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).
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Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)
loved it for a rod stewart fan, this is a must have. Submitted by christineoneill (Fort McMurray, AB, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 3 found this helpful.
Fantastic! Love my purchase. Love the songs and Rod Stewart! He does a great rendition of these classics. A must have for your CD collection. Submitted by Barbara (Charlotte, NC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
Rusty-voiced rocker hits again! Rod Stewart has done a remarkable job of rendering old romantic songs in a mellower version of his trademark rusty voice. Somehow, it enhances the messages of these songs, perhaps because it makes him sound earnest in his delivery. Submitted by ctrusler (Las Vegas, NV) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 7 found this helpful.
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