Rod Stewart’s 14 favourite Rod Stewart songs: “I don’t want to retire”
The article revisits Rod Stewart’s self-selected collection of 14 favourite recordings, presenting it as evidence of the breadth of his long career and his continuing enthusiasm for performing. It notes that Stewart has said he does not want to retire because he still loves making music.
– The 14-track compilation, titled *My Favourite Songs*, was released in 1995.
– It begins with ‘Maggie May’ and ends with ‘What’s Made Milwaukee Famous’.
– The selection favours upbeat, rootsy rock and roll across different periods of Stewart’s career.
– Notable omissions include ‘Hot Legs’, ‘Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright)’ and ‘The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II)’.
- Stewart’s 1995 collection contained 14 personally chosen songs.
- ‘Maggie May’ opens the compilation.
- Stewart says he remains unwilling to retire.