It Had to Be You... The Great American Songbook
by Rod Stewart
Metascore
42

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Billboard
    70
    But after moving past those first moments of seeming artist/song incongruity, the listener will discover an album full of pleasant surprises and vocals that show Stewart in a most flattering light.
  2. CDNow
    70
    A tasteful selection of pre-war era classics in a supper club jazz setting.

Awards & Rankings

74
#74 Most Discussed Album of 2002

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User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 16
  3. Negative: 4 out of 16
  1. AlvaroG.
    May 4, 2008
    8
    Why so bad ratings??? the whole series of The Great American Songbook are great!!
  2. MistyC
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    I LOVE this CD along with ALL of Rods others. Only being 24 I hadn't listened to this type of music before thanks Rod.
  3. GiuseppeR
    Jul 7, 2006
    10
    A particular voice for some of the best songs of the last century. A great interpretation with very good arrangements. The official critics A particular voice for some of the best songs of the last century. A great interpretation with very good arrangements. The official critics didn't appreciate this CD because it is too easy to love it. It's difficult to tire to listen to it. You wish to dance, to sing, to beat time. What else is the music?… Full Review »
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