1976 classic hit song became a massive success despite controversial lyrics

Despite radio bans and controversy, Rod Stewart’s 1976 hit Tonight’s the Night (Gonna Be Alright) became one of the biggest songs of his career.
Yahoo

Rod Stewart Celebrates as 1983 Song Goes ‘Certified Gold’

British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart celebrated his 1983 hit song "Baby Jane" passing an exciting landmark as it became "certified gold" in the U.K. The 80-year-old shared a post revealing the big ...

1971 Rod Stewart's Classic Hit Almost Wasn’t Released but Became His Breakout No. 1 Song

Rod Stewart’s 1971 No. 1 hit Maggie May launched his solo superstardom and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017.
The Cheat Sheet

Rod Stewart Said His No. 1 Song ‘Maggie May’ Was Inspired by a Real Incident

Rod Stewart was singing a folk song about a prostitute when he started writing his classic rock song “Maggie May.” Stewart revealed the song was inspired by one of his sexual experiences. Listeners ...