When We Were the New Boys

by Rod Stewart

Overview

When We Were the New Boys finds Rod Stewart tackling the music of his Brit-pop offspring and coming to terms with his pub rock roots. It's a bit of a risky move, since he could have embarrassed himself with stodgy singing but, surprisingly, he (more or less) pulls it off. Granted, he's not nearly as energetic as he once was, and he stumbles on occasion, but he recasts Oasis' "Cigarettes and Alcohol," Primal Scream's "Rocks," and Graham Parker's "Hotel Chambermaid" as comfortable rockers in the vein of "Hot Legs." They're not as vibrant as the Gallaghers' rolling thunder or Bobby Gillespie's ironic classicism, but they're easily the best rockers Rod has cut in ages. Yet, like on any of his '90s records, he really shines on the ballads, giving Ron Sexsmith's "Secret Heart," Nick Lowe's gorgeous "Shelly My Love," and Mike Scott's "What Do You Want Me to Do" lovely, unadorned readings, while letting his sentimental streak slip through in his original "When We Were the New Boys" and a cover of the Faces' "Ooh La La," originally sung by Ron Wood. These unabashedly recall his rowdy, youthful days with the Faces, and they're warmly nostalgic. He may be reveling in memory and trying recapture his youth, but Rod hasn't sounded this comfortable in years. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	06/02/1998
Label:	Warner Bros.
UPC:	0093624679226
Rank:	123852

Tracks

1. Cigarettes and Alcohol
2. Ooh La La
3. Rocks
4. Superstar
5. Secret Heart
6. Hotel Chambermaid
7. Shelly My Love
8. When We Were the New Boys
9. Weak
10. What Do You Want Me to Do?

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rod Stewart   Primary Artist,Banjo,Vocals
Jay Davis   Primary Artist,Guitar,Guitar (Bass)
Wally Stocker   Primary Artist,Guitar
Jim Cregan   Primary Artist,Guitar
Robin LeMesurier   Primary Artist,Guitar
Jimmy Zavala   Primary Artist
Kevin Savigar   Primary Artist,Bass,Horn,Organ,Guitar,Accordion,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass),Organ (Hammond)
Tony Brock   Primary Artist,Drums
Andrea Corr   Guest Artist,Penny Whistle
Sharon Corr   Guest Artist,Fiddle
Jeff Baxter   Guest Artist,Guitar,Pedal Steel,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Rick Braun   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Paulinho Da Costa   Guest Artist,Maracas,Percussion,Tambourine
Caroline Corr   Guest Artist,Bodhran
Michael Landau   Guest Artist,Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Donald "Duck" Dunn   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Carmine Rojas   Guitar (Bass)
Lance Morrison   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Nick Lane   Trombone
Jeff Pescetto   Vocals (Background)
Oliver Leiber   Guitar
The Memphis Horns   Horn
Don Teschner   Accordion
Albhy Galuten   Keyboards
Sue Ann Carwell   Tambourine,Vocals (Background)
Tina Turner   Vocals
Steve Richards   Cello
Andrew Love   Saxophone
Bob Glaub   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Jimmy Roberts   Saxophone,Sax (Tenor)
Kim Carnes   Vocals
Jack Hale   Trombone
James Mitchell   Saxophone
The Clappers   Vocals
Willie Correa   Drums,Percussion
Jackie Simley   Vocals (Background)
The Pets   Vocals
Fred White   Strings,Strings,Vocals (Background)
Billy Peek   Guitar
Roger Hopps   Horn
Jim Roberts   Sax (Tenor)
David Lindley   Violin,Mandolin
David Hood   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Dee Palmer   Drums
Jeff Golub   Piano
Dee Harvey   Vocals (Background)
Jeff Paris   Piano,Vocals (Background)
John Shanks   Guitar,Mandolin,Slide Guitar
Leland Sklar   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Wayne Jackson   Trumpet
Wil Wheaton   Vocals (Background)
Pete Carr   Guitar
Roger Hawkins   Drums,Percussion
Jesse Ed Davis   Guitar
Phil Parlapiano   Vocals (Background)
Ron Wood   Guitar
Richard Greene   Fiddle
Nigel Olsson   Drums,Percussion
D. Harvey   Vocals (Background)
Dorian Holly   Strings
Daniel Smith   Cello,Cello
Cindy Singers   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Al Jackson   Drums,Percussion
Bob Singers   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jimmy Johnson   Guitar
Gary Grainger   Guitar
David Palmer   Drums
Will Wheaton   Vocals (Background)
Steve Cropper   Guitar
Suzie Katayama   Cello
Lamont Van Hook   Vocals (Background)
Ed Logan   Saxophone
Barry Beckett   Keyboards
Eric Rigler   Low Whistle
Ronnie Lane   Guitar (Bass)
Tom McGinley   Saxophone
Richard Page   Vocals (Background)
Fred Tackett   Guitar
Darryl Phinnessee   Strings
Charles Kentiss   Organ

Technical Credits

Graham Parker   Composer,Lyricist
Greg Collins   Assistant Engineer
Cass Lewis   Composer
Doug Sax   Engineer,Mastering Engineer
Duane Hitchings   Composer
Martin Quittenton   Composer
Noel Gallagher   Composer
Rafa Sardina   Assistant Engineer
Oliver Leiber   Horn Arrangements
Mike Scott   Composer
Burt Szerlip   Assistant Engineer
Ace   Composer,Composer
Richie Blakin   Engineer
Willie Mitchell   Engineer
Patrick Leonard   Producer
Andrew Innes   Composer,Lyricist
Steve Melton   Engineer
Bobby Gillespie   Composer,Lyricist
Kevin Savigar   Arranger,Composer,Producer,Programming,Drum Programming,Horn Arrangements
Charlie Bouis   Engineer
Gabby Garcia   Engineer
Joseph McAlinden   Composer,Lyricist
Lawrence Azerrad   Design,Art Direction
Ken Sharp   Photography
Richard Lewis   Composer
Alan Sanderson   Assistant Engineer
Ed Fotheringham   Artwork
Mike Ruiz   Photography
Jeff Thomas   Assistant Engineer
Jeremy Lubbock   Arranger
Ron Sexsmith   Composer,Lyricist
Rod Stewart   Composer,Producer
Jerry Masters   Engineer
Ron Wood   Composer,Lyricist
Martin Kent   Composer
Rob Dickins   Liner Notes,Executive Producer
Jim Horetski   Assistant Engineer
Robbie France   Composer
George Young   Composer
Gary Grainger   Composer
Deborah Dyer   Composer
Robert Clearie Young   Composer
Steve Harrison   Engineer,Drum Recordings
Steve Gursky   Assistant Engineer
Chris Lord-Alge   Mixing,Producer,Remix Engineer,Mixing Engineer
Barry Rudolph   Engineer
Carmine Appice   Composer
Robert Young   Composer,Lyricist
Ronnie Lane   Composer,Lyricist
Nick Lowe   Composer,Lyricist
Mike Fuller   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Tom Dowd   Producer
Patrick Kraus   Engineer,Digital Remastering
Michael Ostin   Producer
Dan Augustino   Assistant Engineer