Maggie May is a 1971 rock-pop tune by Rod Stewart. It features Rod Stewart on lead vocals with a notable lineup including Ronnie Wood on 12-string guitar, Martin Quittenton on acoustic guitar, Ray Jackson and David Lindley on mandolin, Ian McLagan on Hammond organ, Pete Sears on celesta, and Micky Waller on percussion. The song was produced by Rod Stewart and written by Rod Stewart, Martin Quittenton and Mike Peters. It runs about 5 minutes and 17 seconds and is included on the compilation Maggie May: The Classic Years. The lyrics tell a story of romance and heartbreak addressed to a woman named Maggie May, blending rock with folk influences and becoming one of Stewart's signature songs.
