I can tell in 5 seconds whether I will like or hate a person based on their view of Rod Stewart...

[PeaceWave]

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Arbitrary? Possibly. Still, this is a life lesson I learned many years ago. And, with very few exceptions, it works. It's quite simple. If you like Rod Stewart, you will get along with other people who like Rod Stewart. If you hate Rod Stewart, you will get along with other people who hate Rod Stewart. Divorces could likely be avoided if this simple fact were more commonly known. Perhaps the world itself would be a happier place, with the pro-Rods and anti-Rods partnering up that much more easily. I can't say such a thing about any other musical artist/group. With that said, here's Maggie May from 1971.

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. Probably Rod's peak around this time. Beck's Truth album was when I really got Rod Stewart.

[patricia92243]

2. What about people who don't know who Rod Stewart is?

[question everything]

3. They don't admit it

[Ms. Toad]

12. Not a clue. I admit it.

I've heard the name, but I couldn't tell you anything beyond the name. Before I scrolled down to the image (which suggests music), I might have guessed an author.

ETA: I do recognize the song in the video now that I played a bit of it - but even hearing the song I couldn't name any other of his songs (and I certainly don't recognize the face).

[ReRe]

18. Slip over to the 'Tube

and search for "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" by Rod Stewart. You'll be hooked.

[PeaceWave]

4. By extension, you then belong only among other people who don't know who Rod Stewart is.

[OAITW r.2.0]

5. You could Google his name on Youtube and get a pretty good idea who this guy is.

[Prairie Gates]

6. Kids, what's going on?

Oh, Grandpa's ranting about something again.

What is it this time?

Some singer, I guess.

[Skittles]

7. aw I love him

[Jeebo]

8. I don't follow your reasoning.

If I love Linda Ronstadt, I will get along with other people who love Linda Ronstadt. If I hate Linda Ronstadt, I will get along with other people who hate Linda Ronstadt.

If I love the Beatles, I will get along with other people who love the Beatles. If I hate the Beatles, I will get along with other people who hate the Beatles.

If I love Beethoven, I will get along with other people who love Beethoven. If I hate Beethoven, I will get along with other people who hate Beethoven.

If I love XXXXX (insert any musician's name here), I will get along with other people who love XXXXX. If I hate XXXXX, I will get along with other people who hate XXXXX. Divorces could likely be avoided if this simple fact were more widely known. Perhaps the world itself would be a happier place, with the pro-XXXXXs and the anti-XXXXXs partnering up that much more easily. I can't say such a thing about any other musician.

Well, I disagree. I can say such a thing about ANY musician. I don't understand the distinction you're trying to draw between Rod Stewart's fandom or the lack thereof and those of any other musician. Please explain your reasoning more fully.

By the way, I love Linda Ronstadt, the Beatles, and Beethoven. I used to listen to Rod Stewart sometimes back in the 1970s, but I can't say I loved him. He was okay, though.

-- Ron

[madinmaryland]

14. This thread should have been posted in the lounge. The OP got th wrong forum.

[Kelen]

9. ...

[msongs]

10. if ya want my body...everybody sing along. u know u love it......(the song that is)

[ReRe]

20. Oh God!!!!!!!!!!

Could it be that there are those who have not heard this rocking song?

[kimbutgar]

11. I've been a fan of Rods since the 70's used to have a poster of him in my bedroom with him in skimpy shorts

A boyfriend of mine didn’t like it so he put a sticker over his crotch! I was mad he wrecked that poster!

But I have seen Rod at least 7 times in the last 50 years. And even this year ! He was slower but still sang well and it was a great show!

[ReRe]

21. I'm jealous! n/t

[SunSeeker]

13. What if they adore Atlantic Crossing but despise Blondes Have More Fun?

I wore out my copy of Atlantic Crossing. I never even bought Blondes Have More Fun--it was bad enough hearing "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" over and over again on the radio.

[byronius]

15. I sold T-shirts at a Rod Stewart concert in Phoenix.

Not my favorite but he was talented, and I got a free show. It was solid too,

[sakabatou]

16. Rod Stewart was not part of my past, therefore, I have no opinion

[Coventina]

17. I can't stand his music. I don't know what he's like as a person.

So you hate people who have different musical tastes?

Seems a bit extreme!

[Figarosmom]

19. Love Rod

And Maggie May is my very favorite of his.

I love watching Ron Wood smirking all the way through.

So love me or hate me I love Rod .

[Retrograde]

22. I like Rod Stewart

especially Maggie May. Mr. Retrograde can't stand him. We've been married for 50 years. We also disagree on Neil Young: Mr. Retrograde thinks he's a pivotal fixture in 60s rock, I think his voice is like nails on a chalkboard (although he does seem to be a decent human being, and is active in various local charities. I just don't like how he sings)

[LeftInTX]

23. Meh...Guess I better wake hubby up....

[ReRe]

24. I love him now and I loved him then

But I guess I wasn't around that many people in a music setting to make that observation about people.
What? You know anything about sociology? Seems you might have done quite a sociological experiment
for 50 years to make such a profound statement. Maybe while at work? How did you come to this
conclusion.? Thank you for the post, as it has made me stop worrying for 5 minutes.

[Paladin]

25. "Maggie May" is the one Rod Stewart song I genuinely love.

Otherwise, I'm not that fond of his work.

[Omaha Steve]

26. AFTER a review by forum hosys LOCKING

CAN be posted in Music Appreciation.

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