First Time Hearing Rod Stewart - Maggie May Reaction - THE LADIES ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ROD?! 

The end probably the most listened to mandolin lick of all time.

I can't believe you guys haven't heard this song. I heard it over a thousand times and it never gets old. This is true music.

Maggie is a grown woman and he is a school kid (in the story) who falls for the older woman, as any kid usually will, but she just wanted to have fun with a young boy. So he's broken hearted. (This actually happened to a friend of mine back then, in '71). Rod was the singer of the band "Faces", whose lead guitarist was Ronnie Wood, who now plays with Keith Richards and is one of the Stones. He is playing the mandolin at the end (the tinkly instrument; he also plays another instrument associated with country music, like the mandolin, and that is the pedal steel guitar, which he plays on The Girl With the Far Away Eyes).

"Maggie May" was the #1 song of the year 1971.

Rod Stewart, timeless!! This song, also timeless!!!

Oh my God, Rod burst onto the scene with this song when I was 16. We had never heard anything like it and I get such great memories every time I hear Maggie May. Can you imagine being 16 and this sort of stuff was happening all the time! Great days.

A song about a cougar before that was even a "thing". This has been my favorite of his for decades.

This song came out after I’d gone to Vietnam, returned to finishing college, and quite frankly had profound effect while trying to prioritize my life. It’s all good…phew. 🙏

I saw Rod and The Faces in 1974 at The Apollo in Glasgow (Scotland). Rod was born in London to Scottish parents and he has always considered himself to be Scottish, which we love. It was an epic gig. The crowd sang every word of Maggie May with him and we brought the house down at the end of it. His band at the time, The Faces, was really tight and great to listen to - Ronnie Wood, now of the Rolling Stones, played lead guitar. If you want to hear more of the same, You Wear It Well and Stay With Me are classics. His post-Faces split stuff was commercially successful but never reached the same heights as The Faces period for me.

Rod Stewart the medieval minstrel wandering from village to village singing his stories to the common folk while playing the mandolin.

I still love this song. It reminds me of my best years in high school. It takes me back to a very nostalgic time. I could never put it into words, but there's just something about it. Those who are fans of this song and this time, understand.

Love Maggie May!!

Still played on FM radio to this day, yeah this song from 1970 is that good!

Someone back in the sixties described Stewart's voice as the sounding like "the morning after a night of too much bourbon and cigarettes".

"Young Turks" is a great song and "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" is the first Rod Stewart song I ever heard on the radio. I was young and had no idea what it was about! 🤣

I think that my physics teacher was Maggie, from what she said. My parents loved to dance to Rod. Therefore I love him.

his catalog is ever changing, sexual, heartfelt, loving, kindness, evoluving.....What an outstanding performer for more than 50 years strong Keep going!!

I love Rod Stewart !!! From the beginning until now ! ♥♥♥

Soooooo many greats!! ❤😊Rod Stewart is a legend, for sure. “You’re in my Heart” “I Don’t Want to Talk About it” “Forever Young”

Rod sings, “The First Cut is The Deepest”. You must hear it.

the instrument at the end is a mandolin, which is typically a bluegrass instrument

1971 was the year. I had just gotten married and we were traveling to Louisiana from Georgia for my husbands job. We heard this song on the radio and it was the first time I had heard it and really liked it. Heard it a lot after that. Hard to believe y'all have never really listened to him. He is one of the best. So glad you like him!!

This has rapidly become my favourite reaction channel, not just because Sam is so beautiful, no, I couldn't put my finger on it before but, Phil is so articulate, and then I find out he is English, and that explains it all...

Any of his performances from live at the Albert hall are peak Rod Stewart. He’s a different animal with an audience… you won’t be disappointed ❤

Rod is Pop, Rock, Disco, Jazz, had duets, ect. A truly versatile talent spanning the decades.

Maggie May is based on one of Rod's true life stories.

Love Rod Stewart.

At one point I heard him called the Crown Prince of Rock and Roll. Maggie May was not his biggest but is my own personal favourite. He had a huge number hits. This was just his first one.

😂Yes 'the ladies took advantage of Rod"

Rod sings with Jeff Beck on the Curtis Mayfield classic, “People Get Ready”.

Rockin Rod. He became more internationally known when he joined legendary guitarist “Jeff Beck Band” in around 1968ish with future “Rolling Stones” guitarist Ron Wood , then Rod & Ron Wood joined the band “Faces “ after 2 albums with Jeff . Deep catalog of great music

Long John Ba Baldry was a famous English folk singer around the days they Beatles were first famous. Long John was very popular on BBC TV and one day he spotted a young kid playing harmonica at a train station and singing. That Young man became Rod Stewart and later Long John heard a young piano player who went on to become Elton John. So, Baldry started the careers of Rod Stewart and Elton John, two legendary performers in the Rock Industry in England and later the world. Both these future start played in Long John's band known as the Steam Packet. That is little known history.

It’s a mandolin. Not something you hear a lot of in rock, but essential to this song. I always thought this song had a Welsh/Scottish sound and feel to it. I especially love the 2 guitar solos. I was captured the first time I heard it in 1971 and I love it as much now as I did then. ❤

You need to check out his, FOREVER YOUNG"! Its a sweet. sweet song that you will want to sing to you kids.!

Hi Guys the instrument to start this and the end is a Mandolin . Pretty cool sounding instrument . This was the 1971 release that set Rod on his Journey . His unmistakeable vocals . This was a massive hit for him and the band they were called The Faces . Glad to see you have discovered Rod he is still recording today . Thanks John

Rod Stewart is the best storyteller vocalist of all time. His whole catalogue is outstanding. Met him once in the 80's and he was a true gentleman.

On the radio 20 times a day for years. Part of summer living too. No internet, only three tv channels and RADIO music! Life was simple and fun as heck.

It's sad that the young generation will never truly experience some of the great artists but it's great that some them keep an open mind enjoy music I grew up on

What can you say about Rod Stewart?......... he's a freaking legend! ✌️

For the catalog. At the end of the 70s, Rod released a live double album (Absolutly Live). It hit like a bomb back then. Listen to it first and then do some more research. And never forget "Live". He's even better live than in the studio. Have fun.🎵🎼💖☮

You know i've been loving reaction videos for a while and it just clicked with me i'm a music lover seriously. It's also the same reason why i play music at the bar and love getting a reaction out of people whether its good or bad, a song they know or hearing it for the the first time, a song they'll sing along with or crack jokes about it, I love seeing people respond to music. I definitely love when people like what they're hearing over a salty reaction but i love reactions out of people. It drives me nuts when people only listen to music they hear on the radio. There's a whole world out there of music and whether its main stream or i gotta dig for it I like when people step out of their comfort zone and explore music

Yeah I really dig Rod Stewart and this is a big favorite of mine!!!

I do believe that was a mandolin. Great song. I had forgotten how good RS is. I had this album and just about wore it out. Nice reaction.

Ron wood sounds so good on the guitar in the song he went to the rolling Stones after this. Rod Stewart is a legend Great reaction guys rock on

Handbags and the Gladrags, another surprise in Sir Rod's vast repertoire

Before I even watch the reaction...I am laughing and excited to see your reaction.😊

I was 16 yrs old when this came out & LOVED it!! It was 1976. Co-written by Rod & Martin Quintenton. Just brilliant!! 🥰🥰🥰

the classic "morning after the night before" story........"Maggie May" was quite the cougar.......the "unknown instrument" you talked about was a mandolin......

Hard to believe you didn't know about this monster hit of Rod's. Not only is he a rocker from the 60s, but he is still going and his live concerts are fantastic. So many hits, so many women, he is late 70s now and still performing live and on records.

The lady of the song was well known at the time and she handled the exposure like the class act she was🎉

Rod Stewart ~ unique, fun, humor I'd like you to hear "(I know) I'm Losing You" by Rod ...raspy voice rocking out. It's a cover of a Temptations song.

Great reaction guys! This is off the Every Picture Tells a Story LP that came out in 1971. I'm pretty sure that this LP and song put Rod and the band Faces in the public eye. Every song on it is great but one of my favorites is Mandolin WInd. I think you would enjoy it also.

One of the best and most perfect songs ever recorded!... and yeah thats a mandolin.... early british rockers were influenced by classic english folk music, mandolins turn up often in early British rock

I remember listening to Rod Stewarts Maggie May in the early 70s cruising in my custom van, vans were popular back then. And even after all this time, when I hear this song, for a reason that I don’t remember, it takes me back to an intersection near my home where I grew up.

It was a mandolin at the end! Great song and reaction! He is a legend.

This was Rod’s first solo hit, prior to this he was the front man the band The Faces ( a great band) before that it was the Guitarist Jeff Beck who gave him a jump start to his career in the Jeff Beck Group back in the late 60’s.

From the '71 album "Every Picture Tells A Story". (Had it on 8-track. : ) That whole album is good.

1st big hit for "Hot" Rod! Thanks for your reaction.

I always loved Maggie May. It was No 1 in Nov 1971 the week I was born.

"Hot Legs" Is a must guys. You will love it.

Great reaction! You can't go wrong with Rod, but a suggestion from me, would be: "The First Cut is the Deepest".

Try "Forever Young", the official video. Any song by Sir Rod is worth a listen, he is a legend.

Mandolin is a bluegrass standard instrument, but Rod makes fine use of it here. Great reaction!

That song put Rod on the way to greatness!!! 🌈🕊️🆙🕊️🌈 are you rapture ready???

the instrument is a Mandolin

I really enjoy your reactions notably how you do a bit of research before you listen. Totally blind first listens can be fun, but sometimes a bit of foreknowledge can make a huge difference in one's perception or understanding. Also your analysis of instrumentation is amazing.😀 I've been a fan of Rod since the 70s and he released a new album in 2021- amazing! I'll recommend "Forever Young" if you sample some more. Thanks for inviting us along your musical discovery.

This is my favorite Rod Stewart song and possibly my favorite 79’s song! I am a big fan!

First smash by Rod in America. One of my clearest memories of that time was being in the mall and hearing this over the sound system. 13 years old, rocking out to the song, totally mesmerized and thinking that somehow this song was changing me. Half the lyrics went right over my head!

A Cleveland DJ Mitch Michaels played Maggie May the B-Side to Reason To Believe and the phone lines burned up

Great rabbit hole to go down.. he is in a group.. the faces ...stay with me.. a great song

That stringed instrument was a mandolin, and if you would like to hear more of it, you should react to Rod Stewart's song Mandolin Wind.

One of the best songs and recordings of the 70s. Oh and it’s a mandolin.

Rod Stewart and the faces a great old band.One of my top songs is That's All You Need - RU-vid. Not all like it but i do. Thanks both.

Stay with me is the ultimate party rockroll song!!

There are certain MUST hear/own iconic albums/artists & "Every Picture Tells A Story" album is one of those.

Maggie May was my mantra

I was 2 years younger than my Maggie Mae, Kathy. I moved in with her, her two daughters and son in 1970. I bought this album, Every Picture Tells a Story, in ‘71, and Maggie Mae became our song. Still is!

It's a mandolin, played by Ray Jackson of the band Lindisfarne, who just happened to be in the studios and improvised the piece to fill out a flat repetitive outro. He was paid the princely sum of £15, Musicians' Union session rate. Despite the song going on to be No.1 in both the UK and US he didn't get a penny more. Tight sod Rod.

The title tracks of "Every Picture Tells A Story" and "Gasoline Alley" are worth checking out. One DJ once said Rod Stewart doesn't sing, he rubs his legs together.

For Decades the mandolin was credited to Mystery Man. Within the last 5-10 years, Faces guitarist Ron Wood revealed he'd brought his friend to the studio that day. None other than Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page.

Rod in concert is spectacular and he played soccer so there are soccer balls being kicked.

Stewart recalled: "Maggie May was more or less a true story, about the first woman he had sex with, at the 1961 Beaulieu Jazz Festival, aged 16" ... enjoying both of your comments on all the reactions guys

That was the sound of a mandolin. You can also hear Austin Brown playing mandolin at the beginning of Skull and Bones. A mandolin is frequently used in portraying medieval times.

I'm going to go see him in concert next month. Really looking forward to it as it was postponed from last year. This will be my second time seeing him. Can't wait!

More songs with Rod Stewart; Baby Jane, Downtown train, sailing…. And many more…😊

The instrument at the end is a mandolin, much better known in the bluegrass and country world. To hear Rod at his raunchiest, check out early Faces albums or "Truth" or "Beck-ola" which paired him with Jeff Beck and a whole collection of premier English musicians of the time.

Cool pick guys... he was one of my teenage favorites... "Tonight's the Night" was also a big hit in the 70's... I believe Rod used to play soccer and is a big fan of the game..

Rod Stewart and the Faces were one kick ass band. Rods solo albums just as good ..true Rockers !

Love Rod Stewart...The Killing of Georgie...Part I & II.......

This might be the most unauthentic reaction channel I’ve ever watched. And that’s saying a lot. 😂

Enjoyed your reaction. Rod Stewart is a deep dive. .

FYI, Rod live is a treat!

It's funny, in this song he says "find a rockin roll band who needs a helping hand " it seems Rod sang a song for an Australian band before this album and that song went #1 around the world. This song was placed in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as a song that helped shape Rock History. There's actually a 2nd song to this called "I'm losing You." When I was in HS Rod and this song were huge. It's kinda a falling out of a "friends with benefits" story. In the midst of the Beatles last album, Chicago and Led Zeppelin everyone was talking about Rod Stewart. I heard Jeff Beck's album Beck-ola before I heard Stewart's songs and loved that album but only got to hear it once or twice and never knew that was Rod Stewart singing before he departed the Jeff Beck band. A mandolin.

'You Wear it Well 'another one for the ladies.

I just found your site and love your reaction, especially the classic rock era. I'm older so this is my era and to me, for music, there's none better! There's a huge rabbit hole you can go down with actual talent. No computer, no auto tune, just talent! I don't know if you do requests but highly suggest Steve Winwood, Dear Mr. Fantasy from Clapton's Crossroads concert! Great song by yet another legend.

A live version is always best with Rod. He's interesting and a dynamic performer.

When I was 10 in 1987 my friend's mom was a huge fan and had Rod Stewart posters all over their house.

With respect, I am baffled at what rock some folks must live under to have not ever heard some of these decades-successful artists like Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, Billy Joel, etc. Just amazed. I am equally saddened how much musical education has deteriorated in public schools over the years. I graduated in 1980 and my music teachers made sure I could identify the sound of every instrument that would come from an orchestra or band. That's a mandolin being played at the end of the song.

I think that's a mandolin at the end. It's like a guitar but high pitch. Mandolins are popular in blue grass music.

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