Sir Rod Stewart | Real Time with Maher (HBO) 

In 89 I worked in a bar in Manhattan and I was in charge of closing it and hand to new owners. I was doing inventory when someone eyed inside , it was Rod. Hard to believe, he had a qucik drink and I had a few laughs. What a great guy, I am sure he will not remember but for me it's a memory of a lifetime.

You could tell how start struck Bill was during this interview. He genuinely loves Rod and his music and his stories. This was a seeet sweet interview.

I can't believe you managed to get the legendary Rod Stewart on your show. Good job Bill and the crew.

Wow! 77 years old! What an inspiration. He looks great. He’s super funny, super sharp and he seems happy and grateful. Love this interview!

My face hurts from smiling. Rod is a gem.

Rod's one of the few true rockers who's stood the test of time.

Bill looks genuinely in awe of Rod. A bit emotional. Giddy. So nice to see.

Met Rod Stewart and had a nice conversation. He’s as grounded and genuine as your favorite neighbor.

There is nothing better than a Rod Stewart concert. He is so respectful of his audience. When he toured with Stevie Nicks he was there before her set to introduce her....a class act. Maggie May is the wakeup song on my phone. Great way to start your day! 🎶💕🎵

When I was 13 in 1977 I snuck out with my bestie who was 12 and we took a bus to Toronto from KW to see my fav singer!! We lived in an apartment with only one entrance door - idk how I managed not to get caught coming back in in the middle of the night. I was so nervous but it was worth it! Such an unforgettable night. ♥️

An icon of rock! What a treat to see this interview! Thanks Mr. Maher and thank you Mr. Stewart!

He's so down to earth. My man!

Nothing brings me back to my high school years like Rod Stewart's music from the 70's. love that he's still rockin! saw him in 1996 at the breslin center in Lansing mi. Awesome show!

Oh my goodness I cannot believe that Rod Stewart was on here! I can’t wait to watch it right now… I keep hoping he will tour again because that’s one of the big names that I never got a chance to see! One of the absolute best!! I ❤️ Rod Stewart!!

What a legend. Love his down to earth attitude.

Saw Rod in concert in 1981 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada...one of his trademarks was to kick a few soccer balls into the crowd, which he did, and looking at him tonight on Real Time he looks like he would still be capable of kicking a ball or two into a crowd. Thanks for having him on your show Bill...great to see "Rod the Mod" in fine form!

I loved the old school full hug. It was a delightful shock that he showed up. Rod’s hair is so fu**ing fantastic and he’s a lucky man in that area. I watched this when it was broadcast before and the first thing I had to do after was revisit Maggie May, 1971 on RU-vid . It’s his absolute best IMHO

By the time I finished high school, I had seen Rod Stewart @ least 10 times (graduation in 1977). He came so many times. I continued to see him every time he came as an adult. Lost count on how many times I saw him. Always a great show. ❤️

I love Rod. Such a well humored guy and a real talent. And he’s on time, not a frigging diva!

I love Rod's working-class attitude.

I got to see Rod Stewart in Aventura Florida for an audience of 300 people and he rocked the house somewhere back in 2012 he was phenomenal! ❤️🌴❤️

Nice to hear the genuine excitement in Bill’s voice.

Rod Stewart is such a gentleman. “Maggie May” one of my favorite songs of my youth.

I was a fan before, now I am an even bigger fan. Thank you Rod Stewart and kudos to Bill for the throwback.

Genuine, Rod is exactly who he is and you know it. Classy Legend.

Who doesn’t love Rod? The best!!!

Suddenly I am a little bit more of a Rod Stewart fan. 🎶🤔👍

I once saw Rod eating a cake on television. It changed my life. Thank you Rod.

The one the only rod Stewart!! Legend

Rod the Mod! Still has a great sense of Style! Cool looking Jacket! God Bless Rod!

Great stuff to see Rod, still classy and rocking, hope he can go on for many years.

“Nasty stain on the floor”. That’s a hell of a note to end the interview on lol

Love living in Vegas coz I get to keep going to his concerts. Have been going to his concerts since the faces. He's so funny. His accent has got stronger since he went back home to live.

"Lasted about four seconds. Made a nasty stain on the floor." Hahahahahaha!!!

I went to London quite a few years ago (maybe 2004?). The friends I was staying with gave me a newspaper listing what was going on there at the time. I saw that an artist I had always admired was playing that very night, at a small French restaurant/cafe. His name was Long John Baldry. I immediately went down and got a ticket. I was told that I couldn't wear the jeans I had on at the time, but thought, 'so what?'. I went and changed pants and returned for the show. There were perhaps 50 people there. All of a sudden, a couple of bouncer/body guard types walked in and cased the joint. Then, in walks Rod Stewart. Turns out, he and Long John Baldry had been buskers at the same time, back in the late 50s. He was there to support his buddy. Rod was very entertaining in his back & forth with Baldry. One of the best concerts I have ever seen, and most of it was because Stewart was maybe, what 10 feet away from me? Awesome. He didn't sing, he just made comments between songs. 50 people were there!

Was checking in at a hotel with work colleagues and we knew Rod was also staying there with his family prior to a show. My colleagues were gabbing ‘Wonder if we will see him…I hope we see him…What if we see him…?’. I was quietly trying to say 3 words discreetly…. ‘He’s behind you.’ And he was.

I once got a noise violation, circa 1998 in PA for playing Rod Stewart too loud.

Rod will be on Real Time when he turns 100, rockin' the same awesome lid, and announcing his second to last tour.

Rod is absolutely fantastic.

Well done to Sir Rod for all the years of great music.

What an absolute pro and awesome man. He did Bill’s show, then went to go do his own show in Vegas. That’s work ethic, right there.

A true professional and gentleman they do not make them like that anymore just phenomenal

Yaz Rod Stewart is a freaking living legend! 🎵 🗣️

Rod Stewart looks good for his age. Hope he keeps rocking for the next 40 years!

This man & his songs , starting with Maggie May, took me thru college and beyond. I love that he embraces his age, professionalism & has a wicked sense of humor. ♥️ 😹 😻

I've always enjoyed Rod Stewart and I still do ✌️ Keep on Rockin👍

Honestly, Stewart is a lot sharper and much more aware than I would have expected.

Awww that is so sweet. His copy he bought when he was 15.

Rock star until the last sentence, when the studio cuts it off! Baahaahaaa!!! Yes Rod!!!! Hilarious!!!!

He looks awesome for his 77 years !! Luv him !! 🌹🤩 💟

Timeless legend❤️

Fabulous. One of my favourites 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Bill - What a precious gift to give him ❤️

"The Queen and I have had the same haircuts for the last 60 years."🤣😂 Gotta love that guy!! Now... To get him and Keith Richards on- it'll be like watching an episode of Time Team; an archeology Show of sorts.

It was fantastic to see Tod Steward here. He is such a gentleman.

I listen to him on cable tv singing classic American tunes. He brightens my darkest times. What a gift to us all he is!

There's only one Rod Stewart. A unique man and singer. He's also sporting the famous "Glasgow Celtic" chain around his neck who he adores and who adore him. Always a humbling experience when he visits Celtic Park.

We love ROD STEWART! I would’ve kept the 45 💿 also Bill!

Aside that he's 'already'...bumped up a few notches in my book as of late; (wink, wink, nod, nod) Maher has just stepped up yet even a few more pegs.... Rod Stewart. Awesome.

This was fun! Love Sam Cooke as well. Awesome how Cooke was one of his role models

First time ever seeing a guy wearing pearls!! If anyone can it's Rod.

One of the all time greats. Nice guy as well.

wow what an ICON... thats awesome

ROD STEWART IS A GOD, A LEGEND. With all his successes, he remains a little boy at heart & loves his parents & sister. His humility & appreciation & respect for his fans can only be described as AWESOME. Love you SIR ROD STEWART!!!!!!!

Sir Rod Stewart, so funny, so talented, so decent. Keep checking the girls costumes Rod! And thanks to Bill Maher for bringing you to his show.

One of the best concerts if not the best, I seen him in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Rhythm of my heart.. grew up listening to that song, man that song has an opening like no other!! 10/10 !! You're in my heart & Broken Arrow are a couple other true blue classics I love my Rod that were not mentioned in the fun little interview!

Get Bill some pearls already!

Beautiful human being!!🤩

"Ooo La La" by Faces is one of the best songs that Rod Stewart was involved with: Poor old Granddad, I laughed at all his words I thought he was a bitter man He spoke of women's ways They'll trap you when they use you Before you even know For love is blind and you're far to kind Don't ever let it show I wish that I knew what I know now When I was younger I wish that I knew what I know now When I was stronger The can-can such a pretty show Will steal your heart away But backstage back on earth again The dressing rooms are grey They come on strong and it ain't too long For they make you feel a man But love is blind and you soon will find You're just a boy again When you want her lips, you get her cheek Makes you wonder where you are If you want some more then she's fast asleep Leaves you twinkling with the stars Poor young grandson there's nothing I can say You'll have to learn, just like me And that's the hardest way Ooh la la Ooh la la, la la, yeah I wish that I knew what I know now When I was younger I wish that I knew what I know now When I was stronger

Wow, he really seems super down to earth and can take a joke very well. What a cool guy.

If you listen to his discography the guy is also an amazing talent with a one in a million Voice. And hes surrounded himself with the worlds best talent since the beginning. Even if you dont like his music, the level of craftmanship is absurd.

Wow - this is the very first time I've seen Bill star struck 😂 🤣🤩

My wife is a huge Rod Stewart fan, so whenever he appears locally, I get tickets. If back in the seventies you would have said this was the guy you would see most often live, I would have been surprised at that. All that being said, never seen a bad show!

My 1st music love 🧡 My 1st concert back in the seventies.

You are looking at a nearly-80 year old Man. Right on Rod. You give some of the 'rest of us'....Hope.

Went to see him way back some time and right in the middle of this excellent show they drag a huge bag out on stage, It was full of soccer balls that he dribbled around a bit and then kicked into the crowd. Bet they were signed.

“Forever Young” Rod. So nice to see him!

Bumped into him at The Ritz in London. Lovely fella

I remember doing the "Rod Stewart stomp" when I was a beer'd up teenager, his band Faces was the best.

Bill and Rod.. Hanging out and having a chat!! Love it!! I will be seeing you in Nevada, you’re a fabulous perfectionist, song writer, Boss, musician!! Break a leg, as they say… Quietly now while I turn the page. Act one is over without costume change. The principal would like to leave the stage. The crowd don’t understand…. Do you??

We love Rod Stewart and all his music!😁 It was so awesome to see him on your show!🤗 Thank you, that was the best!😍

Rod is God!!! He’s still got it! Funny as all hell!

I never realized how many songs he actually wrote that were hits. I always just saw him as a guy that did covers it's good to know that he can write.

The man is friggin 77 Still rocking it

straight legend

What a human this man is!

I can tell from first hand experience as Rod's vocal coach - this is exactly how he is off stage. No different. "just a bloke from London who made it big" is how he describes himself. What you may not know is that he's a model train fanatic and is always whistling if he's not singing. Truly a nice man and consummate professional.

Rod Stewart is a one of a kind rocker. He came into a private club in Georgetown in the late 70's with like six gorgeous blondes....it was a total meme....they were out and about back then, you could see them in NY, Georgetown, Chicago, Miami....he rocks...a living legend...good for Real Time for getting him on..feather in your cap.. ; - )

What a coincidence. I was just bemoaning on a Brits in America group how I'd got Rod Stewart singing "Love Changes Everything" stuck in my head after hearing it in a local market. That led to a long back and forth on the merits of Rod Stewart, and lots of people saying what a nice guy he is. His love of model railways and his incredible set that took him 25 years to build is rather endearing.

Rod Stewart is great here. I too have the Maggie May 45 and many others. Hasnt been played since the 70's.

Sir Rod Stewart is the F*****g BOMB...A true genius rock and roll legend...I only have one issue with Bill... It's too bad you only had Mr.Stewart for about 7 measly minutes...You need to have this legend for the whole damn hour...🎹🎸🥁🎤

Pleasure to briefly meet you Sir, down by the river.

I think my favorite Rod Stewart song is "Reason to Believe" followed by "You Wear It Well". I'll bet a lot of people don't know that Rod Stewart is a very accomplished model railroader. I remember reading an article about how he would construct buildings for his model railroad in his hotel suite during the day and then do his concerts at night. Another interesting Rod Stewart tidbit is that he played harmonica on Millie Small's hit "My Boy Lollipop".

Saw you first in 73 at the Sutton Granada with the faces…I was a 15 years old …still the best live gig I’ve ever been to …proper raw blood n guts rock n roll…Thanks Rod , been a fan forever…..I’m 63 now and never a day goes by when I don’t play a track off “Every Picture “.

I’m forty-three and Rod was the very first concert I ever attended, for my fifth birthday! 🥲🥰 That was the only gift I wanted so my parents said OK! Edit: this thread is so wholesome and pure. I love it!

Wow a legend and a mans man!!!

Rob Stewart true legend One of my favorites are "My Heart Can't Tell You No"

Sir Rod !! Always knew your super cool Bill, but now you really rock!!

Rod Stewart is such a character, so authentic! And with a great spontaneous sense of humor. Next interview, would be great to let him speak more, longer. I bet he has so much to narrate.

Bill and I are the same age. There were 2 albums I listened to the whole summer of 1971, Paul McCartney's Ram and Rod Stewarts Every Picture Tells a Story.