I hear ya! I am 1 more year up on you and I got to see Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band live in Seattle on this very tour. It was great and the opening act was Georgia Satellites and they played a short set and said we know you came here to see Bob Seger so thank you and good night.
Bob Seger is my Favorite Singer of all time. Ive seen him in concert twice. He was Great both times. One when he was young and again just a few years ago. And although he was much older he still put on the best performance I have ever seen. I was a teen in the 70s and his music was at the height of popularity. I fell in love with that voice. And I still haven't heard anyone better. Great memories.
My dad died died in 84 when I was in 11th grade. I thought I was a rock. Nothing replaced him. He taught me to shine my shoes and get up each day and go to work. Thank you John Edward Malush.
I literally visualize myself 43 years ago, strong, toned, clear eyed and hot! Like a ROCK! This song means more to me today than ever. I walked away from my marriage in 2000, but it seems like yesterday. 20 years now, where'd they go? Realizing I probably won't see another 20 years on Earth. Life is fleeting. Grab every single bit of happiness that you can.
I felt the best of my life when I was 17 and playing high skool football. Played every down. Except when they carried me off a couple times. My freshman year I fell down in the hole and a running back tried to jump over me, so i did a push up, he kicked me in the face between the facemask and helmet. It turned out he'd slit my eyebrow open and blood was running down my cheek. I didn't know it was until the referee told to leave the field. I looked at him and said "I don't have to, I stay on the field " he pulls my jersey out and the whole front was covered with blood. You'd think your coach would see that and bring you out to find out where all the blood came from. I don't mean there was spot the whole jersey was red. They put gauze on it with a couple of pieces of tape. Effectively blinding my right eye. It took all of 30 feet before I threw it on the ground. I'd have to say that from 72-75 was my prime years. Football, good times, good job, fast cars, and loose women. Best days of my life but are 45 years In the past, there ain't 40 in front, if I make 10 I'll be lucky.
If I may make a suggestion, how about “God” (but not in a blasphemous way) Reason why is I was working aboard a commercial fishing boat out of Chatham, MA. While we were out at sea, the Sirius radio started playing “Against the Wind”. The captain told us “Hey guys, let’s keep it down. God is singing to us right now.” A wise captain, indeed 🧐
I've had this discussion 1k different ways over the yrs w/ 1k different ppl bc Seger was my dad's all time fav and many my age (36) just don't seem to get it or want to..I think you've encapsulated in 2 sentences what Ive tried for years to explain. If you bother to dig a little deeper than just "old time rock & roll" you quickly learn that Seger could be a god damn American poet laureate.
Flying across the state of Wyoming in my Peterbilt Semi at 2 am with only Bob on the stereo singing against the wind. A moment in my time that will last forever!
My father, the Master Sergeant, passed last year. He was the Rock. At the age of 12 in 1942, he rode his Uncle’s milk truck every morning to help support the family. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and served for 21 years including a tour in Lebanon in ‘58 and Vietnam in 67-68.’ He was loved but more importantly, respected. The world today seems to more rarely make men like him anymore. RIP Dad.
Jamal---I am 74 and you are playing my life in music. Thank you. I wish I could speak to you man to man by voice. You have earned much from me; trust being so important, but respect for your universality regarding humankind is greater. That last counts most to me, but, good music is meant to bridge barriers, and I believe you have discovered that is not happening now. Your courage in commenting on 21st music, for the most part, is commendable
Bro' I'm 69!😖 When this song came out I was still playing baseball and volleyball and was in great shape with no health issues.🤗 40 years later with 3 stints in my heart, a titanium hip, a titanium plate in my neck, carpal tunnel surgery less hair and teeth, I almost cry when I hear this.😢 It hits different now.💯 The end of life is kinda scary but this song reminds me I had a hell of a good time getting here!🔥😁😂🤣❤✌
@@tomaleshire4145 I'm 26 and grew up listening to Bob Seger. I remember sitting in the back of my gran's Pontiac Sunfire. Her and my ma would drive around running errands and they always played his CD. I grew up on every song. Oh the memories.
I remember my grand father telling me time goes faster the older you get. I didn't understand as a 16 year old but grandpa I do now. At 54, I find myself fighting against time but it's like holding sand in your hand. The tighter you squeeze the faster the sand runs through your fingers.
To me. One of the greatest lines in rock and roll. "Twenty years where did they go. Twenty years I don't know" It probably doesn't mean much when you younger. But when you get older it means a lot. Ask your parents.
song of a man remembering how he was in his prime years. As he enters old age, he recalls how he once was. We all do that. This song came out when I was in my mid 20s, and now I'm 64 yrs old. It goes by fast. Brings a tear to my eye.
I don't know the name of the steel guitarist, but he brought in someone maybe a session musician from Nashville to do what because epic, because it stands out historically.
Anyone can enjoy Bob Seger cause he writes about the human experience of work, age, love, love lost in a way that is so true and raw - but a person needs to age to truly apprecriate Bob Seger.
When this song came out I was in my prime both physically and mentally like a rock and really liked this song but now heading into my mid 60s only now can I fully understand and relate to this song , it really sums up my youth and life and where I’m at in my life now , I some times sit on my porch late at night put on the head phones light one put this song on and just reminisce and always puts a smile on my face
"20 years now where"d they go?" I can remember years ago people who were my age trying to get it into me how time flies and at the time I said to them and to myself "I get it" Truth is I couldn't truly get it! This goes along with "Youth is wasted on the young". It is so true! I look back at a career of 33 years, a marriage of 32 and still moving forward! God has blessed me with 5 children, a wonderful marriage and just a good life! Music can illuminate things like this. This song is one of those!
yes! This song brings me to tears...for this reason. It makes you look back and illuminates the bittersweet span of time between our youth and our future...
Everybody in their twilight years that is extremely proud of productive their life has been can stand on the mountain top and wave their own flag remembering how the effort they have put forth was worth it. But also can't understand Why we just have to wear out so soon. No one ever realizes where they are and how truly great it is to be young, confident and fearless throwing caution to the wind. SOLID, LIKE A ROCK!
I'm 55 now. I was young when this song came out. I find it to be fascinating how different the feeling is that I get listening to this song now compared to listening to it soo many years ago. That is the magic of good music!
His voice is GOLDEN !! Will never grow old. I'm 61 yrs old and it makes me reflect back in the day where I was and what I was doing . I was carefree and full of life.
@@nullfield Um, what are you listening to that they're all the same. The guitar at the end of Like a Rock us nothing like Night Moves or Old Time Rock n Roll. The way they feature the piano, or sax, or guitar, or vocals... Understand it isn't everyone's favorite, but you're that guy that just won't admit you like it. Not even to yourself, otherwise why are you here?
True story... I was at a party with a bunch of straight punk rock kids back around 2002... Someone put Bob's greatist hits on... We sang every word for the next hour.
Well it’s too bad he couldn’t help them. Chevy is absolute trash and stole billions from taxpayers over the years for their dogshit business practices and crappy cars.
Love Bob so much! As a 60yo now this song has such resonance with me. When you are 18yo you do feel indeed Like a Rock. The years go by and if you are lucky you have great memories to look back upon!
@@THEDUDE912 not sure if he still owned the rights at that point... maybe it was the record company they have a way of screwing artists. Either way, I know what you mean, but if it's okay with Bob it's okay with me. Maybe he really needed the money.
Robert Johnson, it said he was working for peanuts and not a dime to spare 🤣. @thedude jumping on me and I drive an F150. All I said was he helped sell Chevy. Just facts.
It was the last chorus starting at 5:59 where he sings higher with more force that was used in the commercials. Like a rock, standing arrow straight...charging from the gate,...carrying the weight.." You can just imagine those advertising agency execs saying, Chevy's gonna love thins idea using this song. Those lyrics were almost written for these ads.
I never noticed this before, but a lot of his songs are about the process of life. From youth to older age. It kinda makes me sad, being my age, and still feeling connected to a past when I was stronger and more hopeful about life. I miss those days ... now life is a constant kick in the gut because I let many things go by without grabbing onto them and letting them take me where they would. It's hard to see the positive side of life. I feel I've lost something somewhere along the way, but I don't know what it is.
THIS song is blue collar America. I’m 61, was 18 seems like yesterday. Raising my right hand taking The Oath, 30 years later found myself exiting one career. Bought some land northwest of Houston, now I board, raise and train horses. Have a equine therapy practice on the property, our main focus is Veterans with P.T.S.D. On this Memorial Day weekend, pause and give thanks to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Great song, my father's favorite. He loved it and requested it be played at his funeral, which was in 96, lost him at 19, gave me more words for the man and he represented that song to the T.
I’m a 70s kid born in 1964 and all of your music reviews reactions bring me back to those wonderful hazy, sunny times. Today I listen to like a rock at age 56 and I will use it as the motivation to bring back the fitness and health of this quarantined body but hasn’t worked out and now it’s time to get healthy get strong 💪🏻.... Like A ROCK 💕💙👍💯💪🏻🙏🏻
Bob Seger...wow. He’s such a legend and has so many great songs. The line “Twenty Years where did they go” is so profound and hits different when you start getting older. Mannn...thanks Jamel.
DJ you nailed it brother its sad but you got to be glad we lived through these years an shows probably seen the silver bullet band 10 times an the memories are like last night..wouldn't trade the 70s for nothing long live Segar.....
Bob Seger is from Michigan,Where I was born and raised. In Michigan as a teenager in the 80's Bob Seger was our hometown Hero. Everyone of his songs remind me of growing up in Pontiac. This song in particular makes me miss those days. I am in my 50's now and after 15 yrs in the Arny as an Infantryman (Bob was with me on every tour) I have a slower walk now and other things that most vets suffer physically from. This song reminds me of those days when I was at my rock solid prime.
56 also... I don’t know what the hell happened. I was in my 20s and all of a sudden in my 50s. When I heard this song in my teens, I liked it but the lyrics didn’t resonate with me..l thought that they were for older guys. Now I am an older guy and look back with a bit of sadness.
No....no....I think this about how beautiful we ALL are at 19. How everything is crystal clear and we were so strong then. Then living’ just tears you down.
Yeah 20 years where they go I've been married for 47yrs and worked 50+ where did it all go I sit and wonder where all has gone. Bob is the best seen him back in the 80s best concert I ever seen love this man's voice. This song really makes you think where has my life gone. It's been great I'm not like a rock anymore but that's ok as long as I got Bob to listen to
First time I ever heard this song I was young Immature, Rowdy, and Lazy. It changed my life I cried when I first heard this song. Listen close to the lyrics and apply them that what I did Solid every Where, and Stand a Arrow Straight , Hard Against the Wind. Changed me forever I grew up and now I am Retired because I worked hard and was Responsible. Love your reactions I could see you were holding back a tear.
Jamel: You've played several Bob Seger songs...all of them good. Please listen to "You'll Accompany Me" and "Shame on the Moon".. Those are excellent, too.
Going down the rabbit hole with this man its going to be a deep hole, you have just scratched the surface with him. Give Shame on the Moon a listen one of my favorites by brother Bob
I’ve been listening to Bob Seger since the 70’s. 5 decades worth. Seen him a little over a year ago in Phoenix. That CAT was as good that night as he’s ever been. My all time favorite singer.
I can remember being in high school...and Bob would come to town every year...he would sell out the Coliseum 3 and 4 nights in a row....people just couldn't get enough.
@@palafox2237 I saw his interview with Tom Snyder, and Bob said he'd do what he could to help the Heart of Detroit, that being the automotive workers, one of which was my dad. If that's selling out, I'm buying it.
Many have mentioned the Chevy Truck ads. Bob was such a great guy that he allowed Chevy to use the song without any costs to help boost their sales and more importantly, to lift the spirits of the auto workers who built them at a time when American auto sales were in decline. That's a true American, performer, and humanitarian. Rock on, Bob Seger!
You must understand that the emotions that you are having watching and listening to these songs are the way we felt and still feel about them. They're like our children. We love them, respect them, and take care of them! I keep saying it, "this generation's music will go on forever". We had so much to say because of the times we lived in and what was going on in the world. We had the lyrics or words on paper, arrangements, instruments, phenomenal vocals (you had to be naturally great not this computer generated stuff) , stories, artwork for album covers. The musicians were very talented, could usually play more than one instrument. They mostly wrote their own music. Nobody was making that kind of music at the time! It's how we felt about the music. It was easy to listen to or driving home a point, but it was taking you somewhere. It had soul, it had a lot of meaningful words and a story you could relate to, and the music was soooo great! Vocals had to be incredible too and they are! We loved it❣💞💯percent! Still do!
He was the first, if not only to be inducted as a solo artist into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a performer AND The Songwriters Hall of Fame.. I always say there's something special when anyone is performing the song they wrote. You can hear the story in the song, it means so much more. If you never saw him in concert, you don't know what you missed!!
"ROLL ME AWAY" PLEASE,,,,, first time I saw Bob in concert was in May 27th 1978 at "SUMMER ROCK" held in Arrowhead Stadium (home of the KC Chiefs) one of the best show ever!!!!!!!!
I saw Bob Seger in 82 at The Omni in Atlanta and the energy that you could feel coming from the stage was electric (the original Silver Bullet Band have that "feel" of the original swampers from muscle shoals) and when Bob Seger was hitting on all 8 cylinders,no one could ever come close to him live
The last few times I saw him in concert, he explained his thoughts on this song. He was a distance runner in high school. The first verse is how he would feel after a great workout. You just have a feeling of being so strong and invincible. My favorite part to think about is what he means with the second verse. He starts it off with "20 years now, where'd they go. 20 years, I don't know. I sit and I wonder sometimes, where they've gone." Is he just talking about the passing of time, or something more? The last line of the first verse is "I still believed in my dreams". Is he talking about all the dreams a young person has that don't come true? I suppose a little of both. Just a great all around song!!!
The chorus was in the commercial. For those of us who knew Bob before he was really famous the commercial brought back so many memories when we were young just like he's talking about. Love him!
He always wanted this to a "working man's" song, a Detroit anthem, if you will, so he allowed Chevy, etc. to use this song as long as it reflected his vision.
People criticized him for "selling out" with that commercial, but he never took one cent from that commercial, he was just trying to help out his home town,as any proud and honorable person should do.
Bob, telling a story like only he can. This was one of his last big hits before he retired to raise his new born kids. And he is tellign the truth, he never slumped down with the hustlers, he never had a bad habit with dope or booze, paid his band well, never talked shit on anyone, aint no one can find any dirt on the man. He left music after his first kid was born after this hit, and did not return till all of them graduated high school. He is a one of a kind, as is his story telling, and voice and a ROCK, always dependable to his family, friends, press and fans. I can tell you love his voice and if you want to hear someone like him that you have reacted to in another form, check out Geordie - Treat Her Like a Lady. It is the singer in AC/DC band before he joined them, and believe me, when he actually sings instead of screamign like he does in AC/DC he is a soulful man with a voice just like Bob's.
If America was a movie, Bob Seger's collection of hits would be the soundtrack.
When this song was released, I just could not grasp the idea of “losing” 20 years. Now at 54, I wonder where 30 years have gone.
That's the truth
Sixty years...
Wait till you hit your 70s.
I’m 58, so it’s been 40 years. I bought my first Bob Seeger album, “Live Bullet” in 1978. Still one of my favorite albums of all time!
I hear ya! I am 1 more year up on you and I got to see Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band live in Seattle on this very tour. It was great and the opening act was Georgia Satellites and they played a short set and said we know you came here to see Bob Seger so thank you and good night.
When you get old, your mind is still young, you remember how strong you were, and will never be again..
True as
We are so lucky to have a voice and a story teller like Bob Segar. He's a once in a lifetime. One of the best to come along in my time
"My hands were steady, my eyes were clear and bright.
My walk had purpose, my steps were quick and light.."
Verses give me chills, such a moving relatable tune.
And I held firm to what I felt was right.
@@SunbearBluesBand yep!
This is why he is known as “The Working man’s poet”.
I love this. He sings the stages of our lives. We connect with him because we feel it...
Merle
Bob Seger is my Favorite Singer of all time. Ive seen him in concert twice. He was Great both times. One when he was young and again just a few years ago. And although he was much older he still put on the best performance I have ever seen. I was a teen in the 70s and his music was at the height of popularity. I fell in love with that voice. And I still haven't heard anyone better. Great memories.
My dad died died in 84 when I was in 11th grade. I thought I was a rock. Nothing replaced him. He taught me to shine my shoes and get up each day and go to work. Thank you John Edward Malush.
Good dads are like jewels, each one a special gift
Amen
I literally visualize myself 43 years ago, strong, toned, clear eyed and hot! Like a ROCK! This song means more to me today than ever. I walked away from my marriage in 2000, but it seems like yesterday. 20 years now, where'd they go? Realizing I probably won't see another 20 years on Earth. Life is fleeting. Grab every single bit of happiness that you can.
God bless you I know exactly what you mean
We were all Like a Rock back in the day ✌️
Bob's cool! So are you. Peace
You and me both brother. You and me both.
I felt the best of my life when I was 17 and playing high skool football. Played every down. Except when they carried me off a couple times. My freshman year I fell down in the hole and a running back tried to jump over me, so i did a push up, he kicked me in the face between the facemask and helmet. It turned out he'd slit my eyebrow open and blood was running down my cheek. I didn't know it was until the referee told to leave the field. I looked at him and said "I don't have to, I stay on the field " he pulls my jersey out and the whole front was covered with blood.
You'd think your coach would see that and bring you out to find out where all the blood came from. I don't mean there was spot the whole jersey was red. They put gauze on it with a couple of pieces of tape. Effectively blinding my right eye. It took all of 30 feet before I threw it on the ground.
I'd have to say that from 72-75 was my prime years. Football, good times, good job, fast cars, and loose women. Best days of my life but are 45 years In the past, there ain't 40 in front, if I make 10 I'll be lucky.
Bob's voice is so legit. You feel every ounce of his voice--he's so genuine, so real; there's nothing but connection. That's why he's "legendary".
Well said truly a Legend.
nothing but connection....so right
Connection.....well said,
He is so amazing even the word "legend" doesn't cover him. We need a new word.
If I may make a suggestion, how about “God” (but not in a blasphemous way)
Reason why is I was working aboard a commercial fishing boat out of Chatham, MA. While we were out at sea, the Sirius radio started playing “Against the Wind”. The captain told us “Hey guys, let’s keep it down. God is singing to us right now.”
A wise captain, indeed 🧐
Bob Seger, Chevy, and Detroit all go together. Like a rock.
I remember seeing Bob Seger do this song in Houston...I am 69 years old now....Timeless Music....never goes out of style...
Bob's a story teller. And his stories resonate in all of us. His heyday was a great time to be alive!
My heyday was a GREAT time to be alive too,,,😝😝😝👍
I do wish I could’ve seen concerts in the 60’s and 70’s unfortunately I wasn’t born till the 80’s 😢😢😢 😂😂😂
I've had this discussion 1k different ways over the yrs w/ 1k different ppl bc Seger was my dad's all time fav and many my age (36) just don't seem to get it or want to..I think you've encapsulated in 2 sentences what Ive tried for years to explain. If you bother to dig a little deeper than just "old time rock & roll" you quickly learn that Seger could be a god damn American poet laureate.
I must have seen him in concert at least ten times and he’s almost better live than on a album!!
Without a Doubt!
Pretty much anything by Bob Seger is freakin' awesome. Lots of soul.
ABSOLUTELY !!!! ♡♡😘
Flying across the state of Wyoming in my Peterbilt Semi at 2 am with only Bob on the stereo singing against the wind. A moment in my time that will last forever!
My father, the Master Sergeant, passed last year. He was the Rock. At the age of 12 in 1942, he rode his Uncle’s milk truck every morning to help support the family. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and served for 21 years including a tour in Lebanon in ‘58 and Vietnam in 67-68.’ He was loved but more importantly, respected. The world today seems to more rarely make men like him anymore. RIP Dad.
Jamal---I am 74 and you are playing my life in music. Thank you. I wish I could speak to you man to man by voice. You have earned much from me; trust being so important, but respect for your universality regarding humankind is greater. That last counts most to me, but, good music is meant to bridge barriers, and I believe you have discovered that is not happening now. Your courage in commenting on 21st music, for the most part, is commendable
Bro' I'm 69!😖 When this song came out I was still playing baseball and volleyball and was in great shape with no health issues.🤗 40 years later with 3 stints in my heart, a titanium hip, a titanium plate in my neck, carpal tunnel surgery less hair and teeth, I almost cry when I hear this.😢 It hits different now.💯 The end of life is kinda scary but this song reminds me I had a hell of a good time getting here!🔥😁😂🤣❤✌
@@tomaleshire4145 I'm 26 and grew up listening to Bob Seger. I remember sitting in the back of my gran's Pontiac Sunfire. Her and my ma would drive around running errands and they always played his CD. I grew up on every song. Oh the memories.
@@tomaleshire4145 Amen brother;
20 years! Try 50, and we still wonder where did the years go.
40 years now, where'd they go?
True!
Amen brother
I remember my grand father telling me time goes faster the older you get. I didn't understand as a 16 year old but grandpa I do now. At 54, I find myself fighting against time but it's like holding sand in your hand. The tighter you squeeze the faster the sand runs through your fingers.
I can only claim 58 years.
LMAO!!!!
To me. One of the greatest lines in rock and roll. "Twenty years where did they go. Twenty years I don't know"
It probably doesn't mean much when you younger. But when you get older it means a lot. Ask your parents.
Amen, just have to ask myself, lol
You ain't kidding brother. Time flies.
dogbreath 3 After losing my wife at a young age not quite twenty years ago I understand exactly what you mean and how I feel!
I'm 42. I swear I was 22 last night when I went to sleep.
Yup. I’m just a couple of years off 40, and bloody hell, wasn’t I 20 just a couple of minutes ago?
I've gone from a rock to a pile of dust about to be blown away. Such is life and death.
Bob sure knows how to make a person feel what he's feeling
your so right Elizabeth
song of a man remembering how he was in his prime years. As he enters old age, he recalls how he once was. We all do that. This song came out when I was in my mid 20s, and now I'm 64 yrs old. It goes by fast. Brings a tear to my eye.
That slide rips my heart out every time.
One of the all-time great guitar solos.
I don't know the name of the steel guitarist, but he brought in someone maybe a session musician from Nashville to do what because epic, because it stands out historically.
@@romeo24178 It's Rick Vito.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Vito
Both the main and outer solos - perfection.
Anyone can enjoy Bob Seger cause he writes about the human experience of work, age, love, love lost in a way that is so true and raw - but a person needs to age to truly apprecriate Bob Seger.
This song has perhaps the greatest steel guitar solo ever recorded.
That slide blows open every pore and wells up my eyes.
it's slide guitar, he's not using a steel
When this song came out I was in my prime both physically and mentally like a rock and really liked this song but now heading into my mid 60s only now can I fully understand and relate to this song , it really sums up my youth and life and where I’m at in my life now , I some times sit on my porch late at night put on the head phones light one put this song on and just reminisce and always puts a smile on my face
Bob must have been an old soul. He was so young when he wrote this, but I connect with it more now, in my fifties, than ever before.
Me too. "twenty years, where'd they go?" xo
Same here. I’m 64. Time flies.
Amen. I'm 63 and the lyrics speak to me better than they did when I was a young man listening to this song for the first time.
Me too - the pleasure of looking at the same song from a different vantage point, from young mind to white hair! - 😉👋🇦🇺
"20 years now where"d they go?" I can remember years ago people who were my age trying to get it into me how time flies and at the time I said to them and to myself "I get it" Truth is I couldn't truly get it! This goes along with "Youth is wasted on the young". It is so true! I look back at a career of 33 years, a marriage of 32 and still moving forward! God has blessed me with 5 children, a wonderful marriage and just a good life! Music can illuminate things like this. This song is one of those!
yes! This song brings me to tears...for this reason. It makes you look back and illuminates the bittersweet span of time between our youth and our future...
Everybody in their twilight years that is extremely proud of productive their life has been can stand on the mountain top and wave their own flag remembering how the effort they have put forth was worth it. But also can't understand Why we just have to wear out so soon. No one ever realizes where they are and how truly great it is to be young, confident
and fearless throwing caution to the wind. SOLID, LIKE A ROCK!
10 foot tall and bulletproof, in his younger years. Like all of us. Until Real Life got to us.
Now I’ve realized that I’m only 5’7" and scuff resistant
I admire the fact that he took time off from music to spend time with his wife and small kids. Good man.
I'm 55 now. I was young when this song came out. I find it to be fascinating how different the feeling is that I get listening to this song now compared to listening to it soo many years ago. That is the magic of good music!
Great songwriter. Great singer. Great American Poet!!!! Bob Seger.
His voice is GOLDEN !! Will never grow old. I'm 61 yrs old and it makes me reflect back in the day where I was and what I was doing . I was carefree and full of life.
Bob kinda should have been even bigger than he was...no one DISLIKES Bob.
He's the guy everyone loves, but doesn't want to admit it.
Maybe it's because he resonated with common man and not the critics.
@@nullfield Um, what are you listening to that they're all the same. The guitar at the end of Like a Rock us nothing like Night Moves or Old Time Rock n Roll. The way they feature the piano, or sax, or guitar, or vocals... Understand it isn't everyone's favorite, but you're that guy that just won't admit you like it. Not even to yourself, otherwise why are you here?
True story... I was at a party with a bunch of straight punk rock kids back around 2002... Someone put Bob's greatist hits on... We sang every word for the next hour.
@Dahoss well, did you read nullfield's comment? lol!
So glad you're enjoying Bob man. He's a legend.
Bob is from Detroit. He was trying to help General Motors during a tough time. He took no money from them for using his song. Good man.
I did not know that wow. More respect for bob seger
@@twanphanijphand6429 He did get a new pick up every year from them though?
Remember that song Bob seager
We were building thunderbirds
Detroit native here! Love me some Bob Seger! ❤
Well it’s too bad he couldn’t help them. Chevy is absolute trash and stole billions from taxpayers over the years for their dogshit business practices and crappy cars.
Love Bob so much! As a 60yo now this song has such resonance with me. When you are 18yo you do feel indeed Like a Rock. The years go by and if you are lucky you have great memories to look back upon!
This song has sold over a Million Chevy Trucks. Bob is Golden.
And that's a good thing why? It's a goddamn tragedy. He sold a part of his soul to a pickup.
THEDUDE. Could be more than a million.
to be fair a little bit of that credit has to go to Sam Elliot's voice and mustache lol
@@THEDUDE912 not sure if he still owned the rights at that point... maybe it was the record company they have a way of screwing artists. Either way, I know what you mean, but if it's okay with Bob it's okay with me. Maybe he really needed the money.
Robert Johnson, it said he was working for peanuts and not a dime to spare 🤣. @thedude jumping on me and I drive an F150. All I said was he helped sell Chevy. Just facts.
It was the last chorus starting at 5:59 where he sings higher with more force that was used in the commercials. Like a rock, standing arrow straight...charging from the gate,...carrying the weight.." You can just imagine those advertising agency execs saying, Chevy's gonna love thins idea using this song. Those lyrics were almost written for these ads.
I never noticed this before, but a lot of his songs are about the process of life. From youth to older age. It kinda makes me sad, being my age, and still feeling connected to a past when I was stronger and more hopeful about life. I miss those days ... now life is a constant kick in the gut because I let many things go by without grabbing onto them and letting them take me where they would. It's hard to see the positive side of life. I feel I've lost something somewhere along the way, but I don't know what it is.
Fantastic statement. Not much to add, just that I agree with every word you said.
I feel the same way, brother. Well said!
The dreams of youth are the regrets of maturity.
Bob Seger sure knows how to ease the soul.
As an old white man, It warms my heart that we have so much in common. Good music is good music. THANK YOU
I'm 75 and was thinking the same thing, James. Gives me hope.
the voice of " Liquid Gold " , one of Americas best song writers , great performer live !!
THIS song is blue collar America. I’m 61, was 18 seems like yesterday. Raising my right hand taking The Oath, 30 years later found myself exiting one career. Bought some land northwest of Houston, now I board, raise and train horses. Have a equine therapy practice on the property, our main focus is Veterans with P.T.S.D. On this Memorial Day weekend, pause and give thanks to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Bob Seger sang OUR songs! Our songs!! That incredible voice was our voice!
Bob Seger's "Feel Like A Number" is a MUST-play.
Great song, my father's favorite. He loved it and requested it be played at his funeral, which was in 96, lost him at 19, gave me more words for the man and he represented that song to the T.
I’m a 70s kid born in 1964 and all of your music reviews reactions bring me back to those wonderful hazy, sunny times. Today I listen to like a rock at age 56 and I will use it as the motivation to bring back the fitness and health of this quarantined body but hasn’t worked out and now it’s time to get healthy get strong 💪🏻.... Like A ROCK 💕💙👍💯💪🏻🙏🏻
This song was played at my Dads funeral. This was his song and it explains him perfectly....... Rest in Peace and Heaven Pops.....
Bob Seger is the voice of 'Murica!
Also John Mellencamp with Little Pink Houses and R.O.C.K in the USA.
Dont you just love how music can spark a memory from years and years ago like it was yesterday. Amazing!
your reaction the moment the light bulb went on about this song is priceless
I can’t imagine anyone with a soul not loving this song!
Damn right!
Like a rock, I was strong as I could be, like a rock, nothing ever got to me. That was in the commercial my man!
Actually they've used many more parts of the song in various commercials over the years: ruclips.net/video/IswbdmpjbnU/видео.html
Yep! That was it! 100%
My favorite Bob Seger song; "Roll Me Away."
Same here. That's the one that got me into Bob Seger, ever since I heard it play over the end credits of "Mask"
Bob Seger...wow. He’s such a legend and has so many great songs. The line “Twenty Years where did they go” is so profound and hits different when you start getting older. Mannn...thanks Jamel.
DJ you nailed it brother its sad but you got to be glad we lived through these years an shows probably seen the silver bullet band 10 times an the memories are like last night..wouldn't trade the 70s for nothing long live Segar.....
Bob Seger is from Michigan,Where I was born and raised. In Michigan as a teenager in the 80's Bob Seger was our hometown Hero. Everyone of his songs remind me of growing up in Pontiac. This song in particular makes me miss those days. I am in my 50's now and after 15 yrs in the Arny as an Infantryman (Bob was with me on every tour) I have a slower walk now and other things that most vets suffer physically from. This song reminds me of those days when I was at my rock solid prime.
Every time I hear this song it reminds me of thos early 1990s Chevolet Truck commercials
That's too bad.
Same thing here
Yep me too I was gonna make the same comment lol
I still drive an old Chevy truck from that time of the commercials. It's still a rock.
Ok, Watch Her Strut, Fire Down Below and Come To Pappa. Bob is so Good.
yup Watch Her Strut... Fingers crossed for that reaction...
Watch Her Strut!
Like I said in a comment on another video, Bob didn't know how to write a bad song.
Been requesting “Her Strut” all night ♥️💖♥️
Yeah he's done all the commercials now. Time to rock.
"65 years. Doesn't it go by in a blink?" _--Anthony Hopkins as Bill Parrish, in 'Meet Joe Black' (1998)_
Bob straight up takes me to church every time I hear him. Thanks Jamal, for running through his library!
“Feel like a number” is a must Bob Seger song!
one minute youre 18 the next youre 38 or 49 or 58 - and you wonder where the time went !
or maybe 72
Yes ma'am!!
56 also... I don’t know what the hell happened. I was in my 20s and all of a sudden in my 50s. When I heard this song in my teens, I liked it but the lyrics didn’t resonate with me..l thought that they were for older guys. Now I am an older guy and look back with a bit of sadness.
You don’t even know-
I’m from the past
Oh yeah! I graduated high school in 2000 and it sure doesn't feel like its been 20 years.
No....no....I think this about how beautiful we ALL are at 19. How everything is crystal clear and we were so strong then. Then living’ just tears you down.
Jamal - I"m 49 - I took my 16 YO son to see Bob Seger on his farewell tour in Houston last May - He loved it. He is a phenomenal singer.
Bob Seger gets me in the feels every time.
In my opinion Bob Seger’s “Live Bullet” is the greatest live album of all time!
Oh yeah, that's what put him nationwide, when everyone else discovered Bob
Nine Tonight, and Warren Zevon’s Stand inThe Fire!
Agree 100%.
Absolutely Agree!
Truth
Yeah 20 years where they go I've been married for 47yrs and worked 50+ where did it all go I sit and wonder where all has gone. Bob is the best seen him back in the 80s best concert I ever seen love this man's voice. This song really makes you think where has my life gone. It's been great I'm not like a rock anymore but that's ok as long as I got Bob to listen to
That slide guitar solo isn't from this world...fucking unbelievable.....one of my favourite songs of all times......Bob Seeger a god of music....
Don't forget Bob's CLASSICS like We've got Tonight, Beautiful Loser, Let it Shine, Main Street, Old Time Rock and Roll, Coming home, Come To Popa.
Bob Seger is one of the Greatest Rock Stars of the seventies and eighties 🎸
First time I ever heard this song I was young Immature, Rowdy, and Lazy. It changed my life I cried when I first heard this song. Listen close to the lyrics and apply them that what I did Solid every Where, and Stand a Arrow Straight , Hard Against the Wind. Changed me forever I grew up and now I am Retired because I worked hard and was Responsible. Love your reactions I could see you were holding back a tear.
The story of our youth brother. At 66 where have the years gone?
Jamel: You've played several Bob Seger songs...all of them good. Please listen to "You'll Accompany Me" and "Shame on the Moon".. Those are excellent, too.
I Second, You'll Accompany Me!!!
Shame on the Moon, and also Fire Lake.
Definitely need to hear "you'll accompany me" and "come to poppa." Two of my favorites of bob seger
And maybe "her strut"
All great songs, but don't forget Fire Down Below.
Going down the rabbit hole with this man its going to be a deep hole, you have just scratched the surface with him. Give Shame on the Moon a listen one of my favorites by brother Bob
Holy crap I forgot about that song. I have to go listen to it now and hope he reacts later. That one hits me.
I’ve been listening to Bob Seger since the 70’s. 5 decades worth. Seen him a little over a year ago in Phoenix. That CAT was as good that night as he’s ever been. My all time favorite singer.
Hi! I am 67 years old and love watching your reaction videos. They had some great songs back in the day. So glad I found your page!!!
I can remember being in high school...and Bob would come to town every year...he would sell out the Coliseum 3 and 4 nights in a row....people just couldn't get enough.
"I was lean and solid everywhere...like a rock"
Boy this song brings tears to my eyes at 54. Not in a sad way, but just thinking back and remembering my life.
brings a tear to my eyes everytime .................MAGIC
I love seeing when things click in your head!
Me too. His whole being lights up.
Chevy Trucks Bob Seger and Detroit Michigan: Like a Rock
Well old Chevy trucks LOL The new ones are like a rock in that they rarely move after breaking down
Love Bob Seger but I'll take my Ram over a Chevy every day of the week and twice on Sundays ...
Gotta say - as much as I truly truly love Seger, it kinda hurt my feelings when he sold out to advertising.
BOB Seger is from Ann Harbor not Detroit.
I was born and raised in Michigan so I am not blowing smoke up your ass.
@@palafox2237 I saw his interview with Tom Snyder, and Bob said he'd do what he could to help the Heart of Detroit, that being the automotive workers, one of which was my dad. If that's selling out, I'm buying it.
Many have mentioned the Chevy Truck ads. Bob was such a great guy that he allowed Chevy to use the song without any costs to help boost their sales and more importantly, to lift the spirits of the auto workers who built them at a time when American auto sales were in decline. That's a true American, performer, and humanitarian. Rock on, Bob Seger!
You must understand that the emotions that you are having watching and listening to these songs are the way we felt and still feel about them. They're like our children. We love them, respect them, and take care of them! I keep saying it, "this generation's music will go on forever". We had so much to say because of the times we lived in and what was going on in the world. We had the lyrics or words on paper, arrangements, instruments, phenomenal vocals (you had to be naturally great not this computer generated stuff) , stories, artwork for album covers. The musicians were very talented, could usually play more than one instrument. They mostly wrote their own music. Nobody was making that kind of music at the time! It's how we felt about the music. It was easy to listen to or driving home a point, but it was taking you somewhere. It had soul, it had a lot of meaningful words and a story you could relate to, and the music was soooo great! Vocals had to be incredible too and they are! We loved it❣💞💯percent! Still do!
He was the first, if not only to be inducted as a solo artist into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as a performer AND The Songwriters Hall of Fame.. I always say there's something special when anyone is performing the song they wrote. You can hear the story in the song, it means so much more. If you never saw him in concert, you don't know what you missed!!
"ROLL ME AWAY" PLEASE,,,,, first time I saw Bob in concert was in May 27th 1978 at "SUMMER ROCK" held in Arrowhead Stadium (home of the KC Chiefs) one of the best show ever!!!!!!!!
ROLL ME AWAY makes me want to jump on a bike and ride across the country every.single.time!
Our Super Bowl Champions! The Kansas City Chiefs.......!
I saw Bob Seger in 82 at The Omni in Atlanta and the energy that you could feel coming from the stage was electric (the original Silver Bullet Band have that "feel" of the original swampers from muscle shoals) and when Bob Seger was hitting on all 8 cylinders,no one could ever come close to him live
Jamel being a 49ers fan, he's probably not thrilled hearing anything about the chiefs. 😂😄
Although, one time in jest, I asked him to review the 4th quarter of the SB.😉
The nostalgia hits you like a wave
It hits me Like a rock.
I'm 70 and this is a favorite of mine. I've seen his live, it was soul lifting.....
The last few times I saw him in concert, he explained his thoughts on this song. He was a distance runner in high school. The first verse is how he would feel after a great workout. You just have a feeling of being so strong and invincible.
My favorite part to think about is what he means with the second verse. He starts it off with "20 years now, where'd they go. 20 years, I don't know. I sit and I wonder sometimes, where they've gone." Is he just talking about the passing of time, or something more? The last line of the first verse is "I still believed in my dreams". Is he talking about all the dreams a young person has that don't come true? I suppose a little of both.
Just a great all around song!!!
I keep thinking of more Seger songs...one you must have heard from Beverly Hills Cop 2, “Shakedown”...One more time...MAIN STREET! There’s more, too 😀
oh, yeah, forgot about Shakedown. great song
He's gotta here fire down below.
Definitely Maintreet
Jamal I love your respect and Love my Bob Seger!! I'm from Michigan I'm 65 now and everytime I hear this song it gives me chills!!!
I saw him in early 2020 in Baton Rouge on his farewell tour his voice is still on point omg what a legend!!!!!
The chorus was in the commercial. For those of us who knew Bob before he was really famous the commercial brought back so many memories when we were young just like he's talking about. Love him!
He always wanted this to a "working man's" song, a Detroit anthem, if you will, so he allowed Chevy, etc. to use this song as long as it reflected his vision.
People criticized him for "selling out" with that commercial, but he never took one cent from that commercial, he was just trying to help out his home town,as any proud and honorable person should do.
Robert Plant, Steven Tyler, etc. Of all the great rock and roll singers no one had a better smoky voice than Seger.
Dude had a golden voice. Joe Cocker and John Fogerty also come to mind though 🙂
Bob's voice transports you to another place.
When you go down a rabbit hole looking for Bob Seger you find a gold mine
Crap, now I have this uncontrollable need to go out and buy a Chevy Pickup.
Lol ... Kudos!
They're not "Like a Rock" anymore :3
Chances are a Bob Seger album will pay off better!
It'll pass. They're just pretty.
too funny bro! XD
Hands down, the best singer to have on while driving any distance, but especially for a long distance journey.
The first year GM used this song we built Mr. Seger a brand new black SUV with all the bells and whistles in Janesville WI.
Wow, that's cool!
Bob, telling a story like only he can. This was one of his last big hits before he retired to raise his new born kids. And he is tellign the truth, he never slumped down with the hustlers, he never had a bad habit with dope or booze, paid his band well, never talked shit on anyone, aint no one can find any dirt on the man. He left music after his first kid was born after this hit, and did not return till all of them graduated high school. He is a one of a kind, as is his story telling, and voice and a ROCK, always dependable to his family, friends, press and fans.
I can tell you love his voice and if you want to hear someone like him that you have reacted to in another form, check out Geordie - Treat Her Like a Lady. It is the singer in AC/DC band before he joined them, and believe me, when he actually sings instead of screamign like he does in AC/DC he is a soulful man with a voice just like Bob's.