Praise George Ezra, Rod Stewart Sentil Ed Sheeran: I Don't Know A Single Song

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JAKARTA - Rod Stewart criticizes Ed Sheeran, stating that he doesn't know a single song, while praising George Ezra for being "extraordinary".

The rock legend was interviewed by The Times when asked if he thought there were still songwriters who created the eternal song.

I'm sure there are a lot, he replied. You mean like 'Maggie May'? The song that will be played in 50 years? I like what's his name... he's British, very talented... When the interviewer suggested whether she meant Sheeran, Stewart replied: No, not Ed, I didn't know a single single song. "

Instead, Stewart started singing the refrain part of Ezra's 'Shotgun'. "I think he wrote an amazing song," he said. He will be here for a long time.

He then continued his interview by comparing what he considered a difference in motivation between his generation and the current group of pop stars.

"We were brave at that time to get into the music business," he said. We don't know where this will take us, but the record company is different. They will try it.

"Also, the people I met The [Rolling] Stones, Elton [John] we all came here because we liked the music. Money and fame are not a factor - the most important thing is the burning ambition to sing. That may have changed," he continued.

"Now it's more than that, 'Yeah, let's play music. I don't even have to play well. Maybe I'll be rich.' The fame comes first from everything. All children want is fame.'

Meanwhile, Stewart's new 'Swing Fever' album, a collaboration with his Jools Holland and Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, will be released on February 23, comprising 13 covers of Broadway classic songs.