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Rod Stewart’s music idols join him on CD

By The Associated Press    Comments Comment on this article0
Published: November 6, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Rod Stewart grew up idolizing soul singers like Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson and Otis Redding. On his new album, "Soulbook,” he gets a chance to pay tribute to his childhood idols in song — and even gets a chance to sing with one of them on the CD.

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Smokey Robinson is one of the guest stars on "Soulbook,” which features Stewart singing some of soul music’s most revered tunes. It follows in Stewart’s trend of recording classic covers.

In an interview, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer said he was elated to sing "Tracks of My Tears,” which Robinson recorded with the Miracles decades ago on Motown, with the legendary singer and composer.

"I grew up listening to Smokey Robinson ... to have that guy come into the studio and sing on ‘Tracks Of My Tears’ (was great),” he said.

Stevie Wonder also joined Stewart to sing one of his signature songs, "My Cherie Amour,” another highlight for Stewart. The CD also features Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson. "Soulbook” was released in October.

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