The legendary Rod Stewart was presented again in Argentina, within the framework of his farewell tour “One Last Time” Tour. The appointment was in Movistar Arena (he repeats today and closes his passage through the country tomorrow) before a loyal audience that filled the Villa Crespo venue.
The Briton had last been in the country in October 2023, when he offered a show at GEBA in front of his fans, to whom he gave a night full of unforgettable hits. When he returned to the country he did not disappoint.
How was Rod Stewart’s show at the Movistar Arena
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be back in this magnificent city of Buenos Aires and perform for you once again. The band and I are really excited. Let the good times begin and enjoy the evening. With love, Rod and the band.” With this message on the screen began the preview of a show that lasted almost two hours.
Stewart, whose career spans almost 60 years, took the Arena stage promptly at 9 p.m. The start of the show gave with “Infatuation” and how if it will be treated as a statement to its public followed with “Tonight I’m Yours (Don’t Hurt Me)”. Rod was for everyone for one night and the audience was more than grateful.
The show continued with the covers “It Takes Two” of Kim Weston and “The First Cut Is the Deepest” of Kate Stevens.
The ballad “Tonight the Night” He anticipated Rod’s message that summed it all up: “We’re going to be here for about two hours. Have fun.” Then came a string of classics: “Forever Young”one of the most popular, “Baby Jane”, “Young Turks” and “Maggie May”.
Reaching the middle of the show, the 80-year-old musician made use of the songbook of his albums “The Great American Songbook” and “Soulbook” and launched into a new batch of covers: “I’d Rather Go Blind” (of Etta James cover and dedicated to Christine McVie), “Downtown Train” (of Tom Waits), “I’m Every Woman” (of Chaka Khan) sung by its choristers Holly Brewer, Joanne Bacon and Becca Kotte, “I Don’t Want to Talk About It” (of crazy horse), “People Get Ready” (of The Impressions), “Have I Told You Lately” (of Van Morrison) and “Proud Mary” (of Creedence Clearwater Revival) performed again by the chorus girls.
With what was his third costume change, Stewart left with his hit from the late seventies “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and based on the reaction of the female audience, the answer is still affirmative.
Towards the end of the night, “Some Guys Have All the Luck” of The Persuaders, “Hot Legs” (accompanied by videos of Stewart’s youth) and the emotional “Sailing” of The Sutherland Brothers Bandwith images dedicated to his beloved soccer team, Scotland’s Celtic.
In what was a first false farewell, a special wink came for Argentina. An image of Eva Peron background accompanied the interpretation of “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” by the chorus girls. The final closing came with a shower of colored balloons and “Love Train” of The O’Jaysthe perfect finishing touch for a night full of nostalgia.
Although this is his last world tour, Stewart has no plans to retire. Last year, he stated on his Instagram account: “I love what I do and I do what I love. “I’m fit, I have a full head of hair and I can run 100 meters in 18 seconds.” The party continues today, Thursday and tomorrow, Friday on the same stage, both shows sold out.
Source: Ambito
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