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The only thing Rod Stewart and Jools Holland love more than their new album of standards? “We’re both model-railroad fanatics.”
“It’s Art Deco.” We’re gathered at a hotel suite in midtown with a decent view of Central Park, but the expanse of greenery isn’t asenticing to the duo as a few towering buildings along Fifth Avenue made of stainless steel and limestone. The duo had a general familiarity with each other, but Swing Fever(out February 23) marked the start of a meaningful period of time together, both in and out of the studio — the result is 13 songs that honor their shared origins. There was a large bloke standing by her, so I reached past him to tap her on the shoulder to say hello and also say, “If you ever wanted to come on the show, it would be great to have you.” I didn’t realize that the mountain I just passed was, in fact, her security man.
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