In May 1985, Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck filmed the music video for their cover of Curtis Mayfield’s “People Get Ready” in Oxnard, California. Captured by photographer Jeffrey Mayer, the production marked a significant reunion for the former Jeff Beck Group bandmates.
The shoot took place primarily at a train station and surrounding areas in Oxnard. The video was directed by D.J. Webster. The sepia-toned video follows a storyline where Stewart writes a letter inviting Beck to Los Angeles to play guitar. Beck is seen traveling via train boxcars while Stewart waits for him at a station, eventually culminating in a hug and a guitar solo. The video premiered on June 3, 1985, coinciding with the song's release on Jeff Beck’s album, Flash.
Photos from the set typically show Beck playing a butterscotch Fender Telecaster. Despite the song being a major hit and receiving heavy MTV rotation, the filming session was one of the few times the duo collaborated during that era, as a subsequent planned tour was canceled after only a few shows.
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