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 \u201cInfatuation,\u201d Stewart\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The setlist was a masterclass in nostalgia. Fans sang every word to \u201cMaggie May,\u201d their voices echoing across the amphitheater in unison, while \u201cYou’re In My Heart\u201d had couples swaying and smiling under the summer sky. Stewart peppered the night with his covers, like his rendition of \u201cI’d Rather Go Blind\u201d brought both energy and sentiment and when he slid into \u201cStay With Me,\u201d the audience erupted in cheers that felt like a collective embrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Midway through the show, Stewart took a seat to slow things down with \u201cHave I Told You Lately\u201d each note dripping with emotion. The amphitheatre, lit by thousands of phone flashlights, became a sea of twinkling lights, underscoring the moment\u2019s gravity. He joked about his age, acknowledging he couldn\u2019t kick soccer balls into the crowd as far as he used to, but his showmanship playful, charming, and effortlessly cool remained untouched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Near the end, he closed with the anthemic \u201cDo Ya Think I\u2019m Sexy?\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the lights dimmed and Stewart took his final bow in Tinley Park, he promised, \u201cI\u2019ll miss you, Chicago\u2014thanks for a lifetime of love.\u201d Judging by the roar that followed, the feeling was entirely mutual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If this truly was Rod Stewart\u2019s last visit, he left Chicagoland not with a whisper, but with a golden, glittering exclamation point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Stewart-One-More-Time-Tinley-Park-Il-2025-2-1024x569.jpg\")
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