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5 Rod Stewart songs that prove 1971 was the best year of his career

In 1971, Rod Stewart was in the band the Faces when he released the album "Every Picture Tells a Story" as a solo artist. It was the best year of his career.

The 1971 Rod Stewart song made beautiful by mistake: “There is one big cock-up in the middle”

Rod Stewart is no stranger to making mistakes, but in this instance, it actually worked out for the song at hand. Read more ...
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Rod Stewart's 'Maggie May': The Surprising Story Behind 1971's Best No. 1 Song

Rod Stewart's "Maggie May" was just named the best No. 1 song from 1971, but the true story that inspired it is even more surprising. So, let's give it a closer look, shall we? An autobiographical ...

1971 Rock Classic, Named No. 1 Hit for Five Weeks, Became a Breakup Anthem

Fifty-five years ago, rock icon Rod Stewart released "Maggie May"—a song that dominated the Billboard Hot 100 and became a ...