📰 Sing It Again Rod – Review : Jul. 1973
- Rod Stewart
- Jul 21, 1973
- 3 min read
A warm, enthusiastic one-page review in Record Mirror welcomes Rod Stewart’s compilation album *Sing It Again Rod*, calling it a “wonderful collection” and a must-have for all Stewart fans.
The piece celebrates the timeless appeal of Rod’s recent hits and highlights the strength of his song choices across his solo career.
This July 21, 1973 Record Mirror review captures Rod Stewart at the peak of his early-1970s solo stardom, when his raspy voice and masterful blend of rock, soul, and folk were dominating both charts and critical praise.
đź—ž Record Mirror
đź“… Date: July 21, 1973
⏱ Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Positive review of the compilation *Sing It Again Rod* (Mercury 6499 484)
• Highlights classic tracks including “Gasoline Alley,” “Maggie May,” “You Wear It Well,” and “Pinball Wizard”
• Praises the inclusion of Elton John/Bernie Taupin’s “Country Comfort” and the Stones’ “Street Fighting Man”
• Describes the album as a “must for all Stewart freaks” with no new material but strong curation
• Emphasises Rod’s consistent quality across his recent solo years
đź“° Overview
Published in the July 21, 1973 issue of Record Mirror, this review assesses Rod Stewart’s compilation album *Sing It Again Rod* at a time when his solo career was in full swing following the success of *Never a Dull Moment*. The reviewer uses the release as an opportunity to reaffirm Rod’s status as one of Britain’s most compelling vocalists and interpreters of song.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror
Date: July 21, 1973
Format: Album review
Provenance Notes: Verified directly from the preserved page; black-and-white live photo of Rod Stewart and Ron Wood performing together dominates the top half, with review text below.
đź“° The Story
The review opens by acknowledging that the album contains no new material, but quickly defends its value as a well-chosen “best of” collection spanning Rod’s recent solo output. It singles out favourites like “Gasoline Alley,” “Maggie May,” “You Wear It Well,” and the energetic cover of “Pinball Wizard,” along with deeper cuts such as “Country Comfort” and “Street Fighting Man.”
The writer praises the consistent quality of Rod’s voice and his ability to make each song feel personal, describing the package as a “wonderful collection” that serves as both a great introduction for new fans and a satisfying retrospective for existing ones. The tone is affectionate and celebratory, reflecting Rod’s enormous popularity at the time.
đź“° Visual Archive
Black-and-white live photograph of Rod Stewart singing passionately into a microphone while Ron Wood plays guitar beside him. The image sits above the review text, capturing the raw energy of their performances.
Caption: Rod Stewart and Ron Wood featured in the Record Mirror review of *Sing It Again Rod*, July 21, 1973.
đź“° Related Material
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đź“° Closing Notes
This July 1973 Record Mirror review stands as a joyful endorsement of Rod Stewart’s early solo catalogue at its commercial and artistic peak. By framing *Sing It Again Rod* as a must-have collection, it underscores how Rod had become one of the defining voices of the era — a raspy, soulful storyteller whose music connected deeply with fans across the UK and beyond.
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