Maggie May (including “Henry” prelude)

~ Recording by Rod Stewart

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)SRM.1.609
1.5Maggie May5:45Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a Story (Blue Box)Rod StewartAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)M 609
1.5Maggie May5:46Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)6338 063
1.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)SRM-1-609
1.7Maggie May5:46Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a Story (Black labels)Rod StewartAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)6338 063
1.10Maggie May?:??Rod StewartOnes on 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BBC Records (had undergone several name changes, see aliases)REF 693
2.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartStorytellerRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1989-10-23
Warner Music Australia (AU subsidiary of Warner Music International since 1988)8122797449
2.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartStoryteller: The Complete Anthology: 1964 - 1990Rod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US1989-10-23
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9 25987-2
2.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartStoryteller: The Complete Anthology: 1964 - 1990Rod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1989-10-23
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)CD 25987
2.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartStorytellerRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)25987-2, D 217011
2.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartStoryteller: The Complete AnthologyRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)9 25987-2
2.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartStoryteller: The Complete AnthologyRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8122797449
1.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
  • US1990-03-26
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 532
1.4Maggie Mae5:47Rod Stewart101 Number One Hit RecordsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Beautiful Music CompanyMSD2-35187
1.9Maggie May5:47Rod StewartYou Wear It WellRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-03-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)836 739-2
1.11Maggie May5:49Rod StewartThe Mercury AnthologyRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-09-22
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 512 805-2
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartThe Best of Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)514 180-2
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartThe Best of Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)514 180-2
1.11Maggie May5:49Rod StewartThe Mercury AnthologyRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)512 805-2
1.7Maggie May5:48Rod StewartBest of Rod Stewart Featuring "Reason to Believe"Rod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 231-2
1.10Maggie May5:46Rod StewartGuitar Rock: The Early ’70s: Take TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, PolyGram Special MarketsR968-19
1.1Maggie May5:49Rod StewartClass Reunion '71Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rebound Records (1990s budget reissue imprint)314 520 364-2
2.12Maggie May5:47Rod StewartAbsolute Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records (Denmark)8449272
2.12Maggie May5:46Rod StewartThe Number One Acoustic Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)553 798-2
1.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
  • US1998-03-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 558 060-2
1.1Maggie May5:47Rod StewartThe Best of Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram Group Canada Inc.76974 3102-2
1.1Maggie May5:49Rod Stewart20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 546 331-2
1.2Maggie May5:12Rod StewartPure Gold Hits: 1970’s Pop ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), Sony Music Special ProductsA 30673
1.7Maggie May5:46Rod StewartRock & Pop HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
Brunswick News545 163-2
1.14Maggie May5:45Rod StewartCigarettes and Alcohol: 40 Modern AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-06-12
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)
1.1Maggie May5:49Rod StewartSingers and Songwriters: 1970-1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets, Time–Life Music314545891-2, 3145458922, 3145458932, R812-02
2.10Maggie May5:48Rod StewartPlanet Groove: The Shaun Ryder SessionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-02-05
Beechwood MusicPLANETCD02
1.2Maggie May5:46Rod StewartThe Very Best of Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-11-13
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2 78328
1.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartThe Story So Far: The Very Best of Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-11-26
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8122735812
1.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
Gruppo editoriale l'EspressoBME 07
1.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartThe Story So Far: The Very Best of Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8122-73581-2
1.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartTwo in One 1971+1972 (Every Picture Tells a Story / Never a Dull Moment)Rod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-02-25
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
2.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartReason to Believe: The Complete Mercury Studio RecordingsRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-11-19
Chronicles (a label under UMG’s Universal Music Enterprises division), Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)440 063 422-2
2.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartReason to Believe: The Complete Mercury Studio RecordingsRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
2.15Maggie May5:48Rod StewartThe Ultimate Rock CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music AS, Norway (not for release label use!)DGCD025
1.1Maggie May5:46Rod StewartThe Story So Far: The Very Best of Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-10-27
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8122-73581-2
4.7Maggie May5:46Rod StewartRescue Me: 100 Nº 1 Hits From the 50's to 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
El Diablo! (Spanish label, mainly distribution + tributes)EDD059CD
2.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartSingers and Songwriters CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicM18872F
2.8Maggie Mae5:47Rod StewartPaint the Sky With StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Unlimited Media CZSV 1064, SV 1065, SV 1066
2.2Maggie May5:45Rod StewartSing and Dance to the Super 70’sVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
Universal Music Special MarketsB0002345-02
1.7Maggie May5:46Rod StewartClassic Rock Gold (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-04-26
Hip‐O Records, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)B0004371-02, D 261551
1.7Maggie May5:46Rod StewartClassic Rock GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-04-26
Hip‐O RecordsB000437102
1.14Maggie May5:45Rod StewartCigarettes & Alcohol: 40 Modern AnthemsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-06-27
1.13Maggie May5:50Rod StewartGoldRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-07-26
1.13Maggie May5:50Rod StewartGoldRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2005-09-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)0602498812648
1.6Maggie May5:47Rod StewartM80 Radio: Los éxitos de los 70, 80 y 90Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)0602498324165
1.6Maggie May5:47Rod StewartM80: Los éxitos de los 70Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)0 602498 324172
2.7Maggie May5:48Rod StewartRock LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News, TCM (Tchibo Certified Merchandise)06024 983 4341 (8), 229559
2.17Maggie May5:50Rod StewartDie ultimative Chart Show: Die erfolgreichsten Rockstars aller ZeitenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-03-17
Polystar (Germany)06024 9838411
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartColour CollectionRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2006-06-01
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)0602498395011
2.5Maggie May5:47Rod Stewart’70s Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music#11023
1.3Maggie May5:46Rod Stewart#1 Hits of the 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special MarketsONE2 52127
1.3Maggie May5:47Rod StewartCabrio ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News, Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)06024 984117-0
2.15Maggie May5:48Rod StewartRonnie Wood Anthology: The Essential CrossexionRonnie WoodAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)00946 3 11735 2 3
2.15Maggie May5:48Rod StewartRonnie Wood Anthology: The Essential CrossexionRon WoodAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)74523
2.17Maggie May5:43Rod Stewart100 Nr. 1 Hits, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Belgium984.889-7, 984.889-8, 984.889-9, 984.890-0, 984.890-1
1.2Maggie May5:46Rod StewartClassic Rock Number 1’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2Maggie May5:45Rod StewartDecades Collection 1970sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007
Universal Music Special Markets
2.16Maggie May5:47Rod StewartLet's RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News0 6007 530 2768-4
1.9Maggie May5:50Rod StewartPlaylist Plus: Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-04-29
Hip‐O Records1050843
1.13Maggie May5:46Rod StewartGoldRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2008-05-28
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-90867, UICY-90868
4.19Maggie May5:48Rod StewartTour of Duty: Top 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2008-06-06
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)530 721-7
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartThe Definitive Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-11-18
Rhino (reissue label)R2 514094
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartThe Definitive Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2008-11-18
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2 514093
1.14Maggie May5:47Rod StewartMaggie May & Other StoriesRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)5311170
1.1Maggie May5:50Rod StewartSome Guys Have All the LuckRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
1.1Maggie May5:50Rod StewartSome Guys Have All the LuckRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across), Stiefel Entertainment (not a record label; artist talent management agency founded by Arnold Stiefel)8122798824
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartThe Definitive Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)R2 514093
1.15Maggie May5:47Rod StewartOldies 101Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Ltd. (UK sound recording / publishing company)
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartSome Guys Have All the LuckRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-06-05
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)8122 79882 4
2.2Maggie May5:48Rod StewartChart Boxx: Best of RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sonocord5317209
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartClassic Rod StewartRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)5315269
2.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartFeten Fun: Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009
1.15Maggie May5:49Rod StewartOldies 101Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Ltd. (Hong Kong holding company - do not use as imprint. Legal name of Universal Music Hong Kong.)532 0411
1.1Maggie May5:47Rod StewartIconRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-08-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0014782-02
1.1Maggie May5:49Rod StewartSingers and Songwriters: 1970-1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2010-11-08
Time-Life, Universal Music Special Markets25912-D, 3145458912 IN02
1.5Maggie May5:46Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
  • US2011-04-04
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabMOFI 1-010
1.5Maggie May5:55Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
1.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
  • JP2013-11-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-40024
1.5Maggie May5:50Rod StewartEvery Picture Tells a StoryRod StewartAlbum
  • JP2013-11-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UIGY-9535
2.2Maggie May5:48Rod StewartPop Muzik: The Story of 70s PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5342909
2.7Maggie May5:47Rod StewartNOW That’s What I Call 70’s (deluxe)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2014-01-29
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)TYCP-60090
1.17Maggie May5:47Rod StewartLieblings… 70erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2014-09-19
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
1.7Maggie May5:46Rod StewartClassic Rock GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2014-10-02
Hip‐O Records
Promotion
1.1Maggie May5:47Rod StewartWRDU 106 FM Classics 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
dar005
1.1Maggie May5:47Rod StewartRock n' Pop - Natwest Live!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-18472
1.4Maggie May5:47Rod StewartOpen Road Rock, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)DPC1-1462
1.1Maggie May5:48Rod StewartGrandes mitosRod StewartEP
Universal Music Spain, S.L. (not for release label use!)GDA STEWART
3.2Maggie May5:49Rod Stewart50 anni di musica internazionale (6 CD)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sorrisi e Canzoni TV
1.3Maggie May5:47Rod StewartAmerican Classics & Music LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CATF-05042-2
1.3Maggie May5:48Rod StewartBest of BritishVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CATF-05036-2
Bootleg
2.19Maggie May5:44Rod StewartBacobens Rock Top 500 (CD1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Maggie May5:47Rod StewartForever LegendsRod StewartAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
(unknown)
1.3Maggie May5:46Rod StewartKellogg's Best to You in Classic RockVarious Artists
  • -1998
PolyMedia (a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.)
1.14Maggie May5:47Rod StewartAll My Loving Vol.5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

producer:Rod Stewart
acoustic guitar:Martell Brandy (in 1971-01)
Martin Quittenton (in 1971-01)
Rod Stewart (in 1971-01)
bass:Andy Pyle (in 1971-01)
bass guitar, guitar and pedal steel guitar:Ron Wood (UK guitarist, member of The Rolling Stones, also goes by Ronnie Wood) (in 1971-01)
double bass:Danny Thompson (English double bass player) (in 1971-01)
drums (drum set):Micky Waller (in 1971-01)
organ:Ian McLagan (in 1971-01)
piano:Pete Sears (in 1971-01)
slide guitar:Sam Mitchell (in 1971-01)
violin:Dick Powell (Violinist and double-bass player) (in 1971-01)
lead vocals:Rod Stewart (in 1971-01)
vocals:Madeline Bell (in 1971-01)
compilation of:1. Henry
2. Maggie May (without “Henry” prelude)
music videos:Maggie May
part of:Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 130) (order: 130)
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 141) (order: 141)
recording of:Maggie May
1. Henry (prelude to “Maggie May”)
2. Maggie May (in 1971-01)

Maggie May

writer:Martin Quittenton
Rod Stewart
publisher:Chappell Music Ltd.
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated)
H. G. Music Inc
Rightsong Music Inc.
Unichappell Music, Inc.
later parody versions:Lazzie Lay
later translated versions:Maggie May (Finnish)

Henry (prelude to “Maggie May”)

composer:Martin Quittenton