Rod Stewart - Fly Me to the Moon: The Great American Songbook, Vol. 5 MP3 Download

Fly Me to the Moon: The Great American Songbook, Vol. 5 buy CD music AS TIME GOES BY VOL. 2 was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. On his second album tackling the Great American Songbook of the album's subtitle, Rod Stewart sounds even more energized, and seems to insert more of himself into his delivery of gems by the Gershwins, Rodgers & Hart, et al. Though two veteran pop-rock producers (Richard Perry and Phil Ramone) handle most of the tracks, they wisely make no attempt to "rock up" any of the arrangements, instead leaving Stewart to explore his balladeer side to its fullest. One may wonder why the Perry-produced tracks feature layers of string synthesizer, when Ramone's cuts employ the real thing; presuming that there was no lack of budget here, it must have been some inscrutable aesthetic choice. While those more accustomed to a traditional approach may be put off by this aspect, or by a pair of duets with Cher and Queen Latifah, this album isn't for them anyway. It's for those who have followed Stewart through all the stylistic byways of his career and are ready to go with him around one more bend. Personnel includes: Rod Stewart (vocals, whistling); Cher, Queen Latifah (vocals); David Spinozza (acoustic guitar); Dean Parks, Aaron Kaplan, Larry Koonse (guitar); Rob Mathes (nylon string guitar, keyboards); Elana Barere, Avril Brown (violin); Vincent Lionti, Adria Benjamin (viola); Richard Locker, Ann Kim (cello); Lawrence Feldman (clarinet); Dave Koz (alto saxophone); Doug Webb (saxophone); Arturo Sandoval (trumpet); Mike Thompson (piano, synthesizer); Henry Hey (piano); Phillippe Saise, Rob Mounsey (keyboards); Joe Locke (vibraphone); Tom Barney, Reggie McBride (bass); John Ferraro, Shawn Pelton (drums); . Producers: Richard Perry, Clive Davis, Phil Ramone.

Fly Me to the Moon: The Great American Songbook, Vol. 5 CD music Neither Rod Stewart nor producer Clive Davis have ever been accused of letting any moss grow around them, so when Stewart's first collection of tunes from the Great American Songbook turned out to be a smash, they followed it up with a sequel, and, eventually, with a third volume. As with the preceding albums, STARDUST finds Stewart tackling the cream of the crop of classic pop standards, songs that will be instantly familiar to followers of Bennett, Sinatra, et al. but which may conceivably be new to some of Rod's more rock-oriented fans. In that sense, the record can be seen as a public service, introducing those woefully benighted souls to such masterworks as the Gershwins' lovelorn ballad "But Not for Me," and the transcendently stellar, Hoagy Carmichael-penned title tune. As if the material wasn't firepower enough, the album's profile is further raised by some heavyweight guest stars; Dolly Parton is Stewart's sassy foil on "Baby, It's Cold Outside," Stevie Wonder contributes his trademark chromatic harmonica magic to "What a Wonderful World," and Eric Clapton adds to the poignancy of "Blue Moon" with some lyrical guitar work. Recording information: Deep Diner Studio, New York, NY; FoxForceFive, Hollywood, CA; Gravity STudios, Chicago, IL; Ocean Way, Los Angeles, CA; Olympic Studios, London, England; Rak Studios, London, England; Reagan's Garage, Los Angeles, CA; Reagen's Garage. Los Angeles, CA; Record One, Los Angeles, CA; Schnee Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Seventeen Grand, Nashville, TN. Ensembles: Warren Luening; Bob Sheppard. Photographers: Andrew McPherson ; Penny Lancaster. Arranger: Bob Mann. Personnel: Rod Stewart; Stevie Wonder (vocals, harmonica); Dolly Parton, Bette Midler (vocals); Vin "Vinny" D'Onofrio (guitar); Sylvia Davanzo, Gil Romero, Katia Popov, Christopher Cardona, Ana Landauer, Barbara Porter, Ken Yerke, Cenobia Cummings, Edith Markman, Franklyn D'Antonio, Antoine Silverman, Martin Agee, Roberto Cani, Bruce Dukov, Julie Gigante, Maxim Moston, Robert Peterson, Paul Woodiel, Michael Markman, Belinda Whitney, Jonathan Dinklage, Endre Granat, Haim Shtrum (violin); Jorge Moraga, Dan Neufeld, Brian Denbow, Debra Shufelt, David Creswell, Danielle Farina, Janet Lakatos, Simon Oswell, Nancy Roth, Jessica Troy, Dave Walther (viola); Timothy Landauer, Danny Miller , Stephen Erdody, David Low , Anja Wood, Steve Richards , Sarah Carter (cello); Warren Luening, Bob Sheppard (clarinet, saxophone, trumpet); Plas Johnson , Tom Evans (saxophone); Lee Thornburg, Warren Vaché (trumpet); Mike Thompson (piano, string synthesizer); Joe Sample, Alan Pasqua (piano); Jon Allen, Joe "Public" Allen (keyboards); Andy Chuckerman (string synthesizer); Bob Cranshaw (bass guitar); John Ferraro (drums); Dorian Holley, Mortonette Jenkins, Marlena Jeter (background vocals); Bob Mann (guitar, keyboards, synthesizer); Eric Clapton (guitar); Dave Koz (saxophone); Arturo Sandoval (trumpet); Kenny Ascher (piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Dave Grusin (piano); Allan Schwartzberg (drums). Audio Mixer: Andy Zulla.

Fly Me to the Moon: The Great American Songbook, Vol. 5 songs This set includes all 4 volumes of the groundbreaking CD series, plus a bonus DVD of live recordings and music videoes. Guest stars include Cher, Queen Latifah, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, George Benson, Christina AGuilara, Chris Botti, Roy Hargrove, David Sanborn, Dave Kos, and Elton John. Those who still think of Rod Stewart as a rebellious rock-&-roll bad boy haven't been paying much attention to his transformation into a purveyor of classics-oriented, adult contemporary fare in the early 2000s. The shaggy-haired one now appears in suits and ties on the covers of his GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOKS series, which present his distinctive, raspy voice performing everything from "Stardust" to "It Had To Be You" to "My Funny Valentine." THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK box collects all four of Stewart's SONGBOOK albums in one set (the box includes a full-color booklet with photographs and an essay). And with a bonus DVD that features selections from Stewart's 2004 appearance at the Apollo Theater and one of his videos, this deluxe package makes a great gift for fans of standards and Stewart, who handles the material with passion and aplomb. Personnel: Rod Stewart (vocals); Dolly Parton, Elton John, Queen Latifah, Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Cher (vocals); Eric Clapton, George Benson (guitar); Dave Koz (saxophone); Chris Botti (trumpet).

Fly Me to the Moon: The Great American Songbook, Vol. 5 album for sale He's been in the business for over 40 years, but Rod Stewart has never recorded a holiday album until Merry Christmas, Baby, his 2012 seasonal celebration that also doubles as his debut for Verve. Given that Stewart has spent the better part of the past decade singing standards, it's not a surprise that he sticks to the standards here -- "White Christmas," "Blue Christmas," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" are present and accounted for -- but he bends the rules enough to find space for "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Auld Lang Syne" as well as "Red-Suited Super Man," which also features Trombone Shorty. That's just one of the guests here; also joining Rod for his Christmas party are Mary J. Blige, Cee-Lo Green, Dave Koz, Ella Fitzgerald, Chris Botti, and Michael Bublé (who also appears on another 2012 Christmas album by Blake Shelton). Recording information: Abbey Road Studios, UK; Angel Studios; Chartmaker Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Echo Beach STudios, Jupiter, FL; Fudge Recording Studio, New Orleans, LA; Garage Studios, Palm Beach, FL; Henson Recording Studios; Satinwood Studio; Studio City Sound, Los Angeles, CA; The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, CA. Photographer: Penny Lancaster. Arranger: David Foster. Personnel: Jochem van der Saag (synthesizer, programming). Audio Mixer: Jochem van der Saag.

Fly Me to the Moon: The Great American Songbook, Vol. 5 CD music Continuing his stroll through pop's backpages, Rod Stewart moves on from "The Great Rock Classics of Our Time" and dives into the SOULBOOK, shorthand for all the great Motown and soul songs that still are in heavy rotation on oldies radio well into the new millennium. Rod doesn't spend much time with the soul and blues singers so influential on him, choosing instead to run through a bunch of Motown hits - a full six of the 13 songs here are from the Motor City - adding a couple of smooth soul hits from the early '70s, plus Chuck Jackson & Maxine Brown's "Let It Be Me" which gives him an opportunity to duet with Jennifer Hudson. All this is firmly within Stewart's wheelhouse. Photographer: Mark Seliger. Arrangers: Howard Drossin; Willie Mitchell. Personnel: Anatoly Rosinsky, Searmi Park, Phillip Levy , Julie Gigante, Roger Wilkie, Roy Brewer (violin); Marlow Fisher, Karen Elaine, Robert Brophy, Dave Walther (viola); The New Memphis Strings (strings). Liner Note Authors: Arnold Stiefel; Rod Stewart.

Fly Me to the Moon: The Great American Songbook, Vol. 5 buy CD music Apparently, Rod Stewart's desire to cover American jazz/pop classics is as great as the titular SONGBOOK itself, since this is the gravelly voiced British singer's fourth foray into standards territory. THANKS FOR THE MEMORY features more guest artists than the two previous discs in the series, with Stewart's collaborators ranging from R&B legend Diana Ross (on the playfully romantic "I've Got a Crush on You") to smooth-jazz trumpeter Chris Botti (who lends his pleasant horn lines to "I Wish You Love"). Stewart is also joined by fellow 1970s-rock icon Elton John for a breezy take on "Makin' Whoopee." Of course, Rod the Mod is fully capable of carrying a tune by himself, as best revealed on string-laden renditions of "Blue Skies" and "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm." Given Stewart's consistently laid-back, straightforward interpretations, fans of earlier installments in the SONGBOOK series will find this set just as entertaining as it predecessors. Recording information: Capitol; Deep Diner Studios, New York, NY; Larrabee Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Schee Studios. Author: Rod Stewart. Photographer: John Swannell. Arranger: Bob Mann. Personnel: Rod Stewart; Gayle Levant (harp); Lorenz Gamma, Lisa Dondlinger, Irina Voloshina, Anatoly Rosinsky, Gil Romero, Ana Landauer, Phillip Levy , Lily Chen, Melissa Phelps Beckstead, Kevin Connolly , Sid Page, Roberto Cani, Julie Gigante, Armen Garabedian, Darius Campo, Berj Garabedian, Endre Granat, Haim Shtrum (violin); Kenneth Burward-Hoy, Dan Neufeld, Victoria Miskolczy, Robert Becker, Keith Greene, Simon Oswell, Dave Walther, Andrew Duckles (viola); Paula Hochhalter, Trevor Handy, Vahe Hayrikyan, Timothy Landauer, Tina Soule, Dan Tobin Smith, Larry Corbett, Stephen Erdody, David Low , Steve Richards (cello); Gene Cipriano, Greg Huckins, Bill Liston, Bob Sheppard (clarinet, saxophone); Philippe Saisse, Lee Musiker, Quinn Johnson (keyboards); David Finck, Ed Howard (bass instrument); Bob Mann (guitar, keyboards); Dan Higgins (clarinet, saxophone); Dave Koz (saxophone); Warren Luening (trumpet); Kenny Ascher (piano, keyboards); Allan Schwartzberg (drums); Chris Botti, Elton John, George Benson , Roy Hargrove, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan. Audio Mixer: Andy Zulla.