Rod Stewart - Maggie May (REACTION)

[@jpmnewyork]

There was a time when you literally could not turn on the radio, on practically any channel, without hearing this song. Yet I'm still not sick of it.

[@473mec]

Every year, when classic rock stations do their countdown of the best rock and roll songs, this song is near the top.

[@cherylwoodward]

Truth!

[@pdg61met]

amen his best

[@elingrome5853]

Rod was singing like this at 16... and still going

[@56music64]

One of my all time fav songs, sung by one of the best voices in rock. First album I bought with my own money.

[@MicheleJane]

Come to think of it, I think I did too. 1971. Love this album

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

I got the album as a Christmas present my very first vinyl record 1971 love it still ❤

[@sallybannister6224]

All that mattered back then was knowing every single word of Msggie May .I fell hard for Rod when I saw him on Top of the Pops, clowning around , singing this, kicking a ball around, he was an ex football player, sorry ! Soccer ⚽️ 😂

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

@@sallybannister6224 yes definitely & me too still love Rod have seen him 4 times puts on a brilliant show ❤️

[@sallybannister6224]

I've seen him 3 times,!! Have a very happy healthy 2024, from London x Rods birthday is the 10th Jan I think ? ❤ ​@lindsaycrellin4588

[@davidburton9136]

Ron Wood, Rod's bandmate in Faces, deserves a lot of credit for this song too. He plays the little intro, and then plays all the guitar parts plus that amazing bass line!

[@bjwnashe5589]

Ron Wood played electric guitar and bass here. Acoustic guitar and mandolin were played by others. Ray Jackson played the iconic mandolin parts. The intro was played by Martin Quittenton.

[@TheRavenshaddock]

Ronnie Wood is on guitar

[@davidswearingen9652]

One thing I like about Rod is you can understand every word he sings always. Which makes it easy to enjoy the lyrics.

[@richardeast3328]

Yes, along with Paul Rodgers.

[@1bigrowdy]

Hope y'all get to Mandolin Wind .Rod is truly a storyteller... His songs make you feel it

[@johntremmel3949]

That is Ronnie wood on guitar, played with the stones for the last 35 years

[@ChrisKrolak]

Who couldn't love this song? After all these years, I still do.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Never gets old and I have heard it a thousand times, from the day of it's release. We all loved Rod, boys and girls.

[@michellefranco5648]

Rods voice. Is like a velvet bag of diamonds being dragged down a gravel road. Iconic

[@nickrizzi4927]

What a great and superlative simile. Can I use that with due credit?

[@michellefranco5648]

@@nickrizzi4927 be my guest

[@dannycasson1551]

This song made me pick up the mandolin and learn how to play. I grew up listening to this song. Early Rod Stewart...what a song. A living legend.

[@dondaniels4119]

Love these dudes presentation

[@klasseact6663]

Jeff Beck's "Truth" is calling your names, Rod Stewart is the lead vocalist on the entire album...every song is a masterpiece ❗️❗️

[@vicprovost2561]

One of the most influential rock albums ever, future superstars and soon, Rock Legends, killing it start to finish.

[@MicheleJane]

Oh, for sure!! You're so right! Still have the Truth vinyl album

[@fenderchamp8241]

True, because I Ain't Superstitious.😉

[@klasseact6663]

@@fenderchamp8241 used in the movie "Casino"😎

[@maruad7577]

"Truth" was an amazing album.

[@aspjake123]

Besides Rods gravely voice I am loving that organ. This song brings many teenage memories.

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

👍💕

[@garyarnett1220]

And how about Ronnie Woods great guitar work?

[@sallybannister6224]

And John Peel famous radio DJ and music brain wizard expert on the mandolin!! Yes, he did a spoof appearance on Top of the Pops playing it . Never heard much of an organ though ??

[@aspjake123]

​@@garyarnett1220 For sure!!!

[@Mgarguemare]

The mandolin solo is fantastic!!!!

[@LesSmith45]

One of my most favorite Rod songs! I think it came out in 1972 when I was 11

[@johnthegreek5836]

Definitely one of his best albums and one of the first albums I ever bought

[@mushbone]

That mandolin riff by Ray Jackson kills me every time

[@nickcolletta9140]

Rod Stewart is the reason Jeff Beck never had another singer in any of the bands he played in after Rod left the Jeff Beck band in the 60’s. Jeff said when you had the best singer there was no point in trying to find another. Check ou Rod singing “Let Me Love You” with Jeff’s band. A blues masterpiece.

[@Dragonsinger71]

Try just about any track on the first Jeff Beck Group album. I loved "I Ain't Superstitious".

[@jjvermeer]

Beck reformed the Jeff Beck Group with Bobby Tench on vocals. They cut two albums. Check out the Rough and Ready album. I don't believe he had another vocalist after this band.

[@christineobrien7707]

Mr.Stewart has one of the best scratchy, raspy voices in Rock n' Roll. John Fogerty and Bob Seger aren't too shabby either😎👍👍Happy New Year to you both. I love your channel Smart, funny,and entertaining.I love to see the pleasure you get from the old school music.Your channel and others won't let it die!👍👍

[@Scarlet3241]

Jeff Beck did have another singer. His name is Bob Tench. Recorded an album called Jeff Beck Group. It has an orange on the front cover. the album includes Cozy Powell on drums Max Middleton, on keyboards. I forgot the bass players name. I think it’s one of Jeff’s best albums, and it includes songs like Going Down, Ice Cream Cakes and a cover of Dion’s Tonight I’ll be Staying Here with You. Every song on the album is incredible. You should check it out.

[@nickcolletta9140]

That’s when he realized that nobody on vocals was better than Rod. He said this in an interview he did.@@jjvermeer

[@joescott8877]

The lyrics to this are excellent, the storytelling sublime, and then Rod's voice TELLING that story? Fuggedaboutit! Like you guys were saying: One of a kind!

[@marybill1429]

One of my favorite songs Rodney is one of the best😊

[@thecoogs]

Could not smoke enough cigarettes or drink enough whiskey to replicate that voice. Can hear the sixties to 70s musical transformation in this gorgeous gem

[@Sal-pm8lg]

Every young man may have a Maggie.

[@mojorider8455]

Great song, very wistful tune about a first love. Who just happened to be an older woman! True story from Rod, met some older woman at a festival when he was a teenager. Happy new year, gents!

[@leannlaplante3643]

There is a scene in the movie Lords of Dogtown where this is played. I loved this song before that movie. Now, after that movie, I always picture Heath Ledger singing. Gorgeous song.

[@f.murphy8340]

"Every Picture Tells a Story" from the same album. Solid.

[@scottlaughlin9897]

Jeff Beck’s Truth album featuring Rod Stewart on vocals is a gem!

[@RuthKing-wm9nw]

Mandolin in rock song...the 70s were so great!!!

[@BrixtonTone]

Legendary tune from for me his finest album

[@willowvee5844]

This song never gets old. It's great to sing along with!😊

[@mikefixx7177]

This classic is one of the 1970s best, thanks for playing it

[@jean-pierreyot5871]

And a special mention for Ray Jackson’s fabulous mandolin contribution !

[@Irockthere4]

That beginning is called “Henry” written by the guy who co-wrote this song with Rod.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

@lrockthere Interesting. I thought it sounded like what I heard on an album my girlfriend gave me back then - Baroque (1600 - 1750) guitar. Harmony and counterpoint. Thanks -

[@DougCaffey]

What an amazing performance from the bassist! Believe it or not Ronnie Wood played bass, lead guitar and 12 string guitar on this song!❤❤❤❤

[@beerbottlebaby]

Man, this brings back some memories, thanks.

[@jesselobo3213]

This song is stamped into my mind and soul. So many memories attached to this classic song. Thanks for the reaction.

[@genecase9464]

This song put Rod Stewart on the map. Well, on my map anyway. That guitar was infectious! I used to listen to this song, and so many others, on a transistor radio while riding my bike around the neighhborhood. I wonder how many kids are doing that today? None, I bet!

[@ivansavoie3190]

Maggie May and Stay with me are his two best IMO, great reaction

[@lisemzarate4029]

I was in my late 20's when I realized he wasn't saying "All you did was WET my bed" 😂

[@realbser1956]

Rod Stewart in his prime. None better at that time in rock.

[@haroldmurrayDFW]

One of the best B sides in history.

[@susiedawson3349]

The story af a young man's first time with an older woman...This whole album is great! Great review La and Che.

[@elih9700]

Try the reverse, old man young girl, how does that work?

[@Duke_2373]

ask Hugh Hefner..@@elih9700

[@starfire6122]

What do you mean? It is about young kid and older woman

[@elih9700]

@@starfire6122 And that's why it gets ignored, if the roles are reversed it becomes a sordid tale.

[@doomhunter697]

@@elih9700 This is KZbin, not Reddit.

[@sallybannister6224]

Try In a broken dream, "Rods vocals are sublume, recorded under the name of Python Lee Jackson. A singer called Long John Baldrey discovered Rod, he was singing on Twickenham station platform, waiting for a train, he heard him and signed Rod up....

[@williamweiss6128]

Stewart, Never A Dull Moment, a favorite of mine, along with that Faces stuff. So good.

[@joerosenfield4]

I love Ronnie Wood's bass playing. So melodic! I was just starting to play bass when this came out in 1971 and it had a big influence on me.

[@howardkip99]

I didn't know he played bass on this track, now after a google I find he played bass, lead guitar and 12 string, you learn something every day.

[@stephenmichael8837]

It was stellar. ❤

[@laurenfelsberg6406]

Very, very,, VERY popular song in my day!!!!!

[@beverlycoulston8058]

One of my favs❤

[@renecuellar3078]

Awesome way to end the year. Happy New Year, guys! See ya next year

[@KennyCamaro2364]

This is choice. List of huge rock stars on this album. Go Laa! Go Chee! Keep rocking gentlemen.

[@vicprovost2561]

Yes, Wiki the album, it is eye opening! 🎵

[@Annie-hd3jx]

So much to listen to!!

[@MicheleJane]

Rod Stewart also loves the Motown sound, and recorded some remakes. He played banjo, but not too often. He's an incredible rocker especially in the early 70's. But just like the Stones, he acclimated with the times, and did some 'almost' disco pop music. He's incredible Check out the Faces live recording 1972 Stay with Me, etc. On you tube

[@Jude_196]

HAPPY NEW YEAR, YOU-GUYS!! THANKS for the wonderful reactions!!

[@CuttinEJ]

One of the most underrated guitar solos of all time. Especially the 2nd one. A real masterpiece. ❤

[@dannymoore6886]

His work with Jeff Beck (Truth) is a step you shouldn't miss. The mandolin in this song makes the song!

[@joesmith1957]

This song takes me back to the 70’s like few others.

[@mamaflush9945]

Hello La & Che, this is one of my personal favorites by Rod Stewart. Here's another one of their songs, if interested. "Rod Stewart - You Wear It Well " (by the channel: Rod Stewart) --This song was written by Rod Stewart and Martin Quienton, this song "You Wear It Well" was released as a single in 1972, and was on their fourth studio album "Never A Dull Moment". The song became an international hit, reaching number #1 on the UK Singles chart. Thanks for sharing, we appreciate you rocking with us during the New Years Eve🎊🎇

[@rockandrollpaddy]

'Every Picture Tells A Story', the album from which this comes, is an absolute banger.

[@timmurphy479]

I wonder if these guys find themselves listening to the songs they make reactions to in their cars or homes they've been on quite the journey.

[@Scarlet3241]

I remember when this song first came out. I loved it then and I still love it now. I’m not sure who the guitar player was but I don’t think it was Ronnie Wood. The mandolin Solo is uncredited on the album but I’ve heard that the guys name is Ray Jackson. I’ve never seen Rod play an instrument, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he does. 🕊❤️🎼

[@garganega]

A young man learning about women.

[@dmCurator]

Your love of music shows, always.

[@Denise-t4z]

Another great artist singing a true classic rock song. This song brings back some great memories. 😄

[@sherryheim5504]

I have seen Rod Stewart live several times and have never known him to play an instrument, perhaps a tambourine but I am not even certain about that. He usually has a very strong band often staffed with very well known and always very talented musicians.

[@Ziggywillow1957]

How that brings back memories. I was a teenager when that song came out and listened to so much I still know the words by heart. Great song.

[@envirogeekyyc]

Great song, great album, part of the soundtrack of summer 1971 - song hit #1 here in Canada in October.

[@williamlovett619]

Great song

[@daveman_50]

Such a huge rasp, yet Rod Stewart's articulation and phrasing are perfect.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

"My song" in high school. Always loved the mandolin. From The Faces' album First Step, please check out "Flying" and "Around the Plynth." Nobody ever does that album!

[@cptight88]

This is the first song I ever remember hearing -- I was 4. Still a classic.

[@suesebree8670]

An all around FANTASTIC album!!!!

[@matthewpiliere2850]

The guitar tone in the solo may be my favorite in all of rock and roll.

[@kingstumble]

First saw "Rod the Mod" when he was playing with Steam Packet--a sort of bluesy, soul outfit. Vocal duties were shared between Rod, Julie Driscoll and Long John Baldry(another amazing singer.) The Brian Auger Trinity provided the backing.

[@jdbroders64]

Ron Wood is the guitar player (he plays all of the guitar parts, intro, rhythm and the solo lines and co-wrote the music. He also plays the bass in this one as well. Woody was in the Faces with Stewart then went on to become a full member of the Rolling Stones. Quite a talented lad...

[@nickcolletta9140]

He was also the bass player in the Jeff Beck band.

[@jdbroders64]

Yep, forgot about that.@@nickcolletta9140

[@garyseven5791]

I was a lonely teenage broncin' buck when this song came out. It's really cool to see you enjoying the 70s. May your path always rise up to greet you!

[@hklinker]

I think this is Rod Stewart’s most iconic song.

[@FloridaRocks]

JEZ! I still remember where I was when I first heard this song on the radio! Damn❤

[@clifton8929]

"You Wear It Well," and "The First Cut is the Deepest," along with "This Old Heart Of Mine," "Sailing', "Young Turks. And "Reason to Believe. Any of these songs are excellent. Keep up the great work, guys; you're greatly appreciated.

[@jeffbaca1173]

My parents (Mom) played this album so much she deepened the grooves while the sound was cranked, great album with so many great songs and memories. Martin Quittenton played the acoustic guitar and Ronnie Wood played the electric guitar and bass guitar.

[@ZinniawithaZ]

This was my introduction to rock-n-roll. Was washing my hair in the kitchen sink and this came on the little portable radio I had. Later, I met Ronnie Lane who was part of Faces (Small Faces, Slim Chance). It sure takes me back to some good times.

[@ellerootz6702]

Love Rod!

[@flyoverme7412]

Just a Great song!

[@meyerhave]

Rod Stewart plays the banjo on "MANDOLIN WIND" for his "MTV UNPLUGGED" episode, and in concert as a member of THE FACES he would play electric rhythm guitar on "SWEET LADY MARY".

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Thanks for pointing out that you know most of the older great musicians by music they made when they were past their prime--the had been itching at the back of my mind. IMO that includes Rod, the Stones, Elton John. IMO their best three albums are Every Picture Tells A Story, Let It Bleed, and Madman Across The Water. And all three made plenty of music after that. I am grateful to see the music I've always loved through new eyes. 🙏

[@marilyndurham738]

I was never a big fan of Rod but I did really like this song.❤

[@marcialaughrey4939]

Ronnie Wood, who does the guitar work here, in 1973 joined the Rolling Stones and has been their 2nd guitarist along with Keith Richards ever since. He asked Rod Stewart for his ok to leave Rod's band before he joined the Stones. He and Keith had been friends for some time.

[@Mgarguemare]

I was a freshman in high school when this gem came out. A looooong time ago!!!!

[@michele-33]

Glad i found your channel..love your honest reactions - Some channels try to be someone they're not & over the top... Keep doin what you're doin ! God bless 🕊️🕯️🤍

[@michaelgoldberg7127]

Rod's very 1st band was Rod Stewart and Steam Packet! They were right before Faces.

[@JimFlickinger]

Good reaction!!

[@tjmasson1013]

Happy new years fellas. Keep on keepin on in 2024🎉.

[@suellenpittman201]

Yes. His first 2 albums were Rockin!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Top 10 song in Rock history. 'Nuf said.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

😂

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek Not surprised a girl wouldn't get it.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

@@Cosmo-Kramer 🤡

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek Yes, Jill, you have a marvelous economy of words. I await your next reply with great anticipation.

[@debrabaker6021]

He’s still good, my sister is a lifelong fan and we’ve been to many concerts.

[@2869may]

Absolutely Iconic Tune....! (full intro too...!)

[@impudentdomain]

You guys been hittin so many good classics lately.

[@whoneedssantawhenthereisgr1724]

Incredible song love it !

[@savageman2194]

I believe this is my first visit to this channel. I subscribed.

[@missgmoma]

This is more than a song, this is a story told by one of the most unique amazing voices 🎯💯❣️

[@thomascerulli8013]

The memories I have to this song are priceless. Great story behind the song. Last song they put on this album. It was released on the B side of a single. Some DJ in the Mid West decided to check it out. The Rest Is Rock & Roll History. Happy New Years Guys ❤

[@timandmonica]

The most famous mandolin solo of all time (probably)!