actually its more of a personal preference. i do not really like rod steward songs that much. not say dislike but, it don't really have that kind of impact like work of bon jovi and gun and roses.
i must say they are nice songs nevertheless
I'm not a big Rod Stewart fan either, but those songs of his I listed are some of his best and my favourites.
You should try and listen to "Tom Traubert's Blues", the original singer is Tom Waits, another great rocker. The song has the waltzing mathilda tune in it.
Best GNR song is "November Rain", worst in my opinion is "Sweet Child O Mine". :o
I like Bon Jovi too, 'Living On A Prayer" and "Wanted Dead Or Alive" are ze best!