It really captures a time period in a young man’s life, and I bet many wish they could be “adopted” by a Maggie for a summer. Stewart’s unique voice is hit or miss for people and it works great with this song. We understand what Stewart is talking about upon first hearing it and it makes the hearing experience that much more impactful. Steward uses a mandolin as the main string instrument in the intro and sprinkled throughout. The choice of instruments in the song really helps it stand out. It appears she may have broken things off for his sake. I was singing along with the demo and Didnt I just came out. Sometimes I start off with just a title, like the song about a teenage drug addict Didnt I. He replied: 'Ive got an ideas book and a titles book. Maggie May treated him well, she encouraged him to stay in school and she loved him and satisfied his needs. Uncut magazine asked Rod Stewart how he writes his material. The song went to 1 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1971, and at the same time topped the. In “Maggie May”, we feel like the narrator is going to be ok. Maggie May was Rod Stewart's first big hit as a solo performer. In other unrequited love songs we’ve talked about here, there is often some deep bitterness or genuine grief. The author is bitter that the relationship is over but feels grateful for the experience. Modern musicians could learn a thing or 2 from Rod Stewart songs.Īnd the way he tells a story with lyrics.Īnd.Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” is a song about a relationship between a college boy and an older woman. His early music, like Hot Legs seems completely unknown to recent generations. Rod Stewart is one of the hardest working performers of his generation. But he wasn’t faithful in relationships until he met and married Rachael Hunter. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked the song number 130 on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The type that young girls can’t help an attraction for.ĭid he kick groupies out before the morning ? As he claims in Hot Legs. ' Maggie May ' is a song co-written by singer Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton, and performed by Rod Stewart on his album Every Picture Tells a Story, released in 1971. Principally because he was just so good looking. More specifically, as noted in the fourth verse, the addressee. ![]() In fact it gets this point across so effectively that Tonight’s the Night faced bans and the such during its day. Either that or Id just write down a good title - like Young Turks or Baby Jane - and wait until the right vehicle comes along for it. I sing whatever comes into my head and nine times out of 10 that will be the title of the song. The lyrics or story within this song have only ever seemed autobiographical to me. Provided to YouTube by Warner RecordsI Don't Want to Talk About It (1989 Version) Rod StewartIf We Fall in Love Tonight 1989 Warner Records Inc.Drums, Per. Rod Stewart Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright) This song is centered on the narrator (Rod Stewart), succinctly put, sensually seducing the addressee. Stewart added: 'The way I do it is hum and hah along while the band are playing. (C) 2004 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music. The bridges were burned, Timberlake sings. it’s pretty tame compared to what they get away with saying in modern songs. Music video by Rod Stewart performing I Don't Want To Talk About It. Reportedly inspired by JT’s breakup with Britney Spears, this slick R&B bumper is about refusing to forgive and forget after being cheated on. Melinda from AustraliaThis is one of my all time favourites of Rod Stewart songs.Randall from UsaWho was the woman in the hot legs video from California, also why did they never show her face?.Making sure she got on one of her big TV specials. Rod Stewart has broken his silence over claims that he cheated on his current wife Penny Lancaster when they first got together almost 20 years ago. Ferd from SpainOlivia Newton John helped Tina out as as well. ![]() Von from UsaWhere's the lyrics about being pu-y whipped.lol.
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