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| Rod Stewart | Primary Artist |
| Michael Brecker | Tenor Saxophone, Soloist |
| Dave Koz | Tenor Saxophone, Soloist |
| Jeremy Lubbock | Conductor |
| Rob Mounsey | Piano, Conductor, Keyboards |
| Arturo Sandoval | Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Soloist |
| Tal Bergman | Percussion, Drums |
| Chris Botti | Trumpet |
| Dennis Budimir | Guitar |
| Dave Carpenter | Bass |
| Don Sebesky | Piano, Conductor |
| John Ferraro | Percussion, Drums |
| David Finck | Bass |
| Dan Higgins | Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Soloist |
| Willie Hollis | Synthesizer, Piano, Soloist, Synthesizer Strings |
| Russ Kassoff | Piano |
| Doug Katsaros | Piano, Conductor |
| Randy Kerber | Synthesizer, Piano, Synthesizer Strings |
| Bob Magnusson | Bass |
| Bob Mann | Guitar, Soloist |
| Harvey Mason Sr. | Drums |
| Reggie McBride | Bass |
| Jeff Mironov | Guitar, Soloist |
| Lee Musiker | Piano |
| Shawn Pelton | Drums |
| Philippe Saisse | Conductor, Keyboards |
| Allan Schwartzberg | Drums |
| Randy Waldman | Piano |
| Jimmy Rip | Guitar |
| Renato Neto | Synthesizer, Piano, Synthesizer Flute, Synthesizer Strings |
| John "Hot Fat Reynolds" Ferraro | Percussion, Drums |
| Andy Chuckerman | Synthesizer Pads |
| Andy Chukerman | Synthesizer Pads |
| Jim Fox | Guitar |
| George Gershwin | Composer |
| Frankie Laine | Composer |
| Hoagy Carmichael | Composer |
| Jeremy Lubbock | String Arrangements, Woodwind Arrangement, String Conductor |
| Rob Mounsey | rhythm arrangement |
| Irving Mills | Composer |
| Ray Noble | Composer |
| Jerome Kern | Composer |
| Tal Bergman | Arranger, drum programming |
| Alan Brandt | Composer |
| Lew Brown | Composer |
| J. Fred Coots | Composer |
| Clive Davis | Producer |
| Eddie DeLange | Composer |
| Steve Deutsch | Engineer |
| Don Sebesky | Arranger, rhythm arrangement, Orchestral Arrangements |
| Larry Emerine | Producer, Production Support |
| Sammy Fain | Composer |
| Dorothy Fields | Composer |
| Frank Filipetti | Engineer |
| Ira Gershwin | Composer |
| Haven Gillespie | Composer |
| Willie Hollis | Arranger, Synthesizer Arrangements |
| Will Hudson | Composer |
| Ted Jensen | Mastering |
| Isham Jones | Composer |
| Irving Kahal | Composer |
| Gus Kahn | Composer |
| Doug Katsaros | Arranger, rhythm arrangement |
| Randy Kerber | String Arrangements |
| Bob Mann | Arranger |
| Stephen Marcussen | Mastering |
| Joel Moss | Engineer |
| Lee Musiker | Introduction |
| Joseph M. Palmaccio | Mastering |
| Richard Perry | Arranger, Producer |
| Cole Porter | Composer |
| Phil Ramone | Producer, Vocal Producer |
| Philippe Saisse | Orchestral Arrangements |
| Chris Steinmetz | Engineer |
| Ned Washington | Composer |
| Jeffrey "Woody" Woodruff | Engineer |
| Sam M. Lewis | Composer |
| Bill Zehme | Liner Notes |
| J.D. Blair | Engineer, Digital Editing |
| Freddy Piñero Jr. | Engineer |
| Carl Fischer | Composer |
| Jeri Heiden | Art Direction |
| Trent Slatton | Engineer, Digital Editing |
| Don C. Tyler | Producer, Production Support |
| Renato Neto | Arranger |
| Carter Humphrey | Engineer |
| Woody Woodruff | Engineer |
| Pete Karam | Digital Editing |
| Arnold Stiefel | Management |
| Harry Link | Composer |
| Jack Strachey | Composer |
| Bob Haymes | Composer |
| Holt Marvell | Composer |
| J.J. Blair | Engineer, Digital Editing |
| Johnny Kubelka | Engineer, Digital Editing |
| Andrew Felluss | Digital Editing |
| Brian Cook | Engineer, Digital Editing |
| Mark Valentine | Engineer |
| Bryan Cook | Engineer, Digital Editing |
| Frankie Lane | Composer |
| Lauren Wild | Production Support |
| Alex Gibson | Engineer, Digital Editing |
| Jeri Helden | Art Direction |
| Carl Fisher | Composer |
Anonymous
Posted October 1, 2010
I was never much of a Rod Stewart fan, even though I was a teen during his heyday in the 70's. However, when I saw his choice of songs for this series of CD's, I had to buy one. I was amazed. He stayed faithful to the originals, but gave them a personal touch through his raspy voice. I was more surprised by how well his voice blended with others on the duets. I have all four CDs and highly recommend them to anyone who enjoys the "old standards."
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Posted October 1, 2010
When I heard the songs on this CD, I finally became a fan. Rod captures the essence of each song; he croons and my ole heart flutters. Darn good looking in the tux on the video (a must see).
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Posted October 1, 2010
You will throughly enjoy every minute of every song on this album!!--It will put you in such a great state-of-mind from beginning to end--and I was not a "big" Rod Stewart fan--but I am now!! Thanks Rod for the great job!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Rod Stewart's "It Had to Be You..." CD completes my set of his The Great American Songbook series. I'm surely a fan of of his. The songbook series brings back memories of the music my folks listened to. "It Had to Be You..." is easy listening and dancing for those who like to be close.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Great cd..old standards
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Posted October 1, 2010
I love Rod Stewart. When he sang rock and roll songs, it didn't matter that he didn't have a good voice. This stuff is a different matter. He should stick with his old stuff. At least it was enjoyable. For starter, if you want to listen to these old songs, check out Louie Armstrong and Frank Sinatra.
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Posted October 1, 2010
I have been a fan of Rod Stewart for many years, and this cd along with The great American Songbook Vol. 2 are two of his best.I have been a fan since Faces.
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Posted October 1, 2010
As a fan of Rod Stewart's from his "Maggie May" days as well as a fan of the type of song which is called a standard, I had to have this CD. My hopes were fulfilled. Stewart stays faithful to the feeling of these songs and doesn't follow the temptation to "update" them with today's rhythms and styles. A thoroughly enjoyable musical treat which I would recommend to anyone. I am already standing in line waiting for the next issue, "As Time Goes By" which I am sure will be just as wonderful.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Rod, Thank you. This is an album that everyone should own. It has been a hit in our home with everyone from my 19 year old son to my 70 year old mother. Keep up the good work.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Rod Stewart is a natural in singing these classics. Very Enjoyable.
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Posted October 1, 2010
If it's good enough for Rod the Mod to sing, record and put out on CD, it's good enough for me. The place I work plays Muzak. I first heard some tracks at work, saying to myself "Self? (that's what I call myself) Who is that singing? could that be Rod Stewart?" It was, it is and what a great addition to any American's music collection. Maybe there ought to be a Grammy catagory: Best American Music Recording By A Non-American. Rod would win. Hands down. Put on a kilt. Rod is The Man.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This cd positively has become one of my all-time favorites. I wondered about Rod Stewart singing these songs but I think he sounds great. His raspy, intimate voice seems made for the songs he chose for this work. His orchestra is one of the best I ever heard. My favorite tract is "These Foolish Things". Well done!
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Posted October 1, 2010
If you grew up with Sinatra, Dean Martin, and all of the other great 40's and 50's crooners playing on your parents' stereo like myself---RUSH OUT AND BUY THIS CD!! If not, MAYBE IT'S TIME TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO WHAT WAS HERE BEFORE ROCK!! Rod is SENSATIONAL in this format and I hope that this CD's success will lead him down this road many, many more times!! GREAT STROLL INTO A LONG-AGO TIME OF UNCOMPLICATED LOVESONGS--SUNG WITH A VOICE MADE TO REINTERPERET THE PRICELESS STANDARD!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Never liked Stewart before hearing this album, but I found his phrasing and the instrumentation to be so lovely and simple that I totally fell in love with it. Over and over....he just gets better. Now I want to go back over the old ones and listen more carefully. Congratulations and thank you, Rod. Keep working !!!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Rod, you should have been a crooner! Who would have thought! I literally called my friends and told them to run..not walk..to the nearest music store and buy this wonder ful CD. Terrific compilation of old standards with refreshing liquid orchestration, none of the heavy brass of the 40's, and Mr. Stewart's vocals lend a soft, intimate, interpretation. I wish I had a way to ask for an encore CD!
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Posted October 1, 2010
By total chance I both bought this CD for my in-laws and was given it by my sister as a gift. None of us have stopped listening to it since the morning. Rod Stewart's voice is totally appropriate for this repertoire.
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Posted October 1, 2010
Who cares how many times these wonderful old ballads have been done before and by whom? If you are a die hard romantic, you want them all and this is a must have to add to the collection. Despite a little gravel these days, he did a fantastic job with this. His timing with the tempo is perfect. I am a Senior and even my kids love it, so it is definitely cross generational. Give us more Rod.
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Posted October 1, 2010
OK, so Rod's not so young anymore and not as hip as he used to be either. Who cares? I couldn't possibly! This album SENDS ME, and that's all that matters to me. It did take a couple of listens to actually hook me, but totally hooked I am! It¿s so wonderful being transported to younger years with a fellow "old" rocker. His voice sounds great! Bravo and thank you Rod, ¿It Had To Be You¿ is a gem. Very classy!
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Posted October 1, 2010
I was disappointed for my first time with this Great American Songbook. Tough for me to get used to, I hope Rod will pick up the pace for the next one, once more. I will be waiting. Forever Yours, Dinky
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Posted October 1, 2010
"It Had To Be You" is a reflection of the songs that Frank Sinatra recorded in his own imimitable way. Though Rod is not Sinatra, he doesn't need to be with his superb, mellow, sentimental renditions of the songs on this album sung in his own inimitable voice. The musical background and arrangement is not degrading to the original style of the artists of the past decade.
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Editorial Reviews
Barnes & Noble - William Pearl
At heart, Rod Stewart has always been a balladeer, a vocal artist who can convey a story of deep emotion through song. So it shouldn’t be that surprising that this intrepid talent has turned to the Great American Songbook for current inspiration. (Fans of classic rock will note that on the very first recording that brought Stewart to fame -- Jeff Beck’s Truth -- he sang a very credible version of “Ol' Man River” from Show Boat.) On It Had to Be You Stewart takes on the cream of the cream: magnificent standards from the likes of Porter, Gershwin, Kern, and other masters of classic popular song. Wisely, no one involved tries to overtly contemporize the songs. A brisk ...