The Best of Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart · 1976
77 min · 18 tracks · new wave · R&B · blues rock
A blend of soulful rock and poignant balladry, capturing the essence of Stewart's emotive vocal style.
Why this album works
This compilation album reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and has been certified multi-platinum, highlighting Stewart's commercial appeal during the mid-1970s. Its blend of rock and blues influences helped define the sound of that era and introduced new audiences to his earlier works.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for reflection emotive vocals for nostalgic moments dynamic mix of tempos
- Context
- Released in 1976, 'The Best of Rod Stewart' encapsulates his early career successes, following his breakthrough with 'Every Picture Tells a Story' in 1971. At this point, Stewart had transitioned from frontman of Faces to a solo powerhouse, solidifying his place in popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· David Bowie· Bee Gees· Joe Jackson· Ringo Starr· giorge mijael
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Maggie May Standout 5:17
- 2 Cut Across Shorty 6:32
- 3 An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down 3:07
- 4 (I Know) I'm Losing You Standout 5:23
- 5 Handbags & Gladrags 4:26
- 6 It's All Over Now 3:37
- 7 Street Fighting Man 5:07
- 8 Gasoline Alley 4:05
- 9 Every Picture Tells a Story 6:00
- 10 What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me) 2:54
- 11 Oh! No Not My Baby 3:41
- 12 Jodie 3:11
- 13 You Wear It Well Standout 4:25
- 14 Let Me Be Your Car 4:59
- 15 Pinball Wizard 3:12
- 16 Sailor 3:36
- 17 Angel 4:06
- 18 Mine for Me 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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