Rod Stewart – Soulbook / J Records Audio CD 2009 / 88697603442

Name: Rod Stewart – Soulbook / J Records Audio CD 2009 / 88697603442
SKU: 886976034429
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Soulbook is the 25th studio album by Rod Stewart. Like his previous five albums, Soulbook features Stewart singing old material; for this album he sings classic material from Motown and the soul genre. It was released on 17 October 2009 and was produced by Steve Tyrell, Steven Jordan and Chuck Kentis.

The album became Stewart's sixth consecutive album to debut in the Top 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200, peaking at #4. It also found success in Canada and the UK, making it to #3 on the Canadian Albums Chart and #9 on the UK Albums Chart. Furthermore, the album featured at #41 on the Canadian Albums Year-End Chart of 2010.

Label:	J Records – 88697603442
Format:	CD, Album
Country:	Europe
Released:	2009
Genre:	Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style:	Pop Rock, Soul

Tracklist:

Rod Stewart–

It's The Same Old Song

Arranged By [Strings] – Howard Drossin

Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Anne Cady, Di Reed

Baritone Saxophone – Tom Scott

Bass – Bob Babbitt

Cello – Andrew Shulman, David Low

Contractor – David Low

Copyist – Steve Juliani

Drums, Percussion – Steve Jordan

Guitar – Dean Parks, Ray Parker, Jr.

Keyboards – Michael Bearden

Producer – Steve Jordan

Recorded By [Background Vocals] – Steve Genewick

Recorded By [Horns] – Niko Bolas

Recorded By [Strings] – Al Schmitt

Recorded By, Mixed By – Niko Bolas

Strings – Los Angeles Strings

Viola – David Walther, Karen Elaine, Marlow Fisher, Rob Brophy

Violin – Anatoly Rosinsky, Julie Gigante, Mark Robertson (3), Neli Nikolaeva, Phillip Levy, Roger Wilkie, Searmi Park

Violin, Concertmaster – Bruce Dukov

Written-By – Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Eddie Holland

2	Rod Stewart Featuring Stevie Wonder–	My Cherie Amour Arranged By [Strings] – Howard Drossin Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Anne Cady, Di Reed Bass – Bob Babbitt Cello – Andrew Shulman, David Low Contractor – David Low Copyist – Steve Juliani Drums, Percussion – Steve Jordan Electric Piano [Rhodes Piano] – Michael Bearden Guitar – Dean Parks, Ray Parker, Jr. Harmony Vocals [Harmonies] – Dorian Holley Mixed By – Bill Schnee Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Greg Phillinganes Producer – Steve Jordan Recorded By – Niko Bolas Recorded By [Strings] – Al Schmitt Strings – Los Angeles Strings Vibraphone [Vibes] – Milt Chocolate Viola – David Walther, Karen Elaine, Marlow Fisher, Rob Brophy Violin – Anatoly Rosinsky, Julie Gigante, Mark Robertson (3), Neli Nikolaeva, Phillip Levy, Roger Wilkie, Searmi Park Violin, Concertmaster – Bruce Dukov Written-By – Henry Cosby, Stevie Wonder, Sylvia Moy
3	Rod Stewart Duet With Mary J. Blige–	You Make Me Feel Brand New Arranged By – Bob Mann Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Mohammed Cady, Darryl Tookes, Di Reed, Judith Hill, Natasha Pearce, Will Wheaton Bass – Reggie McBride Cello – Giovanna Moraga-Clayton, Matt Cooker, Miguel Martinez (2), Tim Loo Contractor [String Contractor] – JoAnn Tominaga Drums – Ricky Lawson Guitar – Bob Mann, Paul Jackson, Jr. Keyboards – Bob Mann Mixed By – Bill Schnee Producer – Steve Tyrell Recorded By – Jon Allen (2) Recorded By [Strings - Assisted By] – Charlie Bybee Recorded By [Strings] – Bill Schnee Violin – Brian Benning, Gina Kronstadt, Joel Pargman, John Wittenburg, Kathleen Robertson, Mark Cargill, Neel Hammond, Nicole Garcia, Shari Zippert, Susan Chatman Violin, Concertmaster – Charlie Bisharat Written-By – Linda Epstein, Thomas Bell*
4	Rod Stewart–	(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher Arranged By [Strings] – Willie Mitchell Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Anne Cady, Di Reed Bass – Bob Babbitt Cello – Jonathan Kirkscey, Mark Wallace (7) Copyist – Lester Snell Drums, Percussion – Steve Jordan Electric Piano [Wurlitzer] – Michael Bearden Guitar – Dean Parks, Ray Parker, Jr. Leader [Strings Sesssion Leader] – Jonathan Kirkscey Mixed By – Niko Bolas Orchestrated By – Lester Snell Producer – Steve Jordan Recorded By – Niko Bolas Recorded By [Strings And Horns] – Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell Strings – New Memphis Strings Vibraphone [Vibes] – Clayton Cameron Viola – Beth Luscombe, Jennifer Puckett Violin – Barrie Cooper, Jesica Munson, Marisa Polesky, Roy Brewer Written-By – Carl Smith (2), Gary Jackson (2), Raynard Miner
5	Rod Stewart Featuring Smokey Robinson–	Tracks Of My Tears Arranged By – Greg Phillinganes Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Darryl Tookes, Dorian Holley, Greg Phillinganes, Lisa Vaughn, Lynn Fiddmont, Pam Trotter, Will Wheaton Bass – Reggie McBride Cello – Giovanna Moraga-Clayton, Matt Cooker, Miguel Martinez (2), Tim Loo Congas – Lenny Castro Contractor [String Contractor] – JoAnn Tominaga Drums – Ricky Lawson Guitar – Michael Landau, Paul Jackson, Jr. Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Mandolin – Bob Mann Mixed By – Bill Schnee Producer – Steve Tyrell Recorded By – Jon Allen (2) Recorded By [Strings - Assisted By] – Charlie Bybee Recorded By [Strings] – Bill Schnee Violin – Brian Benning, Gina Kronstadt, Joel Pargman, John Wittenburg, Kathleen Robertson, Mark Cargill, Neel Hammond, Nicole Garcia, Shari Zippert, Susan Chatman Violin, Concertmaster – Charlie Bisharat Written-By – Marvin Tarplin, Warren Moore, William Robinson
6	Rod Stewart Duet With Jennifer Hudson–	Let It Be Me Arranged By [Strings] – Howard Drossin Bass – Darryl Jones Cello – Andrew Shulman, David Low Contractor – David Low Copyist – Steve Juliani Drums, Percussion – Steve Jordan Guitar – Dean Parks, Ray Parker, Jr. Harp – Gayle Levant Keyboards – David Paich Mixed By – Al Schmitt Producer – Steve Jordan Producer [Jennifer Hudson Vocals] – Harvey Mason Jr. Recorded By – Al Schmitt Recorded By [Jennifer Hudson Vocals] – Andrew Hey Recorded By [Strings] – Al Schmitt Strings – Los Angeles Strings Viola – David Walther, Karen Elaine, Marlow Fisher, Rob Brophy Violin – Anatoly Rosinsky, Julie Gigante, Mark Robertson (3), Neli Nikolaeva, Phillip Levy, Roger Wilkie, Searmi Park Violin, Concertmaster – Bruce Dukov Written-By – Gilbert Becaud, Manny Kurtz, Pierre LeRoyer
7	Rod Stewart–	Rainy Night In Georgia Arranged By – Bob Mann Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Mohammed Cady, Darryl Tookes, Di Reed, Natasha Pearce Bass – Leland Sklar Cello – Giovanna Moraga-Clayton, Matt Cooker, Miguel Martinez (2), Tim Loo Contractor [String Contractor] – JoAnn Tominaga Drums – Russ Kunkle Guitar – Bob Mann Mixed By – Bill Schnee Piano – Henry Hey Producer – Steve Tyrell Recorded By – Jon Allen (2) Recorded By [Strings - Assisted By] – Charlie Bybee Recorded By [Strings] – Bill Schnee Violin – Brian Benning, Gina Kronstadt, Joel Pargman, John Wittenburg, Kathleen Robertson, Mark Cargill, Neel Hammond, Nicole Garcia, Shari Zippert, Susan Chatman Violin, Concertmaster – Charlie Bisharat Written-By – Tony Joe White
8	Rod Stewart–	What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted Arranged By [Strings] – Howard Drossin Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Anne Cady, Di Reed, Natasha Pearce Bass – Bob Babbitt Cello – Andrew Shulman, David Low Contractor – David Low Copyist – Steve Juliani Drums, Percussion – Steve Jordan Guitar – Dean Parks, Ray Parker, Jr. Keyboards – David Paich Mixed By – Niko Bolas Producer – Steve Jordan Recorded By – Al Schmitt Recorded By [Background Vocals] – Paul Smith (18) Recorded By [Horns] – Niko Bolas Recorded By [Strings] – Al Schmitt Saxophone – Tom Scott Strings – Los Angeles Strings Trombone – George Bohanon Trumpet – Chuck Finley Viola – David Walther, Karen Elaine, Marlow Fisher, Rob Brophy Violin – Anatoly Rosinsky, Julie Gigante, Mark Robertson (3), Neli Nikolaeva, Phillip Levy, Roger Wilkie, Searmi Park Violin, Concertmaster – Bruce Dukov Written-By – James Dean (3), Paul Riser, William Weatherspoon
9	Rod Stewart–	Love Train Alto Saxophone [Solo] – Tom Scott Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Mohammed Cady, Di Reed, Natasha Pearce, Rod Stewart, Steve Jordan, Steve Tyrell Bass – Conrad Korsch Drums – David Palmer Drums, Percussion – Steve Jordan Guitar – Don Kirkpatrick, Paul Warren, Ray Parker, Jr. Keyboards – Chuck Kentis Mixed By – Niko Bolas Producer – Chuck Kentis, Chuck Kentis, Steve Jordan, Steve Tyrell Recorded By – Chuck Kentis, Niko Bolas Recorded By [Horns] – Niko Bolas Saxophone – Lou Marini, Tom Scott Trombone – Larry Farrell Written-By – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
10	Rod Stewart–	You've Really Got A Hold On Me Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Anne Cady, Di Reed, Natasha Pearce Bass – Bob Babbitt Drums, Percussion – Steve Jordan Guitar – Dean Parks, Ray Parker, Jr. Keyboards – David Paich Mixed By – Niko Bolas Producer – Steve Jordan Recorded By – Al Schmitt Recorded By [Background Vocals] – Paul Smith (18) Recorded By [Horns] – Niko Bolas Saxophone – Tom Scott Trombone – George Bohanon Trumpet – Chuck Finley Written-By – William Robinson, Jr
11	Rod Stewart–	Wonderfull World Arranged By [Horns] – Willie Mitchell Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Bridget Anne Cady, Di Reed Bass – Darryl Jones Drums, Percussion – Steve Jordan Electric Piano [Wurlitzer] – Michael Bearden Guitar – Dean Parks, Ray Parker, Jr. Mixed By – Al Schmitt Organ – Charles Hodges Producer – Steve Jordan Recorded By – Niko Bolas Recorded By [Background Vocals] – Steve Genewick Recorded By [Horns] – Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell Tenor Saxophone – James Spake Trombone – Jack Hale Trumpet – Wayne Jackson Written-By – Herb Alpert, Lou Adler, Sam Cooke
12	Rod Stewart–	If You Don't Know Me By Now Arranged By – Greg Phillinganes Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Darryl Tookes, Judith Hill, Will Wheaton Bass – Nathan East Cello – Giovanna Moraga-Clayton, Matt Cooker, Miguel Martinez (2), Tim Loo Contractor [String Contractor] – JoAnn Tominaga Drums – Ricky Lawson Guitar – Paul Jackson, Jr. Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Mixed By – Bill Schnee Producer – Steve Tyrell Recorded By – Jon Allen (2) Recorded By [Strings - Assisted By] – Charlie Bybee Recorded By [Strings] – Bill Schnee Violin – Brian Benning, Gina Kronstadt, Joel Pargman, John Wittenburg, Kathleen Robertson, Mark Cargill, Neel Hammond, Nicole Garcia, Shari Zippert, Susan Chatman Violin, Concertmaster – Charlie Bisharat Written-By – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
13	Rod Stewart–	Just My Imagination Arranged By – Greg Phillinganes Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Darryl Tookes, Lisa Vaughn, Will Wheaton Bass – Reggie McBride Drums – Ricky Lawson Flute – Jeff Driskill Guitar – Michael Landau, Paul Jackson, Jr. Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Mixed By – Bill Schnee Oboe – John Yoakum Producer – Steve Tyrell Recorded By – Jon Allen (2) Written-By – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield

A&R – Keith Naftaly
Art Direction, Design – Josh Cheuse
Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – JoAnn Tominaga
Edited By [Additional Pro-Tools Editing] – Martin Pradler
Engineer [Additional] – Darwin Best, Kenny Moran, Ryan Petrie
Management – Arnold Stiefel, Stiefel Entertainment
Management [Project Manager] – Lotus Donovan
Mastered By – Greg Calbi
Photography By – Mark Seliger
Producer [Album Producers] – Steve Jordan, Steve Tyrell
Producer [Vocals] – Steve Tyrell
Sleeve Notes – RS
Technician [Drum Tech For Steve Jordan] – Chris Gott (2), Paul Jamieson, Ross Garfield