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 listen to this
- 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.
- If you like
- new wave, R&B, blues rock
The Best of Rod Stewart is an album by Rod Stewart, released in 1976. A blend of soulful rock and poignant balladry, capturing the essence of Stewart's emotive vocal style. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Best of Rod Stewart sound like?
A blend of soulful rock and poignant balladry, capturing the essence of Stewart's emotive vocal style. Rooted in new wave and R&B.
What makes The Best of Rod Stewart by Rod Stewart notable?
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. 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.
Who is The Best of Rod Stewart for?
The Best of Rod Stewart works well if you're into wave-like pacing for reflection, emotive vocals for nostalgic moments and dynamic mix of tempos.
How many songs are on The Best of Rod Stewart?
The Best of Rod Stewart has 18 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 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
Release Date
January 1, 1976
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
77 min 47 sec
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