Main Photo By Jim Pietryga
Good Boys
A good start to the weekend..The Best of Faces Good Boys…When They’re Asleep made Rhino record of the day
When mod favorites The Small Faces took in Rod Stewart and Ron Wood and shortened their name, they became Britain’s most boisterous party band this side of The Rolling Stones. They cut four studio albums together before their new singer and guitarist were lured away, and the best of that output is gathered on Rhino’s 19-track collection GOOD BOYS⌠WHEN THEYâRE ASLEEP. From the full-throated rock of âStay With Meâ (the group’s biggest U.S. hit) to the rueful balladry of âOoh La Laâ plus a couple of rarities for good measure, it’s the definitive single volume Faces sampler. These working class heroes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on this day in 2012, and one listen to GOOD BOYS⌠WHEN THEYâRE ASLEEP will tell you why.
Normal weekend in the UK
Meanwhile Rod and Penny who are now back in the UK spent Saturday night in Annabel’s members club MailOnline but Rod was still up next morning to give a tactics chat to young football team Takeley Hoops ahead of their match.
Captioning the photo, Rod wrote: “Extremely old rockstar gives last minute tactical team talk to his young Hoops side #upthehoops @takeleyfc.hoops.”
Red Rod
In his latest edition of Story Time with Sammy, Rocker Sammy Hagar told of his big fanboy moment with Rod.
“Have I ever been a fanboy? Me? Absolutely! If I would’ve ever seen Elvis, I would’ve gone crazy, but I was just really young then. I just remember I was always a Rod Stewart fan when I first started Montrose. I was playing in Europe, Montrose was on tour, and The Doobie Brothers were headlining Montrose’s opening. My drummer, Denny Carmasi, and I were staring at the side of the stage, watching The Doobie Brothers.
“And in walks Rod Stewart in a yellow suit, shiny, hair all spiked up. Britt Ekland was with him, and she was, like, you know, leopard skin. They were just superstars. They looked like the most charismatic superstars on the planet. They walked up next to us, and it was like â I couldn’t even go up and introduce myself. I was a fan, but he was so charismatic that I was just dwarfed.
“Denny and I looked at each other like, âLetâs get out of here, man! He might see us!â We were so intimidated. We didnât want to be around him. We thought he was going to ask us to go get him a coke or to take this coat and say, ‘Go hang it up for meâ or something.’
“Honestly, I’ve never been so starstruck in my life. I have met Rod since then. He’s always very charismatic. He’s always dressed to the nines. He’s got it, man. He’s a superstar, and he blew my mind.”
Hard Rock Cafe Memorabilia #13
This weeks Hard Rock item was sent in by Joanne Power and is a photo of Rod’s Dolce & Gabbana jacket that he wore in 2001 and is now on display at the London Hard Rock Cafe
Have you ever spotted a Rod item in a Hard Rock Cafe or similar while you were visiting?..If you have send a picture in to [email protected] and tell us about it and I will post them in future âThis weekâs news and gossipâ posts.
Ain’t Too Proud UK
On Tuesday Rod and Penny attended the show Ain’t Too Proud The Life And Times Of The Temptations at The Prince Edward Theatre in London
Rod later went backstage and met the cast photo of Rod with cast members Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Cameron Bernard Jones, Mitchell Zhangazha, Sifiso Mazibuko and Kyle Cox can be seen at
https://www.facebook.com/AintTooProudLDN/?ref=page_internal
This weeks Rod Art
This week we feature this brilliant painting by self taught artist Gaven Alexander ‘Maggie May’ is part of Gaven’s Music Art
Each of Gaven’s art prints come with a sory , here is the story for this one
MAGGIE MAY
âMaggie Mayâ was a song released in 1971, written by Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton about an encounter Stewart had 10 years earlier.
Originally released as a B-side track to âReason to Believeâ and at one point wasnât going to be released at all, even as an album track.
It wasnât until a DJ in America played the B-side track âMaggie Mayâ that it started to build momentum along with Rod Stewarts career. Taking it to the Number 1 spot in America leaving âReason To Believeâ trailing at number 65 in the charts. Eventually becoming number 1 in Britain as well.
The Intro to the song was written by Martin Quittenton a solo piece of music called âHenryâ The Mandolin solo at the end was played by Ray Jackson. Having been asked by Stewart to create a piece of music they could add to the end of the track creating more of a folk sound.
As a session musician Jackson was paid ÂŁ15 the going rate at the time. He was already at the studio, to record âMandolin Windâ for Stewart.
Jackson threatened legal action in the 1980âs over not being credited for the music he added to the song. But took it no further.
To add insult on Stewartâs album âEvery Picture Tells a Storyâ Stewart wrote a thank you saying
âThe Mandolin was played by the Mandolin player from Lindisfarne, the name slips my mindâ
And during a tv performance on the BBCâs Top of the Pops. Stewart used radio DJ, John Peel to mime the Mandolin sitting on a stool.
Professionally printed Giclee Prints are available on canvas and Archive Paper, measuring 14 inches square and available from
https://www.gavenalexander.com/workszoom/4878783/rod-stewart#/
Day with the boss
On Monday Joanne Harper and Holly Brewer posted this great shot
Captioning it ‘An exciting day with the boss’ đď¸..but what were they doing? Also pictured is backing singer from The Tears of Hercules i_amriver
Finishing touches to the new album?
End Of An Era in Edinburgh
Rod told The Daily Record “It will feel emotional to retire from rock ‘n’ roll touring, I don’t know how I’m going to feel on the night but I’m sure the Edinburgh crowd will make me feel very much at home.
“It may get teary. I’m going to put in a few songs I haven’t done for a long time, like Wild Mountain Thyme.
“It feels like an end of an era. My father came from Leith so I’m going to dedicate the evening to him. I just hope it doesn’t rain like it did last time I was there.”
More wine for Ange
Rod could soon be sending more wine to Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou who is on course for a Treble in his second season in charge after delivering the Double 12 months ago.
And Rod admits Ange is already on his gift list after every major win with more rewards to follow if he sees off Michael Beale’s side in their mammoth Scottish Cup semi final and in the last Premiership encounter between the pair.
Speaking exclusively to The Daily Record, Rod said: “Every time they beat the Rangers, I send him a crate. This month I was so happy with the result, I sent him two crates. If Celtic beat them in the Scottish Cup semi-final and the last league game, I will flood his house with red wine. He’s just perfect and I hope he stays for a few more years.”
Johnny Mac and The SMILER’s
Johnny Mac & The Faithful started their UK tour on Thursday at the Night And Day Cafe Manchester a fantastic night was had by all and John got to see the proof copy of SMILER Issue 102 [Won’t be long now, just waiting for one last bit of news] that has a review of the bands great new album Midnight Glasgow Rodeo that has Sir Rod singing on two tracks
It was brilliant to see a few SMILER members in attendance and a special shout out goes to Danielle who flew in from LA to catch the show!
Anyone who is attending the other shows on the tour get in early and check out the very talented young support band from Bolton Clouds And Errors
And Finally..
No picture update of the SMILER Rod statue this week but artist Tim Jeffs told us “No photos this week as the moulding phase is still underway. However, the mould is poured and currently curing, I am aiming to have the first castings out of the mould next week”.
And anyone going to Rod’s concert at St. Marcos National Fair Star Forum in Aguascalientes Mexico on Sunday or Mexico City Palacio De Los Deportes next Friday have a brilliant time and don’t forget to send any pictures thoughts or reviews.