Young at Heart
US singer and Rod’s good friend Richard Marx released his new album ‘After Hours’ this week . The LP features interpretations of songs such as ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ and ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, but the 13 tracks also include nine previously unreleased songs.
These include the track ‘Young at Heart’, which Marx recorded together with Sir Rod
Richard told People this week “I’m a lifelong, massive Rod fan. I’ve seen him in concert more than anybody else. Three years ago, we ran into each other in Australia at a restaurant, and it’s led to this friendship. I was in London a year ago for his 80th birthday, and we’re sitting in a pub and he says, “We should do a song together.” The next day he texted me, “I was serious about doing a song if you want to. I was thinking we should do ‘Young at Heart.’” So that’s what we did. The fact that I finally got to collaborate with my hero… I adore him. I’m going on tour with him this year. He means so much to me.”
As reported on SMILER last year Richard Marx will also accompany Rod as a special guest at several of his US concerts this year, including 13th March in Uncasville and on 8th June in Phoenix.
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​Lyrics
“Young At Heart”
(feat. Rod Stewart)
Fairytales can come true, it can happen to you
If you’re young at heart
For it’s hard, you will find, to be narrow of mind
If you’re young at heart
You can go to extremes with impossible schemes
You can laugh when your dreams fall apart at the seams
And life gets more exciting with each passing day
And love is either in your heart, or on her way
Don’t you know what it’s worth, every treasure on Earth
To be young at heart
Oh, for as rich as you are, it’s much better by far
To be young at heart
And if you should survive to be one hundred and five
Look at all you’ll derive out of being alive
And here is the best part
You have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart
Oh, yes
Oh, yeah-yeah-yeah
And if you should survive to be a hundred and five
Look at all you’ll derive out of being alive
And here is the best part
You have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart
This week’s Rod Art
This week we feature this unusual style of art by Stefan Merkt who has been making artwork made from postage stamps for 37 years in Berlin Germany.
His portrait of Rod was done in 2017 and measuring 40×50 cm
Stefan told SMILER this week “As an artist, I’ve been creating my art from original postage stamps for 37 years… the black paint is applied by hand with a brush… Sir Rod Stewart’s music has been with me since the mid-1970s… I saw his concert in the Böblingen sports hall in 1980 and again on May 3rd, 2019, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin… Colorful greetings from Berlin”
To see more fantastic work from Stefan go to https://www.instagram.com/stefan_merkt_official/
What’s On
US fans in the Florida area are in for a treat on Feb 5th with well known Rod tribute Vic Vega playing Winter Park, FL at Aloma Cinema Grill
And not only that the venue are offering fans a special discount
Aloma Cinema Grill are co-hosting a Tribute to Rod Stewart on Feb 5th in Winter Park, FL at Aloma Cinema Grill from 7-10pm and would like to offer SMILER members a special discount to come and experience this amazing event.
Vic Vaga has performed as a Rod Stewart Lookalike and Tribute Artist for decades and is spot on! He lives in Texas, performs in Vegas and all over the USA and will only be in Florida for 1 show so I thought you all might like it. Many SMILER members who have seen Rod in Vegas will know of Vic and no you can have the chance to see the new show Rod Stewart Tribute “Forever Mod” LIVE.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978542563067
Please use the Promo Code TENOFF for $10 Off GA & VIP if you would like to attend.
In the UK the brilliant Blind Horse are making welcome return to an amazing venue! Come on down for an appreciation of the music of The Small Faces, Faces, Ronnie Lane and early Rod. No wigs and definitely no leopard skin leotards!
Thursday 29th January 19.00
For more info go to https://www.alexanderslive.com/
More information about Blind Horse: The Faces, Small Faces and Early Rod tickets
Blind Horse bring the music of Small Faces to Alexander’s Live this January
Date: Thursday 29th January 2026
Doors: 7:00pm
Blind Horse celebrates one of the most influential British bands of the 1960s, delivering the songs of the Small Faces with accuracy, respect, and real bite. This is a set built around the era-defining run of singles and album tracks that helped shape British rock and mod culture.
Expect a night packed with classics from the Small Faces catalogue, alongside material associated with Ronnie Lane and the Faces years featuring Rod Stewart – songs that still hit hard decades on.
From tight grooves to raw, soulful vocals, Blind Horse focus on what matters: strong songs, sharp musicianship, and the spirit of a band that never played…
Get in early and make the most of Happy Hour at Alexander’s Live.
From Midday until 7pm
50% off selected drinks
Pints from £3.00
Spirits & mixers from £3.00
Wine from £3.50
Guinness £3.45
Perfect excuse to arrive early, grab a seat, and get warmed up before the band hits the stage.
And finally…
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Stay safe and don’t get scammed ..See you next week..