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Who sang Maggie May?

Rod Stewart released the song Maggie May. Date of release: 28/5/1971.

Release date: 28/5/1971

Duration: 05:50

Writer(s): Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton

Producer(s): Rod Stewart

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The song is about a man who regrets committing himself to a woman who took advantage of him.

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Rod Stewart - Short Biography

Sir Roderick David Stewart, born on 10 January 1945, is a British rock and pop singer and songwriter of Scottish and English descent. He has enjoyed immense success worldwide, selling over 250 million records and having 10 number one albums and 31 top 10 singles in the UK, as well as 16 top 10 singles in the US, four of which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. For his achievements, he was knighted in the 2016 Birthday Honors for services to music and charity.

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"Maggie May" is a song written by Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton, released in 1971. The song was recorded by Stewart in August 1971 and was included on his self-titled album, Rod Stewart. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 in the United States, selling over five million copies. "Maggie May" became one of Stewart's best known songs and was certified platinum in the United States.

The song tells the story of a young man who has a relationship with an older woman, Maggie May. Stewart wrote the song in collaboration with Martin Quittenton, a guitarist from one of his previous bands, The Faces. The song was inspired by a personal experience Stewart had with a woman named Daisy.

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