This is the big one that launched Rod Stewart's career in an accidental fluke. Originally the B-side, it was played on the radio in error instead of the original A-side "Reason To Believe" then all of a sudden it took off like a rocket and hit number one not only in the UK but in the US as well. The record company (Mercury Records) then had reason to believe that "Maggie May" should be the A-side, and from then onwards all subsequent pressings of the single labelled "Maggie May" as the A-side.
This is the album version of "Maggie May". The short acoustic guitar piece at the beginning was cut from the single release, which begins about half a minute into this video.
Both sides of that single are absolute classics in my book. In fact, that whole album is terrific stuff, IMO. If you ever come to Austin, I'll have to take you to Ian McLagen's old bar on 6th Street, Maggie May's and buy you a beer or three..
Thanks for the offer, but I can't see myself getting to Austin unless I win an unusually large amount of money on the lottery. Lol:)
I've got several Rod Stewart albums on CD including "Every Picture Tells A Story". I had "Maggie May" on a vinyl single many years ago but it wasn't in mint condition.
Welcome to the "Oldies But Goodies" group, Bugler. From now on, you'll only see me in these "group" activities where I can interact with civilised people such as yourself. No more posting on the main pages among all the trolls, bullies and haters for me. If it wasn't for these groups I'd quit the site completely.
It matters not one whit whether Rod is one of your favourite people or not. As long as you like the music, who cares about the singer's personality? As Tommy Vance used to say, "It's the music that matters". Lol:)
