The classic rock hit, named the top No. 1 song of its year, has a surprising backstory tied to The Fab Four and the singer’s own teenage experience.

These four rock songs from 1971 are so memorable, it's likely every 70s kid can still sing along to them by heart today.

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 ...