A Night on the Town (2 CD Limited Edition) [Limited Edition]

Rod Stewart | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 30, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Limited Edition
• Label: Rhino Records
• ASIN: B0029Z8K4W
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,822 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)

2. The First Cut Is The Deepest

3. Fool For You

4. The Killing Of Georgie (Part I And II)

5. The Balltrap

6. Pretty Flamingo

7. Big Bayou

8. The Wild Side Of Life

9. Trade Winds

10. Rosie

Disc: 2

1. Share (Studio Outtake)

2. Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)(Early Version)

3. The First Cut Is The Deepest(Early Version)

4. Fool For You (Early Version)

5. The Killing Of Georgie (Part I)(Early Version)

6. The Balltrap (Early Version)

7. Pretty Flamingo (Early Version)

8. Big Bayou (Early Version)

9. The Wild Side Of Life (Early Version)

10. Trade Winds (Early Version)

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

When it was released back in 1976, a line from the seductive ballad "Tonight's the Night"--"Spread your wings and let me come inside"--was racy enough to get the song banned in some quarters. That may seem quaint by today's standards, as does "The Killing of Georgie," a lament over the murder of one of Stewart's gay friends. In fact, both songs, and particularly the latter, were as daring as they were accomplished, helping to make A Night on the Town Stewart's best effort of the mid-'70s. The distinctions "slow side" and "fast side" (originally assigned to the LP's A and B sides) are meaningless in the age of CDs, but they point out how adept Stewart is at any speed, reeling off a gorgeous rendition of Cat Stevens's "The First Cut is the Deepest" and the raucous original "The Balltrap" with equal aplomb. --Daniel Durchholz

Product Description

When Rod Stewart signed to Warner Bros. in 1975, the deal coincided with his move to the States, and his coming into his own as a reigning global superstar. Stewart's debut for the label, ATLANTIC CROSSING, was his sixth solo LP and his first without any of his mates from the Faces, who disbanded in '75. Produced by the legendary Tom Dowd, it made Billboard's Top 10, and charted with the now-classic hits 'Sailing' and 'This Old Heart Of Mine.' A NIGHT ON THE TOWN followed in 1976-Stewart's first platinum release, it delivered the #1 smash 'Tonight's The Night.' Both albums mixed covers and originals split between fast and slow sides, and both were recorded in Muscle Shoals and Los Angeles with session luminaries including the MG's. The pleasure of each title is now doubled with 2-CD COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS, and a wealth of previously unreleased tracks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Collector's Edition for ANY Rod Stewart fan., July 4, 2009

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Shaun Tatarka "rodstewartblogcom" (Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Night on the Town (2 CD Limited Edition) (Audio CD)

First of all, the original album is one of Rod Stewart's best. Chances are you know about the singles--Tonight's the Night, First Cut is the Deepest and the underrated "Killing of Georgie" but the rest of the tracks are all as good, with the exception of "Trade Winds." The rockers are high energy affairs with Rod wrapping that magnficent voice around amazing guitar work by Steve Cropper and other great studio musicians. And "Fool for You" is something of a forgotten Rod Stewart classic.

But the real treat here on this limited edition is the second disc. Starting with a never-before released song, "Share" which maybe a little weak lyrically but is still a vital track due to Stewart's delivery. The disc then features alternative versions of the entire original album. "Tonight's the Night" features a different third verse, and this new unearthed version of "First Cut is the Deepest" may actually be better than the orginal.

All of the versions of disc 2 are unpolished wich provides a unique listening experience that I highly recommend to all Rod Stewart fans. If you EVER liked a Night on the Town, you will love this limited collector's edition. But get it quick as it won't be around for too long!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Album, June 20, 2005

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Jon (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Night On The Town (Audio CD)

Rod Stewart has made possibly every type of song in his illustrious career, and this album is a fine example of just how diverse Rod is. This is one of those albums where you don't skip to the next track; every track is that good. The "slow half" features the obviously slower, lovelier tracks, while the "fast half" features throw-it-in-your-face boogie down songs. For a relaxing evening of enjoyable, high-quality songs, pick this 1976 gem up.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT reissue of one of Rod's best albums, August 21, 2009

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Greg Munyard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Night on the Town (2 CD Limited Edition) (Audio CD)

This review is for the 2009 2CD Limited Edition (catalogue # R2 516570).

I only knew this album through the hits "Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright)", The Killing of Georgie" and "The First Cut Is The Deepest" but bought it based on the multiple positive recommendations at the Steve Hoffman forums (the best place on the internet for discussing the sound quality of music releases). Audiophiles at that site (Google it) have said "... the original mastering is a little brighter in the upper frequencies, and I think that Rod's voice sounds more natural on the new remaster .... These releases are really great and worthwhile" - I agree 100% with those comments.

This 2CD set has excellent sound quality that is a worthwhile upgrade over ALL previous releases.

Bottom line:
- This album has converted me from a casual fan to a much more serious Rod Stewart fan.
- The SQ is very very good. The packaging is superb (although I'm not the biggest fan of this digi-pak style), although all the artwork is printed on thick card and the booklet is printed on very good quality paper. The graphics are excellent quality.

Highly recommended to buy this - even if you're just a casual Rod fan (as I was), you will find extra material on here worth listening to. It's that good I also bought the Atlantic Crossing (2 CD Limited Edition) too!