FINALLY back so some Rod Stewart!! Back when we checked him out with the Faces everybody said we had to hit this one!! Bam! Cheers all have a great day! 🙌🏻🔥
Stewart rules because he didn't insist on being a rock dinosaur all through the 80s, 90s and beyond. He even tried to sing the Great American songbook, a little beyond his ability, but at least he never stayed static.
Mandolin Wind is possibly the loveliest song he has ever done. Not a rocker, but it brilliantly displays his unexpectedly deep heartfelt side: "Because I love ya."
The album "Every Picture Tells A Story" that this song comes from, is arguably his best album. This is one of those albums that I pull out every so often and listen from end to end. You need to do more from this one.
@Joan In Florida As much as I appreciate the opinions and technical knowledge Andy and Alex have to offer; their experience isn’t the litmus test for what constitutes exceptional musicianship throughout the history of modern music. Facts: Jeff Beck is revered for his technical and artistic mastery - by professional peers whose own mastery is widely recognized. Period. 😉
@@rexvisitor44 Thanks, I enjoyed that. My comment meant no disrespect to Ronnie Wood. But, the personnel on “Truth” (including Jimmy Page) is from a higher stratosphere 🤩
Dudes. This track was basically recorded live. It's The Faces. Kenny Jones on drums. Ronnie Lane on bass. Ian McLaughlin on keyboard. And Woody on the gitbox. There is a live at the BBC clip of the song on RUclips that you should watch.
The BBC clip is amazing. Gave me a new appreciation for all concerned, particularly Woody and Kenny. Their talents were both wasted in their later incarnations with the Stones and The Who, in my opinion
True. Due to contractual issues the musicians weren’t explicitly credited as “Faces” on the album, but yes, it was basically Faces backing him on this recording.
I’ve seen Rod Stewart sing one of his own songs on Karaoke in a pub in my town. I was soooo drunk. I called him Rodney. He took it well. Good guy. That’s my Rodney Stewart story.
@@michaelholycross2633 actually, to be honest I totally agree with you. This is not by any means my favorite of his. My original comment was on the sound of his voice alone. I definitely know where you’re coming from but when he was on top of his game the man is iconic 🎯 thanks for your point of view on this 👆🏻
I have been air-drumming this song since I was 12 years old (I will be 61 this year!!) and its still my favorite drum solo of all time!! Still get chills listening to it!
Honestly guys, this album in it's entirety is simply a must. One of the seminal albums in rock history. Almost every track is worthy of it's own reaction video.
This is Rod Stewart and Faces, as everyone playing on the track was a member of that band at the time of its recording, including Rod. The Kenney Jones drum solo is a masterclass in timekeeping as he *never* loses the tempo and just plays with feeling. There's a live version of this track that really shows off how tight this band was as a unit. Worth a watch.
Thanks guys! Oh man, we listened to this on a big honkin' mid century stereo console with sternum rattling base. LOVED this album so much!! My Mom also loved this - born in 1931 she was an incredible piano player who embraced the music of the 60's and made part of our family income playing old standards at dances every weekend. She is still alive but Alzheimer's has stolen her ability to play - but not to grin from ear to ear when she hears music she loves - like this:)) And YES Rod the Mod was shagadelic. LOL
Funny story about Rod and his model railroad hobby. There's a guy in the next town over from me (friend of a friend) who is a world renowned (in the hobby) model railroader. Several years ago when Rod was on tour, he paid a visit to see the guy's layout. The gentleman said he felt like the Rockstar talking to Rod. He spent so much time there that his manager practically had to drag him out so he wouldn't be late for his show!
When I was 15, I got hooked into the "Record of the Month" club. They sent me Jeff Beck's "Truth" album. When I heard, "I Ain't Superstitious", my head whipped around and I yelled, "Who's that!!!" The day I fell in love with Rod. The poster from Every Picture Tells a Story remained on my wall for years! (nice butt pic). I'm 67 now and still listen all the time. At 76, he's still singing and has over 2 million subscribers to his RUclips channel. He went through serious throat cancer surgery and eventually was able to sing again after 9 months. That did not give him his rasp, it comes naturally. He's an amazing songwriter. People dump on him because he changed but he brilliantly reinvented himself with every decade. He's an amazing artist, who does equally well on covers as he does on his own body of work and has sold over 250 million albums. I just recently found, "Kiss Her for Me" by Rod and Frankie Miller who wrote the song and flipped out. Would melt the hardest heart. My favorite live performance? Willie Dixon's, "I Just Wanna Make Love to You". ruclips.net/video/Ip1uCCbpAY0/видео.html. Jim Cregan, Billy Peek, Carmine Appice, Phil Chen, Kevin Savigar and Gary Grainger. A great band on his Blondes Have More Fun tour. Worth a watch for any Rod fan! He's a father of 8 kids, going back on tour in a few months and my favorite Scot.
As a middle aged but still rockin’ Brit, thanks for this one! Early Rod Stewart is always rewarding, next should be You wear it well from Never a dull moment, slower paced but great lyrics. Be a bit careful with some of the eighties stuff, he lost his way a little in my opinion.🥂
The Rod Stewart chorus in A$aps song is from 'In A Broken Dream', recorded by Python Lee Jackson, with Stewart as a guest vocalist , i think it was something like 1972 it was recorded. Worth your time to listen to.
It made me laugh when the guys said the middle aged rockers in the comments all had crushes on Rod. I'm mid 50s and it was my Mum who had the major crush on Rod. Mum is 76 next month. She still has a thing for Rod and Bryan Ferry, can't say I blame her though.
Thanks for posting this Rick. My mom loved Rod more than I did! She would have been 86 this month, but I lost her in 2008. We loved watching MTV unplugged with Rod. She loved all his musical genres, including his Great American Songbook series, but she always said her favorite Rod was the Mod Rod from the early days jumping around in his tights! Lol. Shout out to your mom! Cherished memories you brought back!
@@dana_brooke_27 lol my mom did the same thing she loved him i mean worshipped and still does she turns 77 in June, i even remember in 1969 the Faces first tour with Rod & Ronnie Wood they were still called Small Faces at that time and they opened for Three Dog Night at the Cotton bowl in Dallas, TX my parents went to that concert and me and my sister's got a baby sitter , ugh when i found out that's wher they went i threw a fit !!!! Ha oh well all those early times of listening to him because of mom i became a huge fan Of Rod Stewart !!! I have over 1000 Rod stewart items collected from tours and vinyl many imports as i have found out over the last 50 years he is immensely popular in countless countries !!!! Long live Rod Stewart .
Rod and the band at their tightest, loudest, and most soulful, the drummer just kills it. This is when Rod Stewart was considered maybe the best singer in Rock & Roll. This entire album is essential rock & roll.
There are several good possibilities for your next Rod Stewart song, but my choice would be "You Wear It Well". My 2nd choice would be "Every Picture Tells a Story", and both should be heard eventually.
Future Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood on guitar; the future drummer for The Who (replacing Keith Moon after his early demise), Kenny Jones. Some fabulous work by him on this track.
@@aquatarkus2022 The story goes that this is actually the whole Faces band on this track but for contract reasons, couldn't credit the band or Kenny Jones. There is a killer BBC live version of this on RUclips.
"Every Picture Tells a Story" was my first album at the tender age of 3. I *loved* "Maggie May" and begged my mom to buy the album ... and she did! I still have it 50 years later!
Sally Phillips I have both albums on vinyl as well. After half a century they still rock, as evidenced by the reaction of Alex and Andy, and quite a few others of their generation. The 70s...unparalleled in musical genius at every level.
Next month marks the 50th anniversary(!) of EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY - would be a really good choice for the May full album in honor of the anniversary! 1971 was the greatest year ever for rock albums and this was one of the best of that class....
Rod's finest hour! With the Faces: Ron Wood on guitar, Ronnie Lane on bassguitar, Ian McLagan on keyboards and Kenny Jones on drums. Another great track is 'Mandolin Wind'.
This is one of my faves of his, such a groove! This is Rods natural voice, that rasp is on everything hes got for your ears to hear. Hes so into his musicians and their jam that he's expressing with whoops and hollers in the background which is where hes meant to be in the song at that time. He allows his musicians to carry the song and he rides along like a kid on a ride who screams out with excitement over that highest drop but hes just barely heard over the din. Great tune!
Ron Wood has made more than his share of contributions to some great records put out by some of the great bands. The guy can play anything with strings and frets. The ultimate side man / band mate.
There's so much going on with this song it's amazing. The funky bad ass bass line, the keyboard comes out of nowhere to blow your mind, the drummer just rocking it while slipping in his gems and I won't even mention the guitar God he doesn't need it. In a word, perfection!
The 1971 Live from the BBC version is worth a listen... it has a little more energy to it than the studio version and it's easy to find on youtube. Great song and band.
Hey dudes! A couple more to suggest would be “Ain’t superstitious” and “People get ready”. Both of them with Jeff Beck. The first one from Jeff’s album “Truth”, and the second one from his album “Flash”. You’ll love em’. Both songs pretty much showcase Rod’s voice, and Jeff’s guitar prowess. Enjoy! Have a good week, see you Wednesday. 🎸
People Get Ready, the old Curtis Mayfield tune is so good. I want it played at my funeral as they take me out of the church. Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart slay that song.
You should check out Rare Earth’s version of this song. Actually, just check out some Rare Earth, like “Get Ready”, “I Just Want To Celebrate” and this song. Bangers all!
If you’ve never done “Every Picture Tells a Story”, thats a fantastic song. His early stuff is the stuff that is most critically accepted, but there are some great songs later on also. As with “I Know I’m Losing You”, he is always fantastic doing covers. “Downtown Train” is amazing.
So happy to see your stank faces on the thumbnail image for this one. There’s no way you couldn’t enjoy it. Absolute S tier. Every moment of this song you hear the absolute passion pouring out of every single piece. His voice. Those raw drums. Guitar, piano - all passion. Where do you find that in music today? Maggie May if you haven’t done it from same album, Every Picture Tells a Story, You Wear It Well... before this man ‘sold out’ to a pop career, there was nothing more soulful, bluesy, powerful. I love that you love it.
The fabulous Kenny Jones on drums! This is pretty much a "Faces" album, with a lot of help, and not a weak moment on it! I loved that loose, bluesy, sound of those guys! They always made you feel like you were just sitting in the pub, knocking back a few pints listening to the house band! Do the whole album, you won't be sorry! Some of that early Rod, with Jeff Beck's "Truth", is really strong too! Check that stuff out as well! Want something completely different, from the same album, try the beautiful "Reason to Believe" or "Mandolin Wind". Straight Hot Sauce, go with the title track, "Every Picture Tells a Story". Want some old dirtier Rod, go with "Spanish Boots" or "All Shook Up" both from the "Beck-Ola" album, with the great Nicky Hopkins on keys.
It would be cool to do a live stream of listening to the different versions of songs. There are 3 well known versions of this song: The Temptations, Faces, and Rare Earth. Each brings their own style and are amazing in their own way.
I am one of those huge Rod Stewart fans. I just saw him in concert Friday night.OMG,it was fabulous. I’ve seen him in concert 35 times and it was one of the best shows he’s ever done. Still looks and sounds great.
This is the first album I ever bought myself!! Love it still. Yes to the crush on Rod-since 1976. PS you’ll so love Dazed and Confused- I don’t even want to admit to how many times I’ve watched it. Accurate depiction of the 70s.
"(I Know) I'm Losing You" is a 1966 hit single recorded by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label and produced by Norman Whitfield. "(I Know) I'm Losing You" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard R&B singles chart, and reached No. 8 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
This album was SO hot when we were teens! LOVED Rod! Decades later, a friend from England, was the Nanny for his kids in Malibu! In 2000, Rod went through surgery on his throat for throat cancer! He made it through, & after a year of rest, his voice was back! He has continued singing till this day!
I used to see them play so many festivals back in the day, and as in the case of so many bands back then, drugs were the demise of the band, and even after Chuck got clean they didn’t want him back, but his voice on ONE was amazing
There's a lot to unpack with this cut; this is an old Temptations' song. I saw The Temptations do it in the mid 60s (my first concert when I was 10) and then saw The Faces (with Stewart) do it in concert in the early 70s (opening for Grand Funk Railroad). The Faces became The Faces when The Small Faces' Steve Marriott left the band and Rod Stewart (vocals) & Ronnie Wood (guitar) took his place - Marriott did both guitar & vocals for Small Faces. Steve Marriott when on to form Humble Pie (eventually joined by Peter Frampton) . . . I think you guys did his 'Black Coffee', and you should do his 'I Don't Need No Doctor' and his 'Whatcha Gonna Do About It' when still with Small Faces. Ronnie Wood when on to join The Rolling Stones and the Faces' drummer Kenney Jones went on to join The Who after Keith Moon's death. And you want Stewart at his best . . ? . . before Faces Rod Stewart was in a little band with (no less than) Jeff Beck ( ruclips.net/video/KVBqy9KRm-0/видео.html ) - and before that he was in Steampacket, an iconic early British Blues band. Here's a star-studded stage backed (essentially) by Steampackt ( ruclips.net/video/sTmlBiIRk_I/видео.html ). here's Humble Pie's 'I Don't Need No Doctor' ruclips.net/video/-gWqrP30YXQ/видео.html here's Small faces' 'Whatcha Gonna Do About It' ~ ruclips.net/video/wtEtNaUkezU/видео.html Steve Marriott is one of the great unsung and forgotten killers of the formative Rock era - brilliant guitarist and no one had a voice like his. AND - if you guys appreciate ZZ Top, SRV, Zeppelin, etc, need to discover Cactus ~ ruclips.net/video/SCBrQQlcPLw/видео.html . . . and, even with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The dominos, etc, you guys still don't know who Clapton is . . . wait for it, wait for it ~ ruclips.net/video/6c_yYC8k_kk/видео.html
Answering your 'next-Rod-Stewart-song' question AND sticking to trains, find the video for Rod Stewart & Jeff Beck "People Get Ready" from around 1985. Great stuff!
The snatch of Rod singing In a Broken Dream magnificent,also as guitar solo's go one of the best. the song I'm Losing You is Rod when he was starting out on his solo career. 1971
Rod's voice is so good on this song (that is his real voice, too), so emotive and his band is always the best. Thank you for getting back to Rod Stewart.
Bad & Ruin from The Faces Long Player...Sweet Lady Mary from same album...and the epic Flying from The Faces First Step! Old Dude here...love your show, guys!!
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FINALLY back so some Rod Stewart!! Back when we checked him out with the Faces everybody said we had to hit this one!! Bam! Cheers all have a great day! 🙌🏻🔥
"Hot Legs" is so Rod Stewart. Should be next.
I was one of the people pushing for this one!! 🔥🔥🔥
Nice choice guys love the emotion and the fart in a can face
Stewart rules because he didn't insist on being a rock dinosaur all through the 80s, 90s and beyond. He even tried to sing the Great American songbook, a little beyond his ability, but at least he never stayed static.
I’m thinking you should check out his disco song, “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy.” Everyone did at least one.
If you hear his speaking voice you know the rasp isn't forced.
Yep agreed! Check his interviews, young or older, that's his natural voice!
Agree with you! That rasp has never been forced.
Probably cigarettes, whiskey and late nights. Well earned voice.
He said once in an interview he was asked early on to lose the frog in his throat. Then it became his signature.
That throat is a living breathing natural instrument, not another one even close.
Rod's version of "Handbags and Gladrags" is tragically beautiful.
“That your poor old granddad had to sweat to buy ya”
Honestly one of the saddest lyrics ever now that I’m a grandma.
“They told me you skipped school today, so what I suggest is you throw it all away....”
I have to say, that may be my favorite from him. It gets me every time!
One of my all time favs.
@OronOfMontreal One of my absolute favorites!!!
Mandolin Wind is possibly the loveliest song he has ever done. Not a rocker, but it brilliantly displays his unexpectedly deep heartfelt side: "Because I love ya."
An excellent choice but I would argue for handbags and gladrags
@Joan In Florida Yes! and in this version, Rod plays the banjo. ruclips.net/video/3xlo1NvEdAw/видео.html
“And you know that I
Love ya” 🎶
B side of this song as a single!! Rocking record
"Mandolin Wind", "Reason to Believe", and "Handbags".....picture winter countryside , snow falling, and your inside by the fire.
One of the best songs from his best album. LOL I always remember this line from "Every Picture Tells a Story"..."My body stunk, but I kept my funk"
Next up Rod- Every Picture Tells a Story
The "donut" song!
Handbags & Gladrags
@@MrPattevlin LM🍩O!!!!😂
Greatest album Rod ever put out in my book!
The album "Every Picture Tells A Story" that this song comes from, is arguably his best album. This is one of those albums that I pull out every so often and listen from end to end. You need to do more from this one.
IMO Rod’s first album “Truth” with the Jeff Beck Group is the finest example of his raw bluesy vocal style. But hey...that’s what makes horse races 😉
@Joan In Florida As much as I appreciate the opinions and technical knowledge Andy and Alex have to offer; their experience isn’t the litmus test for what constitutes exceptional musicianship throughout the history of modern music. Facts: Jeff Beck is revered for his technical and artistic mastery - by professional peers whose own mastery is widely recognized. Period. 😉
@@lynnarthur-stillalive2025 Regarding that, Roger Waters on Jeff Beck in case you’re interested... ruclips.net/video/OptmPfEUzaU/видео.html
@@lynnarthur-stillalive2025 Another brilliant album.
@@rexvisitor44 Thanks, I enjoyed that. My comment meant no disrespect to Ronnie Wood. But, the personnel on “Truth” (including Jimmy Page) is from a higher stratosphere 🤩
Love seeing the younger generation loving the best music!
Dudes. This track was basically recorded live. It's The Faces. Kenny Jones on drums. Ronnie Lane on bass. Ian McLaughlin on keyboard. And Woody on the gitbox. There is a live at the BBC clip of the song on RUclips that you should watch.
That BBC clip is one of my favorite videos on RUclips. Definitely worth checking out.
One of the most underappreciated Super groups ever!
It's Ian "McLagan". Just saying. I knew the man.
The BBC clip is amazing. Gave me a new appreciation for all concerned, particularly Woody and Kenny. Their talents were both wasted in their later incarnations with the Stones and The Who, in my opinion
True. Due to contractual issues the musicians weren’t explicitly credited as “Faces” on the album, but yes, it was basically Faces backing him on this recording.
Mandolin Wind: Such a beautiful melody!
My favorite Rod Stewart song.
I’ve seen Rod Stewart sing one of his own songs on Karaoke in a pub in my town. I was soooo drunk. I called him Rodney. He took it well. Good guy. That’s my Rodney Stewart story.
@Mikey McKinnon awesome! 😎
That's a really good story. I'm slightly jealous, Michael.
Did he win?
MIKEY! 🤣👏👏
@@loosilu Was just for fun. He was really drunk as well.
Real instruments, raw vocals with zero autotune and analog recording equipment. Doesn't get much better boys 😎
Rare Earth's "I Just Wanna Celebrate" is a banger you have to do.
And their version of this song kicks ass!
That's gonna be my first karaoke song coming out of a year's quarantine.
@@sallyphillips9175 This version is my third place, behind the Temps and Rare Earth.
Get Ready would slay em too!
Great and a fun tune!
I have never had a crush on Rod, but that VOICE!!
The title song is his best, ever. And that's saying a lot. Rare Earth does a killer version of this one, by the way.
This middle aged woman loves Rod and Axl Rose
Agree with the rare earth version being great, their's a live version on one of their albums
Agreed.
I was going to recommend Rare Earth recently but I was thinking Get Ready.
@@andymullarx6365 Great tune as well. I’d settle for any Rare Earth! I Just Want to Celebrate, too
Guys you gotta hit “Every Picture tells a Story” a masterpiece
And "Never a Dull Moment' is a back to back masterpiece ....IMHO
Love that song. "Just remember every picture tells a story don't it?"
Every Picture Tells a Story, if you want to hear some serious Bass and straight up jamming.
Rasp? Guys, this is Rod's *smooth* voice! Just wait till you hear the rasp later in his career--never needs to fake it.
Proof of why Rod Stewart is legendary ❣️
Until the Hot Legs period..😉
@@michaelholycross2633 yes, Facts 💯. Lol!
@@missgmoma I loved his work with Faces, most of his solo stuff...I'm afraid he lost me on that one.
@@michaelholycross2633 actually, to be honest I totally agree with you. This is not by any means my favorite of his. My original comment was on the sound of his voice alone. I definitely know where you’re coming from but when he was on top of his game the man is iconic 🎯 thanks for your point of view on this 👆🏻
@@michaelholycross2633 , Give the album another listen. It's really quite good with a mix of rockers and ballads. Never mind the overplayed hit!
I have been air-drumming this song since I was 12 years old (I will be 61 this year!!) and its still my favorite drum solo of all time!! Still get chills listening to it!
Keep the title cut from this album in you head for later. EVER PICTURE TELLS A STORY - just another banger from the album.
Guys..you need to hear Rare Earth's live version (or studio) of "Losin' You"!! Phenomenal!
Honestly guys, this album in it's entirety is simply a must. One of the seminal albums in rock history. Almost every track is worthy of it's own reaction video.
Truth.
"seminal" indeed
You not lying
You both had stank faces! I see you liked it too! Rod Stewart is a living rock legend!
Amen
This is Rod Stewart and Faces, as everyone playing on the track was a member of that band at the time of its recording, including Rod. The Kenney Jones drum solo is a masterclass in timekeeping as he *never* loses the tempo and just plays with feeling.
There's a live version of this track that really shows off how tight this band was as a unit. Worth a watch.
Not a weak cut on the album. The title track “Every Picture Tell A Story” is fun.
And THAT my friends is why my generation say we had the best music.
Gentlemen - I believe the word you're looking for is "BANGER". This song NEVER stops hitting no matter how many times you've heard it.
Thanks guys! Oh man, we listened to this on a big honkin' mid century stereo console with sternum rattling base. LOVED this album so much!! My Mom also loved this - born in 1931 she was an incredible piano player who embraced the music of the 60's and made part of our family income playing old standards at dances every weekend. She is still alive but Alzheimer's has stolen her ability to play - but not to grin from ear to ear when she hears music she loves - like this:)) And YES Rod the Mod was shagadelic. LOL
what a beautiful tribute to your mum and the family life she supported.
Every Picture Tells a Story is next, please! Mandolin Wind is great as well. I like Ooh La La, too
Funny story about Rod and his model railroad hobby. There's a guy in the next town over from me (friend of a friend) who is a world renowned (in the hobby) model railroader. Several years ago when Rod was on tour, he paid a visit to see the guy's layout. The gentleman said he felt like the Rockstar talking to Rod. He spent so much time there that his manager practically had to drag him out so he wouldn't be late for his show!
Rod is truly a swiss army knife...can sing ANYTHING...Rock, Pop, Ballads...stage presence.
And is expensive
When I was 15, I got hooked into the "Record of the Month" club. They sent me Jeff Beck's "Truth" album. When I heard, "I Ain't Superstitious", my head whipped around and I yelled, "Who's that!!!" The day I fell in love with Rod. The poster from Every Picture Tells a Story remained on my wall for years! (nice butt pic). I'm 67 now and still listen all the time. At 76, he's still singing and has over 2 million subscribers to his RUclips channel. He went through serious throat cancer surgery and eventually was able to sing again after 9 months. That did not give him his rasp, it comes naturally. He's an amazing songwriter. People dump on him because he changed but he brilliantly reinvented himself with every decade. He's an amazing artist, who does equally well on covers as he does on his own body of work and has sold over 250 million albums. I just recently found, "Kiss Her for Me" by Rod and Frankie Miller who wrote the song and flipped out. Would melt the hardest heart. My favorite live performance? Willie Dixon's, "I Just Wanna Make Love to You". ruclips.net/video/Ip1uCCbpAY0/видео.html. Jim Cregan, Billy Peek, Carmine Appice, Phil Chen, Kevin Savigar and Gary Grainger. A great band on his Blondes Have More Fun tour. Worth a watch for any Rod fan! He's a father of 8 kids, going back on tour in a few months and my favorite Scot.
As a middle aged but still rockin’ Brit, thanks for this one! Early Rod Stewart is always rewarding, next should be You wear it well from Never a dull moment, slower paced but great lyrics. Be a bit careful with some of the eighties stuff, he lost his way a little in my opinion.🥂
Many did at that time. Too many toys to play with
I also love Rod's version of Hendrix's Angel
The Rod Stewart chorus in A$aps song is from 'In A Broken Dream', recorded by Python Lee Jackson, with Stewart as a guest vocalist , i think it was something like 1972 it was recorded. Worth your time to listen to.
My 89 yr old mother LOVES Rod Stewart..........saw him 1st time in 1975 with the Faces and Ronnie Wood still in the band
Bless her !!!
It made me laugh when the guys said the middle aged rockers in the comments all had crushes on Rod. I'm mid 50s and it was my Mum who had the major crush on Rod. Mum is 76 next month. She still has a thing for Rod and Bryan Ferry, can't say I blame her though.
Thanks for posting this Rick. My mom loved Rod more than I did! She would have been 86 this month, but I lost her in 2008. We loved watching MTV unplugged with Rod. She loved all his musical genres, including his Great American Songbook series, but she always said her favorite Rod was the Mod Rod from the early days jumping around in his tights! Lol. Shout out to your mom! Cherished memories you brought back!
My mother too, she bought this Album for me when it came out and then took it from me. She was crazy for him!
@@dana_brooke_27 lol my mom did the same thing she loved him i mean worshipped and still does she turns 77 in June, i even remember in 1969 the Faces first tour with Rod & Ronnie Wood they were still called Small Faces at that time and they opened for Three Dog Night at the Cotton bowl in Dallas, TX my parents went to that concert and me and my sister's got a baby sitter , ugh when i found out that's wher they went i threw a fit !!!! Ha oh well all those early times of listening to him because of mom i became a huge fan Of Rod Stewart !!! I have over 1000 Rod stewart items collected from tours and vinyl many imports as i have found out over the last 50 years he is immensely popular in countless countries !!!! Long live Rod Stewart
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My mom loved Rod so i took her to see him in concert for her 65th bday. We stood the whole time and sang every song with him. It was the best! ❤
Rod and the band at their tightest, loudest, and most soulful, the drummer just kills it. This is when Rod Stewart was considered maybe the best singer in Rock & Roll. This entire album is essential rock & roll.
Every picture tells a story is another Banger!
So many great remakes of Mo-Town songs, this is one of the best.
Thank you. I knew someone was going to give credit!
This is an amazing version, but they should do the original as well.
Rod definitely has one of the greatest "Rock 'n' Roll" voices ever!
There are several good possibilities for your next Rod Stewart song, but my choice would be "You Wear It Well". My 2nd choice would be "Every Picture Tells a Story", and both should be heard eventually.
You Wear It Well is a good pick, also This Old Heart Of Mine, I Don't Want To Talk About It, Young Turks. Rod has so many great songs.
Fantastic album - probably his best. And that is a phenomenal rock cover of a Motown song - unbelievably, it's even better than the original.
Future Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood on guitar; the future drummer for The Who (replacing Keith Moon after his early demise), Kenny Jones. Some fabulous work by him on this track.
That's Mick Waller on drums on some tracks. Could be Kenny Jones though it doesn't sound like him.
@@aquatarkus2022 The story goes that this is actually the whole Faces band on this track but for contract reasons, couldn't credit the band or Kenny Jones. There is a killer BBC live version of this on RUclips.
@@aquatarkus2022 Yeah; definitely Jones here. No doubt. Can find a killer live version of this here on YT; Jones takes the solo to a whole new level.
I didn’t know who was killing the drums and about to looking it up. Now I know. Dude was a monster!
@@donhadfield2835 Yes, it's the Faces on this track...all of them.
We used to have a thousand LP'S...we'd make mix reel to reel tapes (12 hours) for parties...and Rod Stewart was always on them.😎
"Every Picture Tells a Story" was my first album at the tender age of 3. I *loved* "Maggie May" and begged my mom to buy the album ... and she did! I still have it 50 years later!
What a great story!
Got mine in, I think, 8th grade. Wore it out.
Sally Phillips I have both albums on vinyl as well. After half a century they still rock, as evidenced by the reaction of Alex and Andy, and quite a few others of their generation. The 70s...unparalleled in musical genius at every level.
One of the best cover songs of all time.
Rod had one of the best voices in Blues Rock
Fact
Every picture tells a story and Rod is the painter.
Next month marks the 50th anniversary(!) of EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY - would be a really good choice for the May full album in honor of the anniversary!
1971 was the greatest year ever for rock albums and this was one of the best of that class....
Totally agree! A patreon listen of the Full album Every Picture Tells a Story
Not going to argue with you, stands the test of time
Every picture tells a story is his. Best he tells his story!
Rod's finest hour! With the Faces: Ron Wood on guitar, Ronnie Lane on bassguitar, Ian McLagan on keyboards and Kenny Jones on drums. Another great track is 'Mandolin Wind'.
Rod Stewart is an icon !!!!!!!
Great review, fellas! I suggest the title cut from that album, “EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY (...Don’t it!!!)”
Late 60's / Early 70's Rod Stewart is the best Rod Stewart. He & Ronnie were masters of that dirty blues rock style.
“Downtown Train” written by Tom Waits and performed by Rod Stewart is a classic.
Patty Smyth did a great version too.
@@aquatarkus2022 Easily the best version, too!
Are A&A ready for some Tom Waits...? 👍😁
Gotta check out some Tom Waits. You guys can handle him. You're whiskey drinkers.
@@lindakessler8768 Tom Traubert's Blues. I think that's a good starting point.
This is one of my faves of his, such a groove! This is Rods natural voice, that rasp is on everything hes got for your ears to hear. Hes so into his musicians and their jam that he's expressing with whoops and hollers in the background which is where hes meant to be in the song at that time. He allows his musicians to carry the song and he rides along like a kid on a ride who screams out with excitement over that highest drop but hes just barely heard over the din. Great tune!
So, as everyone is suggesting, every song on Every Picture Tells a Story is fantastic. I'd love to see a reaction to the marvelous title track myself.
Of all the great Rod songs that's close to the top of the list.
Ron Wood has made more than his share of contributions to some great records put out by some of the great bands. The guy can play anything with strings and frets. The ultimate side man / band mate.
He may be losing her but we're getting a 55 gallon drum of pure, naturally funk-flavored sauce!
He could afford to lose her, because another winner was right around the corner... if not already in his lap.
Dude is shredding those piano keys!! Reminds you that the piano is a percussion instrument.
There's so much going on with this song it's amazing. The funky bad ass bass line, the keyboard comes out of nowhere to blow your mind, the drummer just rocking it while slipping in his gems and I won't even mention the guitar God he doesn't need it. In a word, perfection!
The 1971 Live from the BBC version is worth a listen... it has a little more energy to it than the studio version and it's easy to find on youtube. Great song and band.
Hey dudes! A couple more to suggest would be “Ain’t superstitious” and “People get ready”. Both of them with Jeff Beck. The first one from Jeff’s album “Truth”, and the second one from his album “Flash”. You’ll love em’. Both songs pretty much showcase Rod’s voice, and Jeff’s guitar prowess. Enjoy! Have a good week, see you Wednesday. 🎸
People Get Ready, the old Curtis Mayfield tune is so good. I want it played at my funeral as they take me out of the church. Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart slay that song.
Aint superstitious for sure. Actually the whole jeff beck Truth album is fantastic. Rod on vocals all throughout.
Listen to "The Killing of Georgie (Parts I & II)". It's a great ballad that Rod nails.
Part 3 on box set Warner Brothers from the vault!!
You should check out Rare Earth’s version of this song. Actually, just check out some Rare Earth, like “Get Ready”, “I Just Want To Celebrate” and this song. Bangers all!
If you’ve never done “Every Picture Tells a Story”, thats a fantastic song. His early stuff is the stuff that is most critically accepted, but there are some great songs later on also. As with “I Know I’m Losing You”, he is always fantastic doing covers.
“Downtown Train” is amazing.
"Shanghai Lil never used the pill. She claims that it just ain't
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Should do video version of this one
I am not a fan of most covers, and this is one of the VERY few songs that has multiple excellent covers!
Thx guys that was nut ears are buzzing
You need to check out Rod with Jeff Beck on People Get Ready or something off Beck's first album "Truth ".
Must listen to Rare Earth's version of "I'm Losing You". Also "Get Ready", "I Just Want To Celebrate"
The drum solo on that track is fantastic !🤗🤗
gotta show love to yall man love the channel brothers.
This was a hit years ago in the Motown Era! Temptations??
Yes, written by Cornelius Grant. I would suggest listening to the version by Rare Earth. Very intense and psychedelic...
Yup. The Temptations!
One of my favorites is "Motown Song" on his Vagabond Heart album.
Folks I joined Patreon to see them hear Poppa was a Rolling Stone. I was so happy!
@@dwaynecarpenter6661 No. The Temptations did not cover this. It was their song originally.
I was 15 and played that album over and over -thanks for the memories, I’m 63 today and this just took me back to my long lost youth
GOOOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY
☮️❤️♾️
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY!!! YOU. MUST. LISTEN.
That right there? One of the best albums of the rock era. Start to finish.
So happy to see your stank faces on the thumbnail image for this one. There’s no way you couldn’t enjoy it. Absolute S tier.
Every moment of this song you hear the absolute passion pouring out of every single piece. His voice. Those raw drums. Guitar, piano - all passion. Where do you find that in music today?
Maggie May if you haven’t done it from same album, Every Picture Tells a Story, You Wear It Well... before this man ‘sold out’ to a pop career, there was nothing more soulful, bluesy, powerful. I love that you love it.
The fabulous Kenny Jones on drums! This is pretty much a "Faces" album, with a lot of help, and not a weak moment on it! I loved that loose, bluesy, sound of those guys! They always made you feel like you were just sitting in the pub, knocking back a few pints listening to the house band! Do the whole album, you won't be sorry! Some of that early Rod, with Jeff Beck's "Truth", is really strong too! Check that stuff out as well! Want something completely different, from the same album, try the beautiful "Reason to Believe" or "Mandolin Wind". Straight Hot Sauce, go with the title track, "Every Picture Tells a Story". Want some old dirtier Rod, go with "Spanish Boots" or "All Shook Up" both from the "Beck-Ola" album, with the great Nicky Hopkins on keys.
Best Rod-hits and bangers without selling out. Raw stuff! Geezer
It would be cool to do a live stream of listening to the different versions of songs. There are 3 well known versions of this song: The Temptations, Faces, and Rare Earth. Each brings their own style and are amazing in their own way.
Rare earth is my favorite
I am one of those huge Rod Stewart fans. I just saw him in concert Friday night.OMG,it was fabulous. I’ve seen him in concert 35 times and it was one of the best shows he’s ever done. Still looks and sounds great.
Good mornin, gents! This song rocks! I love his old stuff. But later, not so much! Thanks for this one!
This is the first album I ever bought myself!! Love it still. Yes to the crush on Rod-since 1976. PS you’ll so love Dazed and Confused- I don’t even want to admit to how many times I’ve watched it. Accurate depiction of the 70s.
I've always admired Rod Stewart dating back to him doing the vocals on Jeff Beck's Truth album
I agree !!!
Thanks. I haven't heard it. Just Yet.👍
Jeff Beck is the man!
" Truth " & " Beck-Ola " wore out both of those Jeff Beck albums..so good !!! Thought they were better than Zep's first two albums. Just my opinion.
@@cesarnarro6013 I couldn’t agree more
"(I Know) I'm Losing You" is a 1966 hit single recorded by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label and produced by Norman Whitfield. "(I Know) I'm Losing You" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard R&B singles chart, and reached No. 8 on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
That's a sloppy, roucous, brilliant masterpiece.
This album was SO hot when we were teens! LOVED Rod! Decades later, a friend from England, was the Nanny for his kids in Malibu! In 2000, Rod went through surgery on his throat for throat cancer! He made it through, & after a year of rest, his voice was back! He has continued singing till this day!
Rod did not have throat cancer,he had thyroid cancer.
Guys, react to a saucy one from 1969 called "One" by Three Dog Night. Great segregated channel guitar on it
I don’t think they’ve done any Three Dog Night, so many songs to choose from.
I love that song.
Great idea to do Three Dog Night AND a Harry Nilsson song ("One") 👌. Two birds with one stone.
I used to see them play so many festivals back in the day, and as in the case of so many bands back then, drugs were the demise of the band, and even after Chuck got clean they didn’t want him back, but his voice on ONE was amazing
@@lynne5322 I'd forgotten that "One" was composed by Harry
There's a lot to unpack with this cut; this is an old Temptations' song. I saw The Temptations do it in the mid 60s (my first concert when I was 10) and then saw The Faces (with Stewart) do it in concert in the early 70s (opening for Grand Funk Railroad). The Faces became The Faces when The Small Faces' Steve Marriott left the band and Rod Stewart (vocals) & Ronnie Wood (guitar) took his place - Marriott did both guitar & vocals for Small Faces. Steve Marriott when on to form Humble Pie (eventually joined by Peter Frampton) . . . I think you guys did his 'Black Coffee', and you should do his 'I Don't Need No Doctor' and his 'Whatcha Gonna Do About It' when still with Small Faces. Ronnie Wood when on to join The Rolling Stones and the Faces' drummer Kenney Jones went on to join The Who after Keith Moon's death. And you want Stewart at his best . . ? . . before Faces Rod Stewart was in a little band with (no less than) Jeff Beck ( ruclips.net/video/KVBqy9KRm-0/видео.html ) - and before that he was in Steampacket, an iconic early British Blues band. Here's a star-studded stage backed (essentially) by Steampackt ( ruclips.net/video/sTmlBiIRk_I/видео.html ).
here's Humble Pie's 'I Don't Need No Doctor'
ruclips.net/video/-gWqrP30YXQ/видео.html
here's Small faces' 'Whatcha Gonna Do About It' ~
ruclips.net/video/wtEtNaUkezU/видео.html
Steve Marriott is one of the great unsung and forgotten killers of the formative Rock era - brilliant guitarist and no one had a voice like his.
AND - if you guys appreciate ZZ Top, SRV, Zeppelin, etc, need to discover Cactus ~
ruclips.net/video/SCBrQQlcPLw/видео.html
. . . and, even with Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The dominos, etc, you guys still don't know who Clapton is . . . wait for it, wait for it ~
ruclips.net/video/6c_yYC8k_kk/видео.html
Answering your 'next-Rod-Stewart-song' question AND sticking to trains, find the video for Rod Stewart & Jeff Beck "People Get Ready" from around 1985. Great stuff!
UFF !!! FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE BY ROD STEWART AND JEFF BECK !!! IS A PERFECT SONG !!!
Love how Alex gets excited!!!! You are so fun!😊
Rod is so great he can sing any style and the song Mandolin Wind would show just how great.
Going to see him in concert this September 2022...2nd time seeing him live...soooo excited
Been waiting for this one for awhile, thanks guys. Title song of that album should be next, Every Picture Tell a Story. Great jam and some fun lyrics.
The snatch of Rod singing In a Broken Dream magnificent,also as guitar solo's go one of the best.
the song I'm Losing You is Rod when he was starting out on his solo career. 1971
Rod's voice is so good on this song (that is his real voice, too), so emotive and his band is always the best. Thank you for getting back to Rod Stewart.
Bad & Ruin from The Faces Long Player...Sweet Lady Mary from same album...and the epic Flying from The Faces First Step! Old Dude here...love your show, guys!!