ROD STEWART - MAGGIE MAY REACTION

[@Uninvited72]

"First Cut is the Deepest." You will love 🖤

[@artsilva]

This was sort of a reunion of Rod Stewart and Ron Wood (guitarist) who recorded many songs and toured before Ron joined The Rolling Stones in 1975 (till present). In the original 1971 recording Ronnie played a 12 string guitar, a six string electric and bass guitar. Rod Stewart is a great performer... a library of work worth diving into.

[@robbiem9293]

I’m way to used to the original version. Definitely prefer that. Personal preference.

[@toxicity0236]

The guitarist with him is Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones, him and Rod were in a band together called Faces, which you should totally check out! Starting with 'Stay With Me' and 'Ooh La La' the latter one Wood sang lead on and it's a classic!!!

[@chantellecline6945]

I thought that was but wasn't a 100% so I came to the comments to see if I was right.

[@noracola5285]

Mannn I was like, that guy from the Faces really looks like that guy from the Stones! I never knew it was the same person 🤣

[@onlyme114]

The original recording is MUCH BETTER. He recorded it in 1971.

[@eviekelpie1]

Definitely! At first I thought it was really going to be slow all the way through

[@Pulsar77]

Are you completely deaf????? This is 1000 times better!!!

[@scenxad]

Yeah the original audio is always better.

[@dsfddsgh]

@@scenxad Yeah i don't like it when i see reactors reacting to a singer not in their prime 30 years after the song came out.

[@ptournas]

I have to agree with Pulsar, I like this performance better than the original recording, although I don't think anyone is deaf because they prefer the original. And I definitely don't think every original recording is always better than every performance that comes after it. I think Bobby Hatfield's performance of Unchained Melody on the Andy Williams show was much better than his original recording of the song, despite the fact that the original version was awesome too. And The Who really had great songs from the start, but they became much tighter as the years passed and definitely often played live performances that were even more impressive than some of the original recordings.

[@bemused9522]

I think Maggie May was the first cougar to have a song sung about her and how much it can hurt a young person ready for love, not just a sexual fling to keep someone occupied for awhile. Damage done.

[@tommy5675]

Lola that the Kinks sang about, That was 1970 :) that's the earliest i can think of

[@sheri_bear]

@@tommy5675 Would Mrs. Robinson (1968) count?

[@tommy5675]

@@sheri_bear Good Call......History seems to be littered with "cougars" that people want to write songs about.....the more the merrier says I :) A Guy i work with suggested Miss Molly that Little Richard sang about.....but the lyrics don't really fit

[@tommy5675]

@@onimacleod "She walked up to me and asked me to dance" "She picked me up and put me on her knee and said Little boy won't you come home with me" "Lola smiled and took me by the hand And said little boy I'm gonna make you a man" The Prosecution Rests :)

[@Schad501]

Paul Anka: Diana "I'm so young and you're so old..."

[@moyralouise7123]

I read Rod’s autobiography and he says he found it hard to sit down during this unplugged show, also that having the audience so close was something else (no room for mistakes). He kills every song, Mandolin Wind unplugged is great !!!

[@addjen1972]

One of my all time favorite songs. You need to listen to his original version, though. You’d love it.

[@ksdthehammer1284]

she can’t it’s too spicy

[@pamelasherman3495]

I agree !

[@jerrysmith4974]

One of my favorite of all I met him in Evansville Indiana at the casino

[@uhn-nohn4272]

I agree this is not the best version. I saw many Rod Stewart concerts in the 70s when I was pretty young. His voice was more raspy. I had an album when he played at clubs before Faces. I think he did Cut Across Shorty.

[@jaq4608]

I second the request for The First Cut is The Deepest. Also give The Killing of Georgie a listen.

[@jamesfranklyn5312]

....NEXT UP.....MANDOLIN WIND......THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE SONG EVER WRITTEN

[@niccolean]

If you’re looking for more Rod Stewart songs listen to ‘Mandolin Wind’, ‘Sailing’, and ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’. I’m really enjoying your videos.

[@jeremytoms5163]

Maggie didn't reject him, she educated him ! :D

[@Slidegirl]

I heard Rod Stewart interviewed a few years ago: "How many times do you think you've sung Maggie May?" "I don't know. At least 4 or 5 times a week since 1971. How many is that?" "Do you ever get tired of it?" "Never. I love that song."

[@benwalker27]

You should listen to Handbags and Gladrags by Rod Stewart

[@razorback9926]

This song blocked “Superstar” by the Carpenters from reaching #1. Not too shabby to have Ron Wood as guitarist, who later joined the Rolling Stones.

[@edf9682]

Great reaction Jayy! I just saw Rod last year with Jeff Beck... AMAZING!

[@markbishopmusic]

Just about everything from Every Picture Tells a Story, or Never a Dull Moment is a golden piece of history. Good to see Ronnie Wood having fun. Great song! This self-patronizing performance of this song is fraction of the original though.

[@cathyhall1350]

Please react to the original! 1971 Maggie May! 💙🎼✌️

[@garyphillips3926]

👍👍 I like this song. The '71 version is better. If you like spicy songs,"Tonight's the Night" was a big hit for him back in the day.✌❤🎶

[@kaishowing]

Great song....Not heard this version before, so thank you. It's more or less based on a true story, although her name wasn't really Maggie! Thanks for this. Take care.

[@robras8805]

My sister is 10 years older than me. She brought this single home in 1971 when I was 5 years old. She wore that record out. This song will forever be seared into my memory, particularly because my sister had a friend Maggie, who was absolutely adorable. Thank you a bunch for doing this reaction.

[@Isleofskye]

Liked your reaction but you will NEVER see Rod calmer. He used to totally own the stage, :) He joined The Faces ( Find myself a Rock and Roll Band that needs a helping hand ) and this was their first major hit 50 years ago. They used to play Soccer on stage DURING the songs as there were really 5 very good London mates. Rod became so popular that it became Rod Stewart And The Faces and then he went solo and had major hits for 40 years. His greatest Loves are 1/ FOOTBALL 2/ His Wives and Family 3/ His Scottishness though he was born in England 4/ Celtic Football Club 5/Music 7/His Famous Train Set :)

[@TexasMagnolia]

More Please...Just Push Play and any song!

[@skelley164]

If anyone is familiar with The Lords of Dogtown, great ending with Heath Ledger sanding surfboard singing this song. But imo the rendition I’m familiar with. Never heard this one. It was cool though. That movie is basically about the skateboard revolution in the 70’s. Based around Jay Boy Adam’s, etc. great movie!!

[@selectronium]

Rod Stewart *WAS* the Spice! in the 70s, there was on the regular radio (i listened to college radio too lol): Neil Diamond (great, but not sexy); The Carpenters (so lovely, but not sexy); Peaches & Herb ( close, but no cigar); and then Rod f'n Stewart... SUCH a Bad Boy. ;-)

[@tjerwin1]

Rod Stewart is a living legend also who has aged very gracefully he is now age 76 year young. I don't honestly know when this video was recorded but the song was recorded in 1970 and released in 1971. He was 26 when he recorded it.

[@RyneMurray23]

That's ronnie wood from the rolling stones playing the guitar.

[@jameschio756]

Ronnie Wood on guitar there. He and Rod were in a group called the faces. Ronnie eventually went to the Rolling Stones. It's bout when he was a schoolboy and went with an older (mature 😂) woman. There's original 1971 live performance of the song. This version I like better as it's unplugged (acoustic) As far as theatrics the 1971 performance would've done justice. Perhaps take a gander at your leisure. Ask your momma bout Maggie Mae after all she put you in your place with a song called don't you think I'm sexy. Just making sport 😉For the record it can be spicy. Glad you took a moment to having a listen.

[@danielmartino1442]

To Rod Stewart classics, Hot Legs and Forever Young. As always love your reactions

[@marymarin3277]

Forever Young..should be next! The official video! Love Rod!♥️👍

[@toxicity0236]

Also this song is a true story about the first time Rod lost his virginity, I'm pretty sure Maggie was his school's crossing guard if I remember correctly lol

[@wnsafford1854]

January 2007 issue of Q magazine, Stewart recalled: "Maggie May was more or less a true story, about the 1st woman I had sex with, at the 1961 Beaulieu Jazz Festival [Beaulieu, England]. The woman's name was not "Maggie May" & That name was taken from "an old Liverpudlian song about a prostitute.”

[@justme2]

The guy playing guitar is Ronnie woods from the rolling stones.

[@chip2139]

Top 40 airplay in college. This is Unplugged and Seated with Ron Wood.

[@connieleighton4375]

Tonight's the night is one of my favorites by Rod...♡

[@GSD-hd1yh]

One of Rods best came about when he was a guest vocalist foran Australian group called Python Lee Jackson. The song was "In a Broken Dream" - highly recommended

[@gilhodges2025]

I saw in one interview he almost didn't write this song

[@maryellenazack4466]

🔥🔥🔥 More ROD STEWART PLEASE ! SAILING TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT HOT LEGS DO YA THINK I'M SEXY just to name a few megahits.

[@WoncoTheSane]

Not a fan of these old man versions of classic songs (wont pretend to understand the copyright and related issues you deal with), but I still LOVE your reaction, and still see that you understand the whole point reguardless. Keep up the great work!

[@dorkchop46]

That guy with the jet black hair playing the 🎸 is Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones.

[@Isleofskye]

Who, of course, was part of THe Faces with Rod when this was recorded b4 The Faces split up and he joined The Stones...

[@cindyphifer970]

Love Rod. Was fortunate enough to see him in concert. Great show

[@markbommarito1300]

Gotta listen to the original recording now.

[@terencecampbell4770]

Rod can sing any kind of tune-one of my favorites I've never seen requested is- "Foolish Behaviour"( yes that is the correct spelling) -have a listen-I bet it will surprise you

[@donjenkins3861]

Maggie was an older lady who seduced him. Another Great song from this "Unplugged" performance is "Mandolin Wind" where Rod actually plays banjo. You very seldom see him playing an instrument. The fella playing guitar is Ron Wood who was in the original band Faces. Ron is now, and has been for quite awhile a member of The Rolling Stones. 🤔😎

[@custardflan]

Yeah you really should have done done the original. That's Ron Wood, formerly of Faces and Rolling Stones on guitar. Probably Rod's greatest song.

[@hennywortman228]

To me this one of the best songs of Stewart. The time he played with the Faces, whenn Ron Wood played before he went to the Roling Stones. The wrote more great stuff together.

[@Nuerth]

What makes it kind of funny the original concept is lost ~ he was a very young man when he first sang this ~ in fact this was actually supposed to be the B-side of his first single ~ the song the disc jockeys were supposed to play was "Reason to Believe" but this became an overnight hit ~ with the the premise of a young boy seduced by an older woman

[@PaulChapmanPcTech]

Jayy this was always a fun song for me, I used to play my mom's Vinyl Album Till I basically wore it out before I even turned 6

[@gallegaeyes]

I've never heard this version before, but I like it--thanks for choosing it! Definitely a sweet AND spicy song.

[@FaceBat]

This is a horrible version of Maggie May. Listen to the original studio version...way way better.

[@toxicity0236]

It's not horrible lmao it may be more laid back since it's unplugged but he killed it here!

[@nickrizzi4927]

That almost never hit the air, most of his mates thought it was a rambling bit of dribble, but they needed a song to fill the album on deadline, so it took the slot. Look what happend!!!! You have the best facial reactions! Keep it going!

[@billgappmayer7911]

You should check out Mandolin Wind, or Every picture tells a story.

[@sjw5797]

This a slowed-down version of the original. It's really for people who are familiar with the song. The original version is a lot punchier.

[@mayamaia3130]

FUN FACT: Brian May of Queen was called Maggie by the roadies because of this song!

[@40thCapeRifles]

You totally nailed it. Rod is one of the raunchiest singers of the 70-90s!

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

There is a really fantastic version of Rod singing this song accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Definitely worth searching for. "Maggie May" was his first big solo hit. Others include "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy," "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)," "Forever Young," "Downtown Train." In 1990, he recorded a duet with the great Tina Turner of "It Takes Two," the old Motown classic originally recorded by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston. The song didn't chart in the US, but it was fantastic. (Although if you're going to react to "It Takes Two," you really ought to do the original by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston, it's one of the best Motown songs ever recorded.) Rod's earlier career before he went solo and released "Maggie May," he was with a band called "Faces." Their most notable hit singles were "(I Know) I'm Losin' You," another old Motown hit originally recorded by The Temptations, and "Stay With Me," which is definitely worth a reaction. And going back even farther, before he was in the band Faces, he joined a group called "Small Faces" that had a 1968 hit called "Itchycoo Park," which is another one that deserves a reaction video. It was not a huge hit, but it was a benchmark song of the psychedelic sixties. I'm not entirely sure if Rod Stewart had yet joined the group at the time they recorded that song. Before joining Small faces, Rod Stewart spent some time as part of the Jeff Beck Group. Jeff Beck, another member of Small Faces, is considered by many to be one of the greatest musicians to come out of that late '60s psychedelic rock era. Beck had been a member of the great British band, the Yardbirds, another group you should look into ("Heart Full of Soul," "For Your Love," "Over Under Sideways Down," to name a few).

[@cindyphifer970]

That is Ron Wood from the Rolling Stones on the guitar. He used to be in Faces with Rod. This old heart of mine with Ron aisley is one of my favorites

[@robinbeerman4726]

True story he was 16 in love with a older woman. He was actually a soccer star turned into singer.

[@BuzzingRocks]

Great reaction and song. 🙂 Stay Safe 👐😷🚺➡️🚹

[@gerdbucher543]

the guitar player is ron wood....member of rolling stones

[@stace8080]

React to I'm losing you ( live) ♥️🙌

[@GSD-hd1yh]

So many great songs, Reason to Believe, Sailing, Rhythm of My Heart, Killing of Georgie, You Wear It Well

[@brainsareus]

The Bible says: Eve was the first woman... Maggie was the first Cougar. ;)

[@peterjonas4971]

Do you sing? I ask, because your reactions seem like they come from a musician.

[@jutwilton7363]

Ronnie wood and rod stewart have always been perfect together!!

[@dalem8332]

Huge number one record in 1971. 🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@Floppyearsmomma]

So sad you didn’t listen to the studio version. Do yourself a favor and be prepared for a song you never want to end!

[@JACKJARVIS92]

Rod was a young guy and Maggie was in her 30s or 40s this tune is song writing at its best love Ur video's 💙

[@cnatview]

I watched Rod on a talk show and he sang this song. One woman in the audience stood up after he was done singing and she yelled out that she had lost her virginity to this song. He laughed and then asked if any others had lost their virginity to Maggie May..... about 13 people raised their hands. lol As a young teen, this was one of my favorite songs. Thanks, Jayy for your reaction. Take care and be well, hon. Peace.

[@chantellecline6945]

I think this is my favorite song from Rod.

[@moniquetroublefield9211]

rod said when he was 16teen he dated an older woman. but he said he wouldn't tell who she really was

[@bufordteejustice1119]

He is a true classic performer. I had an 8 track of his back in the day. I played hot legs so many times, my mom took it from me. Thanks for sharing. Respect from Baltimore as always.

[@hollybeat6901]

You should do Paul Mccartney "Maybe I'm Amazed"

[@JJ-rb8sc]

He is singing about a young guy having g an affair with an older woman. Great!!

[@Wendy-fp2kj]

Love me some Rod Stewart. One of my faves.

[@dek123]

Not the best arrangement he did, but still good.

[@shaun_septembersaid186]

Jeff beck, Rod Stewart- people get ready.

[@robinbeerman4726]

Original. Try tonight's the night or sailing.

[@thomassanfrancisco5850]

Stewart felt used. Join the club.

[@robinlabouche2230]

Rod Stewart is an icon !!!!!

[@dspcush3736]

My favorite song in high school.

[@michelleann414]

I take that back ...this ain’t sweet this is spicy!🤣

[@kristinabushnell3652]

Love Rod!! Check out his songs Have I Told You Lately That I Love You and Forever Young. Both are awesome songs. Great reaction!!🙂

[@eviekelpie1]

Oh never seen this live performance before! That's Ron Wood on guitar from The Rolling Stones. True story!

[@rondpert5167]

The Rolling Stones stole Ronnie Woods from Faces/Rod Stewart.

[@joehearn4279]

Great song. I was 16 when this originally came out. I’m 65 now. Love your channel.

[@mikekeane2057]

Great Rod song killing of Georgie

[@stumpwatercoffee2926]

Mandolin wind is another good hit song

[@mta4562]

my daughter, Maggie, has a standing reward out for whoever breaks his kneecaps. she really HATES this song.

[@hieuphantri502]

White Lion-broken heart

[@krisfox3537]

A Scottish legend

[@marilynmontgomery4579]

Now react to Rod Stewart many years later BEWITCHED, BOTHERED and BEWILDERED with Cher. This was a song from the 1940s it's really suggestive for that time. He reinvented himself!

[@margaretlafleur90]

Hello Rod on this wonderful Inauguration Day. Listen to “You Don’t Have to Think About It” by Rod. It’s a great song. Take care, honey.

[@bluedragon4]

This is my favorite song from him. Then Young Turks and My Heart Can't Tell You No. He had sooooooo many hits.

[@neilphelan145]

Check out Rod when he was with Jeff Beck in th 60's. Going Down, Morning Dew, and Old Man River are excellent showcases for Mr. Stewart!! Another album Rod did that you must listen to is A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse.

[@vrvaughn]

His early work with Jeff Beck in 1968 and 1969 along with his first 3 solo albums are amazing..

[@alangriggs6355]

Prefer the original

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Jayy- PLEASE be the first to react to his song “Passion.” Studio version first please- I always think they’re better than LIVES for the first time listener- you can miss some great nuances and more of a “FULLER” sound with the lives being first--most lives, they do switch ups, ad libs,etc, than can make quite a difference- this one included-Great live, for a more familiar, seasoned of the songs - PLEASE react to his song “Passion “.. The instruments and beat are off the chain for sure !! Lyrics are 🔥. 🤗✌️

[@miketodd185]

Rod Stewart.... Amazeballs.... I love this song... however, I can enjoy this cause I’ve already heard the original version. So I wouldn’t play this version for someone who’s never heard it before. I feel it does not capture his voice, tone as well as the studio recorded version...

[@lucindagoodwin3139]

I have a request... The First Cut is the Deepest. Its from the mid 70s I think. It's a whole lot different from Maggie May!

[@mac_mcguckin]

If you liked that then the singer Joe Cocker will probably blow you away and the band Family had a great singer of similar quality. Your channel is wonderful!!!

[@TheYorkMan]

The studio version is a LOT better than this half-arsed live attempt.