Sir Rod Stewart has always been a crowd favorite, but he won even more hearts with a touching moment onstage with his 94-year-old sister, Mary. During an incredible concert in front of the majestic Edinburgh Castle, Sir Rod invited his beloved sister to join him as he performed his emotional classic, “Sailing.”
The scene was unforgettable. Sir Rod and his three female backup singers dressed in captain’s uniforms, setting the perfect mood for the song. As he sang his 1975 hit, he wrapped an arm around Mary, who happily sang along. The love between them was obvious, and the crowd could feel the special bond they shared.
Mary was absolutely thrilled to be onstage. She encouraged the audience to wave along to the beat and even took on the role of conductor, guiding the band after some playful encouragement from her brother. It was clear that this moment was just as important to her as it was to Sir Rod. The joy on their faces made the performance even more magical.
The concert took place on July 6, 2023, and fans couldn’t get enough of the heartwarming sibling moment. Over 602,000 people tuned in on YouTube to watch the performance. The comment section was flooded with messages from fans sharing their own sibling stories and showing love for the touching performance. One fan wrote, “The love between brother and sister brought tears to my eyes. What a lovely guy Rod is!” Another added, “This is so sweet. She must be so proud of her little brother, and he is very blessed to still have his 94-year-old sister around.”
Sir Rod has a history of bringing his family into his performances, and this wasn’t the only special moment from the show. Later, he invited his daughter Ruby onstage to perform a duet of his song “Forever Young.” Just like her father, Ruby has a natural talent for performing, and their duet was full of energy and emotion. Watching the father-daughter duo share the stage was pure joy, and it was clear that Ruby has inherited her dad’s musical gift.
The song “Sailing” was originally written by Gavin Sutherland and first recorded by The Sutherland Brothers in June 1972. While their version had some success, it was Sir Rod’s version that truly made it famous. He released it as the first single from his sixth solo album, Atlantic Crossing, on August 8, 1975. The song became a massive international hit, reaching number one in the UK, Ireland, Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
Sir Rod Stewart’s concert in Edinburgh was already special, but sharing the stage with his sister made it unforgettable. It was a night filled with love, music, and family—a performance that fans will cherish for years to come.
