Some notable Seger recordings in order. Heavy Music (screamin) '67 2+2 = ? (psychedelic protest) '68 Ramblin' Gamblin' Man (stompin') '68 Lucifer (hard driving’) ‘70 Turn the Page (weary) ‘72 Midnight Rider (cranked up Allman Bros cover) '72 Rosalie (local) '73 Get Out of Denver (ol' timey) '74 Katmandu (rockin') '75 Travelin' Man (propulsive) + Beautiful Loser (classic) '75-76 Night Moves (break thru and best) ‘76 Come to Poppa (funky) '76 Fire Down Below (nasty!) '76 Sunspot Baby (honkytonk) 76 Nutbush City Limits (cover of Tina Turner) '76 Sunburst (thoughtful) '76 Mainstreet (bluesy) '77
Everyone has favorites. For reactions, the problem is, there are only a handful of Seger music videos. “Roll Me Away” has a decent video. “Like a Rock” is a good song and video but most people grew tired of the song after GM used it for so long. “Mainstreet” is a good story ballad. No video for this or anything below. “Hollywood Night” is a great uptempo song. “Travelin Man / Beautiful Loser” or “Ramblin Gamblin Man” from Live Bullet are good. “Fire Down Below” is fun. The ladies like “Come to Poppa”. The gents like “Sunspot Baby”
Oh Yes, I showed up for Marine Corps boot camp with long hair parted in the middle. That was a big mistake!. I never will forgive my recruiter who did not warn me.
If you didn't say it, I would have. People today don't know too much about that because it seems so irrational that anyone would care about the length of your hair. At the time, it was anti-establishment, which put you in a different camp. It would absolutely trigger some people.
Bob's sax player, Alto Reed, passed away recently. Bob has decided that he's not going to tour anymore, because he doesn't want to play a concert without Mr. Reed.
@@sopdox i saw one...but I was too freakin drunk at 17 I didnt remember it...all I remember he had a beaut white suit on. Jesus before we got into a bar! Tbe girl I brought was like 15! She was dancing onthe tables...did that with another young girl...places let u get away with it back then. And with this other girl...we stole this car to go on a joy ride, her idea....and right away we hit a car and got out and ran...got away with it. I got home at 6 am and was sure I would get beat by my horrible father...but snuck in and got away with that one too. But the ones I didnt get away with.... Anybody got some stories?
The first time I saw Bob do this song live, it was in the mid-80's. Imagine this: The stage is completely dark. When Alto Reed plays the first notes, he is lit up in a blue spotlight. He is entirely dressed in white and is on the right side of the stage. As Bob starts singing, he is at the piano and lit by a red spotlight. For the entire of the song, the rest of the band is playing on a dark stage. It was visually stunning. Very memorable.
The song being about a rock star and life on the road, is actually a simile for life itself - ordinary life which has ups and downs, excitement and tedium, reward and failure, love and hatred, pain and joy, beauty and ugliness. Millions of people can watch and listen to the song, and they are not rock stars and never will be, but the song still reflects the vicissitudes of their own lives and is relatable. Great art has wide emotional appeal - and this applies to music of course.
I always thought the part about is that a woman or a man was very relatable to many as well. If you went to a lot of areas in the Country, it was not so common. I grew up in West Texas and there were a lot of rednecks who just might have said it.
I grew up listening to Bob Seger and I love his music. Turn the Page is on of my favorites because it describes being on the road. Another song about being on the road that you should check out is Jackson Browne's song Loadout/Stay. It's amazing.
This song is really about isolation and how it affects people. Some people feel they are in really good company when they're alone with their own thoughts, but a lot of people go nuts when they're cut off from the mainstream of life. The loneliness and aloneness eat away at their psyche. Being a touring performer, product demonstrator, salesperson, professional athlete, etc. just amplifies the situation and can exacerbate the feelings of isolation and lead to major depression. The solo sax, the understated keys and bass lend a melancholy feel to an excellent mood poem.
Written in 1972 before he became a big star. This was an FM radio staple throughout the 70's and its appeal has never waned because underlying what he's specifically talking about is an expression of longing and loneliness and just feeling lost sometimes, which is a universal message. Plus his vocals, his lyrics and the arrangement are just so damn good. Thanks Harri, your analysis and sensitivity are why I follow you.
Bob Seger is truly one of America's best songwriter/singers. I grew up with him as a teen in the 70's but really appreciate his music so much more today than I did when I was younger.
This is such a weary tale. Based on a real incident, when he was driving all over from gig to gig in a old station wagon. Was recorded first in 1972, but this is the 1976 Live Bullet version. That’s one of two albums in 1976 that broke Seger out into the mainstream. The concert footage is mostly from the ‘70s. This video was made in 1995 with Bob at the keyboard. There is a good Metallica cover of this song, that more angry and driving, but I still prefer this one. And Alto Reed on Sax is iconic.
And if memory serves (been a while since I broke out the old vinyl lp), the sax part in the original studio version is completely different. I prefer the "Live Bullet" version.
Nice reaction, this is from 1976 Live Bullet, which is to me the essence of Seger. The whole album is so good. Travelin Man/ Beautiful Loser is a must listen.
Bob Seger is a supertalent (if thats a word), everything he does is quality, topnotch. Have you reacted to his "Against the Wind?" Or "Roll Me Away?" He has too many great hits to even list in a comment. Thx for the great music and reactions!
@@armadillotoe My Husband was the same way with his band, if they weren't tight, somebody got replaced! He demanded perfection! He almost made it to the big time, but he was thinking with his "little" brain, instead of his big one, and quit his own band! They were booked for a European Tour, and he blew it! Ended up a weekend warrior at local bars and moose clubs!
Hollywood Nights Famous Final Scene Feel like a Number Til it Shines Come to Poppa Against the Wind You'll Accompany Me Even Now Roll Me Away Traveling Man/Beautiful Loser from Live Bullet Rambling Gamblin Man From Live Bullet Jody Girl The list is endless for Bob Seger he is Amazing.
Music of my youth. The man has a diverse catalog and IMHO not a bad song in the whole lot. He is a national treasure. Got to see him live back in the day...awesome!
Awesome reaction to one of my favorite songs by Bob Seger. Thanks for doing this great song. Bob is a fantastic singer songwriter and compelling story teller through his music.
I think this song shows Bobs humanity. “Here I am, up on the stage. Here I go, playing the star again…”. I think this possibly shows some of Bobs own insecurities, and a lot of us could relate to that. He is just a person, like the rest of us, elevated to superstar status, because of hit songs and he was expected to live up to that. He didn’t care for life on the road, and was tired. But he always gave us 300% in his live shows. No one was better, and we still love him to this day. Thank you, Mr. .Bob seger!
I’ve learned over the years that it’s not the subject matter that matters, it’s the way you present it. The saying, “That guy could sing the phonebook and millions would buy the album” has a lot of truth to it.
Speaking of Blood Sweat & Tears you need to listen to a couple songs by the band…"Blood Sweat & Tears". Here are a couple interesting tunes by the group "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know", " You've Made Me So Very Happy," and "Sometimes in Winter". If you can find the extended versions do so.
One of the best songs ever written. I loved it in the 70's, my children, ages 42, 40, 34, 27 and 24, ALL love this song to this day..It was my son's FAVORITE song.
Harri you know how sometimes you struggle to hear every lyric. Never happens with Bob Segar he has the clearest and phonetically clear voice. I was blessed to see him 5 times before he recently retired.
This was my brother's favorite song he sang it at Kareoke night he was a very good singer... he left us way to soon at age 58 all of a sudden in 2011 miss him so...this song was played at his memorial ....Enjoy your reactions
Live he was great music voice all his I miss the days of great music and great voices kids these days don't know what they missed thats why I watch reactions to see the look on young faces when they hear real music so few real talent around but there are still some great voices god bless ❤
My BEST FRIEND back in ny day (teenager in 70s/80s) was named Page. 😊 This was her song and we all knew it!! 😃 My song? 😳 ZZ Top, Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers"... 😏
Thank You! You gave me husband back for a few minutes! He did all of Seger's stuff! I was transported back in time, and watching my Husband again, He had the hair, the beard, and the voice! I so miss him.
I think the draw is to the points where everyone can relate to loneliness, and feeling judged by those who don't know them while at their most vulnerable.
Harri fun facts: i have Purchase Bob Segar's Greatest hits 4 times......3 mysterious disappeared *childrent*.... and the last one is in MY POSSESSION!!!
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Some notable Seger recordings in order.
Heavy Music (screamin) '67
2+2 = ? (psychedelic protest) '68
Ramblin' Gamblin' Man (stompin') '68
Lucifer (hard driving’) ‘70
Turn the Page (weary) ‘72
Midnight Rider (cranked up Allman Bros cover) '72
Rosalie (local) '73
Get Out of Denver (ol' timey) '74
Katmandu (rockin') '75
Travelin' Man (propulsive) + Beautiful Loser (classic) '75-76
Night Moves (break thru and best) ‘76
Come to Poppa (funky) '76
Fire Down Below (nasty!) '76
Sunspot Baby (honkytonk) 76
Nutbush City Limits (cover of Tina Turner) '76
Sunburst (thoughtful) '76
Mainstreet (bluesy) '77
Everyone has favorites. For reactions, the problem is, there are only a handful of Seger music videos.
“Roll Me Away” has a decent video.
“Like a Rock” is a good song and video but most people grew tired of the song after GM used it for so long.
“Mainstreet” is a good story ballad. No video for this or anything below.
“Hollywood Night” is a great uptempo song.
“Travelin Man / Beautiful Loser” or “Ramblin Gamblin Man” from Live Bullet are good.
“Fire Down Below” is fun.
The ladies like “Come to Poppa”.
The gents like “Sunspot Baby”
K-K-K-KATMANDU
Missed East Side Story...
Not sure how "Let It Rock" off of Seger's Live Bullet album doesn't make this list?
Nice list. a few more great early Seger songs are "Persecution Smith" , "East Side Story" and "Noah".
"Is that a woman or a man?" refers to the predjudice that people had for guys with long hair in the 60's and 70's.
its very ironic because in the 80's a lot of guys looked like female hookers from the 70's
@@davidfuhr5455 go figure!
Oh Yes, I showed up for Marine Corps boot camp with long hair parted in the middle. That was a big mistake!. I never will forgive my recruiter who did not warn me.
@@michaell31 Same with my Husband! He said he was scalped and called vile names because he had long hair, and that was in 1968!!!!!
If you didn't say it, I would have. People today don't know too much about that because it seems so irrational that anyone would care about the length of your hair. At the time, it was anti-establishment, which put you in a different camp.
It would absolutely trigger some people.
Bob's sax player, Alto Reed, passed away recently. Bob has decided that he's not going to tour anymore, because he doesn't want to play a concert without Mr. Reed.
Alto was a rock star.
Such Respect...!
Alto was amazing. I was fortunate enough to see 2 shows during the retirement tour.
Wow
@@sopdox i saw one...but I was too freakin drunk at 17 I didnt remember it...all I remember he had a beaut white suit on. Jesus before we got into a bar! Tbe girl I brought was like 15! She was dancing onthe tables...did that with another young girl...places let u get away with it back then. And with this other girl...we stole this car to go on a joy ride, her idea....and right away we hit a car and got out and ran...got away with it. I got home at 6 am and was sure I would get beat by my horrible father...but snuck in and got away with that one too. But the ones I didnt get away with....
Anybody got some stories?
One of his best. One of the best songs of all time (IMHO). Love that the live version is the best version
The first time I saw Bob do this song live, it was in the mid-80's. Imagine this: The stage is completely dark. When Alto Reed plays the first notes, he is lit up in a blue spotlight. He is entirely dressed in white and is on the right side of the stage. As Bob starts singing, he is at the piano and lit by a red spotlight. For the entire of the song, the rest of the band is playing on a dark stage. It was visually stunning. Very memorable.
The song being about a rock star and life on the road, is actually a simile for life itself - ordinary life which has ups and downs, excitement and tedium, reward and failure, love and hatred, pain and joy, beauty and ugliness. Millions of people can watch and listen to the song, and they are not rock stars and never will be, but the song still reflects the vicissitudes of their own lives and is relatable. Great art has wide emotional appeal - and this applies to music of course.
I always thought the part about is that a woman or a man was very relatable to many as well. If you went to a lot of areas in the Country, it was not so common. I grew up in West Texas and there were a lot of rednecks who just might have said it.
One of rock's greatest singer, songwriters and storytellers of my generation which is the 60s and 70s
I grew up listening to Bob Seger and I love his music. Turn the Page is on of my favorites because it describes being on the road. Another song about being on the road that you should check out is Jackson Browne's song Loadout/Stay. It's amazing.
My Husband hated being on the road! He craved roots!
Agree with the Jackson Brown song!
Yeah, halfway into this recording one forgets the audio was a Live performance - so flawless!
We've all heard of Southern Rock, but there was also a genre called Northern Rock and Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet Band was a prime example.
The restaurant episode happened in Iowa.
How he tells his stories is amazing.
Bob Seger one of the best..
Bob Seger is 76 years old and retired. All his compositions touch human nature.
And the loneliness of being on the road...
It breaks you down with each mile.
This guy is in the top 5 greatest singer song writers of all time...
The best “life on the road” song of a rock star/musician IMO. Weariness and loneliness just ooze out of this performance.
Dont forget that this is a live perfomance. Sooo god.
This song is really about isolation and how it affects people. Some people feel they are in really good company when they're alone with their own thoughts, but a lot of people go nuts when they're cut off from the mainstream of life. The loneliness and aloneness eat away at their psyche. Being a touring performer, product demonstrator, salesperson, professional athlete, etc. just amplifies the situation and can exacerbate the feelings of isolation and lead to major depression. The solo sax, the understated keys and bass lend a melancholy feel to an excellent mood poem.
Written in 1972 before he became a big star. This was an FM radio staple throughout the 70's and its appeal has never waned because underlying what he's specifically talking about is an expression of longing and loneliness and just feeling lost sometimes, which is a universal message. Plus his vocals, his lyrics and the arrangement are just so damn good. Thanks Harri, your analysis and sensitivity are why I follow you.
Roll me away.
Definitely worth a listen!
Bob seger is the Best !!!!!!
Excellent reaction. The road, brilliant that's what it's all about every job becomes routine
Bob Seger is truly one of America's best songwriter/singers. I grew up with him as a teen in the 70's but really appreciate his music so much more today than I did when I was younger.
Bob Seger...The epitome of Great Lakes music.
That is one of the best songs of all-time.... I don't care what the genre.
This is such a weary tale. Based on a real incident, when he was driving all over from gig to gig in a old station wagon.
Was recorded first in 1972, but this is the 1976 Live Bullet version.
That’s one of two albums in 1976 that broke Seger out into the mainstream. The concert footage is mostly from the ‘70s.
This video was made in 1995 with Bob at the keyboard.
There is a good Metallica cover of this song, that more angry and driving, but I still prefer this one. And Alto Reed on Sax is iconic.
And if memory serves (been a while since I broke out the old vinyl lp), the sax part in the original studio version is completely different. I prefer the "Live Bullet" version.
@@TheCkent100 The ‘72 version is underwhelming.
@@itzel1735 That's pretty much what I remember.
Not a big metal fan, but the Metallica cover was surprisingly good. Not Seger, but good. Kirk Hammett played the sax part on guitar.
ITZEL, Turn the Page was from the album 1972, most people think when Bob says this is from 72 also, he is referring to the year.
Main Street is another good one.
First reaction getting what he‘s singing about! 👏🏻👏🏻
Lord the memories. One of my all time favorite songs. But all of his songs are good.
The wonderful Alto Reed. Rest Easy.
You can dance, but the piper will be paid. Seger's music is awesome.
Bob is amazing...gorgeous voice and beautiful lyricist.
Nice reaction, this is from 1976 Live Bullet, which is to me the essence of Seger. The whole album is so good. Travelin Man/ Beautiful Loser is a must listen.
Great album!
Bob Seger is a supertalent (if thats a word), everything he does is quality, topnotch. Have you reacted to his "Against the Wind?" Or "Roll Me Away?" He has too many great hits to even list in a comment. Thx for the great music and reactions!
The Silver Bullet Band is so tight they were the perfect band for him too.
my fav is Against the Wind. Epic song.
@@armadillotoe Yes, they really were, what a match/perfect fit (can't think of the right word).
@@Hobodeluxe960 Yes! He can take the most thought-provoking idea or some small sentiment or memory, and make a great song out of it, he's amazing.
@@armadillotoe My Husband was the same way with his band, if they weren't tight, somebody got replaced! He demanded perfection! He almost made it to the big time, but he was thinking with his "little" brain, instead of his big one, and quit his own band! They were booked for a European Tour, and he blew it! Ended up a weekend warrior at local bars and moose clubs!
Hollywood Nights
Famous Final Scene
Feel like a Number
Til it Shines
Come to Poppa
Against the Wind
You'll Accompany Me
Even Now
Roll Me Away
Traveling Man/Beautiful Loser from Live Bullet
Rambling Gamblin Man
From Live Bullet
Jody Girl
The list is endless for Bob Seger he is Amazing.
Fire Down Below is another great Bob Seger song.
Aint Bob Special.Yes he is.
Seger does it right.
Best ever. Period.
I think it is such a great song because we can all relate in a way to our own lives.....turn the page
Another Great song from Bob.
Music of my youth. The man has a diverse catalog and IMHO not a bad song in the whole lot. He is a national treasure. Got to see him live back in the day...awesome!
Recommend Night Moves and Hollywood Nights
Life on the road... thinking it's his best song
One of the great storytellers of the 70s (and a perfect voice for the stories he tells)
We used to party to this song when I was in high school. A very popular song. I absolutely love the sax.
Awesome reaction to one of my favorite songs by Bob Seger. Thanks for doing this great song. Bob is a fantastic singer songwriter and compelling story teller through his music.
He was a master story-teller.
Great Bob Seger song about life on the road. Sooo true! I've been there done that. 🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦
I’m glad you are coming back to Seger. He has a huge catalog of songs. My favavoritesare “ Night Moves” and “Roll me Away”. But he has many more
I think this song shows Bobs humanity. “Here I am, up on the stage. Here I go, playing the star again…”. I think this possibly shows some of Bobs own insecurities, and a lot of us could relate to that. He is just a person, like the rest of us, elevated to superstar status, because of hit songs and he was expected to live up to that. He didn’t care for life on the road, and was tired. But he always gave us 300% in his live shows. No one was better, and we still love him to this day. Thank you, Mr. .Bob seger!
I’ve learned over the years that it’s not the subject matter that matters, it’s the way you present it. The saying, “That guy could sing the phonebook and millions would buy the album” has a lot of truth to it.
The main factor in whether your song will really touch an audience is how much it touches you when you write and sing it.
Speaking of Blood SWEAT and Tears, please react to Blood SWEAT and Tears,
GOD BLESS THE CHILD. It's a great band with a big brass section.🔥💯
If you hear one of BOB SEGER'S SONGS,then you know that you need to hear the rest of his huge collection
Right on!
Also, the existential aspect of life; road traveller, make of it what you will--
Where are we?
Coming from a household of working musicians, this is probably my fave Seger song 🎵🎶
Dancing comes naturally and I've always been shunned
Speaking of Blood Sweat & Tears you need to listen to a couple songs by the band…"Blood Sweat & Tears". Here are a couple interesting tunes by the group "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know", " You've Made Me So Very Happy," and "Sometimes in Winter". If you can find the extended versions do so.
Check out "Get Out of Denver" , "Katmandu", "Ramblin Gamblin Man" and "Beautiful Loser"
This is my favourite Bob Seger song but all his recordings are brill. A great story teller.
Masterpiece.
One of the best songs ever written. I loved it in the 70's, my children, ages 42, 40, 34, 27 and 24, ALL love this song to this day..It was my son's FAVORITE song.
Give me some Segar and my Motorcycle. And I'm a happy man! Love me some Bob Segar.
Bob just retired from touring. I'm glad I got to see him a back in the 80s. He has written a lot of classic songs. He is definitely one of a kind.
H, have fun with Seger's bluesy rocked Sunspot Baby...
It is not a "lecture" it is a "diatribe". Very astute observations. As always, you put a good point on it. Peace...
Harri you know how sometimes you struggle to hear every lyric. Never happens with Bob Segar he has the clearest and phonetically clear voice. I was blessed to see him 5 times before he recently retired.
My cousins have been to many of his concerts
Great music Harri is just that, great music and 95 million loved it. Lol
This was my brother's favorite song he sang it at Kareoke night he was a very good singer... he left us way to soon at age 58 all of a sudden in 2011 miss him so...this song was played at his memorial ....Enjoy your reactions
enjoy.the.ele...piano...beautiful
Always stay true to yourself.
My top three songs of all time… Bob Seger turn the page, Elton John’s your song, and I haven’t identified the third one yet.
Live he was great music voice all his I miss the days of great music and great voices kids these days don't know what they missed thats why I watch reactions to see the look on young faces when they hear real music so few real talent around but there are still some great voices god bless ❤
Love
I love listening to you talk about the music you hear. Take care and stay safe.
The Great Bob Seger 👌 👍 from about 5 miles away from me in Ann Arbor MI. 😀
Love Seger. 💜
Her Strut and Fire Down Below please by Bob.
TH-cam has Bob doing this live like two years ago.. he never lost his voice, sounds amazing.
This is live btw we all know that but its pretty insane.
My BEST FRIEND back in ny day (teenager in 70s/80s) was named Page. 😊 This was her song and we all knew it!! 😃
My song? 😳 ZZ Top, Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers"... 😏
I recommend Shame On The Moon.......one of my favorites !
Thank You! You gave me husband back for a few minutes! He did all of Seger's stuff! I was transported back in time, and watching my Husband again, He had the hair, the beard, and the voice! I so miss him.
So beautiful to hear that..i hope he's in a good place 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@HarriBestReactions Thank You, He is, no better place than Heaven!
Bob Seger is the King of Detroit Rock and roll
I am a big fan of Bob Seger and recently... your channel. Great reaction!!!
Thank you I love that song
Roll Me Away! A great song among a couple dozen or more this guy has. "Main Street" is another upper echelon cut. Enjoy the journey, Harri!
I had not been a fan of Bob Seger's, but this song made me give him a lifetime pass. Beautiful and powerful.
Bob's best. RIP Alto Reed.💯♥️🙏
I think the draw is to the points where everyone can relate to loneliness, and feeling judged by those who don't know them while at their most vulnerable.
Everyone turns a page many times in their life
Great song. Great insights.
Harri fun facts: i have Purchase Bob Segar's Greatest hits 4 times......3 mysterious disappeared *childrent*.... and the last one is in MY POSSESSION!!!
Legendary! So much to explore! Detroit Grit! None Better! Try! Just another Number Live.
You are my favorite reviewer. You have a lot of insight others don't. It's great to hear someone who isn't faking it. My hat is off to you.😊
You are a very smart man and I really appreciate your reactions thank you and may God bless take care an old white mostly hippy from Kentucky USA !
Well said ... god Bless!
Bob is from Detroit, where i was born. He was known as Bobby Bitch. Because he is a badass. Puts on a great concert. 😊❤