Rod Stewart — AVO Session, Basel, 2012

This full live concert captures Rod Stewart’s performance at the AVO Session in Basel, Switzerland, in 2012. A legend of British rock, the former Faces singer delivers a generous show of more than an hour and a half, running through the great classics of his career: “Having a Party”, “Tonight’s the Night”, “Some Guys Have All the Luck”, “Forever Young”, “Rhythm of My Heart”, “Downtown Train”, “Have I Told You Lately”, “Maggie May”, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” and “Sailing”, before a closing section of seasonal standards. Aged over sixty at the time of the concert, Rod Stewart shows an intact raspy voice and a sense of showmanship honed over decades on stage. The AVO Session, a festival known for its intimate concerts by major international stars, offers an ideal setting for this repertoire. This filmed full concert is a valuable document for rediscovering one of the best-selling performers in the history of rock and pop, in a complete live set true to his reputation as an entertainer. A must for classic rock fans.