Synopsis: Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart has just released SOULBOOK (RCA Records) a collection of classic Sixties/Seventies-era soul favourites all newly recorded by the quintessential “blue-eyed soul” singer of our generation. Rod Stewart possesses one of the most distinctive and interpretative voices in music-his Grammy-Award winning recordings of the Great American Songbook have sold over 19 million albums and is the biggest selling ongoing series of new music recordings in history. With the same passion Rod approaches some of the greatest soul songs ever written. SOULBOOK includes “(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher”
“It’s the same old Song” and more. Superstar duets include Mary J. Blige on “You Make Me Feel Brand New” and Jennifer Hudson on “Let it Be Me” Stevie Wonder accompanies Rod on harmonica on his very own massive hit “My Cherie Amour”. Smokey Robinson guests on one of his signature songs, “Tracks of My Tears”

Hot Brands Verdict
This is a fabulous album, having seen Rod recently on television singing some of these tracks; we were delighted when a copy arrived in the office. This is a wonderful combination of some of the best-loved soul tracks of a generation coupled with Rod’s distinctive voice. We absolutely loved this collection; some of our personal favourites are “Rainy Night in Georgia,” "If you don’t know me by Now” and the classic “My Cherie Amour” featuring Stevie Wonder and “Tracks of My Tears” featuring Smokey Robinson.

If you are looking for a perfect Christmas Gift, or a present for yourself, this is a wonderful collection that will bring back memories and have you singing along into a delightfully relaxed laid back Christmas. Highly Recommended!

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