"Do ya think I'm 65"
Rod today
On 20 May 2009, Stewart performed "Maggie May" on the grand finale of American Idol season 8.
On 2 July 2009 Stewart performed his only UK date this year at Home Park, Plymouth.
On 29 September 2009 a 4-CD, 65-track compilation entitled Rod Stewart Sessions 1971-1998 was released; it is composed of previously-unreleased tracks and outtakes from the bulk of his career. Stewart has also mentioned plans for a compilation of covers of soul classics, the possible release of another edition of the Great American Songbook album and a country covers album.
On 14 November 2009, Stewart recorded a TV program in the UK for ITV which was screened on December 5th 2009. The music in the programme featured tracks from his new album and some old favourites.
On 14 Jan 2010, Rhino records released Stewart's "Once in a Blue Moon" a "lost album" originally recorded in 1992, featuring ten cover songs including the Rollig Stone's Ruby Tuesday, Dylan's "The Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" and Stevie Nicks' "Stand Back," as well as Tom Waits' "Tom Traubert's Blues."
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