Rod Stewart Bids Chicagoland Farewell With A Dazzling “One Last Time” In Tinley Park

Aug 11, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

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By Harrison Kristoff

On a warm Friday night, the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park was transformed into a glittering time capsule of rock and soul as 80-year-old Rod Stewart delivered what he says will be his final Chicagoland performance. Aptly named One Last Time, this tour marks the planned end of Stewart’s decades-long run on the road, a bittersweet farewell to a career that has spanned over half a century.

From the moment Stewart stepped on stage, dapper in a white tuxedo jacket with open ruffle shirt, slim black trousers, and that unmistakable mop of spiky blond hair, the sold-out crowd knew they were in for something special. Opening with the roaring, feel-good “Infatuation,” Stewart’s voice still carried that signature raspy warmth that has defined him for generations. The video walls loaded with images of Stewarts past showcasing his illustrious career.

The setlist was a masterclass in nostalgia. Fans sang every word to “Maggie May,” their voices echoing across the amphitheater in unison, while “You’re In My Heart” had couples swaying and smiling under the summer sky. Stewart peppered the night with his covers, like his rendition of “I’d Rather Go Blind” brought both energy and sentiment and when he slid into “Stay With Me,” the audience erupted in cheers that felt like a collective embrace.

Midway through the show, Stewart took a seat to slow things down with “Have I Told You Lately” each note dripping with emotion. The amphitheatre, lit by thousands of phone flashlights, became a sea of twinkling lights, underscoring the moment’s gravity. He joked about his age, acknowledging he couldn’t kick soccer balls into the crowd as far as he used to, but his showmanship playful, charming, and effortlessly cool remained untouched.

One heartfelt moment came during the “Forever Young” song when a video played behind Stewart as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne’s passing as well as numerous other rock legends we lost recently.

Near the end, he closed with the anthemic “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?” the crowd was on its feet, dancing, clapping, and refusing to let go of the moment while The O’Jay’s cover of “Love Train” capped off the set. For many in attendance, this was more than a concert, it was the closing chapter of a lifelong soundtrack.

As the lights dimmed and Stewart took his final bow in Tinley Park, he promised, “I’ll miss you, Chicago—thanks for a lifetime of love.” Judging by the roar that followed, the feeling was entirely mutual.

If this truly was Rod Stewart’s last visit, he left Chicagoland not with a whisper, but with a golden, glittering exclamation point.

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Setlist: Rod Stewart live at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL – Aug 8th, 2025

1. Infatuation
2. Tonight I’m Yours
3. It’s A Heartache
4. Roll and Tumble Blues
5. It Takes Two
6. The First Cut Is The Deepest
7. Tonight’s The Night
8. Forever Young
9. The Motown Song
10. Young Turks
11. Maggie May
12. I’d rather Go BLind
13. Downtown Train
14. I’m Every Woman
15. If You Don’t Know Me By Now
16. You’re In My Heart
17. Have I Told You Lately
18. Proud Mary
19. Do Ya Think I’m Sexy
20. Stay With Me
21. Some Guys Have All The Luck
22. Love Train

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• 2025, Chicago, concert review, credit union 1 amphitheatre, Illinois, Rod Stewart, Tinley Park, US

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