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Revisiting Rod Stewart’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’

Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter January 10th, 2020

Today (January 10) is Rod Stewart‘s birthday, and considering how “Carpool Karaoke” has been one of the most popular bits in the late-night world for the past few years, we thought we’d look back on Stewart’s installment from The Late Late Show with James Corden.

The nine-minute clip below is chock-full of incredible moments and fun facts.  (Example:  We learn how long it takes Rod to do his hair, and that Faces were banned from checking in at the Holiday Inn, so they used a clever alias to make reservations.)

Add in some air guitar, learning the inspiration for “Maggie May” and a very flamboyant rendition of “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” and you have one of the best “Carpool Karaoke” segments ever!

Rod Stewart & A$AP Rocky Carpool Karaoke

James and rock legend Rod Stewart carpool through Los Angeles singing some of his classic songs and surprise guest A$AP Rocky joins in for his hit, Everyday.

 

Rod Stewart: Classic Images

  • Rod The Rocker

    circa 1975: Rock star Rod Stewart at the microphone wearing a 'leopard skin' shirt. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    circa 1975: Singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood of 'The Faces' in concert. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    26th October 1976: British rock singer Rod Stewart has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces but began a successful solo career in 1976 and had his first number 1 single in 1978 (Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?). (Photo by Graham Morris/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart awarded by 'Disc' magazine 'Top International Vocalist', London, UK, 15th February 1973. (Photo by Jack Kay/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Silver Stewart

    London born rock star, singer Rod Stewart, in a spectacular silver jumpsuit during the recording of his own television spectacular 'A Night On The Town'. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart’s Faces

    24th January 1974: Rod Stewart with the Faces at London Airport. From left to right are: Tetsu Yamauchi, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart, Kenny Jones, and Ian McLagan. (Photo by Dennis Stone/Express/Getty Images)

  • Elton and Ron

    British singer, pianist and composer Elton John with British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod’s Leggings

    Pop icon Rod Stewart on stage at Olympia in London, on the British leg of his world tour. (Photo by Gary Merrin/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart Performs

    British singer Rod Stewart performs in tight blue satin pants and blue eyeshadow, circa 1978. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British singer and songwriter Rod Stewart, 12th September 1973. (Photo by Roy Jones/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart In New York

    British rock singer Rod Stewart performing in New York, 1981. His T-shirt slogan reads: 'Cruel, But Fair'. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod With Faces

    English singer Rod Stewart performing with the Faces, 1974. Also on stage are bassist Tetsu Yamauchi (formerly of Free, left) and guitarist Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • The Five Faces

    English pop group The Faces in their dressing room before a concert at Wembley Stadium, 30th October 1972. The New York Dolls and Slade are also on the bill. Left to right: Ian McLagan, Ron Wood, Rod Stewart, Kenney Jones and Ronnie Lane. (Photo by P. Felix/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod And Ronnie

    British rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, circa 1974. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Faces Gig

    British rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, circa 1974. On the extreme right is keyboard player Ian McLagan. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Wood And Stewart

    British rock stars Ron Wood (left) and Rod Stewart on stage during a concert by The Faces, 1974. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Three Faces

    Members of English rock group The Faces pose with photographer Richard Upper(right) at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, during their American tour, 1973. Left to right: Rod Stewart, Ian McLagan and Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod And Dee

    British rock singer Rod Stewart with his girlfriend, model Dee Harrington, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Faces LA Concert

    British rock star Rod Stewart onstage with the Faces at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, 1973. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Faces Perform

    Rock group The Faces play to an audience of 22,000 people at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara, California, 1973. Left to right: bass player Tetsu Yamauchi, singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood. (Photo by Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod And Britt

    27th March 1975: Rod Stewart and Britt Ekland attending the film premiere of Ken Russell's film of Pete Townshend's rock opera 'Tommy'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

  • Faces In Concert

    30th October 1972: Rod Stewart singing at a Faces concert during a music festival at Wembley Stadium, London. (Photo by P. Felix/Express/Getty Images)

  • The Real Thing

    27th March 1975: Pop singer Rod Stewart with his new girlfriend, actress Britt Ekland at the premiere of Ken Russell's new film of Pete Townshend's rock opera 'Tommy'. After kissing Britt, who recently split up with record producer Lou Adler and is the former wife of Peter Sellers, Rod said, 'It's the real thing'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    circa 1975: London born rock star and singer Rod Stewart in concert with 'The Faces'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

  • Night Out

    circa 1975: Rock star Rod Stewart with girl friend, film star Britt Ekland. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Ron And Rod

    1974: On the left, Ron Wood of 'The Faces' on stage with Rod Stewart. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Three Faces

    24th January 1974: Members of The Faces on a luggage cart at London Airport (from left) Kenny Jones, Ron Wood and Rod Stewart. (Photo by Dennis Stone/Express/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart: Classic Images

    18th May 1974: British singer Rod Stewart celebrates his Scottish parentage at a Scotland v England football match. (Photo by D. Morrison/Express/Getty Images)

  • Scotland Forever

    19th May 1974: British singer Rod Stewart celebrates his Scottish parentage at a Scotland v England football match. (Photo by D. Morrison/Express/Getty Images)

  • Third Division

    7th November 1973: British singer-songwriter and vice-president of Watford FC Elton John and Rod Stewart wearing Watford strip at Vicarage Road. (Photo by Sydney O'Meara/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    24th January 1974: British rock singer Rod Stewart at London Airport with model Dee Harrington. Stewart has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces before embarking on a successful solo career. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    Pop singer songwriter Rod Stewart in performance. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)

  • Tartan Horseman

    British rock singer Rod Stewart, with his horse, Mia. Rod Stewart was born in London in 1945 but has always associated himself with Scotland and passionately supports the national football side He has performed with the Jeff Beck Group and the Small Faces but began a successful solo career in 1976 and had his first number 1 single in 1978 with 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart And Dee Harrington

    British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart and girlfriend fashion model Dee (Deidre) Harrington at London Airport, London, 20th May 1972. (Photo by Dove/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod And Tracey

    British singer, songwriter and musician Rod Stewart with singer, actress and comedienne Tracey Ullman, 15th May 1984. (Photo by P. Shirley/Express/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British singer, songwriter and musician Rod Stewart in concert, 15th May 1984. (Photo by P. Shirley/Express/Getty Images)

  • Rod playing football

    British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart in action during a soccer match, UK, 12th November 1979. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Law and Stewart

    Scottish soccer player Denis Law of Manchester City FC with British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart, both are holding a Royal Banner of Scotland, UK, 18th March 1974. (Photo by B. Gomer/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart pictures while making a phone call, UK, 8th November 1973. (Photo by Pierre Manevy/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart and Kathy Simmonds

    British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart with his girlfriend Kathy Simmonds, UK, 8th November 1973. (Photo by Pierre Manevy/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart wearing a fur coat, UK, 20th December 1978. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, December 1978. (Photo by Colin Davey/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British rock singer and songwriter Rod Stewart performing at the Olympia, London, UK, 22nd December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Ekland And Stewart

    Actress Britt Ekland and her partner, rock star Rod Stewart attend the premiere of the rock opera 'Tommy' at the Leicester Square Theatre, 26th March 1975. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart And Sandy Denny

    British singers Rod Stewart and Sandy Denny (1947 - 1978) with their Melody Maker Pop Poll awards for Top Male and Top Female Singer, after the awards ceremony in London, 15th September 1971. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart and Bebe Buell

    British singer and songwriter Rod Stewart kisses his girlfriend, American singer and fashion model Bebe Buell, UK, 11th January 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod’s Lamborghini

    British rock singer Rod Stewart with his Lamborghini Miura, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod’s Dog

    British rock singer Rod Stewart with one of his dogs, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod’s Lamborghini

    British rock singer Rod Stewart with his Lamborghini Miura, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

  • Rod Stewart

    British rock singer Rod Stewart lounging in the garden, UK, 12th September 1971. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Erica Banas is a rock/classic rock news blogger who's well versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice.
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