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(More customer reviews)The best of the best, the ultimate RS hits platter. Fourteen classic tracks collected on one CD. What a value! Fans would have to purchase all of the previous G.A.S. CDs to capture this music. Also, there is one track never before released and two more with a" can't miss "remix. So, even fans who've collected all the G.A.S. CDs will surely wish to purchase this release.
The music and vocals are simply divine. Perfect for your listening, dancing and relaxing pleasure. My only slight disappointment is the duet with the "Wonderful World" track. I was hoping RS would have included the duet he recorded, through the magic of studio technology, with the late great legend, Louis Armstrong instead of Stevie Wonder. Although, this is a personal preference and not meant as disrespect to SW's talent.
I gather it's being saved for the upcoming 2012 RS project " Rod Stewart Duets the Great American Songbook with all the Late Legendary 20th Century Crooners". Rumor has it that RS will sing along electronically with the likes of Al Martino, Russ Colombo, Perry Como, Matt Monro, Al Bowlly and even Tiny Tim. That CD should be a pip.
Also, I can't wait for the anticipated release, later this year, of Rod Stewart Sings the Great American Show Tunes Live in Concert. I've listened to some bootleg tracks and am particularly fond of Ole Man River (dance remix) and My Boy Bill (acoustic version). No doubt, Rod will showcase these musical treasures in the same classic manner as he's demonstrated with the Standards catalogue.
I'd be remiss if I didn't share with all RS fans, the buzz in NYC, concerning the potential lift off of Rod's cinematic debut. Sources have shared that Rod's in the mix to recreate the role of C.K. Dexter Haven in the remake of the classic 1956 film "High Society", originally produced by the legendary Sol C. Siegel. This project would involve Rod recording the classic" High Society" soundtracks including, "Well, Did You Evah ", " Now you Has Jazz " and "I Love You Samantha ". There are absolutely no limits to Rod's creativity or his ability to provide endless musical pleasure to all his dedicated admirers.
A final note, the "Best of G.A.S. CD cover is very intriguing. Check out Rod's body language, almost daring his fans to pull his finger. What swagger !
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On the heels of a Grammy nomination for Fly Me To The Moon... The Great American Songbook, Volume V for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, and just in time for Valentine s Day, Rod Stewart is set to release The Best Of...The Great American Songbook available in stores February 1st, 2011 on J Records. The Best Of...The Great American Songbook presents the highlights from five albums, recorded across eight years, which have become nothing less than a musical and cultural phenomenon. In addition, this new Songbook collection features one, newly recorded, never before released track You ll Never Know, produced by one of Rod s longtime collaborators Richard Perry, along with brand new mixes of Someone To Watch Over Me and Bye Bye Blackbird.
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