Released on July 17, 1971, as the B-side single to "Reason to Believe" from his landmark third studio album Every Picture Tells a Story, "Maggie May" became a breakthrough hit. Although the song wasn't originally intended to be the album's lead single, rock radio disc jockeys quickly grew a liking to it, prompting more time on the turntable and driving listener demand.
Aside from its undeniable chart success, "Maggie May" also achieved massive commercial triumph. Since its release, it has been certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 2 million copies in the U.S. alone.
Keyboard player Ian McLagan, singer Rod Stewart, guitarist Ronnie Wood, drummer Kenney Jones and bassist Tetsu Yamauchi of the English rock group Faces, in London, circa 1974.Michael Putland/Getty Images
"Maggie May" was co-written by Stewart and guitarist Martin Quittenton. The track recounts an autobiographical moment from Stewart's life when he lost his virginity to an alluring older woman at the 1961 Beaulieu Jazz Festival. The lyrics explore the conflicting nature of the narrator's feelings toward his partner, realizing he is being used even though he remains infatuated with her.
Over five decades after its release, "Maggie May" continues to be recognized as an ultimate heartbreak classic. The song has persevered long into the digital era, with its stream count adding up to over 429 million on Spotify alone.
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