Rod Stewart—Live at Royal Albert Hall

PBS WESTERN RESERVE (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Friday, March 10, at 10 PM

Rod Stewart’s various incarnations—Rod the Mod, Rod the Rocker, Rod the Crooner—are on display in ROD STEWART—LIVE AT ROYAL ALBERT HALL. In what amounts to a singalong with his adoring fans, the raw-voiced singer reprises selections from his long and fruitful career.  The October 2004 performance marks Stewart’s first time at Royal Albert Hall. In honor of this landmark, Stewart brings in a few special guests, showcases several stylish outfits and encourages full-on audience participation. 

Much emphasis is put on early Stewart material like “You Wear It Well,” “Reason to Believe,” and “Maggie May.” Plus, good buddy, former bandmate, and current Rolling Stone Ron Wood plays guitar on a couple of numbers, including a raucous “Stay with Me.” Other songs include “Hot Legs,” “The First Cut is the Deepest,” “You’re in My Heart,” and “I Don’t Want to Talk About It” with Scottish singer Amy Belle. Several songs from the Great American Songbook are included as well.