Who is Maggie May? Maggie May was Rod Stewart's breakthrough single and helped propel him to rock stardom. It's based on a traditional Liverpudlian folk song, but Stewart's take hides a deeper, darker and biographical meaning. The song was inspired by an experience Stewart went through at the age of 16.
This video explores the entire story behind the making of Maggie May by Rod Stewart; the biographical inspiration behind the song's lyrics, the recording process and the impact it had on Rod Stewart's career.
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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - The Maggie May Twist
01:13 - Breakthrough
02:27 - Recording
03:11 - Who is Maggie?
05:35 - Lyrical Analysis
06:59 - Legacy
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