The Untold Truth Of Bob Seger
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- These days, Bob Seger is one of the staples of classic rock radio, as hits like “Old Time Rock and Roll” and “Against the Wind” seem like they’ve been around forever. However, it took Seger quite a long time to become the hit-making machine that he was in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Seger’s first hit came in 1969, but it didn’t stick, and he wasn’t a mainstream success until the mid-'70s. From his biggest hit that wasn’t even meant for him to the song he helped the Eagles write, let’s take a look at the untold truth of Bob Seger.
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Young and running against the wind | 0:00
Early bands | 1:10
Local legend beginnings | 2:08
Working on his "Night Moves" | 3:08
Helping the Eagles soar | 4:02
King of the eight-track | 5:08
Beverly Hills Bob | 6:09
Old time rock and regret | 7:09
When Bob met Joey | 8:02
Rocking into retirement | 9:07
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What's your favorite Bob Seger song?
By The River
Night moves 💯👏😁👍👌‼
To many good ones but Fire Lake is one of my favorites.
Night Moves, my cousin lived in the same building in Detroit.
I could flip[ a coin Main Street or Turn the Page
My grandma dated Bob Seger in high school in Ann Arbor (my whole family’s from Michigan). She says he would come into the restaurant her dad owned and he’d ask for the pretty lady to take his order (my grandma). Every time I play his music she gets so happy.
To add a personal observation about Bob Seger. In the mid to late 80s my daughter dated a guy who managed one of the local clubs in the Detroit area. Actually close to Royal Oak, his home turf. She ended up being at the club a lot and Seger was a regular patron. She was always impressed by his quiet unassuming ways. He came in with the attitude of a regular guest, no fan fare, no real entourage, just a regular guy. (And in that area he could have received a standing ovation any time it became known who he was) but he wanted none of that. However, what he did ALWAYS do was leave his waitress $100 tips and then went quietly on his way. My daughter's opinion of him was not only a genuinely nice man but a gentleman in the best sense of what that means.
I had the opportunity to meet him in the early 70s. He was between sets. We were sitting at a table in front. He came over and sat down at out table. He was quiet spoken, and very personable. We drank a beer together. I told him he had an Amazing sound,and I liked his music,to which he laughed and said thank you, that makes three!! He was still on the rise back then, but I knew he would make it! It was in 74 at bar in Dallas Tx. Great night.
Thanks for sharing. Great story.
Good
I first met Bob in the early 60's when he was working with Doug Brown - as mentioned a friendly, decent and unassuming fella with a love for music. I ran into him, perhaps a dozen times since, and always found him to be pretty much the "same guy" - this, despite his having acquired fame & fortune. Unfortunately, and due to circumstances that pass understanding, I haven't spoken to him since the 90's. I do, however, wish him well in what is now, surely his retirement !!
Ann, I think that's why everyone loves him so much, he's never allowed fame to change him.
Grew up with Bob Seger, here in Michigan.
He wrote anthems for a whole generation of us here in Michigan.
One of the greatest songwriters to ever live.
One of the greatest voices.
Old Time Rock n' Roll!
We Clevelanders adored Seger
He told the eagles 🦅, if you want to make it big . You have to write your own songs ❤️❤️
When I first moved to Detroit, (10th grade) I heard Bob Seger and the Last Heard, on the radio, doing East Side Story . Fan for life, eagerly waiting for each new release, never disappointed!
he did it for a whole generation....nation wide!
my entire youth was defind by his songs as well as others but his songs were the most impact that i can think of class of 1984.
One of the greatest living legends . Thank you Bob for singing about the working man. This cowboy is still out there riding against the wind.
me too
I have worked for him. His is AWESOME. LOVES HIS CREW.
Me too, real down to earth good guy.
Amazing
Did you get to know Alto Reed? I know you must feel as bad as I do.
@@tomscheider9133 Me as well. I was a roadie. I made $2.00 an hour
@@floatsting20 and all the party you could handle !
Bob's songs are timeless. A combination of songwriting genius and voice to complement his lyrics.
Starting in the first moments of his heyday, most of Bob Seger's songs sang my life. Now 75, my running days are done .... but I'm still walking, crawling, bicycling, sometimes even wheelchairing Against the Wind.
I loved Bob Seger from the first time I heard him and I'm now 65 and still listening and playing his music, rock on Bob.
He ,and not just Bob Dylan ,deserves the Nobel prize. Great poet rocker ...what Springsteen is to the East Coast, Bob Seger is to the entire Midwest, legendary. The by far most underrated rock musician great in history. Seger rocks...rules ...and reigns !
Bob Seger, Eddie Money, love them and 70's rock is the BEST!
All of Segar’s songs are #1 s
I am 54 years old.... Night move is the song dedicated to my partner of 35 years... And it was TRUE!!! 16 years old and working on dreams...
His music changed my life!!! Forever a die hard fan!!!!
@Gearjammer Yes... Partner.... She and I have been together on and off for 33 years..... Hates it when I call her my girlfriend.... Women????
I have loved Bob Segers music for 50 yrs.
One to the greatest song writers ever!
And one hell of a vocalist! In the documentary about Muscle Shoals, they said he was the best musician to work with. They said he had no ego.
My favorite Bob Seger song is what ever one I happen to be listening to at the time. Bob Seger, John Mellencamp and Jackson Brown are true American originals.
Love all 3
The Best musician and performer of all times!!! Bob Seger is the real deal love him because he is not fake everything about Bob it true and real... KEEP ON ROCKING‼️‼️ I have seen you 3 times and will see as many times as possible each time you come to Nashville..Thank you for all your beautiful music!!!
Night Moves. My late husband of 50 years and I literally lived that song in college when we were dating, learning and practicing our night moves. Practice made perfect; thanks, Bob.
SEGER is one of the best rockers out there. He did pay his dues, but never got the accolades he totally deserved. He is my living legend for 40 years or more. He is great.
I saw him 10/19/19 in Chicago, 3rd row right in front. He was so close he could hear us talking between set's, he was smiling at everyone's enthusiasm. I'm glad I got to see him live before he stopped touring.
Can't even express the feeling......so many great songs by Seger......I grew up on em.....still love em....always will.....
A true songwriting genius with the greatest Rock n Roll voice of all time.
Bob Seger is hands down one of the worlds best musical talents for both vocal range & song writing versatility.
I am a Bob Segar fan and my favorite song of his is Turn the Page.
I was lucky enough to see Bob on his 2019 tour. He was still kicking butt even at 74. Great show.
UK fans once again weren't lucky enough.
Neither Australia
@@stephenbrown4211
Did he ever tour Europe?
Maybe he hates flying??
Wish he would come to the UK
I was lucky enough to see him in Indianapolis for his final tour with my dad, it was our third time seeing him. He seriously kills it no matter how old he is.
Fell in the love with this band when Night Moves came out. Ever since then I always thought Bob Seger was singing about my life. Thanks for the memories Bob, YOU’RE THE MAN
The soundtrack to my life......written and performed by Bob Seger.
Great Days with 8-Track Tapes and Beer was still in a Tin Can.
That's the beauty of his music, most people can relate to it.
@@queenofsheba7063 "Way up firm and high".
@@GAVACHO5150 No, I was adding to it with the next line.
Same!!!
Rambling Gambling Man was my first favorite song when I was a kid. Still one of my all time favorites.
I like the studio version of turn the page, heavy music, ramblin gambling man, like a rock, nushbut city limits. Those are my favorite bob Seger songs
Yes !
I always liked Segar. He always seemed straight up to me. Hard working, good dude.
Love Seger! He’s huge here in Michigan. So many great ones, but “Mainstreet” will always be my favorite tune of his. He takes you on a journey in his songs.
More proof that here in the Great Lakes state we know good music. Many live albums were recorded here. Michigan, and for that matter, the Great Lakes region, has been a great source of many styles of music. Think about it Bob said it decades ago and I think it is still true "Detroit audiences are the greatest rock and roll audiences in the world" Keep on rocking, Stay safe and healthy 👌😎👍✌️
Main Street !
@@keitharonoff9857
Technically, Rolling Stone said that..Bob said "shit, I've known that for ten years!"
:-)
Exactly. Many of his songs seem to mirror my own life, especially "Against The Wind". It's so eerily similar to the events of my own "Journey".
I’ve seen him 6 times starting in ‘72. Yea, BACK IN ‘72!! Great song and underrated album. Saw him in a bar near Saginaw, maybe a few hundred people. Sat right in front of the stage. He blew our minds. Grew up listening to Bob. Definitely the soundtrack of my life. A true classic!!
Bob Seger's music carried me through High School , college and trade school. I started trucking in 1984 and he rode with me in truck for 15 years. This guy's music was such huge influence in my life . I always felt that he was singing about my life. One of the greatest blue collar rocker of all time. Thank you mr. SEGER for getting me through my teenage years and into adulthood with you music.
you said it he was singing about my life!
Sure u did
The most underrated American musician. Thank you Bob, doing it for the music & fans.
He's not underrated
@@raymondwarmke7094 yes yes definitely he is underrated even as great as he is.
Most underrated musician ever
I worked as a production runner at Pine Knob in the 1980s (I was just a kid) and got to meet him and spend time with him backstage which was a thrill-- what a man- what an artist what a voice what a songwriter..
Seger's most iconic and best remembered song is the stupendous rock classic STILL THE SAME.
I like Segers music.....(I think XM radio needs a SEGER channel to go along with the SPRINGSTEEN channel)
"Still The Same" is a good tune.....but it ain't "Rock"
Segers early music pre "Night Moves" was more Rock.
When I heard it on Ozark I was like, "Bob Seger baby 💜!"
@@motorcitymanman7711
And is Elvis's HEARTBREAK HOTEL rock?
William Overly,
I couldn't agree with you more.
The very first song that comes to mind when I think of Bob Seger is Still The Same. No question about it.
My other favs are Sunspot Baby, The Fire Down Below, Night Moves (I too lived that song only it was '83) and my all time favorite...Mainstreet.
My youth is irreversibly tied to these songs.
@@williamoverly1617
For THAT time period....."Heartbreak Hotel" WAS Rock.
My homeboy⚘went to same schools, lived in same cities, had Pistons seats directly in front of him, even made him a pair of bell bottoms back in the old Aquinas daze
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I have such a deep respect and love for this man his music and voice is the most incredible I've ever heard it touches something in my soul and the older I get the more it seems to do that!! Thank you Bob for your work!!!!!!
I recall hearing recently that Seger owned & kept his master tapes, sitting on them until he decided to release any Greatest Hits packages, which probably helped him to keep mounting tours late in his career. My favorites, Sunspot Baby, Beautiful Loser, Turn the Page & I appreciate the way everyone else responded to the song Night Moves.
Good old Bob! So many of his songs helped provide a soundtrack for my earlier years.
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Saw him in 1979 & 2019. Blew me away both times. His music is the soundtrack of my life.
Hey that's why We Love Him.His Awesome Songs tell the story of our Lives.
Well how many songs do I like by Bob segar,well that easy all of them now 💯👏😁👍👌‼
Saw him for the 1st at Anaheim Stadium 1976 opening for Kiss, Ted Nugent, and Montrose. The whole show rocked but Bob Seger paved the way that day and I've been a fan ever since. Good Times, indeed!
Love his music! Can't believe that 'Still the Same' was not mentioned...maybe the rest of the world didn't like it as much as i did
I totally agree, amazing song
One of the greatest songs ever written imo.
How can you fail to mention that he recorded the best live album of all time? Live Bullet from Cobo Hall in Detroit!!!
Love me some Live Bullet but soundwise....FOGHATS LIVE from 77 and The WHOs Live at Leeds and any J GEILS Live album is better.
I went every January to cobo to see him. It was the best!
I agree. Geez! Poorly researched.
I saw Iggy Pop at Bookies Club 88...Bob Marley at the Masconic Temple...Jeff Beck and the Mahavischnu Orchestra..Bob Seger...the Guess Who all great.....Kidd Rock sucks.
Live Bullet was rated as the best live concert recording album of the 70s by Rolling Stone Magazine several years ago. Growing up in Michigan my friends and myself played the hell out of it at our frequent parties.
I saw Bob when he was with the System in the late 60's on the east side of Toledo, Ohio....I was 10 feet from him the whole night....No stage.... He and the band were playing on the dance floor...It was on a Sunday afternoon and my friend and I were dropped off there.....The place was called The Hullaballoo....What a memory...Thanks....Rambling Gambling' Man....I still play it today....
toledo kept bobs career going in the early years
Michiganian here listen to Seger my whole life. Main Street my favorite, more laid back song
Turn the page was a song we used to sing in the engine room of the carrier I was on in the navy in 1982-83 while taking in the 7 month long west-pacific cruise. I'll never forget those times, those great Seger songs and the many friends made along the journey. Thanks Bob.
Thank you for liking my aspirations and being one of my biggest fan, hope you don’t stop someday.
Seen seger many times in the 70s, pine knob music theater, silver bullet band live, awesome concert, everyone of them
My first concert was Bob Seger, 1980 Against the Wind tour at Cobo Arena. Tier C seats were $12. He set the bar for live performances after that show.
My parents were HUGE fans and I grew up listening to him. There was a running joke that however my dad had his hair, the next Seger album would match. So if my dad's hair was long, so was Bob's....if my dad cut, then so had Bob. It was hilarious.
His music is absolutely timeless and will forever remind me of my dad
What a wonderful version of this truly great song
Glad I got to see this legend in Shreveport last year. My all time favorite singer songwriter, vastly uncredited for his contributions to American music
Love this man. Bob thank you for your music a soundtrack to my life.
I grew up listening to Seger. I bought my first Harley at age 21 because of this man. I have already traveled to 7 states. Something about his music that just makes you want to get on a bike and go without locking back. I went to one of his concerts on his last tour. (was 23 at the time). No joke, I did not see a single person my age or younger. I have to say his concert was the absolute best concert I had ever been too. The fact that this man sang 22+ songs and every single one was a master piece is unbelievable. Its bittersweet knowing that every other concert I go to, wont be as great as that one.
Bob Seger,Truly a Detroit hometown hero!He could tour till he's 100 yrs old here & sell it out everytime
Saw him first at high school sock hop in 1967 with a page boy haircut. Whenever he played it was sold out. I've been a fan ever since and seen him in concert many times.
Seen him at sock hopzs....he was green.
1975 He played Delta Community College (Bay City MI) gymnasium. Just before hittin' it big.
Long before he was a national hero, those of us who lived in Michigan would go to see him and stand up the instant he hit the stage, And you next sat down when you got to your car to go home. Bob Seger was the definition of Rock. Roll Me Away, Till It Shines, 2+2, Heavy Music
f'n bam, 11
I saw Bob Seger twice in concert. And like every kid wanted to be a Rockstar.
First heard him on CKLW when I was a kid. Detroit and Seeger were fantastic back then.
@@TheFloridaPappy Used to listen to CKLW myself. I am from 2 miles east of Flint
@mike force No one said he was a hero. Get off the crack
I love Bob ❤️
He was not a “one hit wonder” prior to “Night Moves.” The 1974 song “Kathmandu” reached #43 on the charts. I also love the title track from that 1974 album “Beautiful Loser.”
Listen, pity the fools for thinking his biggest hits was only him. I knew him when he was so young, and It was a positive he would become great. Michigan adored the man that produced more magic that so many don't even realize.
Little Drummer Boy....I heard it for the first time last Christmas. I was so wowed, he sounded great!
Mark says you go Bob. Getting older is just Gods way of saying the best is yet to come. Love you and your gal Bob.
He is by far my favorite artist, and I was so blessed to be able to see him preform in Salt Lake City on September 28th, 2019. Best night of my life.
MONGREL! My favorite album from Bob. Raw. Brilliant. It resides in my top 10 albums of all time. But the song that means the most to me today is Against The Wind. Been running into that wind forever it seems. Thanks Bob.
I saw him in Denver playing with Bachmann Turner Overdrive. It was Awesome, eh? I liked his collaboration with the Muscle Shoals All Stars. He went down to record with them, they agreed but they stopped after recording a couple tracks. Bob said he had more, they explained the financial side. He asked them if they wanted to share in the proceeds. They shook hands and continued. Unheard of in the record business, but they all kept to their word and handshake.
That is respect.
Bob Segers music and irish whiskey was what got me thru 37 years in a Ford factory. Been retired 17 years and still listen to Bob's music.
Bob Seger, and the silver bullet band can put on a show, baby! Wowwwwie!
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Got to see him in Charlotte. Been listening to his music as long as I can remember.
Finally got to see Bob this past year. It was the Roll Me Away, his farewell tour. What a show. Glad I ponied up the dough.
What did it cost? Anything over 100 bucks is just too much and some of these douchebags want 200 bucks or more for decent seats and it's ridiculous.
bluebandit834 i paid 200 for me and my best friend to go but they were nose bleeds. in SLC the Magic Arena. fantastic show man.
I saw him this last September. fantastic show. will never forget it.
@@corinajensen6742 I saw him in October at the United Center in Chicago. At first I was bummed because my ticket wasn't main floor. But it was the first row off of the main floor, with the stage to the right. No trying to look through heads and shoulders as he made his way around the stage. What really struck me about the show was how many times he thanked the audience for coming out. He seemed really touched and appreciative of the career that he had and that just fed the audience even more. If this is the last concert I ever see (and it might be; all the greats are gone), I'll be happy.
John R Ziemba i totally agree. he was so kind through the whole show and even took time to thank all the members and crew and gave them credit about awards and things they’d won and been nominated for. he truly is my favorite artist.
Met him in a quiet music store in about '81. Super great regular guy. Really encouraging of my work. Thanks Mr. Seger.
Finally was able to see him on his last tour. January 3, 2019 in Saginaw, Mi. Great concert.
You never mentioned the silver bullet band, great harmony. Have always love Bob and his great music, Bob never stop your love for music. Keep rocking
David Teegarden is a friend of mine.
Words cant describe how many of his tunes hit you deep in the heart and soul..Thank you so much Bob for all the years of adding to the soundtrack of my life😎🚬♐♐💞💞
I am almost 63 now. First saw Bob Segar and The Silver Bullet Band in 77. Nothing like waiting for a concert to start. now the lights go off. The band takes the stage. I have been to many concerts by that point in my life. NOTHING was like the sound of this band. To say they were tight would be a understatement. It was a WALL on sound. I was lucky enough to see Bob 6 times in my lifetime. I ALWAYS wanted to see him play in Michigan. That the place of his most diehard fans like myself. In closing Bob said it best. ROCK AND ROLL NEVER FORGETS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My favorite song is Main Street. Always loved Bob Seger. Still do.
Bob Seger is a legend!
Heavy music.(the last heard) Down on main st ... My A2 friend from 65-69. .then I moved to Nor Cal.. I worked at the A2 Music Mart for John Flis.. Bob gave me a puppy in 65 🎸🎶😎 Hi Bob if you see this ... So far the only old friends from A2 that's had a conversation with me on here is Ted Nugent another blast from the past homie...👍😎
"NO MANS LAND " played endlessly on my Walkman as I cycled up the karakoram highway from islamabad into northern pakistan over the khunjerab pass and into china !!
Awesome song on an awesome journey ,god bless you bob !!
The 1st 45 I owned when I was a kid was Bob Seger's "We've got tonight"
Like a rock is my favorite but I love them all. Got to see him in Indianapolis back in the late 70s it was great
Saw his last two tours and he is still spot on. Luv him!!! ❤️🌹🤘
This is great !
Probably here before but while i've loved Bob's work over time it is a TV interview with Glenn Frey that i think of now.
This was 6 or so years ago while on vacation and a local TV show had him as guest.
He related a story where they were friends way back and while Bob was playing local gigs playing originals, Glenn was mostly a support guy in bands, guitars and vocals.
Went to Bob, "I want to write my own songs but what if they aren't any good ?"
Bob, "They won't be at first but if you keep trying, you'll get better" Sage advice.
To think after writing so many great songs for The Eagles and calls Bob for help on their last 'hit', Thats awesome.
Fave track, "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man", Silver Bullet Live. Drew Abbot 'Strat" tone, go to for me for hours (covers, some party and bar gigs). Story was Bob didn't like this tone. Guitar Player mag interview in like '78 with Drew, states this and a Gold Top Les Paul is in the acc photos.
This man is a Legend.... maybe even from another realm😘 this amazing man can sing TODAY AND STILL sound like he’s in a studio, but even more, you can see the easiness and love for music itself just watching him. He is a rare talent, and just kicks back and keeping it real❤️
Seger is one of the greatest Rockers of all times. I hope he is in the Hall of Fame.
He is.
A story teller with the most authentic voice in history. No ego, just Truth that connects him to the listener in a way that makes you feel he's just a regular guy.
He lives by me. Very nice man
I seen him at a gas station in orchard lake..nice guy
He spent a week in Skidway lake , Michigan having a concert in a field not far from where I live . that was in Mid 1970’s July and the tickets were $6.00 .
Cool Humble I was in the big town of Rose city at that same time. Bob Segar is the best. Rock on my Friend.
Segers vocals on Live Bullet are incredible, the speed of his singing in Get Out Of Denver , Katmando and Let It Rock amaze still to this day and to do it live makes it even more incredible .
The girl that got away, Same! Great memories listening to Bob! Gob bless him and his family! Great memories to those all time favorite songs!
Bob is flat-out real! He can tell a story we can really feel and relate to. Roll me Away!!! Thanks!
I love this GUY..
One of the great!!!
I used to go to dances at a local Downriver (Michigan) high school, Aquinas. When local bands played it was 50 cents to get in, when Bob Seger played, it was 75 cents!
Those were the days, two movies for 50 cents...with cartoons. Elizabeth Park, Frosted mugs of root beer, Vernors float, Lafayette coney, Stan's Adult Books, Stroh's beer, Cobbs Corner. Maurice Salads at Hudsons. Gordie Howe. Al Kaline, Denny Mclain , Ike Brown , Willie Horton ♥
seger is my favorite male vocalist and performer. i have had tickets two times to see him in concert, but both times the concerts were canceled by the time he was supposed to be in my city. wish i could have seen him in concert at least once in my life.
No mention of Live Bullet, which actually did put Bob on most peoples' maps, minds, and hearts. It is an excellent live recording in Detroit of great songs and top-notch performances.
I really appreciate your love and support towards my aspirations, how long have you been my fan?
I just saw Bob in L.A. , didn't want to go see an old man but my daughter insisted and I'm sure glad I did .
It was awesome !
Best Portfolio of music ever,Seeger is a songwriting genius with the best rock n roll voice of all time.
Does anybody remember 2 +2 ? It's on youtube !
I love, love, love him. Everyone who knows me, knows how much I love him ❤️❤️❤️
I LOVE HIM MORE!! Did you ever meet him?? Ummmm I Did!!!😍😙😜
@@queenofsheba7063 no I never met him. Lucky you! 😊
@@lindadesanto6593 in Pittsburgh backstage....'80s..trying to get backstage for his soundcheck..had 4 passes..took my mom & 3 friends 🤐...she's yelling my name!! I'm f#*n mad!!!! I TURN AROUND..SHE IS SITTING ON THE BUMPER OF A LIMO WITH BOB SEGER SMOKING A CIGARETTE!!!! Laffing their asses off at me!!! She says... He can get you in!!! 😂😍😍 I almost died!! He was soooo sweet!!! She was talking to him the whole time I was trying like an as to get baxkstage!!! Best moment of my life with BOB!!!😚😍😍😍
@@queenofsheba7063 that's soooo awesome! What a memory to have! 😊
Great piece of history on Bobby Segar. Grew up listening to all his classics in the 80s and went to see him in Boston a few years back which was absolutely fantastic. We love ya BS. Keep rocking.
It was nice when he was just ours in Michigan, but I was so proud when Bob hit it big world wide and his hits just kept coming. All of Live Bullet, recorded right here at Cobo Hall, and Rock and Roll Never Forgets are still the best.
pine knob 1978 stranger in town 4 th row center right 3 seats 25 encores what a night and he topped that night also!
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