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Soulbook
Studio album by
Rod Stewart
Released17 October 2009
Recorded2009
Studios
GenreSoul
Length47:13
LabelJ
Producers
Rod Stewart chronology
Still the Same... Great Rock Classics of Our Time
(2006)		 Soulbook
(2009)		 Fly Me to the Moon... The Great American Songbook Volume V
(2010)
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic52/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarHalf star[3]
BBC Musicaverage[4]
The Boston Globeaverage[5]
The Daily TelegraphStarStarStar[6]
Digital SpyStarStar[7]
Entertainment WeeklyC+[8]
The GuardianStarStar[9]
The New York Timesmixed[10]
The Rolling Stone Album GuideStarHalf star[11]
The Seattle Timesaverage[12]

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 US Billboard 200, peaking at number 4. It also found success in Canada and the UK, making it to number 3 on the Canadian Albums Chart and number 9 on the UK Albums Chart. Furthermore, the album featured at number 41 on the Canadian Albums year-end chart of 2010.[13]

Track listing

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Standard version
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."It's the Same Old Song"Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, Eddie HollandSteve Jordan4:15
2."My Cherie Amour" (featuring Stevie Wonder)Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie WonderJordan3:10
3."You Make Me Feel Brand New" (duet with Mary J. Blige)Thom Bell, Linda EpsteinSteve Tyrell4:36
4."(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher"Gary Jackson, Raynard Miner, Carl SmithJordan3:21
5."Tracks of My Tears" (featuring Smokey Robinson)Warren Moore, Smokey Robinson, Marvin TarplinTyrell3:36
6."Let It Be Me" (duet with Jennifer Hudson)Gilbert Bécaud, Manny Curtis, Pierre DelanoëJordan, Harvey Mason Jr.[a]3:16
7."Rainy Night in Georgia"Tony Joe WhiteTyrell4:13
8."What Becomes of the Broken Hearted"James Dean, Paul Riser, William WeatherspoonJordan3:19
9."Love Train"Kenneth Gamble, Leon HuffChuck Kentis, Jordan, Tyrell3:03
10."You've Really Got a Hold on Me"RobinsonJordan3:17
11."Wonderful World"Lou Adler, Herb Alpert, Sam CookeJordan3:33
12."If You Don't Know Me by Now"Gamble, HuffTyrell3:59
13."Just My Imagination"Barrett Strong, Norman WhitfieldTyrell3:35
Total length:47:13
UK version (bonus tracks)
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Never Give You Up"Jerry Butler, Kenneth Gamble, Leon HuffTyrell3:24
15."Only the Strong Survive"Jerry Butler, Kenneth Gamble, Leon HuffTyrell3:19
Total length:53:56

Notes

  • ^a signifies Jennifer Hudson vocal producer

Personnel

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Musicians

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[1]

String sections

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The Los Angeles Strings (Tracks 1, 2, 6 & 8)

  • Howard Drossin – string arrangements (1, 6, 8)
  • Michael Bearden – string arrangements (2)
  • David Low – contractor
  • Steve Juliani – music copyist
  • Bruce Dukov – concertmaster
  • David Low and Andrew Shulman – cello
  • Robert Brophy, Karen Elaine, Marlow Fisher and David Walther – viola
  • Bruce Dukov, Julie Gigante, Phillip Levy, Neli Nikolaeva, Searmi Park, Mark Robertson, Anatoly Rosinsky and Roger Wilkie – violin

Tyrell String Orchestra (Tracks 3, 5, 7 & 12)

  • JoAnn Tominaga – contractor
  • Charlie Bisharat – concertmaster
  • Matt Cooker, Tim Loo, Miguel Martinez and Giovanna Moraga-Clayton – cello
  • Brian Benning, Charlie Bisharat, Mark Cargill, Susan Chatman, Nicole Garcia, Neel Hammond, Gina Kronstadt, Joel Pargman, Kathleen Robertson, John Wittenburg and Shari Zippert – violin

The New Memphis Strings (Track 4)

  • Willie Mitchell – string arrangements
  • Lester Snell – orchestration, music copyist
  • Jonathan Kirkscey – string session leader
  • Jonathan Kirkscey and Mark Wallace – cello
  • Beth Luscombe and Jennifer Puckett – viola
  • Roy Brewer, Barrie Cooper, Jessie Munson and Marisa Polesky – violin

Production

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  • Keith Naftaly – A&R
  • JoAnn Tominaga – production coordinator
  • Josh Cheuse – art direction, design
  • Mark Seliger – photography
  • Rod Stewart – sleeve notes
  • Loftus Donovan – project manager
  • Arnold Stiefel for Stiefel Entertainment – management

Technical credits

  • Greg Calbi – mastering at Sterling Sound (New York, NY)
  • Niko Bolas – recording (1, 2, 4, 9, 11), mixing (1, 4, 8–10), horn recording (1, 8–10)
  • Al Schmitt – string recording (1, 2, 6, 8), recording (6, 8, 10), mixing (6, 11)
  • Steve Genewick – BGV recording (1, 11)
  • Bill Schnee – mixing (2, 3, 5, 7, 12–15), string recording (3, 5, 7, 12), recording (14, 15)
  • Jon Allen – recording (3, 5, 7, 12, 13), vocal recording (14, 15), horn recording (15)
  • Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell – horn recording (4, 11), string recording (4)
  • Andrew Hey – vocal recording for Jennifer Hudson (6)
  • Paul Smith – BGV recording (8, 10)
  • Chuck Kentis – recording (9)
  • Darwin Best – additional engineer (1–13, 15)
  • Kenny Moran – additional engineer (1–13, 14)
  • Ryan Petrie – additional engineer (1–13)
  • John Kilgore – additional engineer (15)
  • Charlie Bybee – string recording assistant (3, 5, 7, 12)
  • Martin Pradler – additional Pro Tools editing
  • Ross Garfield – drum technician for Steve Jordan
  • Chris Gott – drum technician for Steve Jordan
  • Paul Jamieson – drum technician for Steve Jordan

Charts

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Certifications

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Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[39] Platinum 70,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[40] Platinum 80,000^
Hungary (MAHASZ)[41] Platinum 6,000^
Ireland (IRMA)[42] Gold 7,500^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[43] Platinum 15,000^
Poland (ZPAV)[44] Gold 10,000*
Sweden (GLF)[45] Gold 20,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[46] 2× Platinum 600,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. 1 2 Soulbook (Media notes). Rod Stewart. J Records. 2009. 88697 30256 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. ↑ Critic reviews at Metacritic
  3. ↑ AllMusic review
  4. ↑ BBC Music review
  5. ↑ The Boston Globe review
  6. ↑ "Rod Stewart: Soulbook, CD review". The Daily Telegraph. 4 November 2009. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018.
  7. ↑ Digital Spy review
  8. ↑ Entertainment Weekly review
  9. ↑ "CD review | Rod Stewart: Soulbook". The Guardian. 6 November 2009. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "Critics' Choice: New CDs (Published 2009)". The New York Times. 26 October 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018.
  11. ↑ "Rolling Stone Album Guide". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  12. ↑ The Seattle Times review
  13. ↑ "Canadian Year-End Albums 2010". Billboard.
  14. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Rod Stewart – Soulbook". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  15. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Rod Stewart – Soulbook" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  16. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Rod Stewart – Soulbook" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  17. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Rod Stewart – Soulbook" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  18. ↑ "Rod Stewart Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  19. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Rod Stewart – Soulbook" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  20. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Rod Stewart – Soulbook" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  21. ↑ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 46, 2009". GfK Chart-Track. IRMA. Archived from the original. Retrieved 3 January 2013. [dead link]
  22. ↑ "Mexicancharts.com – Rod Stewart – Soulbook". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  23. ↑ "Charts.nz – Rod Stewart – Soulbook". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  24. ↑ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  25. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 19/12/2009 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  26. ↑ "Spanishcharts.com – Rod Stewart – Soulbook". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  27. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Rod Stewart – Soulbook". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  28. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Rod Stewart – Soulbook". Hung Medien. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  29. ↑ "Official Albums Chart on 19/12/2009 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  30. ↑ "Rod Stewart Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  31. ↑ "MAHASZ – Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége". mahasz.hu. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  32. ↑ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2009". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  33. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten 2009". Ultratop. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  34. ↑ "Årslista Album – År 2009" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  35. ↑ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2009". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  36. ↑ "ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2010". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  37. ↑ "Top Canadian Albums – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  38. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2010". Billboard. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  39. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2010 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  40. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Rod Stewart – Soulbook". Music Canada. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  41. ↑ "Adatbázis – Arany- és platinalemezek – 2010" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  42. ↑ "The Irish Charts - 2009 Certification Awards - Gold". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  43. ↑ "Latest Gold / Platinum Albums". Radioscope. 17 July 2011. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  44. ↑ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2010 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  45. ↑ "Guld- och Platinacertifikat − År 2009" (PDF) (in Swedish). IFPI Sweden. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  46. ↑ "British album certifications – Rod Stewart – Soulbook". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 January 2016. Select albums in the Formats field. Type Soulbook Rod Stewart in the "Search:" field.
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