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Rod Stewart Sings Legendary Lyrics on 'Soulbook'
- Posted on Oct 27th 2009 11:30AM by Benjy Eisen
Following an enormously successful album series in which he covered classics from the 'Great American Songbook,' Rod Stewart is digging even deeper into his pockets for a new collection of soul tunes entitled, appropriately, 'Soulbook.' The album's 13 tracks include covers of timeless gems from Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, the Temptations and the like. But as with all of Stewart's new recordings these days, he's the singer, not the songwriter. Granted, he's covering some of the greatest songs ever written, but one could argue that Stewart's originals belong right there in that lineage. Surprisingly, the man himself disagrees."Songwriting was never something that came naturally to me," Stewart tells Spinner. "I can't imagine that I'll ever put pen to paper ever again. I'm having too much fun doing these."
Indeed, Stewart's taken a respectfully playful approach to these revered classics, sprucing some of them up with additional vocals by modern artists like Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson. And he doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon. "I've been enjoying recording these albums, these 'concept' albums, for wont of a better word," he says. "I could go on and on and on. I want to do a blues album, a country album. I've got 50 'American Songbook' songs already recorded."
'Soulbook' is in stores now, and if it gets a reception anything like its 'Songbook' predecessors, expect sales in the tens of millions. Yes, even in 2009.
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Mat
I agree with Dan... good videos please
November 16 2009 at 10:37 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
dc
Way to go Rod, Soulbook is fantastic!*NOW* How many of you would like Rod to do a Christmas CD? The classics; from the '40's & '50's, sung by Pery Como, Bing Crosby, Al Jolson and many others.
dc
Paulina B.
THE BEST JOB! OF ROD STEWART, STEVE WONDER, JENNIFER HUDSON, SMOKEY ROBINSON,MARY J.BLIGE.
October 29 2009 at 11:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
dv
Bought the Soulbook cd the day it came out. Just as great as I knew it would be. Please more of the same. He never fails to put his own fantastic spin on the great songs of the past. I agree that some of his own songs belong in there somewhere. What a performer!!! He was, is, & always be the one & only Rod! Hope our town is in his next tour 2007 was a long time ago. Can't wait for what comes next!
October 28 2009 at 9:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Dan Verkman
Would be nice if he recorded some real videos for these songs. His videos used to be really good, some like little movies (like Infatuation). I hope they spend the money on these.
October 28 2009 at 4:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Alan Brantley
Love the new cd. Rod brings so much rockin soul to classic soul songs. Please do more.
October 28 2009 at 3:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Denise
Watched Rod on the Today Show and listened to the new CD. Oh yah he still has it and yep still hot hot!!
October 28 2009 at 12:44 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
cindy
Rod's new cd is great. He has done justice to every song. I only listen to it in the car by myself, so I can take full advantage of it.
October 27 2009 at 7:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Matt M
Just listened to this new 'SOULBOOK' album and Mr Stewart does not disapoint again. Then again when has he ever disapointed.Plain and simple, he comes out with great albums.I hope to add many more NEW albums by Rod in the future- keep enjoying what you are doing as it makes people wanna join hands all over the world and celebrate listening to you sing. Thanks for keeping me forever young. MM
October 27 2009 at 5:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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