The one KEY element of the song that you guys may have missed is that Maggie was an OLDER woman. ("The morning sun when it's in your face really shows your AGE... but that don't worry me none, in my eyes you're everything." She is a cougar, who lures this young schoolboy (let's hope it's college, lol) away from home, his studies, etc. using her sensuality. She's probably having a midlife crisis and needs him to feel young again, and he's so in love (or lust) that he's "as blind as a fool can be" and is being toyed with for her amusement and to keep her company. The age gap is only alluded to the ONE time in the song, but it changes the whole dynamic.
@dogsense37732 жыл бұрын
I have a 1967 cougar 390 4speed ! Thanks
@finosuilleabhain77812 жыл бұрын
No, certainly not college. No one in the UK would have referred to college/uni as 'school' at this period. He's about to begin a year (let's hope it's his last, lol) at secondary school, and his youth gives the song the edginess I've always associated with it.
@ilikejohnhurt2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@palemale25012 жыл бұрын
Yes an older woman - [EDIT - FOR THOSE SIMPLETONS OR WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY READING ENGLISH - NOW HERE IS MY SIMILAR STORY] Even 22 can seem old to me when I was just 18 and after this song was released and I had just started university, my first love/lust taught me about making love but derailed my studies - very heady times and so very poignant - this song takes me back there, every time..
@Johnny_Socko2 жыл бұрын
Not only that, but at the end of the song he hasn't left her yet. "I'll get on back home...one of these days." I always liked that little bit of a dark ending, where he's sort of stuck in limbo.
@billbitterman94872 жыл бұрын
The album this was on, Every Picture Tells A Story is one of the great albums from the era. Every song on it is great. Mandolin Wind, I’m Losing You, the title track, Reason To Believe, Tomorrow Is A Long Time. All are awesome. Pick one an give it a listen. You won’t be sorry
@RicoBurghFan2 жыл бұрын
For real!
@r5photography2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! “I’m losing you” is an amazing example of perfect rock-n-roll
@dennytaylor10052 жыл бұрын
Great album for sure
@Jane-AnimalFriend2 жыл бұрын
Love Reason to Believe.
@malingor70422 жыл бұрын
@@r5photography it's a decent cover of a Temptations track
@georgeharper696710 ай бұрын
Hey kids, that's a 52yr old song that will last forever. I am approaching 70 and as a 17 yr old naval cadet, I remember my 'Maggie May' very very well
@raydescalzo2 жыл бұрын
"Maggie May" expresses the ambivalence and contradictory emotions of a boy involved in a relationship with an older woman and was written from Stewart's own experience.
@MrTsimpson1232 жыл бұрын
Not true the song is a metaphor about Rod overcoming his addictions.
@wnsafford18542 жыл бұрын
@@MrTsimpson123 In a Jan. 2007 interview in Q magazine, Rod said it was inspired by his 1st sexual experience, with an “older woman” he met at the 1961 Beaulieu Jazz Festival (he was 16). He also said her name was not Maggie May. He got that name from “an old Liverpudlian song about a prostitute.”
@debramorano2 жыл бұрын
I what's going into my senior year, when this song came out. It brings back such great memories
@scapito2 жыл бұрын
@@MrTsimpson123 where is the source of your info? Not saying you're wrong, just never heard that POV before.
@melissabunn16322 жыл бұрын
Yep, I am a huge Rod Stewart fan. I have seen multiiple interviews where he says the song is based on his first experience. It was with an older women at a music festival.
@stevenellers19392 жыл бұрын
A little known fact-Rod was considered a good enough soccer player that he was encouraged to go pro but he chose music instead. We’re all the happier for it too.
@scottfrench41392 жыл бұрын
Could have played professionally. I saw him in the old annual England-Scotland game a Fram in Palos Verdes maybe 20 years ago, on the field with Richard Gough and Ally McCoist.
@matthewcarlson1032 жыл бұрын
@ Steven Ellers re Soccer Star ; Well known fact : Rod Stewart is the principal / victim / perpetrator in the most well-known urban legend of modern times. It happened early in 1971 right at the time of Maggie May. Everybody without exception believed it. Any comments? I'm a wacky Christian now so there's no way I would now mention this greatest of all urban legends if I hadn't have lived through it. Rod Stewart is the principal in without a doubt the most classic urban legend of our time. God bless Scotland. Rod was Scottish. Yours in the Lord , Brother Matt
@j.w.matney83902 жыл бұрын
Celtic was interested in him in his youth.
@scottyg34062 жыл бұрын
I've seen him 1st hand at his concerts juggle and launch soccer balls from stage that are tossed up for him. He's a huge Celtic fan and attends many of their matches when he can, especially any big ones.
@matthewcarlson1032 жыл бұрын
November 5th, 2021. Steve, Greetings and God's blessings. I responded to your comment in the main comment section so everybody could read it. Now that I posted it to the main comment section it looks like the comment I posted to the main/original comments section ( as opposed to a response which would not be seen by readers unless they looked up the responses to your comment ) was retained under your heading also. I guess God really wants you to read it . A reply to you was where I first wrote the main comment. I've done this a few times so I know the format. I've learned to cut and paste my response to the main section so more people can read it. Usually a person gets one or the other between the posting placed in a reply or posted in the main comment when one cuts and pastes from a reply to a comment. I call a lot of prayer lines. I called one to get some prayer support before I made the main comment post. The one I called before posting had a lady named Fiona who was from Scotland that prayed for the posting. Otherwise I wouldn't have mentioned Scotland as my last comment. Pretty interesting. Rod Stewart in an interview discussed the 1971 urban legend with Katie Couric of Yahoo News in 2012. It's easily available on the internet. One can come back and edit comments anytime. There's an old saying that there's no writing just rewriting. At the risk of leaving a few proofreading errors I'm going to send this now and know that I can edit in the days to come. Yours in the Lord , Brother Matt
@mapegatkinson92 Жыл бұрын
This was my husbands an my song since 1969 and my name is Maggie May. Still makes me feel I am at college. Love never grows old.
@publicname602 жыл бұрын
You HAVE to listen to FOREVER YOUNG by Rod!! You will more than cherish that song always and that can be guaranteed! It will explode every heartstring for every child you have. Tissues required.
@danhunt18302 жыл бұрын
As parents of young girls, you would LOVE Rod’s “Forever Young”!
@alexanderwalter45952 жыл бұрын
Forever Young was originally a Bob Dylan song. Rod Stewart added a lot of lush production and a good music video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKPNY3aCfNGXeZY
@maryanndilberian52592 жыл бұрын
I had that song for my son’s dance with me ( his Mom) at his wedding... this song and rod’s rendition just meant everything I wanted to say to my children!!
@troyhagen98432 жыл бұрын
@@alexanderwalter4595 Rod's song is actually a different song entirely that he co-wrote about his children although it was lyrically very similar to the Dylan song with the exact same title. It was so similar that Rod sent the song to Dylan asking if he had any problem with him recording it. They agreed to share royalties from the song.
@tud13662 жыл бұрын
"The First Cut is the Deepest", and "Tonight's the Night", so many songs to choose from.
@ChanelStuff2 жыл бұрын
Tonight's the Night is one of my favorites 👍
@sueflynn98862 жыл бұрын
I love The first cut!! X
@eriksundling56532 жыл бұрын
Must say that they should listen to Cat Stevens original of “First cut is the deepest” rather than Rods version.
@andymcgill3542 жыл бұрын
First cut is a Cat Stevens song though Rods version is good
@BenLapke2 жыл бұрын
This was Rod Stewart’s first hit, and it was everywhere on the radio in 1971. No rock song that I’m aware of had ever featured the mandolin. A huge hit!
@josephbrown6906 Жыл бұрын
REM "Losing My Religion" has the mandolin as the lead instrument
@ianhector2957Ай бұрын
@@josephbrown6906was that "71?
@yvonnepalmquist86762 жыл бұрын
So many decades to explore with Rod. From his sexy 70s, to his mastered 80s, to his crooner 90s. His discography is massive.
@cnatview2 жыл бұрын
I watched an interview with Rod on a talk show and he sang this song. When he finished, one woman in the audience yelled out, "I lost my virginity to this song!" He just kind of stepped back and smiled. He said, "You did? Did anyone else lose their virginity to Maggie May?" and about 25 people raised their hands...both men and women. It was so funny. Thanks for your reaction guys. Rod sure was fun to grow up with. Take care and be well. Peace. ☮️
@theresamariegoesplaces96882 жыл бұрын
I would have guessed that it was "Tonight's the Night'
@rickycoleman88412 жыл бұрын
@@theresamariegoesplaces9688 was for me
@cnatview2 жыл бұрын
@Theresa Marie Goes Places....That song probably would have had 45 people that raised their hands. lol ☮️
@cnatview2 жыл бұрын
@@rickycoleman8841 ....very cool. ☮️
@sallyharrison82652 жыл бұрын
Oh so funny!!
@chadlockhart3972 жыл бұрын
“Stay With Me” by Faces, with Rod as lead singer is pure energy from start to finish. Should be added to your list.
@geneticrex2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@dennisdye72702 жыл бұрын
One of the best intros in rock music! Had as my ringtone.
@jksgameshelf33782 жыл бұрын
100%.
@pauloseminara72292 жыл бұрын
My fave!
@matthewdrake43852 жыл бұрын
Awesome track
@Sober20032 жыл бұрын
Every picture tells a story! You wear it well! I'm losing you!Mandolin wind! All great songs from Rod!
@bellodrade2 жыл бұрын
One of the best sing-along songs of all time. I'm sure the number of people screaming the lyrics while driving down the road is mind boggling. I don't think I have ever met anyone who didn't know this song and it's lyrics by heart. A true classic.
@davewildermuth75192 жыл бұрын
The instrument that comes in toward the end, playing the high, trilling notes, is a mandolin. They're commonly used in bluegrass music, but are pretty unusual in rock. Next Stops: "Forever Young" "Young Turks" "People Get Ready" (featuring Jeff Beck)
@asticou2 жыл бұрын
That was my guess. Big fan of bluegrass
@jackies54812 жыл бұрын
What? No 'If You Think I'm Sexy'?
@davewildermuth75192 жыл бұрын
@@jackies5481 I try to limit myself to three Next Stops each time; I've kind of made a game of it.
@TrevorandThea2 жыл бұрын
Jeff and Rod’s version of People Get Ready is just sublime! One of the best versions of that song!
@RDRussell22 жыл бұрын
@@jackies5481 I think they reacted to that one already?
@alholland84712 жыл бұрын
Rod is definitely a legend. This song as well as "the first cut is the deepest " are my 2 favorites. But ya can't go wrong with any of his hits....and there are many.
@albertcornett74082 жыл бұрын
His later hits were pop crap.
@morganspector51612 жыл бұрын
From this same album, "Every Picture Tells A Story" and "(I Know) I'm Losing You"
@mikemaricle99412 жыл бұрын
Every picture tell a story. Mandolin Wind, with Ron Wood
@catofthecastle16812 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Cat Stevens wrote the first cut is the deepest as a teenager!
@Dreyno2 жыл бұрын
PP Arnold’s version of “First Cut is the Deepest” is the best IMO. And I say that as a huge Rod Stewart fan.
@rosegarden72562 жыл бұрын
Rod says he wrote this song after an ONS with an older woman --- FYI, he was not heartbroken. In an interview I watched once, when asked if "Maggie" was the only older woman he ever had a relationship with, Rod grinned sheepishly and said "definitely not" LOL. My name is Maggie, and I cannot tell you how often the opening verse of this song has been sung to me... however, I absolutely love RS and that mandolin solo is like heaven.
@johnniehoney65612 жыл бұрын
I read it was inspired by his dog.
@jenniebrotz15702 жыл бұрын
My Mom was absolutely in love with Rod Stewart. This was the song that made her fall in love with him. She passed away in 2020. This song hits me in the feels. ❤
@carolmay7 Жыл бұрын
My sister too was totally in love with him.
@loramacrae-lopes62932 жыл бұрын
Rod Stewart has some really great songs. “You’re In My Heart” and “Forever Young” are two of my favorites. As a new mom I think Amber will love “Forever Young”.
@donnagonatas31552 жыл бұрын
I danced to Forever young with my son at his wedding. Cried my eyes out!❤
@stevebyrne65372 жыл бұрын
Agree. Nice one
@Kimberrann2 жыл бұрын
@@donnagonatas3155 I did the same.
@donnagonatas31552 жыл бұрын
@@Kimberrann perfect song. Forever your babies😭
@CARNELIANTURQUOISE2 жыл бұрын
Bob Dylan wrote Forever Young for his son, a lullaby!
@jvandervest25782 жыл бұрын
A near perfect song and performance. Rod was a King in the 70s.
@shannonperry95302 жыл бұрын
And gain in the 80s and 90s, lol he is a legend!
@jeancoughlin54902 жыл бұрын
I loved early Rod just like I liked early Elvis. They both went "Vegas" and sucked ever after. He was exceptional when he played with Jeff Beck.
@user-gt2uf8cq9y2 жыл бұрын
King of the 70s, up till 1977, then a train wreck for five years, then a master again. Masterful: "The First Cut Is The Deepest", "You're in My Heart", "Sailing" Dreadful: "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy", "Hot Legs", "Ain't Love a Bitch"
@ljcoffeelover262 жыл бұрын
I sang this every morning of my first pregnancy 31 years ago. I didn’t know if the baby was a boy or girl. I didn’t name her Maggie 😀
@francotraipe28302 жыл бұрын
@@shannonperry9530 OH YEAH 70`S , 80`S 90`S .... Simply The Real Superstar !!!
@christinec19282 жыл бұрын
Rod Stewart is another one of those wonderful artists whose great music spans decades and genres. Worth diving into.
@annorbreezy2 жыл бұрын
Years ago someone described his voice as sandpaper on velvet. I always found that a perfect description. Love him.
@angelaharper856 Жыл бұрын
most accurate description i have heard. proud old canadian boomer who was/is a great fan, but some how missed that description. thank-you
@sunnystormy4973 Жыл бұрын
-#sexy-- raspy-
@mikea54242 жыл бұрын
All over the radio in summer of 71.
@JohnRJune2 жыл бұрын
That sound you loved is a mandolin. This is a song about a kid being lured into a relationship with an older woman ( a cougar), then after he falls hard for her, she moves on the a new conquest and drops him. 'You Wear It Well', is a similar sounding song. 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy', is a disco song he did. 'Hot Legs' is another good one, but he's had numerous hits over the years. He was with The Jeff Beck Group and Small Faces, as well as having a successful solo career. My wife and l were dating, when this song was a mega hit in '71.
@mrfomo2172 жыл бұрын
Faces. Small Faces was a different group.
@dogsense37732 жыл бұрын
I have a 1967 cougar 390 4 speed,thanks!
@stephenulmer37812 жыл бұрын
Glad someone explained it to them
@reallymysterious45202 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you're like me and wish that the Faces had stayed together ? I have the same reaction every time that Amber did when he heard the mandolin. And after this song my next favorite is Do ya think I'm sexy - it may have been cheesy but boy did he pull it off. I think they would both like it. My 3rd fav is Tonight's the night
@Gashouse692 жыл бұрын
The mandolin in this song is the spice that makes the dish! Love Rod's earlier stuff.
@mitzicoleman71872 жыл бұрын
It’s my favorite to, but I thought it’s a Ukulele. So I looked it up and it’s a Ukulele. Only reason I knew was because I grew up listening to them. They are similar tho.
@mkenific2 жыл бұрын
@@mitzicoleman7187 is a mandolin. It's even in the liner notes on the album. Ray Jackson on mandolin. A ukulele does not sound like a mandolin.
@Rob-fs8vq2 жыл бұрын
Ray Jackson from the band Lindisfarne played it & he didn't even get a credit for doing it, (apparently Rod had forgotten his name!)
@mkenific2 жыл бұрын
@@Rob-fs8vq true! I believe the notes said something like Mandolin on Maggie May played by Lindisframe.
@karengray6622 жыл бұрын
Yep, Ray Jackson, Lindisfarne
@theman48842 жыл бұрын
You really need to check out some Small Faces/Faces e.g. 'Itchycoo Park', 'Stay With Me', and 'Ooh La La' . The Small Faces became The Faces when Rod Stewart joined the band as lead singer.
@Slidegirl2 жыл бұрын
I heard an interview with Rod in the 90s and he was asked about playing the same sets night after night and he said (something like), "I think I've sung 'Maggie Mae" over 5,000 times." The interviewer asked "Do you get tired of it?" Rod said, "Never. I love that song!"
@manitobuckles2 жыл бұрын
You simply must watch Rod with The Faces performing "STAY WITH ME" live. It is the epitome of a Rock And Roll band doing what they do best. Every member is absolutely 💯 % on point! 😀
@theman48842 жыл бұрын
Excellent choice!
@otherw2 жыл бұрын
Their "Maybe I'm Amazed" beats the original, IMHO.
@sandrariley53382 жыл бұрын
Rod Stewart is a British National Treasure, he's made so many great records an couple of my favourite 'The First Cut Is The Deepest' and 'You Wear It Well'.
@MitziAA2 жыл бұрын
Rod's Maggie May never gets old. Never get tired of it. The Mandolin is always a delight.
@mgonzales562 жыл бұрын
"Reason To Believe" and "You Wear It Well", two great Rod Stewart songs. Rod has been around for many years, since I was in high school, in the early to mid 70's. He was quite a lady's man in his day. He has recorded many great songs. A real treasure of a performer. Love you Rod.
@renaissancepoet2 жыл бұрын
"Maggie May" is the original "cougar" song. lol "The First Cut Is The Deepest" "Tonight's the Night" "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" "You're In My Heart" "Reason To Believe" and "Handbags & Gladrags" would all be great Rod Stewart reactions.
@earldeanpowell2 жыл бұрын
Forever Young
@skaz15042 жыл бұрын
Lol! So true! 🤣😂
@kevinferguson31962 жыл бұрын
Hot legs! Is a great rocker
@kevanbodsworth98682 жыл бұрын
Mrs Robinson , Simon and Garfunkel.....?
@mariflame18212 жыл бұрын
Another favorite Rod Steward song: "Young Turks" Yes, his voice is unique. "Da ya think i'm sexy" its kind of an awesome fun disco song by him too! Oh, and "Some guys have all the luck"!
@mikekelly80272 жыл бұрын
Was starting to think I was alone in mentioning’Da Ya think I’m Sexy’. It brings back memories of the back seat if a VW Bug (tight fit), smoking, uhm you know, tearing down the road singing (screaming) the lyrics- well the chorus anyway🤣. The 70’s and 80’s were good times, don’t think we really realized it the time.
@nshkwe48112 жыл бұрын
I love Young Turks!! Great story tellin in that one!
@gwillis012 жыл бұрын
Another vote for listening to the song "Young Turks"
@laurabailey10542 жыл бұрын
I loved the song Young Turks
@shellyt13262 жыл бұрын
If you love Rod’s voice and harmony “All for love” with Sting and Bryan Adams is a must!! It’s beautiful how they blend
@GoldenLight222 жыл бұрын
I grew up with him and this song and so it’s incredible to see people hearing for the first time. Truly
@mdanam2 жыл бұрын
The album that this is taken from, "Every Picture Tells a Story" is one of those albums that is considered perfect. There is not one bad track on the entire record. If you want to hear the most amazing drum solo ever, check out Mickey wallers drumming on Rod's cover of the Motown classic, "I know I'm losing you". Rod has been recording for over 50 years. His catalog is immense.
@Alewifes_Husband2 жыл бұрын
One of the most appealing things of that album - aside from the great songwriting - was that the band were so clearly having a freakin' BLAST playing! It just comes through on almost every track. But especially on I'm Losing You. They're just having so much fun!
@richardrichardson5152 жыл бұрын
Every Picture Tells A Story / What a masterpiece
@jolene06022 жыл бұрын
Rod with Faces is one of the best bands to watch on stage, they had a lot of fun on stage.
@AlBarzUK2 жыл бұрын
Used to be The Small Faces before it got shortened.
@andycofin69832 жыл бұрын
“I’ll get on the way home… one of these days.” He wants to leave, but he does still love her. This song has a lot of memories for me. My then new best friend, in our junior high science class, sang it to a girl whose name was Maggie. That was 50 years ago. Jake, I still love you and miss you.
@SuprousOxide2 жыл бұрын
Yeah he's singing all this, damnit Maggie you're bad for me. I should leave, I should leave.... But in the end, he's putting it off. One of these days....
@pamelamcneill31752 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see him twice. Once of the best concerts ever. It was like listening to his records. My favorite song by him. Maggie May was early Rod Stewart.
@randyg.10272 жыл бұрын
❤🎧 If you go down the Sir Rod Stewart rabbit hole, I promise you that you'll discover a ton of classic songs! Rod has been recording for 60 years, and he's still going strong. Much like Sir Elton John, Rod covers the categories of: pop-rock, blue-eyed soul, blues-rock, folk-rock, soft rock, and some fun disco numbers. ❤🎧
@leannewilson71842 жыл бұрын
And don’t forget Sir Robert Plant
@nedeast68452 жыл бұрын
@@leannewilson7184 I wish we could have a Sir Donald Fagen
@dougieyou2 жыл бұрын
Seen Rod about 15 times,his attention to detail and his showmanship are unmatched. He always puts on a great show. You put your money down and he never,never disappoints. Try "Forever Young" or "Sailing" next.
@dawnpatrol7002 жыл бұрын
And bring Soccer balls to throw on stage lol
@markfoster406310 ай бұрын
Classic rod, was still with the faces when he did this in 71. Just to add, I love your channel, your such a lovely couple, always happy and respectful of all music. Keep up the great work, love you both, peace and love ❤️
@MrPooch19672 жыл бұрын
A classic older Rod Stewert song. The most missed but most important component is Ronnie Wood. While he is most famous for playing with the Stones, his contributions to Rod's music are unmatched.👍🏻✌🏼💯
@moxielouise1252 жыл бұрын
Listen to “Stay With Me”. He has a lot of great songs but that is one of my favorites and I have to smile at his audacity every time I hear it.
@jogischulz25762 жыл бұрын
Rod in his wild days with the Faces was one of the best rock'n roll bands of the beginning 70s.
@oldguyhustle59412 жыл бұрын
Yes, Rod Stewart Faces is a great band. A lot faster passed.
@johnwaga37022 жыл бұрын
I agree. Rod and Ronnie Woods’ “Stay With Me” is my favourite rock song of all time. You must check out their live performance of it on KZbin!
@wandaminter94212 жыл бұрын
@@johnwaga3702 Love that song. One of the ones I used to get my die hard jazz aficionado father to actually listen to...and like!!!
@raydescalzo2 жыл бұрын
He and Ronnie Woods were in the Jeff Beck Group before that. Check out their version of "I Ain't Superstitious"
@johnwaga37022 жыл бұрын
@@wandaminter9421 Both you and your father had great taste!😎
@kathenavarro68502 жыл бұрын
Rod's concerts are absolutely on Fire! His shows are amazing! One of my favorite concerts!
@carolmay7 Жыл бұрын
Me too, Ive seen him twice, but I havent seen him as a crooner, but I love love listening to him croon.
@pegajense Жыл бұрын
Love this song brings me back to my teen years
@davecleggett93712 жыл бұрын
You wear it well, Mandolin Wind, and, probably one of his finest 'The Killing of Georgie, Parts 1 and 2'. Some rabbit hole you've fallen into guys! Love your reaction to such great songs. After I watched your reaction to Sam Cooke's 'Change is gonna come' I needed a hug from Amber. Great channel you two!
@Nightcrawlerfive2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, I hadn't thought of You Wear It Well in years!. You sent me off on KZbin for a listen for old times sake. Enjoyed it! Very much in the same style as Maggie May if they are looking for that sound again.
@wendypowell67952 жыл бұрын
Love Killing of Georgia and Sailing.
@rebo26102 жыл бұрын
Yes, the ballad of Georgie is so raw.
@pattyestrada62 жыл бұрын
You guys have reacted to Rod before, the song was “Da Ya’ Think I’m Sexy”….”Maggie May” is one of my absolute favorites ❤️. Try “Young Turks” and “You Wear It Well” next.
@justanotherguy79252 жыл бұрын
💯
@dbuck53502 жыл бұрын
I woke up to this song playing on the radio shortly after I graduated high school. It left me feeling so lost. lonely and empty that i went out and enlisted in the Army that day. Don't miss out checking Rod Stewart and the Faces (formerly the Small Faces with Steve Marriott). The song "Stay with Me" is a real rocker.
@VFD9942 жыл бұрын
You MUST listen to Dobie Gray “Drift Away”. A smooth, calming voice that just soothes the soul.
@jtataryn2 жыл бұрын
Rod Stewart's earlier stuff, like Maggie May, could make you cry. Mandolin Wind, You Wear It Well, Handbags & Gladrags, and Reason to Believe are all worth checking out.
@shrike67742 жыл бұрын
add gasoline alley, love that song.
@swfcocs12 жыл бұрын
True, after the early stuff I kinda think later he pretty much wasted his talent, the songs he could have sung with that voice
@deborahp60322 жыл бұрын
Mandolin Wind is one of my favorites!
@yorkiegeoff18252 жыл бұрын
Absolutely mate , Rod in the 70s for me I grew up listening to him mandolin wind , reason to believe, you wear it well my favourites ! also one that people tend to overlook is you got a nerve from foot loose and fancy free 👍
@richardb62602 жыл бұрын
Rod Stewart does a great cover of "I'm Losing You".
@stevenhiscoe77172 жыл бұрын
I can remember going to so many dances when the DJ would play this followed by High Ho Silver Lining by Jeff Beck, happy days.
@jacksaintjack2844 Жыл бұрын
One of the top voices in pop history.
@clare10612 жыл бұрын
Rod Stewart sang rock music with “the faces” and when he moved onto his solo work he did rock, pop, disco a little bit of everything. He can sing anything and kill it.
@michaelfoster55772 жыл бұрын
He started with some very early pop/rock artists in the UK, first coming to fame with the Jeff Beck Group, then joining the remnants of the Small Faces to become The Faces, then having a very successful solo career - which is still continuing! A long and distinguished career for Sir Rod Stewart!
@danjmcs2 жыл бұрын
New "Faces" album coming out next year!
@clare10612 жыл бұрын
@@danjmcs way cool
@paulwagner6882 жыл бұрын
I saw a special where he did the standards from the American Songbook. He really does everything
@rocketrabble67372 жыл бұрын
@@michaelfoster5577 Ah the "Faces" wonderful band.
@efcruzado2 жыл бұрын
The Rod Stewart rabbit hole is a good one to explore. “Hot Legs”, “Tonight’s the Night”, “Young Turks”, “Forever Young” are some of my favorites.
@PrudeyNoid2 жыл бұрын
Young Turks takes me so far back into my early teens.
@karenkat11112 жыл бұрын
Love Rod in general. So, so many great songs! For sure though, Young Turks takes me back to high school days too. They really can't go wrong down this road.
@EireannAnnie2 жыл бұрын
Big, Big Rod Stewart fan here. feel in love with his voice when I was a teenager listening to the radio. Lost count of the amount of times I have seen him live, I managed to be lucky enough to get two of his footballs that he kicked out. As for his songs its impossible to have a favourite, but love hearing him sing Mandolin Wind and Farewell (1974) Tonights The Night.. the list is endless..
@shaneluttrell5329 ай бұрын
You gotta do Rod's "(I know) I'm Losing You"! The drums and the passion in that song will knock your socks off!
@beowulf10052 жыл бұрын
Rod has lots of hits. Definitely a great artist to get in to.
@peeeach34852 жыл бұрын
Definitely “Forever Young” is a must; especially for parents!
@jennidhue22162 жыл бұрын
_Rod Stewarts 'Rhythm of My Heart' is one of my all time faves. I'm pretty sure it was Rod Stewart who also did a rendition of 'Baby it's cold outside' with Dolly Parton._
@suedyment5112 жыл бұрын
Love Rod since I was a young teen and heard Maggie May , - You Wear it Well ♥️
@scottvanhille56882 жыл бұрын
Rod was a heart throb back in the day. "Passion" "Infatuation" "Do Ya Think" "Hot Legs" and "Some Guys Have All The Luck" are a few of his many hits.
@f.murphy83402 жыл бұрын
"Every Picture Tells a Story" is the title track; a must. Absolutely rocks.
@JonHammerHeart Жыл бұрын
This song was from his 1st album and this was the 1st single from that album witch also contained 4 other hits from that same debut album including "Reason to Believe' "Every Picture Tells A Story" "Mandolin Rain" and "I'm Losing You". Damn impressive for any artist at any stage of their career.
@jamesobrien3450 Жыл бұрын
Well, no, it was his third album (check out Gasoline Alley) but it is a good album. Losing You truly rocks.
@ericwillison13892 жыл бұрын
That Mandolin at the end hit Amber like a freight train. This is one of my favorite Rod Stewart songs. I remember listening to it as a kid while my family drove out to camp at the beach in Long Island from Ohio in mid August every year during the the middle 1970s. Rod Stewart as a solo act, and also when he was with Faces, has a ton of incredible songs. "Losing You", "Hot Legs", and "Stay with Me" are some of his best known hard rocker songs. "Maggie Mae", "You Wear it Well", "You're in My Heart", "The First Cut is the Deepest", "I Don't Want to Think About It", and "I Was Only Joking" are some of his best slower songs. He also was fantastic at covering other artists' songs, bringing something new to them but staying within the original. Here is a reaction idea that no one else is doing: Listen to an original suggested by listeners, then listen to its cover by another artist. With Rod Stewart, you could listen to "Get Back" by the Beatles, then listen to Rod's cover version of it and do your reactions to both in the same slightly longer video. You could also do Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" and the Whitney Houston cover. Keep up the great reaction work.
@robgrant76832 жыл бұрын
Rod is one of the all time great rock singers and Maggie May is one of his most famous songs. A true classic! Even though he is singing about heartbreak in this song I had to laugh a little at your "poor Rod" comments because in real life he's a legendary ladies man with an amazing list of blond beauties in his past and present! Many other great songs worth checking out: I'm Losing You, Forever Young, You Wear it Well and tons more.
@sherrygarza33122 жыл бұрын
Rod Stewart's "You're In My Heart" is one of the best love songs ever. It's a must hear!
@MustLoveDogsSA2 жыл бұрын
I just voted for that!! Yes please!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@alanlucio3442 Жыл бұрын
Another great classic brings me back to some good memories from my childhood.
@ButtonPhonics2 жыл бұрын
Rod's live version of Handbags & Gladrags my favorite - the violins wow!!! beautiful lyrics too and a tear - oh and he's released a new single - better than most things charting/streaming
@kellypedersen65902 жыл бұрын
That mandolin break at the end gets me every time; absolutely enchanting.
@jazzminb2 жыл бұрын
Rod did a whole album full of crooner songs called "the great american songbook" i think they're all just remakes of classics so its not his music but since you like the genre you may like it
@josettevaive38952 жыл бұрын
Ooh Jen he made 4 of them...I have them all🥰
@mrtyreus02 жыл бұрын
Rod's low point in his career. I understand he was trying to pay homage to the standards, but those albums are sterile over produced garbage. Rod is a Rock singer and that series was in my opinion a money grab. Take the track list and listen to the authentic recordings from the 40s through 60s. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra etc.
@barrymedwin7197 Жыл бұрын
I saw The Faces several times around London in the 70s. Another wonderful UK band. 🎷🎧🎵🎸
@philipw51912 жыл бұрын
I saw him in concert outside on a driving rain storm, mud everywhere! No one left. High energy for two hours and he was the only singer! Amazing. A greatest hits concert in chronological order.
@dawngrant49182 жыл бұрын
This song is about an older woman using an inexperienced young man. One of the GREAT songs by an AMAZING artist!! Forever Young Have I Told You Lately Tonights the Night
@deanroddey28812 жыл бұрын
One of the indelible memories of my youth was being out with some friends who were into photography at the time. We were out in the country looking for interesting things to photograph, more than slightly toasted, it was a perfect spring day, and we were young and without many cares, and this song came on the radio and it was just one of those transcendent moments of perfect bliss.
@rochellemarchionda36662 жыл бұрын
Rob Stewart is an icon, please forever your an this old heart of mine with ron isley (you will love it)
@kimpalko33912 жыл бұрын
Saw Rod in concert the beginning of October. He still sounds awesome!
@dbradx2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, one of the great songs of the 70s, and definitely one of Rod's best. Fantastic storytelling here, you guys will love it! Maggie is an older woman who basically took Rod on (in the context of the song's story, no idea if this is autobiographical) as a young boy toy.
@Shrykespeare2 жыл бұрын
Can't believe this song is FIFTY years old...
@dbradx2 жыл бұрын
@@Shrykespeare Oh man, that's nuts - we're not old though, right? ;-)
@anthonymitchell88932 жыл бұрын
You don't think the record I' s better without the video ???
@grumpy77282 жыл бұрын
He hits that age gap hard with the line "Mother, what a lover you turned out to be'
@wnsafford18542 жыл бұрын
In a Jan. 2007 interview in Q magazine, Rod said it was inspired by his 1st sexual experience, with an “older woman” he met at the 1961 Beaulieu Jazz Festival (he was 16). He also said her name was not Maggie May. He got that name from “an old Liverpudlian song about a prostitute.”
@Shrykespeare2 жыл бұрын
One of the seminal songs of the 70s, his first #1 hit (in 1971). Other great hits (all #1s) are "You Wear it Well", "Sailing", "Tonight's the Night", and "The First Cut is the Deepest".
@dennytaylor10052 жыл бұрын
Quirky factoid - On "Tonight's the Night", there's a voice of a woman speaking french at the end of the recording. Its his then girlfriend/super model Britt Eckland. However, in subsequent releases of the song (after they broke up) they removed her voice background.
@lorrainewillis6364 Жыл бұрын
Love Rod Stewart..his 1975 album Atlantic Crossing is one of my favourite albums...and is the very best of Rod in my humble little opinion
@charlottewhitlock20012 жыл бұрын
Maggie May is my favorite Rod Stewart song, I was teenager when I heard this song & bought the 45 then I bought albums folded by CD. Yes I'm in my 70's.
@inexplicablyleft27292 жыл бұрын
From that same album (Every Picture Tells A Story) a song that really show off Rod's voice is Reason To Believe.
@1960donz2 жыл бұрын
OMG so emotional listening to Rod....Maggie May was one of my late dads favourite songs. When I was a kid it was playing all the time in our home.... it's a warm hug memory
@KickyMickey19827 күн бұрын
Robsquad I went to see Rod Stewart with my mom, dad, You haven’t seen anything till you see him in concert sing this song and everybody singing along.
@nancygarreaud15342 жыл бұрын
I love this song. August ‘71 road trip across the US in a VW bug. Iconic song. The mandolin is the best!
@debrafarmer602 жыл бұрын
"Your in my heart" is another Great song of his.
@MustLoveDogsSA2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I agree!!! ❤️
@HandleTakenlol2 жыл бұрын
Glad you guys have met rod, his voice is something special, and few people could sing of something so dark, and make it such an upbeat Groove. And don't you just love the mandolin? I do!
@bandycoot18962 жыл бұрын
This takes me back. My old school days listening to this with my then girlfriend....oh boy, what memories. Thanks for playing it.
@SebGeddy2 жыл бұрын
"The Killing of Georgie", such a beautiful compassionate song. His cover of "Sailing", etc.
@88teffie2 жыл бұрын
This is the first song I ever remember hearing. I was 4 years old under big ass 70's headphones, listening to it on a reel to reel my mom had. We were living on the Marine base in 29 Palms California while my dad was serving in Viet Nam. "my" reel had Rod Stewart & Cat Stevens on it. I would lay on a giant pillow on the floor & color or play dolls while listening under headphones. It was great to grow up with such amazing music playing in our house. Thanks Mom!!!
@amybradshaw19022 жыл бұрын
I love love love Rod Stewart 🥰 I grew up listening to him with my mom. I was able to see him in concert a few years ago and he was absolutely INCREDIBLE. You MUST listen to his song Stay With Me that he did with his band Faces. It’s got great guitar, banging piano & Rod’s powerful voice. It’s a winner 👍 Also, his song Mandolin Wind (sigh)
@kimmurrell72042 жыл бұрын
I had the single of Stay with Me when I was in 7th grade. The artist (band) was Faces. Also one of my favorites.
@jimmcevers94432 жыл бұрын
In the top 10 50 years ago. Great memories hearing this! Played often in the EM Club where I was stationed in Germany.
@kathleenfreeman40652 жыл бұрын
This is one of my top favorite songs. I love me some Rob Stewart.
@jackielc682 жыл бұрын
Rod Stewart is my absolute favorite artist. I have loved his music since 1975; when I was 7 yrs old. He has a huge catalog spanning 60 yrs that runs the gamet of musical genres.
@PriestessOfNothing2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my top top top top songs, I couldn't live without it. It holds a special place in my heart. It's basically a guy in a relationship with an older woman that causes him grief but he's never going to leave her. Rod Stewart is a legend, so many songs to choose from, it's a long rabbit hole to go down but it's worth it.
@chrisjovingo22052 жыл бұрын
A boy in a relationship with older woman, not a guy. In his memoir he said he was 16 yrs old & can’t tell us how old she was but she was much older. I don’t think he is withholding her age, I’m guessing he never knew her age but I’d guess Maggie was in her 30’s or 40’s.
@thadiusplug76662 жыл бұрын
one of the GREAT all-time rock and roll songs
@dsrtflwr6093 Жыл бұрын
This song takes me right back to my old neighborhood in the 70s in Texas standing on the dusty shell road meeting up with all my friends. This tune was often playing on one of our transistor radios.