Rod Stewart has released a new album recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The album pairs classic vocal tracks from his most popular songs with new arrangements. The original September 18 announcement notes that the singer, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, celebrates 50 years as a solo artist this year. You’re in My Heart: Rod Stewart With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which arrived November 22 from Rhino, includes new orchestral versions of such classic rock hits as “Maggie May,” “Stay With Me,” “Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright),” and “The First Cut is the Deepest.” (See the complete track listing below.)
Watch the official video for “Maggie May,” released on October 18
The announcement followed Stewart‘s revelation that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016. The singer-songwriter, now 74, has enjoyed sales of more than 250 million records worldwide including nine #1 albums and 26 Top 10 singles in the U.K. In the U.S., he has earned 17 Top 10 albums and 16 Top 10 singles.
Watch the video for “You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)”
You’re in My Heart: Rod Stewart With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra also features a new version of the hit song “It Takes Two” featuring Robbie Williams and a brand-new song “Stop Loving Her Today.” The album will be released November 22 as a single CD and as a 2-CD deluxe edition that features the full orchestral arrangements.
Listen to the orchestral version of “Stay With Me” (with Faces)
Produced by Trevor Horn, the release includes new orchestral versions of Stewart’s #1 U.K. hits: “Sailing,” “I Don’t Want To Talk About It” and “The First Cut Is The Deepest.”
Watch the performance of “Sailing”
The release coincides with the continuation of Stewart’s biggest U.K. tour ever with live performances in November and December. In addition, he’s got dates scheduled well into 2020. (See Stewart’s 2019 tour schedule below.)
Watch the official video for “I Don’t Want to Talk About It”
You’re in My Heart: Rod Stewart With the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2-CD Deluxe Edition Track Listing
CD1:
Maggie May
Reason To Believe
Handbags & Gladrags
Sailing
Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
The Killing Of Georgie (Part I and II)
I Don’t Want To Talk About It
The First Cut Is The Deepest
You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim)
I Was Only Joking
CD2:
It Takes Two (with Robbie Williams)
Stay With Me (with Faces)
Young Turks
What Am I Gonna Do (I’m So In Love With You)
Every Beat Of My Heart
Forever Young
Downtown Train
Rhythm Of My Heart
Have I Told You Lately
Tom Traubert’s Blues (Waltzing Matilda)
If We Fall In Love Tonight
Stop Loving Her Today
Rod Stewart 2019 Tour Dates (Tickets are available here and here)
November
23 – Manchester, England – Manchester Arena
26 – Glasgow, Scotland – SSE Hydro
28 – Glasgow, Scotland – SSE Hydro
30 – Glasgow, Scotland – SSE Hydro
December
02 – Belfast, Ireland – SSE Arena
04 – Dublin, Ireland – 3ARENA
05 – Dublin, Ireland – 3ARENA
07 – Aberdeen, Scotland – P&J Live
10 – Liverpool, England – Echo Arena
11 – Leeds, England – Leeds Direct Arena
13 – Birmingham, England – Arena Birmingham
17 – London, England – The O2 Arena
19 – London, England – The O2 Arena
20 – London, England – The O2 Arena
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