Maggie May
Rod Stewart
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Wake up, Maggie I think I got something to say to you It's late September and I really should be back at school I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more You led me away from home Just to save you from being alone You stole my heart, and that's what really hurts 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 I laughed at all of your jokes My love you didn't need to coax Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more You led me away from home Just to save you from being alone You stole my soul, and that's a pain I can do without. All I needed was a friend to lend a guiding hand But you turned into a lover, and, mother, what a lover you wore me out All you did was wreck my bed And, in the morning, kick me in the head Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more You led me away from home 'Cause you didn't want to be alone You stole my heart, I couldn't leave you if I tried I suppose I could collect my books and get on back to school Or steal my daddy's cue and make a living out of playing pool Or find myself a rock 'n' roll band That needs a helping hand Oh, Maggie, I wish I'd never seen your face You made a first-class fool out of me But I'm as blind as a fool can be You stole my heart, but I love you anyway Maggie I wish that I'd never seen your face I'll get a ride home one of these days, oh-oh
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Written by: Martin Quittenton, Roderick Stewart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Maggie May" is a song co-written by singer-songwriter Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton, and performed by Stewart. It was first released as the B-side of "Reason to Believe," but DJs began to flip the record over, leading it to become more popular.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a massive hit, reaching number one on the UK singles chart in October 1971, where it stayed for five weeks. It also topped the US Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Album InclusionThe song was initially included in Rod Stewart's album "Every Picture Tells a Story," which was released in 1971.
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Song Inspiration"Maggie May" is said to express Stewart's feelings of ambivalence about the loss of his virginity to an older woman. The song was described by Stewart as a true story, with the name "Maggie May" changed from the actual woman to protect her identity.
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Recognizable Intro"Maggie May" starts with a distinctive mandolin part played by Ray Jackson.
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AccoladesThe song was named one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll, highlighting its cultural significance.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Maggie May," including the famous British rock and pop singer, Elton John.
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Grammy ConsiderationEven though "Maggie May" did not win any Grammy Awards, it was nominated for "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" at the 14th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Misunderstanding Over CreditsThere was initially a controversy over the mandolin part played by Ray Jackson, as he was reportedly only credited on the album for 'playing the mandolin' and not for his contribution to the arrangement.
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Sporting AnthemsIn recent years, "Maggie May" has been adopted as an anthem by several sporting teams, including Everton F.C. and the Scottish football team, Celtic F.C.
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