Rod Stewart & Ron Wood Mandolin Wind Reaction

[@melanieinnc8791]

I chose this version because of the interaction of the musicians with each other and it shows their personalities and it is more spontanious than scripted.....like being there

[@jamiecooksey1307]

Melanie, I actually clicked on this very video last night and heard this song for the first time. I, too, loved the interaction of the musicians and getting to see Rod Stewart play an instrument. Thank you for choosing this video because it really is special.

[@melanieinnc8791]

@@jamiecooksey1307 glad you enjoyed it

[@melanieinnc8791]

@David Ellis thank you

[@kevinschulze5258]

My mom and dad had this one Rod Stewart album, it was this one, "unplugged". I thought all the songs were fantastic. I love the music my parents raised me on, beautiful shit.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Thank you Melanie. Great choice I had not seen. Rod Stewart part of my life since Faces days.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Rod Stewart/singer and a mega-star in his own right and Ron Wood, member of the Rolling Stones and a Modern Renaissance Man in HIS own right. A once in a life-time listen for music lovers everywhere.

[@SuperGForce01]

Every Picture Tells A Story. 1971. A lot of classic albums were released that year but this is definitely one of my favourites. Plug in your headphones, drop the needle, close your eyes and transcend. A really fabulous album. I wasn't even born!

[@ruthjohnson4380]

I loved Rod Stewart growing up but never knew he played the banjo. One of the most recognizable voice of the 1970s. Love this!

[@gloriaattard1855]

I've grown up listening to Rod Stewart from day one! Still do and in my 60s'. Know every song, I've grown up with him.. Forever Young and Sailing are two of my favs. What am I saying, they all are my favs! You should listen to his latest as a crooner in my thoughts. His songs, the meanings, the voice.. He has saved me. God bless or as Rod says it...."AWE BLESS"! ver

[@bodiealsip180]

Gotta do Every Picture Tells A Story, Reason To Believe, and Maggie May!

[@fdsannie]

All of these are great!

[@melanieinnc8791]

@@fdsannie glad we had such a great response to Rod Stewart's debut to MRM'S response videos

[@fdsannie]

@@melanieinnc8791 Me too!!!! I was so surprised to see it ........... :-)

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

Good suggestion!

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Killing of Georgie is a great song also. Very sad.

[@cherokeelair9796]

I'd love to see your reaction to Rod Stewart's The Killing of Georgie. The perception of Rod Stewart as an Entertainer is so embedded the people forget he was an incredible songwriter. Thank you for what you do and what you share with all of us!

[@missvalerie1964]

I love that song too~ it's a song that tells a story, a sad story. I remember the first time I heard it I cried. I was about 13 and back then not many people spoke about the subject matter. I always want to hear the long version b/c something about Rod calling out George's name cuts me to the bone.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

One of my favorites from him. Sad song and story

[@bobwallace9814]

Ron Wood was Rod's guitarist before the Rolling Stones. Rod Stewart has a ton of songs and has been around for like 50 years. Try his cover of "I know I'm losing you". It has the Small Faces members who Steve Marriot dumped. Faces by the way is English slang for hipster.

[@katieoberst490]

One Rod Stewart song that is really underappreciated in my humble opinion is Handbags and Gladrags. I don't know if you'll want to do a reaction video to it, but it's definitely worth checking out. He's actually amazing in concert.

[@stephanieyee9784]

Now That was an Epic Jam Session!!! All the different strings, the build up, the drums and Rod's voice. Love it. I picked this because this is the sort of musical experience that was still popular when I was a kid and I've loved Rod Stewart forever. This is just a bunch of mates jamming. Those were the days when music was musical and musicians were truly talented and didn't have to rely on smoke and mirrors to make them appear talented.

[@michelleortega1514]

Rod has been my favorite since Maggie may days

[@melanieinnc8791]

@David Ellis another good one

[@melanieinnc8791]

had forgotten about lost in you

[@Popson2wheels]

Forever Young is a great song by Rod Stewart. I use it when I put a slide show together for my son's birthday.

[@belleferrar8898]

Whenever it comes on, it gets cranked. Great tune for sure!

[@sophistpig]

A song he mostly ripped off from Bob Dylan.

[@DaniSInNC]

I remember watching all those MTV Unplugged specials back in the day, but I don't recall this song. The arrangement took me back to when I first discovered Rod Stewart's music at age 10. In particular, it reminded me of his single "Maggie May".

[@sukie584]

It's from the same album..

[@karend169]

Yes, This is Us music. I grew up listening to Rod Stewart, a lot of old Stewart. Was going to name my daughter, Maggie Mae, a song of his. I didn't, but it just shows how popular he was, back in the day. My middle school summer, this is all we did, listen to Rod Stewart all day, swimming, eating water ice. Summers that used to last forever. Ah, great memories from my childhood. Thank you.

[@lethalweapon4052]

Rod Stewart was originally in a band called,Faces back in the 70's which was originally called Small Faces led by Steve Marriott. Whose big it was Itchycoo Park. Rod took over for Steve and then went on to be part of Humble Pie, then solo. This was back after the Hendrix craze. My drummer friends say that he wasn't very friendly back in the day.

[@joelsimms4636]

Rod sang for Jeff Beck too.

[@GailDLW]

Those old Faces songs could hold up 100% in today's alt.country scene. I play them all the time.

[@williegilbert9852]

Freaky!! I just heard this song on Pandora Radio yesterday!... The Faces was a really great Rod Stewart time period...

[@Finbarbird]

I was living in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I had a boyfriend who lived in a cottage in the most beautiful place on earth called Island Magee. On Sunday mornings he used to sit and play the banjo. Many years have passed and I married and moved to Canada and I have been here forty years. Later this year I am moving back home to a cottage in Island Magee with my family. This song has so many beautiful memories for me when I really believed that the grass was greener on the other shore

[@sheilaknigge3507]

Rod stewart sings some great songs Love FOREVER YOUNG ❤❤

[@caretaker158]

That was my mom's favorite song... was going to play it at her memorial but just couldn't do it, because it hurt too much at the time. Now I still shed a tear or two but love it more and more the older I get.

[@donnaldostrom]

So many of your react videos bring me back to my high school days. Keep on doing what you're doing. 😉

[@MAY12360]

I loved watching your reactions to this song as it’s my favourite.

[@4UStevePerry]

Rod Stewart one of my favorite when I was a teen in the 70s and 80s. Never knew he played banjo. He looks young there. He played with Ron with Faces don't when but it was before Rod was on his own and Ron joined The Stones. Thanks for this treat. I'm really enjoying who you pick. So many of my favorites in here. Thanks again.

[@CynHatmaker]

Received an OBE ('17 or early '18) and is now Sir Roderick Stewart. Was titled by Prince William.

[@technoforever888]

Love this song, one of my favs by Rod, it always reminds my of my husband and sometimes makes me cry. Hubby loves him too and we finally got to see Rod live last year for my baby's birthday.

[@audiografie_at59]

Timeless Song. Two guys enjoying perform their music. This is what music is all about. Love ist ❤️

[@annsteiger3531]

People Get Ready by Rod Stewart & Jeff Beck, PLEEEAASEEE...... Video and song are both wonderful. I like songs of this nature by him. Great pick.

[@melanieinnc8791]

just went to list to that......awesome

[@annsteiger3531]

@@melanieinnc8791 glad you liked it. It's an underrated song of his. Glad you took time to check it out 😊

[@cherylfoster1223]

This whole concert gave me chills. Love Rod

[@kevinsugrue]

Rod Stewart recorded this song in 1971. It was on his first commercially successful album, along with the hit Maggie May. What always resonated with me is Rod has said that after recording Mandolin Wind he spent his whole career trying to recapture a performance as good as the one on the album. It inspired him to perform better. Both this song and Maggie May were originally released as B sides on singles, but became more popular than the A sides they were released with.

[@CynHatmaker]

Dude was drunk during this taping of MTV Unplugged. Album did well...great album. Ronnie Wood is guitarist for the band The Rolling Stones. The two played together in a band called Faces in the early 70s.

[@melanieinnc8791]

everybody knows everything ....Cyn have you ever been drunk?

[@CynHatmaker]

@@melanieinnc8791 Yeap.

[@tarmac1697]

Cyn Hatmaker 👍

[@CynHatmaker]

He was so drunk he had to have someone print lyrics to all his songs. You can see it in "Reason To Believe"... he even has ti get closer cause he couldn't see the words. lol

[@melanieinnc8791]

@@CynHatmaker come on....lets not be so judgemental ...Elton John uses teleprompters

[@onsesejoo2605]

The version is practically speaking like the studio version, mostly acoustic with slide guitar and mandolin but no banjo or organ. They were in the Faces together. The band members also played on the Stewart's earlier solo albums. The Faces was essentially The Small Faces minus Steve Marriot plus Rod Stewart and Ron Wood.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Well dangit, I just happened to stumble across this channel about...3 hours ago, and here I am still. I need to be doing other things. THANKS! LOL! Oh well, this binge listening is much better! I was thinking of this song to suggest to you, I am glad and surprised to it already on. What a great great moving song. I love listening to this when I go camping. I have been known to replay it a few times in a row. LOUD.

[@mizbehavin]

Ronnie Wood and Rod have been buddies for years. When the Faces broke up, Ronnie went to play with the Stones. One of the best pickers around. Mandolin Wind was on Rod's first solo album, Every Picture Tells a Story. A perfect album. After a 50 year career, Rod sang the soundtrack of my youth. If you notice the blond man playing the dobro, that was Jeff Golub, who died far too young at 59 of a brain disease. Another awesome musician. Rod has always surrounded himself with great talent.

[@timmyhamilton56]

You mentioned an emotional moment in a song, well play the song 'Have I Told You Lately That I Love You' from the same unplugged and seated set. There is a point where Rod has a tear in his eye but recovers and delivers another great track from a live set. He is an amazing live performer and still going today constantly touring and drawing big crowds, a unique voice and a wonderful entertainer.

[@brianmusson1827]

This was my favourite Rod Stewart song when it came out in 1971 and it still is today. I have fond memories of it and it is a beautiful song with lyrics you can interpret in your own way. It reminds me now if a very dear friend when we were young who died recently .

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I like it because these guys are classic. Ron Wood And Rod we’re in a band together, Faces. Then, Wood joined the Stones. I am from Appalachia Georgia, and come from a family of musicians. The mandolin is a classic instrument in the Bluegrass genre. I love the mandolin. It’s heard pretty heavy in another Rod Stewart song, Maggie Mae.

[@janeyorke8684]

Great recordxx and all the marvellous musicians around the world xx

[@colinmcnally5931]

I was sweet 16 when this song was released in the early 1960's Brings back such wonderful memories

[@robinlabouche2230]

One of my classic Rod Stewart songs !!!!!

[@melanieinnc8791]

thank you

[@PhantomOfSpirit]

Gawd, I'm old! I had this on 8 track cassette when I was a kid.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Me too. Me too...

[@secolerice]

Yes, I had forgotten how much I liked this song! Rod Stewart brings me back to being 15!

[@j.k.asbill6131]

Oh the memories..young, driving down the open road, listening to this

[@melanieinnc8791]

there is my Man.....I want to see him live ....He is in his 70's and still rocking

[@melanieinnc8791]

@David Ellis I have got to go .....not getting any younger

[@bobbyecrockett9032]

I have seen him four times and loved every performance! He is a great storyteller and performer! Hope you get to see him!

[@vadare]

I got to see him in Roanoke VA a few years ago. He put ona great show. I love him.

[@4UStevePerry]

I saw him live in 1979. While show was great. Standing in the shadows of Love. What a proformance. Great drum performance too. Don't remember who that was though. It was my rock concert ever.

[@lalalisa9307]

I don’t know why they left out the last verse that showed the meaning of the song I recall the night We knelt and prayed Noticing your face Was thin and pale I found it hard To hide my tears Felt ashamed Felt I let you down No mandolin wind Couldn’t change a thing Couldn’t change a thing No no

[@teenut7024]

Knew the song.... but not this version! All the strings made me so happy. Pure & simple arrangements are my feel good faves! TY Melanie for introducing me to this!

[@mikeylazovich3262]

Unplugged....And Seated is a GREAT live album to listen to!

[@fdsannie]

I have loved Rod since the beginning. I have seen him 4 times in concert. He is still going. Ron Wood was in a band with Rod for a while. He then went to the Rolling Stones and is still with them. Great choices down below................ :-)

[@paulvaultguy]

MTV Unplugged, how great did it used to be. Produced jewels like this one. If I could ever sit with my buds and jammin, and we sounded as good as this, I could die a happy man!

[@Isleofskye]

Usual thoughtful and good reaction, my friend. What is unusual and hilarious is that if you watch any song from the early 1970's when Rod and The Faces ( including Ron Wood ) became famous and also when Rod performed solo soon afterwards that he was known for his flamboyance and energy on stage and to see him sitting down (!) and mellow was soooo different....lol

[@Isleofskye]

Revisited 4 years later and still sounds as good :)

[@marleenwlnters729]

From the 218 selfpenned songs this Rod Stewart song will allways have a special place in my heart.

[@paulshort6028]

Rod Stewart concerts are great to see. I remember seeing him at Maple gardens must have 15000 women and 3000 men. This is in the early 70s the woman were totally in love with Rod

[@EireannAnnie]

still are

[@dianenewton1008]

Forever love him ❤️

[@edcastillo9342]

May I suggest the unplugged version of the tune, Stay With Me, from this very concert. It will show Ronnie Wood's talent on the guitar...He's an excellent guitar player..

[@glenmorris6539]

Sad but great memories for me..My uncle who isn’t with us anymore started off with Stewart as a roadie with the faces then went on to be a top roadie with the stones.I still have a bass guitar that he gave me dad years ago that jagger let him have.! Great song and memories..🙏

[@YerPope]

I love it when the drums come in.

[@direnova6284]

So refreshing to see something real.

[@marylyles-adair9539]

I love this song because it speaks to appreciation of a loved one who stuck by you during the hard times.

[@dano9008]

This is a good example of his early work which was similar to the Rolling Stones but folksier. Later he went into pop rock/disco, to the dismay of many fans. Disco was a bit divisive in that many rock fans resented it or mocked it, but then there were new fans.

[@mranster]

I fell in love with this song, and the album it's on, Every Picture Tells a Story, when I was a teenager. My aunt had this album, and she was very kind to me, because I was a difficult and lonely kid. At one point, I got shipped off to live with her, and she allowed me to more or less live in her record collection. This music meant so much to me, because it was beautiful, and felt warm and affectionate, which I didn't experience too much of. School, and most adults, and practically everything around me was harsh, confusing, disordered, but this album gave me a place to escape. It still evokes all those feelings, decades later.

[@donaldpype7018]

They'll be playing this at Wake, It reminds me of a time in my life when I changed my life plans, and quit the big 3 and moved to Marquette to improve my education. Upon orientation the the Edman Fitzgerald sank. Then when I arrived winter semester 1976 13" of snow. I may be off by a year, almost forgot on the way to Marquette I was the last north Boulder to cross big mac. There was 4 froze in lake michigan and 3 on the Huron side.

[@donaldpype7018]

Freighters

[@donaldpype7018]

Freighters

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

Awww sweet ! I was romanced to these tunes ! RIP Darling,a mandolin couldn't change a thing.

[@jackieparish979]

I'd just started my first job on leaving school. First time I had money in my pocket. This was one of the first records I bought and I still love it. Brought back memories. The first song I heard by Rod was when he sang with a group called Python Lee Jackson. It was called 'In a Broken Dream'. If you ever get the chance, have a listen to that.

[@belleferrar8898]

What makes me like this song is two fold. First it's the banjo and second, it's Rod's voice...iconic and memorable.

[@markterry1855]

i remember when i was 17 years old, that was 1988, and i heard this song, it spoke right to my very soul, and it still does !

[@kellygnow1]

One of my moy most favorite of his, and I'm a big fan. Ironically heard him say in a interview many years ago that this is also one of his favorites

[@jrogersdal]

Never seen this, thanks for reacting to it. I like the "living room" feel to the performance. The band was tight and shows you don't always have to have a lot of effects to crank out a good song.

[@gerardrinaldi5874]

ROD STEWART!! EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY was epic when I was growing up ,not everything was about rock although Rod had his place there also but even more so was his epic volumes of easy listening tunes that down time music was needed way back in the 70's ! Rod was and always will be a top tier vocalist and his band is timeless !!

[@caretaker158]

I remember my grandma watching Rod on TV and saying "OOOOoooo what a cute tush" and yelling "turn around again" LOL

[@JKM395]

I didn't know they did this! Ronnie Wood is awesome, and in this video, hammered I think. We've all been there man... Some of us even on stage. Not a good look. Be that as it may, they did an amazing job. Rod Stewart is certainly one of a kind. I like about half of his music, but I appreciate him, none the less.

[@chrisdoe6890]

This is how music should be played . Live and no computer crap. Great musicians jamming and Rod doing his banjo bit . From an aspiring pool player to banjo player . I just love this version . Even the great Ronnie Wood took a bow how it all came together .

[@andrewstolpman6743]

Nothing better than watching two legends do what they do best!

[@hbg423]

Love Ron and Faces

[@kevinwallis2194]

i shed many tears listening to rods songs, when i was young and heart broken.

[@rvanallen2112]

First off both of these guys are icons in the music industry. Ronnie wood has literally played with everyone including the stones. Rod Stewart has so many great songs and this just so happens to be one of them. If you are going to review a song then give a little more thought to what you are going to say. These two guys deserve more respect than it's cute. The composition of this song is amazing. There are so many string instruments in this song that perfectly compliment each other. It's not that hard to pay attention to what's going on in a song especially when you can see all the instruments.

[@terrilew5350]

My favorite song of his, I've loved him since he started

[@Caperhere]

Rod Stewart is a beautiful ballad writer. If you see other videos where he has that white shirt on, they are worth looking at. Not studio perfect, but sincere. I Was Only Joking is a beautiful song, as is Country Comfort.

[@roberteasleysr9108]

First comment on your channel . I enjoy your reactions to music , and your appreciation of different eras and styles . This music was like the old folk songs. Mellow and with a simple story. I have a preference for songs with banjos , and trumpets. Even though I try my best to play guitar. Thanks for your videos ,

[@delilahmusedcynthiaedmunds3852]

Handbags & Gladrags is a great Rod Stewart song. As long is Forever Young. I’d love to hear you react to them.

[@mandarinlearner]

DelilahMused Cynthia Edmunds Yes! Forever Young is an amazing video

[@alanpeterson4939]

I chose Forever Young for the Father/Daughter Dance at my daughter’s wedding. Great song.

[@mizzury54]

Handbags and Gladrags was actaully written by Mike D'Abo , the vocalist for Manfred Mann but I think Rod's recording is the best . I love that song

[@terryneale3086]

I saw Rod play just before the first lockdown at St.Marys stadium in Southampton, England. Great concert but despite having 2 mandolin players in the backing band he didn’t do this number.

[@pmccachren]

I am a Rod Stewart fan from way back.

[@joelscheinzeit69]

The vibration in these notes strike a nerve in my soul !!!

[@bobbyecrockett9032]

This was from MTV unplugged! Have I Told You Lately on this program is great, too!

[@melanieinnc8791]

yes and earlier someone said he was drunk....didn't act drunk to me...great performance

[@bobbyecrockett9032]

Melanie Harris Oh, there is always someone who says that about a performer. I don't believe he was drunk!

[@melanieinnc8791]

@@bobbyecrockett9032 me either think you Bob

[@karencogs1]

Have loved Rod since his early days. Maggie May is still in my top 5 favorite songs! ❤️

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

An amazing and truly beautiful tune. I play it a lot when I camp.

[@nnyradio]

Every Picture Tells a Story one of The Great albums from the very early '70s on which Mandolin Wind appears. That's the version you want (although this ain't bad). The entire album kicks ass.

[@RyneMurray23]

I saw Ron Wood the guitar player with the Stones and he is a very underrated guitar player.

[@armadillotoe]

In an earlier incarnation, I would play this and Reason to Beleive on the jukebox during lunch when in college. My God, I am getting old.

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Reason to Believe. What a phenomenal song!

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Hey he didn't sing all the verses! He forgot the one where he said she was thin and pale and he felt bad and they knelt and prayed. Hmmm

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

The verse that says...i recall the night we knelt and prayed Noticing your skin was thin and pale I found it hard to hide my tears I felt ashamed i felt i let you down No mandolun wind couldn't change a thing...

[@coriestern3860]

Check out Rod Stewart..."I'am Sailing" from the 1970's...one of my favorites of his all time !!!!!!! Corie

[@Grumpyoldcoote]

Do Rod Stewart's Sailing I've always like that song when driving trips with the family

[@Tj-ot4jp]

Reason to believe is probably one of his best.

[@Marcus-Oh-really-yes]

This was an interesting choice?!?! Never heard this song before. If you are not familiar with Rod Stewart's songs from the 1970s (he was still charting in the 1980s and 1990s), I recommend "Reason to Believe" (No. 1), Maggie May" (No. 1), "Tonight's the Night" (No. 1), "You're in My Heart" (No. 4), "The First Cut Is the Deepest" (No. 21) .... and of course his foray into disco with "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" (No. 1). :-)

[@garysteinert8555]

Just came across this. Great reaction. The Faces , stay with me, live

[@callmeoutlaw6601]

Everyone forgets Tonight's the Night, Every guy I know played it for his girlfriend when he was 15 lol.

[@hifijohn]

I think this is the first time Ive seen rod play and instrument.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Would love to see a reaction video of Rod Stewart's The Killing of Georgie ( both parts)!

[@jameskirschling7887]

Wow, you're on a roll tonight. Like many other commenters this brings me back to my teenage years, long, long ago. This is one of my favorite Rod Stewart songs. There are so many favorites of his I would be here for a while listing them. I saw Rod on the Blondes Have More Fun tour, one of my top three concerts. I saw Ron Wood when he toured with Keith Richards as the New Barbarians, second worst concert I ever went to. The best thing about the Barbarians tour was Stanley Clarke on bass and Lenny White on drums.

[@elvisjohnson1208]

I love every song Rod Stewart and Elvis Presley have ever sang

[@Coolrockndad]

Rod Steward's "Maggie May" is a must to react to. His signature tune. #1 hit of the year in 71. By the way Ron Wood is a member of The Rolling Stones.

[@christown2827]

"Coldest winter in almost fourteen years" probably refers to the winter of 1963 in the UK.

[@murraypft]

This album, "Every Picture Tells a Story," is OUTSTANDING. I wore it out as a kid.

[@A-Traveler.]

@MRM Late to the party on this reaction, I know...... :P But....... You should know that this version of Mandolin Wind is missing an entire verse. That missing verse moves this song from the realm of "cute" to the realm of "sorta sad" :( "IF" you're interested, look up on KZbin a version of this song with the word "original" in it. :)

[@Suzismymom]

"I recall the night we knelt and prayed, noticing your face so thin and pale, I found it hard, to hide my tears I felt ashamed, I felt I'd let you down..." Yeah, definitely changes the "cute" vibe...

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

What a singer. Wow, just love him!

[@IdahoRanchGirl]

Reason to Believe is also a great song, reminds me of a con guy that I used to date. He was a bad man. He knew how to draw people in and use them badly. Stealing, lying, going to jail on a regular basis. True sociopath. The words of that song portrayed him to a tee. BTW, I outsmarted the con guy, finally. Which is why I am sitting here nice and comfortable on a ranch in beautiful country. And not worried or scared about what kind of crazy or dangerous thing will happen next. Just so you all don't worry. LOL

[@rhess58]

Ron Wood is a player with the rolling Stones