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 never received it from seller Oct 26, 2009
I sent the seller 2 notices and still never received my CD order. The Cd itself is a good product.
 Best one yet Jul 13, 2009
This is the best one yet of Rod Stewarts American Songbook Series.
Wonderful easy listening of the classic love songs sang in the way
only Rod Stewart can.
 The Great American Song Book Jun 12, 2009
That Rod Stewardt, as well as several younger stars (to name three only: Diana Krall, Jane MonheitTaking a Chance on Love and Renee Olstead) choose to sing these songs, I happily admire, hail and support. These are the songs known in the jazz world as 'Standards' Timeless: The Great Romantic Standards They were written during the 20s, 30s and 40s by the great writers of song, including foremost Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole PorterNight and Day: The Cole Porter Songbook and Richard Rogers. They can be heard throughout Europe. from piano bars to concert halls. Take a listen to the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra Shall We Dance? After years of success singing currents hits of the time, in choosing to sing the songs of yesterday, as fresh and beautiful as in earlier years, Rod Stewardt most resembles the "conversuion" of Linda Rondstadt.What's New Bless them all!! Robert Frye, music lover!!
Rod Stewart Swings Apr 06, 2009
It Had to Be You: The Great American Songbook
A few years ago my sister gave me "As Time Goes By" part of the Great American Songbook by Rod Stewart. I never unwrapped and played it until recently. I found out Rod Stewart really swings on this DVD and on all of his Great American Songbook DVD's that I purchased because I liked the music so much. Rod is no Sinatra, Tony Bennett, or Dean Martin, but he is backed by the big band sound and is teamed on some of the songs by other well-known artists, just like Sinatra's "Duets" and Tony Bennett's "Duets". Great music, lots of nostalgia with the wonderful music of yesterday. I'm sure some people prefer the Rod Stewart music that he has done in the past, but for me, I would never buy Rod Stewart's music of the past, just the sound he presents on the Great American Songbook DVD's. All are good so if you like this one, you will like them all.
Not So Mod Rod Mar 21, 2009
There are singers out there that you just happen to like. They can dabble in this genre then that, and--being who they are--you follow along cheerfully and cut them all the slack they could possibly need. You may not nearly be so generous towards artists you're NOT a fan of, but your fave raves are like your kids. They can do no wrong.
Well, in Rod Stewart's case, that's not entirely true. I've been following his career since he debuted with the Jeff Beck group in the late '60s. His raspy voice was probably a love it/hate it kind of thing even then, and I was basically in the former camp. As far as holding his own against a stellar guitarist, I thought he did even better than Robert Plant (who emerged just about the same time). The solo projects were just as distinctive, and the simultaneous Faces releases didn't do any damage to his emerging reputation either. But there WERE those disco years. The late '70s output served as proof for me that I really couldn't listen to Rod the Mod sing ANY old genre. I really wouldn't care to hear him sing the phone book--or disco either, for that matter.
But if the phone book is out, well, who can complain about the "American Songbook? Well, apparently a lot of people could and did, but I wasn't among them. Yes, four albums worth looked like he was milking a formula, but the thing is all those great old tunes were designed for distinctive singers--and Rod Stewart is certainly that. So milk away, I say. For the most part, it works. The world probably doesn't need another version of "Makin' Whoopee" (even with Sir Elton John on board to share the vocal honors--and, say?, is there some kinda subtext there?), but they seem to be having a good time, and it's solid enough to make you forget the umpteen other versions of same for a few minutes. And sneakin' in Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" (ably co-sung by Chaka Khan) is a good reminder that for those of us of a certain age, "The Great American Songbook" has a somewhat more expansive definition that it might have for preceding generations. And his "Thanks For the Memories" is at least as good aa Bob Hope's. So,yeah, it's formula, but it's a very workable one. Plus allows for some variation. I'm never going to play all of his GASB CDs back to back, but they have their place.
Like his producer, Steve Tyrell, does on his on solo records, Stewart brings a little grit to these old sawhorses. It's a nice touch. A smart career move, as others have suggested? Of course, although his most recent release suggests, Rod's not completely done rockin' yet. Bottom line for me: if it ain't disco OR the phone book, I'll check it out.
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