# "Wake up Maggie, I think I got something to say to you..." **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 27, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547 "2011-07-27T22:12:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/1 "2011-07-27T22:12:42Z")
I’m referring, of course, to the song “Maggie May” as sung by Rod Stewart. Has there ever been such a sublime match between voice and song? I know Rod’s coasting these days, sleepwalking through standards albums, but damn, he could sing back in the day. Just heard this on the radio and had to share. mmm ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/2 "2011-07-27T22:47:32Z")
Actually, I think Melissa Ethridge’s [version](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqlLBM2pI6A) is as good as Stewart’s. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanub/32/132_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/3 "2011-07-27T23:08:54Z")
It took me years to appreciate Rod Stewart. I can remember hating “Maggie May” when it would come on the radio or on our K-Tel Greatest Hits record. Foolish, foolish girl. Since then I’ve seen him in concert a couple of times and really enjoy both his old stuff and even some of his covers. Holy cats does that man have some awesome hair and a yummy football player’s bod. Yes sir, I \*do \*want it and think it’s sexy. ---
**Author:** ![zombywoof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/9e8a1a/32.png) [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/4 "2011-07-27T23:14:54Z")
Love [The Faces](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtqF0qBqzZo) era stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Steophan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steophan/32/9595_2.png) [@Steophan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steophan)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/5 "2011-07-27T23:24:27Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I’m referring, of course, to the song “Maggie May” as sung by Rod Stewart. > > Has there ever been such a sublime match between voice and song? I know Rod’s coasting these days, sleepwalking through standards albums, but damn, he could sing back in the day. > > Just heard this on the radio and had to share. > mmm _Mandolin Wind_ and _Reason to Believe_ from the same album are just as good. To be honest, he was still doing good stuff until at least the mid 90s - _Muddy, Sam, and Otis_ from _A Spanner In The Works_ is a stunning song, as good as anything he’s done. After that he went to covering modern pop songs, then standards, neither of which interest me, so I can’t really talk about his recent albums. ---
**Author:** ![antonio107](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ea924/32.png) [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2011, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/6 "2011-07-27T23:55:09Z")
Everytime I hear this song on some secretary’s easy listening radio station, I’m overcome with the desire to have a Hall’s. Or Fisherman’s Friend. Your call. ---
**Author:** ![Sigmundex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@Sigmundex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmundex)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/7 "2011-07-28T00:24:19Z")
…but did he really have to wake Maggie up just to tell her it was late September and he really should be back at school? I mean, it was late September last night at dinner when they were talking, why couldn’t he have told her then? Sorry, I couldn’t help it. ---
**Author:** ![PlainJain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5daacb/32.png) [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/8 "2011-07-28T00:28:52Z")
> [@Sigmundex](#): > > …but did he really have to wake Maggie up just to tell her it was late September and he really should be back at school? I mean, it was late September last night at dinner when they were talking, why couldn’t he have told her then? Because he was drunk and it didn’t seem all that important the night before… plus he had to score, right. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/9 "2011-07-28T00:49:21Z")
> [@Sigmundex](#): > > …but did he really have to wake Maggie up just to tell her it was late September and he really should be back at school? I mean, it was late September last night at dinner when they were talking, why couldn’t he have told her then? > > Sorry, I couldn’t help it. He saw the morning sun when it was in her face and it really showed her age. Then he freaked. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/10 "2011-07-28T01:27:34Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > He saw the morning sun when it was in her face and it really showed her age. Then he freaked. That may be true, but it don’t worry him none, on account of in his eyes she’s everything. mmm ---
**Author:** ![simster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simster/32/1047_2.png) [@simster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simster)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/11 "2011-07-28T01:46:02Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > That may be true, but it don’t worry him none, on account of in his eyes she’s everything. > mmm But even tho he keeps her amused, he’s beginning to feel a bit used. ---
**Author:** ![Askance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/askance/32/8281_2.png) [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/12 "2011-07-28T02:25:43Z")
> [@Steophan](#): > > _Mandolin Wind_ and _Reason to Believe_ from the same album are just as good. In fact the whole album is damned good; the palpable excitement he and the band show playing \* I’m Losing You\* still makes my neck hair stand on end. I remember reading a re-review of **Every Picture Tells a Story** a few years ago, which advocated that Mr Stewart be locked in a basement and forced to listen to it repeatedly until he remembered how to make a real rock’n’roll record. ---
**Author:** ![Dano83860](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a4c791/32.png) [@Dano83860](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dano83860)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/13 "2011-07-28T02:41:07Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I’m referring, of course, to the song “Maggie May” as sung by Rod Stewart. > > Has there ever been such a sublime match between voice and song? I know Rod’s coasting these days, sleepwalking through standards albums, but damn, he could sing back in the day. > > Just heard this on the radio and had to share. > mmm I think Linda Ronstadt’s “When Will I Be Loved” would give Rod a run for his money.🆒 ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/14 "2011-07-28T03:02:42Z")
I don’t think it’s close to his best work. His vocals with Jeff Beck are better, and his best vocal overall is the obscure “[In A Broken Dream](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK1OSN8QZ5Q)” as guest vocalist for Python Lee Jackson ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/15 "2011-07-28T03:14:58Z")
I haven’t heard I’m Losing You in so long! I love that song, but I still prefer Do Ya Think I’m Sexy - takes me right back to my dating and disco days - good times! What are those other two songs, can’t remember the names - Rhythm of My Heart? and the Sam Cook one… like those, too! ---
**Author:** ![An\_Gadai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/16 "2011-07-28T03:20:02Z")
John Peel on Mandolin for the win. ---
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/17 "2011-07-28T04:00:11Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > Has there ever been such a sublime match between voice and song? [Yes.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMqXj-eVCjI) ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/18 "2011-07-28T09:31:25Z")
> [@salinqmind](#): > > I haven’t heard I’m Losing You in so long! I love that song, but I still prefer Do Ya Think I’m Sexy - takes me right back to my dating and disco days - good times! What are those other two songs, can’t remember the names - Rhythm of My Heart? and the Sam Cook one… > like those, too! Don’t know the first, but the other is ‘Twistin’ the Night Away’. > [@An\_Gadai](#): > > John Peel on Mandolin for the win. Mandolin Win? Anyway, I dig all of Rod’s early stuff. Maggie May is one of those ‘personal memory’ songs for me. Back in the day I worked midnights in a grocery store, where we would kick out the jams over the PA system. ‘I Know I’m Losing You’ seemed to come on frequently, at least once a night. When it did, someone would run to the volume knob and turn it down when Rod came to a particular point in the song. Then, every one of us in the store would pause what we were doing and fill in that ten seconds of vocals: “Mmm-mmm-mmm…” Good times mmm ---
**Author:** ![Labdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/439d5e/32.png) [@Labdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labdad)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/19 "2011-07-28T14:40:29Z")
I think his previous album, “Gasoline Alley,” is even better. And I the early '70’s, the Faces were my favorite band, period. ---
**Author:** ![PapSett](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547/20 "2011-07-28T16:26:33Z")
I was very surprised to find the love for Rod here, I thought he was one of those that EVERYONE but me despised. I have been a fan forever. Seen him in concert twice. LOVE his voice. Very refreshing to me to be able to admit it- I LOVE ROD STEWART!!! _whew_ I feel better. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wake-up-maggie-i-think-i-got-something-to-say-to-you/590547.md?page=2)