:36 PM

I too am a huge fan of the early Rod Stewart with and without the Faces and Ronnie Wood.

The only Rod Stewart cds I now own are 'unplugged and seated' with Ronnie Wood and 'Storyteller' which is a 4 cd box set. The box set covers the years 1964 to 1990 and is really great. All the great Rod Stewart songs you love are here.

Reason to Believe

MrBrau1 · 07-29-2005, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fah
I too am a huge fan of the early Rod Stewart with and without the Faces and Ronnie Wood.

The only Rod Stewart cds I now own are 'unplugged and seated' with Ronnie Wood and 'Storyteller' which is a 4 cd box set. The box set covers the years 1964 to 1990 and is really great. All the great Rod Stewart songs you love are here.

Reason to Believe

I've got these:

Every Picture Tells A Story
Never A Dull Moment

And The Faces- The Best Of Faces: good boys...when they're asleep...

really good stuff.

fah · 07-29-2005, 08:55 PM

Those are probably his best records/cds

~puts 'Best of Faces' on my to buy list~

martha · 07-30-2005, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fah

~puts 'Best of Faces' on my to buy list~

Indeed!

You Can Make Me Dance is one of my favorite songs.

MsMofoGone · 07-30-2005, 02:53 PM

'Maggie May' and 'You're In My Heart' come to mind when I think of Rod Stewart ...

although, I own his 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy' album !!

GREAT performer with GREAT hits ... past and present !!

I'm Ready · 07-30-2005, 10:32 PM

the only thing i like about rod stewart is how southpark parodied him

**Bonochick** · 08-01-2005, 01:02 PM

The first cassette tape I ever bought was Rod Stewart's Out of Order.

MrBrau1 · 08-01-2005, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by I'm Ready
the only thing i like about rod stewart is how southpark parodied him

Have you heard his stuff from the early 70's?

I'm Ready · 08-01-2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrBrau1

Have you heard his stuff from the early 70's?

iv just heard his hits on the radio wether they were from the early 70s or not im not sure

ShimmeringStar · 08-01-2005, 06:27 PM

I agree, Rod used to make incredible music. But he's become a parody of himself. Most of the newer music that's ending up on his current albums(and maybe all) are written by other songwriters. I just can't help but think, "Come on, Rod, you're a talented songwriter!" I just wish he'd get back to what he does best - writing new material.

Bono's shades · 08-01-2005, 07:35 PM

I love the cover of People Get Ready that he did with Jeff Beck.

agentorange · 08-02-2005, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moonlit_Angel

Whereas that video just disturbs me.

Speaking of disturbing Rod videos, does anyone remember Tonight's the Night? Major porn undertones, with a girl who looks about 16. When he sings about "my virgin child", I believe it!

On the other hand, the video for Infatuation is a classic, complete with a sweet 80's synth riff.

07-28-2005, 09:05 PM	#1
MrBrau1 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Verplexed in Vermont Posts: 10,436 Local Time: 09:24 PM	Rod Stewart...he used to be real fucking cool. I'm sitting here, listening to various tunes, and an old Rod Stewart tune starts playing (You Wear It Well.) My God. This song is sweet. 12 string acoustic, nice dirty electric, then band. So, I pull up my other Rod tunes. "Maggie May", "Every Picture Tells A Story" "True Blue", "You're In My Heart". Then I remember The Faces. Is there a better "rock" song than "Stay With Me"? Nope. "Borstal Boys" is a fucking stormer. "Cindy Incidentally" sounds like an old friend. He used to be GREAT. Had the whole organic acoustic, bluesy rock thing perfected. His voice was perfect for it. Really good shit. The early 70's were sweet. Oh, and The Faces did "Ohh La La", if you don't know that tune, make it a priority. __________________ __________________ "If you needed my autograph, I'd give it to you." Bob Dylan

07-28-2005, 10:10 PM	#2
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 07:24 PM	I saw him last year at the Hollywood Bowl, albeit way in the back. I didn't want to see new stuff. All I wanted was Maggie May, Stay With Me, Every Picture Tells A Story,... The people around me were like zombies. I was so into it and, man, it was just soooo great. And of course Ronnie Wood was with him. F***ing awesome!!! __________________

07-28-2005, 10:15 PM	#3
MrBrau1 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Verplexed in Vermont Posts: 10,436 Local Time: 09:24 PM	Yeah, he was at his best w/ Ronnie Wood playing guitar. __________________ "If you needed my autograph, I'd give it to you." Bob Dylan

07-29-2005, 02:27 PM	#8
tiny dancer Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: small town Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 96,451 Local Time: 02:24 AM	I miss the old Rod. I even have some of his earlier albums. He was at his best with The Faces, and Ronnie Wood. __________________ Into the heart of a child...

08-01-2005, 01:02 PM	#15
Bonochick Halloweenhead Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cherry Lane Posts: 40,819 Local Time: 10:24 PM	The first cassette tape I ever bought was Rod Stewart's Out of Order. __________________ "Knight in shining Zubaz." Bonochick [at] interference.com

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Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 07:24 PM	It was awesome, that's all I can say. Just beyond words to hear the Faces stuff, etc. Yeah I just remembered he played I'm Losing You as well as Every Picture Tells A Story Wondering where my Rod Stewart CD ran off to (found it, but no 'Stay With Me' on it

07-28-2005, 11:33 PM	#5
Moonlit_Angel Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In a dimension known as the Twilight Zone...do de doo doo, do de doo doo... Posts: 20,640 Local Time: 08:24 PM	Yeah, the stuff I've heard from that time period was good, I'll agree. "Maggie May" is a very good song (even though I always, for some reason, think of San Fransisco whenever I hear it ...). "Reason To Believe" isn't a bad song, either . Angela

07-29-2005, 10:36 AM	#6
Numb1075 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 11,382 Local Time: 09:24 PM	I'm a fan of Rod's work. such a unique voice. and those videos from the early 80s.....the spandex ! the hair ! If you want my body and ya think i'm sexy, come on sugar let me know

07-29-2005, 08:36 PM	#9
fah Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In my house with the rest of fahs Posts: 20,147 Local Time: 06:24 PM	I too am a huge fan of the early Rod Stewart with and without the Faces and Ronnie Wood. The only Rod Stewart cds I now own are 'unplugged and seated' with Ronnie Wood and 'Storyteller' which is a 4 cd box set. The box set covers the years 1964 to 1990 and is really great. All the great Rod Stewart songs you love are here. Reason to Believe

07-29-2005, 08:55 PM	#11
fah Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In my house with the rest of fahs Posts: 20,147 Local Time: 06:24 PM	Those are probably his best records/cds ~puts 'Best of Faces' on my to buy list~

07-30-2005, 02:53 PM	#13
MsMofoGone Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where is not important... Posts: 26,742 Local Time: 08:24 PM	'Maggie May' and 'You're In My Heart' come to mind when I think of Rod Stewart ... although, I own his 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy' album !! GREAT performer with GREAT hits ... past and present !!

07-30-2005, 10:32 PM	#14
I'm Ready War Child Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 987 Local Time: 09:24 PM	the only thing i like about rod stewart is how southpark parodied him

08-01-2005, 06:27 PM	#18
ShimmeringStar Babyface Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 20 Local Time: 08:24 PM	I agree, Rod used to make incredible music. But he's become a parody of himself. Most of the newer music that's ending up on his current albums(and maybe all) are written by other songwriters. I just can't help but think, "Come on, Rod, you're a talented songwriter!" I just wish he'd get back to what he does best - writing new material.

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Bono's shades Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The back of beyond Posts: 5,046 Local Time: 08:24 PM	I love the cover of People Get Ready that he did with Jeff Beck.

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