2004 studio album by Rod Stewart
Stardust... The Great American Songbook, Volume III |
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Studio album by Rod Stewart |
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Released | 19 October 2004 (2004-10-19) |
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Studio | - Deep Diner (New York City)
- RAK (London)
- Olympic (London)
- Ocean Way
- Bill Schnee (Hollywood)
- Fox Force Five (Hollywood)
- Reagan's Garage (Hollywood)
- Record One (Los Angeles)
- Seventeen Grand (Nashville)
- Gravity (Chicago)
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Genre | Traditional pop |
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Label | J |
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Producer | Clive Davis, Richard Perry, Steve Tyrell, Lauren Wild |
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Rod Stewart chronology |
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As Time Goes By... The Great American Songbook, Volume II (2003) | Stardust... The Great American Songbook, Volume III (2004) | Thanks for the Memory... The Great American Songbook, Volume IV (2005) | |
Stardust... the Great American Songbook, Volume III is the third studio album of pop standards by British musician Rod Stewart, released on 19 October 2004 by J Records, and his 22nd album overall. The album was dedicated to the Tartan Army.
The album was Rod Stewart's first #1 on the Billboard 200 since Blondes Have More Fun in 1979.[4] It later became the winner of the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, giving Stewart his first and, to date, only Grammy victory in his career.[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Embraceable You" | George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin | Steve Tyrell, Clive Davis | 3:30 |
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2. | "For Sentimental Reasons" | William Best, Deek Watson | Tyrell, Davis | 3:02 |
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3. | "Blue Moon" (featuring Eric Clapton) | Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart | Tyrell, Davis | 4:05 |
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4. | "What a Wonderful World" (featuring Stevie Wonder) | Bob Thiele, George David Weiss | Tyrell, Davis | 4:30 |
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5. | "Stardust" | Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish | Richard Perry, Davis, Lauren Wild[a] | 4:01 |
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6. | "Manhattan" (duet with Bette Midler) | Rodgers, Hart | Tyrell, Davis | 2:53 |
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7. | "'S Wonderful" | G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin | Tyrell, Davis | 3:24 |
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8. | "Isn't It Romantic?" | Rodgers, Hart | Tyrell, Davis | 3:50 |
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9. | "I Can't Get Started" | Vernon Duke, I. Gershwin | Tyrell, Davis | 3:23 |
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10. | "But Not for Me" | G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin | Tyrell, Davis | 3:22 |
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11. | "A Kiss to Build a Dream on" | Oscar Hammerstein II, Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby | Tyrell, Davis | 3:13 |
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12. | "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (duet with Dolly Parton) | Frank Loesser | Tyrell, Davis | 3:51 |
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13. | "Night and Day" | Cole Porter | Perry, Davis, Wild[a] | 3:08 |
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14. | "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" | Eric Maschwitz, Manning Sherwin | Tyrell, Davis | 4:03 |
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Notes
- ^a signifies a co-producer
Personnel
- Rod Stewart – lead vocals
- Ken Ascher – acoustic piano (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14), additional keyboards (1-4, 6–12, 14), additional synthesizer (1-4, 6–12, 14)
- Joe Sample – acoustic piano (3)
- Mike Thompson – acoustic piano (5), synthesizers (5), rhythm arrangements (5, 13)
- Andy Chuckerman – synthesizers (5)
- Dave Grusin – acoustic piano (7, 9)
- Jon Allen – additional keyboards (7)
- Alan Pasqua – acoustic piano (11)
- Louis Forestieri – synthesizers (13)
- Bob Mann – guitars (1-4, 6-8, 10-12, 14), additional keyboards (1-4, 6–12, 14), additional synthesizer (1-4, 6–12, 14) arrangements and conductor (1-4, 6–12), rhythm arrangements (14)
- Eric Clapton – guitar solo (3)
- Vin D'Onofrio – guitars (5, 13)
- Bob Cranshaw – bass (1-4, 7, 12)
- Chris Golden – bass (5)
- David Finck – bass (6)
- Chip Jackson – bass (8, 9, 11)
- Ed Howard – bass (10)
- Reggie McBride – bass (13)
- John Beale – bass (14)
- Allan Schwartzberg – drums (1-4, 6–12)
- John Ferraro – drums (5, 13, 14)
- Stevie Wonder – harmonica (4)
- Dave Koz – saxophone solo (2, 8)
- Warren Luening – clarinet (6), saxophones (6), trumpet (6), trumpet solo (7)
- Bob Sheppard – clarinet (6), saxophones (6), trumpet (6)
- Plas Johnson – saxophone solo (10)
- Tom Evans – saxophone solo (13)
- Warren Vaché Jr. – trumpet solo (1, 9)
- Lee Thornberg – trumpet solo (5)
- Arturo Sandoval – trumpet solo (11)
- Richard Perry – rhythm arrangements (5, 13)
- Alan Broadbent – string arrangements and conductor (14)
- Michael Markman – concertmaster (1-4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14)
- Antoine Silverman – concertmaster (8, 10), violin solo (14)
- Stephen Erdody, Tim Landauer, David Low and Steve Richards – cello (1-4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14)
- Sarah Carter, Danny Miller and Anja Wood – cello (8, 10)
- Brian Denbow, Janet Lakatos, Jorge Moraga, Dan Neufeld, Simon Oswell, Nancy Roth and David Walther – viola (1-4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14)
- David Cresswell, Danielle Farina, Debbie Shufelt and Jessica Troy – viola (8, 10)
- Roberto Cani, Franklyn D'Antonio, Bruce Dukov, Julia Gigante, Endre Granat, Ann Landauer, Edie Markman, Michael Markman, Robert Peterson, Katia Popov, Barbara Porter, Gil Romero, Haim Shtrum and Kenneth Yerke – violin (1-4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14)
- Martin Agee, Chris Cardona, Cenovia Cummings, Jonathan Dinklage, Sylvia D'Avanzo, Max Moston, Antoine Silverman, Belinda Whitney and Paul Woodiel – violin (8, 10)
- Dorian Holley – backing vocals (4)
- Mortonette Jenkins – backing vocals (4)
- Marlena Jeter – backing vocals (4)
- Bette Midler – lead vocals (6)
- Dolly Parton – lead vocals (12)
Production
- Executive Producer – Clive Davis
- A&R – Steve Ferrera
- Producers – Steve Tyrell (Tracks 1–4, 6-12 & 14); Richard Perry (Tracks 5 & 13)
- Co-Producer on Tracks 5 & 13 – Lauren Wild
- Production Coordination on Tracks 1-4, 6-12 & 14 – Jon Allen
- Production Manager on Tracks 5 & 13 – Ben McCarthy, assisted by Shauna Krikorian.
- Recording – Bobby Ginsburg (Tracks 1-4, 6-12 & 14); Carter William Humphrey (Track 5); J.J. Blair (Track 13).
- Assistant recording on Tracks 1-4, 6-12 & 14 – Ryan Petrie
- Additional Engineers – Helen Atkinson, Darwin Best, Raj Das, Doug Epstein, Michael Teaney and Steve Tyrell (Tracks 1-4, 6-12 & 14); Dusk Bennett, Adam Hawkins, Carter William Humphrey, Manny Sanchez and Nick Sample (Tracks 5 & 13).
- Strings on Tracks 1-4, 6-12 & 14 recorded by Bill Schnee
- Guitar solo on Track 3 recorded by Simon Climie, assisted by Joel Evenden.
- Mixed by Andy Zulla at Sound Decision Studios (New York, NY).
- Mastered by Joe Yannece at The Hit Factory (New York, NY).
- Creative Director – Alli Truch
- Art Direction and Design – Jeri Heiden and John Heiden
- Photography – Andrew MacPherson and Penny Lancaster
- Management – Arnold Stiefel for Stiefel Entertainment, assisted Jackie Oberhauser.
- Project Manager – Lotus Donovan
- Liner Notes – Rod Stewart
- Sound Engineer – Ariel Solanes
Charts
Weekly charts | Year-end charts Chart (2004) | Position | Australian Albums (ARIA)[20] | 62 | Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[21] | 95 | Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[22] | 15 | UK Albums (OCC)[23] | 42 | US Billboard 200[24] | 119 | Worldwide Albums (IFPI)[25] | 27 | Chart (2005) | Position | Australian Albums (ARIA)[26] | 71 | Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[27] | 72 | UK Albums (OCC)[28] | 193 | US Billboard 200[29] | 67 | |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
Argentina (CAPIF)[30] | Platinum | 40,000^ |
Australia (ARIA)[31] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
Belgium (BEA)[32] | Gold | 25,000* |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[33] | Gold | 7,500^ |
Poland (ZPAV)[34] | Gold | 20,000* |
Sweden (GLF)[35] | Platinum | 60,000^ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[36] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[37] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ "Rolling Stone Album Guide". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ The Village Voice review
- ^ "Rod Stewart – Awards". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Past Winners Search". Grammy.com. The Recording Academy. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Rod Stewart – Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Rod Stewart – Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Rod Stewart – Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Rod Stewart Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Rod Stewart – Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 44, 2004". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Rod Stewart – Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Rod Stewart – Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Rod Stewart – Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Rod Stewart Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Rod Stewart: Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Rod Stewart – Stardust... The Great American Songbook Volume III". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2004". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 2004". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Årslista Album – År 2004" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2004". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2004". Billboard. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Top 50 Global Best Selling Albums for 2004" (PDF). International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 November 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2005". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Årslista Album – År 2005" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "ChartsPlusYE2005" (PDF). UKchartsplus.co.uk. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2005". Billboard. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
- ^ "CAPIF ::: Representando a la Industra Argentina de la Música :::". www.capif.org.ar. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2004 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 2007". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Rod Stewart – Stardust: The Great American Songbook, Volume III". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2005 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Gold & Platinum Certifications: 2006" (PDF). IFPI Sweden (in Swedish). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 July 2011.
- ^ "British album certifications – Rod Stewart – Stardust". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 3 January 2013. Select albums in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Stardust in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "American album certifications – Rod Stewart – Stardust". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
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