Trolls F Off. This is brilliance and pure nostalgia incarnate. I wasn't even born yet, but I feel it and see it. Such presence they both had. And Rod still sounds as good in 2016 as he did in the 60s. That's amazing. Probably the best singer ever.
There should be a Thumbs Up with LOVE when it comes to these two. Rod and Ronny are rock music legends, joined at the hip. Ronny's book has some lovely stories of when they were kids in the early days of the faces. They were so young and shy that when the girls came back to their hotel after the gigs they would rig up dividers between their beds. So cute and so human. God bless the pair of them.
love at the end when rod says... nice band !! of course Paul Schaffer from northern Ontario Canada been with letterman for yrs why are Canadians the chosen people? ho hummmmmmmm
Imagine being a musician and given 4 minutes to be the backing band for Rod on his signature song. There is no finer live version than this. Even Rod acknowledges the group with the first two words out of his mouth when the song is over.
Ronnie Wood provided both the bottom and acoustic melody to most of Rod Stewart's songs. Taking absolutely nothing from his songwriting and tenacious original vocals, without Wood he would have been another incomplete and frustrated artist. Together though, they created rock-and-roll legend.
+tom wray As far as aetist, They're both great. Each can stand on his own. Lets be honest though.. How would you feel to realize that 45 years ago , You left the Stones?
It's always great to see Rod & Ronnie together. 2 unique styles that compliment each other perfectly, .... and if that isn't enough, they practically look like twin bros too. Funny interview here to boot. Thanx 4 sharing.
Letterman show only paid performers union scale (about $500 at the time). Rod did this gig simply to perform in front of an audience - which he loves to do and it shows. Magnificent!
Why does no one ever choose to leave out the Letterman intros to musical performances on The Letterman Show? They add nothing but time as far I've ever been able to discern.
Letterman's band are also really good - Rod says it at the end "great band". You know, it's not easy for a TV band to keep up with world famous, all time great, professional musicians, and put out a concert quality version - he was just acknowledging that
What a pro man. Your modern band will turn up 6 hours early, and be sound checking and practising all afternoon for a show this size. Rod and Ronnie show up 2 hours early, don't even bring their own backing band, just use the show's band, and are perfection
@SirBrianCabrera Yes. Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart both used to be in the Jeff Beck Group in the 1960s. They then left and formed The Faces. Rod Stewart then went solo, and Ronny Wood joined the Rolling Stones. However, they both played still in the Faces as well, for a number of years, until Wood exclusively played with the Stones, and Stewart exclusively played solo. Wood And Stewart played togethor from 1967 to 1976
His voice is not strong in this performance but I saw him live around this time and he sounded great plus the mtv live acustic during this time was so great.
i love this song, when i was in the hospital for 7 months and listened to this song every morning at 7 am. it became very special to me.
Magnificent performance of one of the best rock songs ever. It doesn't get any better.
+Ray “Chocolate Ray” Raymond Yes indeed Ray. It is as good as it gets my friend.
Rod and Ronnie always been best mates seen them when they were in the Faces magical times magical music rock on Rod forever
and Ronnie got Rod a little bit high before this one
my dad loved that song Maggie May.....im serious, im named after it.
Trolls F Off. This is brilliance and pure nostalgia incarnate. I wasn't even born yet, but I feel it and see it. Such presence they both had. And Rod still sounds as good in 2016 as he did in the 60s. That's amazing. Probably the best singer ever.
+thankyoupourlavideo
Absolutely
look out bobby orr hater here....
Ronnie wood is my hero
Glasgow, Scotland loves rod as much as he does xx
When he and Ronnie looked at each other it inspired rod to sing a bit better with his slightly overworked vocals!! True freindship!
Rod always seems to perform better when he's onstage with Ron Woods. Just a rapport and chemistry that they have that brings the best out in Rod.
Did you see the old memories flood when Stuart looked at Wood?
GREAT songs never die 40 years later and its still just as awesome a song as the day it came out
pure charisma and talent
I had the honour of seeing Rod Stewart & the Faces live in concert twice...... in Detroit & Toronto, back in the 70's. It was great then. Awesome now.
Oh man, that's as good as it gets on Late Night TV. Great Performance by a legend and Letterman's deadpan humour. Oh, and what a band.
There should be a Thumbs Up with LOVE when it comes to these two. Rod and Ronny are rock music legends, joined at the hip. Ronny's book has some lovely stories of when they were kids in the early days of the faces. They were so young and shy that when the girls came back to their hotel after the gigs they would rig up dividers between their beds. So cute and so human. God bless the pair of them.
I seen him about 7 years ago..he's still damn good
Still rocking 12 years later
love at the end when rod says... nice band !!
of course Paul Schaffer from northern Ontario Canada been with letterman for yrs
why are Canadians the chosen people? ho hummmmmmmm
The band loves it, and you oughter as well.
Imagine being a musician and given 4 minutes to be the backing band for Rod on his signature song. There is no finer live version than this. Even Rod acknowledges the group with the first two words out of his mouth when the song is over.
Best rock song ever
love his music !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and him !!!!!!
Rod is right - Letterman's house band are so tight.
That's as good as Rod's own band play it
I LOVE RON WOOOOOOOOOOOOOD :*
Will always Love this song!
Loved seeing him so animated, and I wait every time I hear this song to hear the mandolin solo, cool!
Ronnie Wood provided both the bottom and acoustic melody to most of Rod Stewart's songs. Taking absolutely nothing from his songwriting and tenacious original vocals, without Wood he would have been another incomplete and frustrated artist. Together though, they created rock-and-roll legend.
+tom wray As far as aetist, They're both great. Each can stand on his own.
Lets be honest though.. How would you feel to realize that 45 years ago , You left the Stones?
I get the acoustic melody, but what do you mean by bottom?
Letterman's band are TIGHT! Rod even says at the end - Great Band!
Ron Wood is great! Rod's voice is superb here.
Unmistakably Rod !
Ronnie Wood gets two paychecks, one from Rod and another paycheck from Mick
whyicare Ronnie is a chump stone....mick Taylor
It's always great to see Rod & Ronnie together. 2 unique styles that compliment each other perfectly, .... and if that isn't enough, they practically look like twin bros too. Funny interview here to boot. Thanx 4 sharing.
Super...fan from Astana...
Letterman show only paid performers union scale (about $500 at the time). Rod did this gig simply to perform in front of an audience - which he loves to do and it shows. Magnificent!
48 yrs old here and GREAT!
I've always thought since i was a kid that Ronnie and Rod were twins! Amazing chemistry
I'm on a "suggested videos" roll here in the late night in some unnamed city on this planet and I gotta tell you, the suggestions are GOOOOOOD.
The last part of the interview was the best part!
Great songs, great guy..
u have know ideal how many Rod conserts i have been I was born in 1960 I still have every L.P. he ever made along with all Elton John
The Ron and Rod Show 1st Class . . .
reminds my of cruising with my mom in her vw bug. it didn't last long but it sure is great memories
The great Anton Fig on drums!
Excellent
Unbelievable almost 30 years since this broadcast. Love ❤️ Rod.
What. A. Energy. !🙏🏻👏🏻
Wonderful!
Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, Will Lee, Anton Fig, Paul Scheaffer and two other killer guys... wow!!!!
Ronnie best guitarist ever and rod superb performance
Awesome performance !
Why does no one ever choose to leave out the Letterman intros to musical performances on The Letterman Show? They add nothing but time as far I've ever been able to discern.
What can you say but CLASSIC
wow what a great performance
Fantastic song. Love Ronnie too.
Quantos anos de companheirismo..amizade linda Rod e Ronnie.
Letterman's band are also really good - Rod says it at the end "great band".
You know, it's not easy for a TV band to keep up with world famous, all time great, professional musicians, and put out a concert quality version - he was just acknowledging that
A very great song and also a nice history about him
What a pro man.
Your modern band will turn up 6 hours early, and be sound checking and practising all afternoon for a show this size.
Rod and Ronnie show up 2 hours early, don't even bring their own backing band, just use the show's band, and are perfection
I HAVE SUCH A BIG CRUSH ON ROD STWART.
I saw them in at 1 19 81 Rosemont horizon before this video was made and it was great.
18 years old but its classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have I told you, that I love you, lately
Outstanding!!
WOW !
Wonderful performance.
faaaaaackin BRILLIANT!!!
That;s what I named my little dog "Maggie May" it fits her. There she is as my profile picture. Don't you agree?
Sandy M OMG...Idid the same thing. My dog is Maggie May also.
Has been my favorite singer since I was about 6 years old. (not telling anyone my age though lol)
FABULOUS boys !!!
I like Ron Wood's face at 1:30. What a character!
Rod is a legend !!!!!
ron wood!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was released as the B side to "Reason to believe". An Ohio DJ flipped the album over and Maggie May was thus a hit.
Ronnie Wood baby!
@SirBrianCabrera
Yes. Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart both used to be in the Jeff Beck Group in the 1960s. They then left and formed The Faces.
Rod Stewart then went solo, and Ronny Wood joined the Rolling Stones. However, they both played still in the Faces as well, for a number of years, until Wood exclusively played with the Stones, and Stewart exclusively played solo.
Wood And Stewart played togethor from 1967 to 1976
Really good !
Love it !!
Elegante simpatico e grande ser humano !!!!!
Amazing...his voice is gone by the early 1990s...
His voice is not strong in this performance but I saw him live around this time and he sounded great plus the mtv live acustic during this time was so great.
awww yeah. . . year I was born.
the sound of the hammond in the original version is so cool
Show beaut Rod Stewart
great Song
oh I wuv him
brilliant voice,so all the silly people arguing abot Scottish and English,please be quiet and just enjoy the MUSIC,its so easy and brilliant.
GREAT!!!!
forever young.
when talent meets
Yes i know all of them. Bad Company, free, The stones it goes on and on
Rod & Ron "The Thunder Duo"
stewart and wood = magic. please go out and tour before on e of you croakes.
Thanks, Carl Sandberg.😉
Sir Rod!!!
Only fools would dislike this.
OMG!! THANKS FOR UPLOADING THIS!!! I LUV ROD! I like Ronnie too a lot!! =)
The best!
Great Song! Hello type in "Ron Howard Palace" listen Opie sing "Lady" and "Reason to believe"!
~ Cheers Mate ~
Con el MAESTRO RONNIE WOOD.
love him
01:30 God only knows what that look was for that they gave each other. :D