Steve Winwood opened for Rod right on the dot at 7:30pm
The first song he performed was Superman, his set went untill exactly 8:30pm and then we had a 15 minute break!
I was totally startled to see all 19,800 seats, practically sold out! Then, at 8:50pm the Curtain came up and Rod walked out on Stage. All of a sudden, his entire audience of fans were applauding and some were even trying to run up by the Stage. Rod was wearing a nice grey suit and started out singing his fantastic, awesome song âThis Old Heart Of Mineâ. He soon got the audience joining in and singing along! Rod’s band is totally out of this world. The sound and rhythm was even harmonized while Rod was singing and Rod didnât make one mistake with any of his songs! The Person sitting next to us seemed to know all the words to his songs. Now, talk about a ‘True Rod Stewart Fan’!
Rod then changed into his Hot Pink Suit, the one that looks identical to the front cover of his 1979 CD Greatest Hits. He introduced his daughter (Ruby) and she sang a few songs including âForever Youngâ with Rod. Ruby has such a beautiful voice and sure knew how to hold those notes for so long. Her performance was so overwhelming that I definitely see another successful talent that runs in Rodâs Family! After Rod sang his 3rd song âYou Wear It Wellâ, he apologised to all his audience for rescheduling Aprilâs Concert, which we knew he meant May 1st, for todayâs December 15/2013 concert.
When Rod sang his 5th song âStay With Meâ he said we have some new and old ones to sing. He then sang âTonightâs The Nightâ and talk about the crowd joining in on that song! Rod even paused for his fans to fill in the rest of the words. I was totally mesmerized to actually hear Rod sing âThe Motown Songâ which I havenât heard him sing for years! He also had so many screens that displayed the original videos to some of those songs, talk about totally fantastic!
Just before Rod was going to sing his 13th song, he told the audience that he had written this new song âBrighton Beachâ for and about his daughter Sarah. I found that very heart warming. Rod sure knows what songs to choose to really touch the heart of his fans. I saw a lot of the audience cuddle up, hold hands, hugâŚIt sure happened when he sang his 14th song, âHave I told You Latelyâ Rod’s 17th song he sang at last nights concert, I had never heard him sing at any of his previous concerts that we have attended. It was a real treat to hear âI Would Rather go Blind” which he sang years and years ago with Ronnie Wood. I was totally amazed at Rodâs entire band and singers. While Rod left the stage, they got the audience going strong with that awesome song, âProud Maryâ.
Then Rod came back on stage wearing yellow pants and a white top and sang âI Was Only Jokingâ. This song got most of the crowd joining in on every word! Rods 21st song âHot Legsâ sent the entire crowd trying to catch the soccer balls that Rod kept on kicking out into the audience, I was even close at catching one, but no luck! I thought wearing my Celtic top with Rod Stewartâs name & 10 at the back of it, just might bring me some luck. Perhaps another time!
Thanks Rod for another; fantastic, awesome, concert!
Review by Wendy Garbett
Photo by Wendy Garbett
Set List
This Old Heart Of Mine
Having A Party
You Wear It Well
Stay With Me
Tonightâs The Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Some Guys Have All The Luck
Rhythm Of My Heart
Motown Song
Forever Young
The First Cut Is The Deepest
Brighton Beach
Have I Told You Lately
Canât Stop Me Now
Sweet Little Rock And Roller
I Would Rather Go Blind
Proud Mary
I was Only Joking
Youâre In My Heart
Hot Legs
Maggie May
Encore
Da Ya Think Iâm Sexy