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- Issue 86, Winter 2005 (published 2006-04-03)


Have I Told You Lately
Over a ten year period from 1987 to 1997, Rod opened his heart to Smiler, granting John Gray no fewer than seven extensive interviews. Here John picks his favourite quotes from those interviews...
A Little Misunderstood
Faces – Coast to Coast - Neal Webb takes you through their underrated live album...
Smiler Readers Have More Fun
Mike Walton reviews Manchester show 15 December 2005: "When Rod left the stage he looked happier and prouder than I had seen him look in a long while"

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- Issue 85, Autumn 2005 (published 2005-12-01)


Atlantic Crossing 30 Years On
The album will, of course, always remind me of the long hot summer of 1975... by John Gray
Tom Dowd In His Own Words
Tom Dowd, legendary Producer of Atlantic Crossing, on recording Rod Stewart.
Pictures Of Rodney - The New Book
Marilyn Kennedy can only recommend that you add this book to your collection now!

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- Issue 84, Summer 2005 (published 2005-09-19)


Long John Baldry - Legend dies at 64
Baldry will no doubt be remembered by pop historians for his considerable eye for talent and this will likely be remembered long after his own recordings are forgotten.
Rod on tour
OXFORD 2 JULY - Verdict: Never a dull moment my friends. Dominic Murphy Reviews of Manchester, Glasgow & Bristol are featured in the printed edition of Smiler.
Rod is better than drinking
John Gray reviews the A&E Documentary. The Biography Channel 22 August.

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- Issue 83, Spring 2005 (published 2005-06-08)


Ribby Hall - The Ian Roberts Diary
Behind the scenes there is a lot to think about and a lot to organise. In his own words, Ian reveals what it takes to ensure the big weekend runs without a hitch...
The Mercury myth
John Gray, Ian Roberts, Mike Walton, Neal Webb and Al Mitchell review 30 Warner Brothers tracks comparable to the glorious MERCURY works.
Live in Glasgow
Chris Habegger flew in from Switzerland to see Roderick David Stewart live in Glasgow on May 1st.

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- Issue 82, Winter 2004 (published 2005-03-16)


It was 30 years ago... A reappraisal of Smiler
Smiler was Rod’s fifth solo effort, his first in over two years, and was his last album for the Mercury label - Ian Roberts reviews...
Like fine wine... he gets better with age!
LIVE: Subiaco Oval, Perth, Western Australia, 26 February 2005 - review by Michael Collins
Still sexy after all these years
Warner Brothers have got together some of today’s best remix artists to update Rod’s now classic recording - Read the SMILER interview with Ryan Coseboom and Ralphi Rosario, the main mixers of the single.

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- Issue 81, Autumn 2004 (published 2004-12-05)


Middle aged delinquency - Rod in Bournemouth
Rod’s secret UK date: Bournemouth, 9 October - John Gray was there.
1-2-3... Rod does it again - Stardust review
Frankie Mercorelli reviews ‘Stardust: The Great American Songbook Volume III’.
Tribute to John Peel
John Peel, famous UK radio DJ, passed away suddenly aged 65 on 25 October - a tribute from John Gray.

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- Issue 80, Summer 2004 (published 2004-07-28)


Mac... Man Of Many Talents - Ian Roberts on Rise & Shine!
Ian “Mac” McLagan and The Bump Band’s latest offering ‘Rise & Shine’ holds some real listen again classics from the subtle to the extreme says Ian Roberts.
Whatever happened to Tetsu?
Tetsu's alive and doing very well - he's a fixture in the Japanese music scene. Marilyn Kennedy knows more...
Faces reunions...
What happened since the Faces split? Thomas Stadelmann tells the story so far...

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- Issue 79, Spring 2004 (published 2004-06-04)


The Faces (almost) reform - Exclusive Rod 'n' Ron photographs!
Marilyn Kennedy reports from the London Faces performance - apparently she had a good time...
Don't Hurt Me, Don't Hurt Me... The Critics Views
Read what the papers say about Rod's "From Maggie May To The Great American Songbook" tour - the printed edition includes exclusive photographs.
Sing Something Simple - Ten questions for Wendy Matthews...
One of the favourites among the collectors is the wonderful voice of Wendy Matthews who sings on ‘My Heart Stood Still’ included on the Australian pressing. Wendy is somewhat unknown outside of Australia so we tracked her down...

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- Issue 78, Winter 2003 (published 2004-03-15)


Those were the days - now on DVD
Originally released in 1988 with a little help from SMILER, "The Faces video biography" finally makes it onto DVD! Review by Martin Burgin
That old Devil called Rod - Musical review
Dominic Murphy will definitely be going back to see that Devil lady again! Read his review.
Songbook: Brilliant or Abysmal?
Al Mitchell loves the Songbook albums and thinks they are the perfect vehicle for Rod’s voice. Neal Webb, on the other hand, feels Rod has betrayed his fans.

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- Issue 77, Autumn 2003 (published 2003-12-09)


Rod chart sensation!
First time ever: a hat-trick of albums on both the British & American charts
It Had To Be Him...
REVIEW: The Great American Songbook Volume II
Oh No Not Again!
Another “best of” compilation? Frankie Mercorelli on the latest USA hits set, ‘Encore: The Very Best Of Volume II’...

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- Issue 76, Summer 2003 (published 2003-08-03)


In These Days Of Depression
Set against the backdrop of a Britain in crisis, a country plagued by strikes, blackouts and IRA bombings, Jim Melly’s LAST ORDERS PLEASE is the first ever biography of the Faces. Martin Burgin orders a drink and has himself a real good time remembering..
Python Lee Jackson - The full monty
‘In A Broken Dream' is one of Rod's most celebrated and critically acclaimed hit singles. Mike Walton talks to DAVID BENTLEY, the songs composer, in this exclusive interview.
Ronnie Wood - The complete works
Mike Walton on Ron Wood’s new book of art.

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- Issue 75, Spring 2003 (published 2003-05-06)


Hits on film
Marilyn Kennedy has seen them all: The complete Smiler guide to Rod's promotional videos.
The Mac Factor
Ian McLagan's long lost album "Bump In The Night" - track by track review by Mike Walton.
An Education In Music
Smiler expert Al Mitchell on the recently released boxed set featuring Rod's Mercury studio recordings.

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- Issue 74, Winter 2002 (published 2003-01-28)


It Had To Be You - Full Album Review
Middle Of The Rod - Never A Dull Moment? If ever there is one, put this album on writes Frankie Mercorelli.
The Faces Cult Lives On
If Rod’s new collection of classics from yesteryear is not your cup of tea, don’t worry, there’s plenty of rock ‘n’ roll still being made by his ex Faces colleagues - as well as a brand new book and a box set to look forward to in 2003!
Rod At The Marquee
Ten years ago, John Gray attempted to list every date Rod had played at the Marquee for his book THE VISUAL DOCUMENTARY. With newly discovered records now available, Thomas Stadelmann fills in the gaps and offers the complete picture!

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- Issue 73, Autumn 2002 (published 2002-11-01)


Back to the future
This month Rod’s brand new concept album ‘It Had To Be You… The Great American Songbook’ will be released. Thanks to a sample copy from J Records and two tracks premiered by AOL, Frankie Mercorelli can bring you a preview of four songs!
A postcard from Glasgow
“Had me a real good time... wish you were here…” - Al Mitchell reviews the Glasgow concerts.
Glastonbury - You did it Rod!
Dominic Murphy reviews Rod's appearance at the number one rock festival.

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- Issue 72, Summer 2002 (published 2002-08-01)


Never A Dull Moment
Rod's follow up to Every Picture? Or The Faces' follow up to Nod's? Al Mitchell celebrates the classic album's 30th anniversary.
The same great voice...
...but that doesn’t stop Neal Webb being bitterly disappointed with much of Rod’s work over the years...
Stewart: Better than ever!
Rod returns to Germany. Special report and photographs from Munich by Chris Habegger
God save the mod
John Gray reviews Rod's appearance at the Queen's jubilee concert. (This article has not been published in the printed edition of Smiler).

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- Issue 71, Spring 2002 (published 2002-05-08)


Down under: Rod in Australia
Rod played his first Sydney concert in ten years on 31 January. Was it worth the wait? Judy Roulstone reports.
Days of rage
As The Queen prepares for her Golden Jubilee and Punk reaches its own Silver Jubilee, John Gray traces the undeniable links between Rod Stewart and Punk.
Soul on soul
Ian Roberts at the Smiler Party & Convention in Manchester, 26 January 2002.

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- Issue 70, Winter 2001 (published 2001-12-21)


An old Rodney will always let you down
...and will try to sell you ‘Maggie May’, ‘First Cut Is The Deepest’, etc, time and time again. But after seven similar releases, the concept, says Frankie Mercorelli, has run out of steam...
Their finest hour: A Nod Is As Good As A Wink... To A Blind Horse
Ian Roberts celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the album that turned the Faces into the greatest band of the seventies. Photos: Don Stewart.
A bit od the old raw energy and passion - Live: New Orleans, 13 October
Marilyn Kennedy (UK) and Thomas Stadelmann (Switzerland) have already passed their verdict on Rod’s ‘Human’ show. Now Ty Turner brings you a view from the USA...

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- Issue 69, Autumn 2001 (published 2001-10-20)


All these years on and this album still tells the definitive Rod Stewart story
John Gray celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll album of all time: Every Picture Tells A Story.
Ladies night
On 15 August, Rod played the final date of the first leg of his ‘Human’ tour. Thomas Stadelmann was there and asks “Where have all the gentlemen gone?”
The best blow-job in town
Marilyn Kennedy gets horny with Baron Raymonde - Rod’s new sax man - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!

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- Issue 68, Summer 2001 (published 2001-08-20)


Don't believe what you read in the papers!
Dumb critics have more fun... or do they? John Gray comments the latest reviews of Rod's US tour.
Lane: The music lives on...
It’s been four years since Ronnie Lane’s death, but interest in his work remains high. Faces fan Al Mitchell investigates the people behind the superb Ronnie Lane CD’s issued by New Millennium.
Start spreading the news
Rod returns to the concert stage as the greatest song stylist of the 21st century... and he still rocks! Marilyn Kennedy gets hers off in Vancouver, Seattle, Sacramento, Concord, Mountain View & Irvine...

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- Issue 67, Spring 2001 (published 2001-05-20)


The critics verdict on Human
A summary of recent album reviews
Back on the promotion trail
A chronological look at the recent Human promotional tour.
Three time loser
Human did not perform anywhere near as well as expected on the charts. John Gray asks why.

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