This was written in the late 70s as an old rocker's reaction against disco. He was reminiscing about the early rock and roll of his youth in the 1950s: The music of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, et al. Not The Beatles, but the music that went before The Beatles, the music that influenced The Beatles. You need to check out some of that real old time rock and roll.
@@michaelmulherin9952 Yes. If they haven't reacted to Jerry Lee Lewis' Great Balls of Fire, they should because I think that they (especially Lex) will love it.
It was a hit when it was released, but became a hit all over again when it was used in the film, "Risky Business" with a young actor named Tom Cruise. Great tune!!
Thank you, for the life of me I couldn't remember the name of the movie. I could see Tom sliding across the floor in a dress shirt boxers and socks holding a trophy singing the song but blanking on the name of the movie, lmfao. I knew if I scrolled down a little someone would mention the movie.
Bob Seger is Rock royalty! When Glen Fry, who Bob took under his wing back in Michigan, and Don Henley were trying to start the Eagles, they came to Bob for advice. He gladly helped them with his connections and influence, to get them going. That gives you an idea of how long Bob Seger has been around…🎸🎷🎤
2:45 What it is for me is when older music sounds good, you know its because the musicians were really good because they didn't have the same kind of digital tools to enhance and clean everything up. Nowadays it seems like the majority of music is some dude sitting down at a computer playing around with a bunch of plugins, sound boards, filters etc. I mean props to that one dude. But its a lot more interesting and visceral when you know the majority of what you're hearing is thanks to the musicians playing it.
This song is special for me and my daughter. When she was just an infant and colicky one night, she stayed up crying into the wee hours of the night. We tried everything to get her to sleep or at least stop wailing away all night. I stayed up until 2 or 3am trying to get her to sleep. Finally I said F--k it, and put this song on and danced with her resting on my shoulder. Within a few moments she was out cold, that is, until I tried to put her down, which she wasn't having it and started wailing again until I put the song on repeat and danced some more. To this day when we are at some special occasion, someone will ask the DJ or band to play this song for us to get us both out on the floor and dance once again. But these days she's on her feet dancing with me. She had good music in her genes from day one. This will always be a special song for both of us.
I grew up going to a Southern Baptist church, not really fond of dancing back then. I was about 10 years old, we were going to bed my parents were saying our prayers with us and telling us goodnight, this came on my sisters little radio, my parents started dancing 💃🏼 🕺 the kind they did in the fifties, spinning, twirling while holding hands. I’ll never forget that amazing memory, one of the best of my life! I think of that every time I hear this song ♥️
In the 80s, if you went to a wedding reception or listen to a band at a bar you were guaranteed to hear this. Always filled up the dance floor. But, yes, I miss that old time rock ‘n’ roll. Today’s music doesn’t have the same soul.
Saxophone by the late, great, Alto Reed. RIP When I saw them at Crisler Arena, in Ann Arbor, Bob's hometown, Alto Reed began his solo to open "Turn The Page", from the upper edge of the arena, opposite the stage.
This song was recorded at Muscle Shoals Recording Studio in Alabama. The backing band in this song was the "Swampers", mentioned by Lynyrd Skynyrd in Sweet Home Alabama.
/ /// // I liked Brad's analogy about chemicals in the food comparison. ELVIS once commented that he didn't want any 'special effects" weird sounds, etc in his music. His music was straight out craftsmanship, including his band & backup singers. I liked Brad's analogy about chemicals in the food comparison.
I remember this being such a HUGE hit back then. We used to go to Pizza Hut on Sundays and play this on the juke box! It is such an iconic piece of music.
I wanted so much for you guys to hear this song. This is my crazy song . If I'm driving I'll look down and I'm doing 90 miles an hour. Bob Seger got me thru 4 years of Marine Corps in the 70's.
@Brad and Lex ...Loved the reactions! This song has such a special vibe. One day my husband was working downstairs with the radio on and I was upstairs working. This song came on and I jumped to my feet. My husband jumped up as well when he heard the song start, turned up the volume, and raced over to the stairs just in time to see me come flying down. I leapt into his outstretched arms, he swung me around, and we danced like crazy! From then on, it was our song. What a great memory!
Does this song have the most iconic intro ever? If not it's pretty close. Bob Seger is incredible. And funnily enough, what Brad was saying about modern music very much applied to the music of the era this song is from. Manufactured, soulless.
I love this song so much , its a classic and it gets eveyone on the floor dancing, the beat is incrediable and Bob Segar never goes wrong , glad you put this up I had to leave live stream last night when got phone call from friend wanting talk, and I love this song so much and wanted to see your reaction, this song is just a hit anytime for it still fits today
Seger is so awesome! I always get a kick out of young people when they discover this song and start talking about the great "old time rock'n roll" from the '90s and 2000s. So funny!!! Seger recorded this in 1978 [released in 1979], and it was written by George Jackson and Thomas E. Jones III even earlier than that. For them, the old tunes they're talking about were from the '50s and '60s. Generations have their own ideas about what is precious, don't they? What I find cool are the things that are precious to all generations. Like pizza. Or Bob Seger.
Played this in a band in the early 90s. It always killed no matter where we played. I frankly didn't care for the song but it's great to feed off the energy of the crowd.
This song tells the TRUTH! Love the grit in his voice. TIMELESS! Have you reacted to John Farnham's "You're the Voice", 1986? When you hear it, you'll feel how relevant it is now.
I'm a 71 year old mother of four and this song to me is the ultimate rock and roll song.I GREW UP WITH A LOT OF OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL. I still love the old time stuff and a lot of this music is coming back.
In my younger days I worked in a few clubs and worked a lot of dances. Every time we booked a rock band with a sax it was a hopping night or two. This music came out when I was in my early twenties. What a time it was.
What a great reaction! To old...ahem...older people like me - what you just said is the very basis for my nostalgia - wishing for a bygone era - and re-living fond memories - so it's fantastic to see young & vibrant people like you two validate my feelings. Thank you. It put a smile on my face.
Back in the early 80's roller skating rinks were very popular. I used to go on Saturday nights with couple of friends and jump up and boogie to this song.
I feel so fortunate to have seen Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band multiple times live in concert. I think I appreciate him more now than when I was a teenager.
My favorite all time song! I react the same way Lex did -- every single time. At my wedding reception I was introducing my husband to all my old aunts at the back of the room, and this song came on. Before the first eight notes were over, I was on the dance floor waving my veil around -- absolutely a "CLASSIC"!!
DID BRAD MAKE THAT ANALOGY BETWEEN OLD ROCK AND TODAY’S MUSIC???? 🎉🎉🎉 Brad! That is a dead on comparison of the difference between old music and new music! Today’s music IS the McDonald’s of music compared to the pre-1980s stuff. I love watching you guys!
I grew up with the old time rock and roll....... and this Bob Seger song was a huge hit in the 70s, 80s, 90s and still is a huge favorite for millions of people !!! And it always gets people up dancing...... :-)
I love watching Brad and Lex reactions...The way she starts moving to the music is fun to watch...Brad gets it too..I'd love to just hang out with these guys. ....Bet she can dance her butt off!...Lol.
This is the iconic moment in Risky Business when Tom Cruise slides across the floor in his socks ,shirt and underwear and dances to this song.It has been used in commercials a few times too.Gotta love Bob and that raspy ,silky voice,and back in the day Bob had hair girls would have died to have.
Every wedding reception I’ve attended has included this song. And it really gets the dance floor jumping. You know, aunties kicking off their shoes and going all in, kind of stuff.
Old time rock and roll when real artists played musical instruments and sang without auto tune.
"FACT"! Lex rocks. Fact again.
Best moment of the whole video.
@@mage1439 Facts! : -)
Lex loves her rock music.
The message of this song is truer today than ever before!
This was written in the late 70s as an old rocker's reaction against disco. He was reminiscing about the early rock and roll of his youth in the 1950s: The music of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buddy Holly, et al. Not The Beatles, but the music that went before The Beatles, the music that influenced The Beatles. You need to check out some of that real old time rock and roll.
Agree I would recommend most anything by Chuck Berry as a good start. Some live performances I think are more evocative too.
great balls of fire
@@michaelmulherin9952 Yes. If they haven't reacted to Jerry Lee Lewis' Great Balls of Fire, they should because I think that they (especially Lex) will love it.
Also Little Richard is right up there.
Good Golly, Miss Molly!
It was a hit when it was released, but became a hit all over again when it was used in the film, "Risky Business" with a young actor named Tom Cruise. Great tune!!
Back when Tom Cruise seemed 'normal'. Good movie, though.
Love that movie!
@@sealdrup I didn’t wanna say nothing but yeah
Tom Cruise, I wonder what ever happened to that kid.
@@jamesholland789 Can you say Scientology?
Lex just put's a smile on my face when she gets into it. Then Brad comes in and let's me know I'm not crazy.
Watching lex react is worth several like buttons. Lol
Bob Seger's ability to infuse his music and lyric to make a relevant connection with his listeners, WITHOUT becoming clichè, is a RARE talent.
🎶Old Time Rock & Roll...🎶
This song is iconic in the film "Risky Business" (1983).
🎥🤘
Thank you, for the life of me I couldn't remember the name of the movie. I could see Tom sliding across the floor in a dress shirt boxers and socks holding a trophy singing the song but blanking on the name of the movie, lmfao. I knew if I scrolled down a little someone would mention the movie.
That's it, I was trying to remember which movie. This is Tom sliding across the floor right?
I wanted to see RB when it came to the theatres but I was too young. I like the song a LOT better!
This song was used in Risky Business because it was already iconic.
Bob Seger is Rock royalty! When Glen Fry, who Bob took under his wing back in Michigan, and Don Henley were trying to start the Eagles, they came to Bob for advice. He gladly helped them with his connections and influence, to get them going. That gives you an idea of how long Bob Seger has been around…🎸🎷🎤
1978, great year to be a teenager 😎
YOUR WRIGHT THE 70s were FANTASTIC
2:45 What it is for me is when older music sounds good, you know its because the musicians were really good because they didn't have the same kind of digital tools to enhance and clean everything up. Nowadays it seems like the majority of music is some dude sitting down at a computer playing around with a bunch of plugins, sound boards, filters etc. I mean props to that one dude. But its a lot more interesting and visceral when you know the majority of what you're hearing is thanks to the musicians playing it.
Bob Seger is fantastic,,,,probably top 10. 💥💥💥🤘😎
he's dreaming about the same music we are. he just didn't know we'd still be wanting it 60 years later.
RELEASED IN 1978 Baby
Well said my friend 👊❤️
This song is special for me and my daughter. When she was just an infant and colicky one night, she stayed up crying into the wee hours of the night. We tried everything to get her to sleep or at least stop wailing away all night. I stayed up until 2 or 3am trying to get her to sleep. Finally I said F--k it, and put this song on and danced with her resting on my shoulder. Within a few moments she was out cold, that is, until I tried to put her down, which she wasn't having it and started wailing again until I put the song on repeat and danced some more.
To this day when we are at some special occasion, someone will ask the DJ or band to play this song for us to get us both out on the floor and dance once again. But these days she's on her feet dancing with me. She had good music in her genes from day one. This will always be a special song for both of us.
This is beautiful!
I grew up going to a Southern Baptist church, not really fond of dancing back then. I was about 10 years old, we were going to bed my parents were saying our prayers with us and telling us goodnight, this came on my sisters little radio, my parents started dancing 💃🏼 🕺 the kind they did in the fifties, spinning, twirling while holding hands. I’ll never forget that amazing memory, one of the best of my life! I think of that every time I hear this song ♥️
How awesome!!! Your parents sound like great people
Shiney
I'm so thankful for the time period I grew up in (60s/70s) The music was the best!!
Best damn muscle cars to cruise in; while listening to that music!
Being old now is a fair price to pay for being young when music was great.
@@armadillotoe Amen! I couldn't have said it better myself.
Grew up in the 80s' best music ever imo but I do love the old stuff 💯🔥
For my generation, born late 50s early 60s, Bob Segar is coming of age music ♥️
SEGER NOT SEGAR
In the 80s, if you went to a wedding reception or listen to a band at a bar you were guaranteed to hear this. Always filled up the dance floor. But, yes, I miss that old time rock ‘n’ roll. Today’s music doesn’t have the same soul.
90s too.
Back in the day, this was one of those tunes that got everybody UP…. tables empty, dance floor packed!!!
Saxophone by the late, great, Alto Reed. RIP
When I saw them at Crisler Arena, in Ann Arbor, Bob's hometown, Alto Reed began his solo to open "Turn The Page",
from the upper edge of the arena, opposite the stage.
Love your description of classic rock versus most of today's music. Raw is right.
This song was recorded at Muscle Shoals Recording Studio in Alabama. The backing band in this song was the "Swampers", mentioned by Lynyrd Skynyrd in Sweet Home Alabama.
That's because Bob knows you can't go wrong with the "Swampers". They've been known to pick a song or two...
/ /// // I liked Brad's analogy about chemicals in the food comparison.
ELVIS once commented that he didn't want any 'special effects" weird sounds, etc in his music. His music was straight out craftsmanship, including his band & backup singers. I liked Brad's analogy about chemicals in the food comparison.
I remember this being such a HUGE hit back then. We used to go to Pizza Hut on Sundays and play this on the juke box! It is such an iconic piece of music.
Yeah, wen Pizza Hut was good 👍.
We drove around the sonic making the LOOP with this wide open!! Hahah
@@munkeeBraynStoo - that would be in 79. I was in high school then.
What's a juke box? LOL.
10 cents a song.
3 songs for a quarter?
O you mean 1978 A yeppers ,,,,,I was there at the ripe age of 17
I've never seen a single soul that could sit still while listening this song...:)
Except Brad...he needs to let loose a bit more...feel it instead of reading it
I love watching you react to classic music Lex, you’re enthusiasm is infectious.
I wanted so much for you guys to hear this song. This is my crazy song . If I'm driving I'll look down and I'm doing 90 miles an hour. Bob Seger got me thru 4 years of Marine Corps in the 70's.
Bob Seger has always been highly, highly respected by other great bands. It was really evident at the RRHoF induction.
Bob Seger is the Man!! Legendary
It’s been said that Bob Seger has the perfect Rock & Roll voice!
Lex has that old time rock and roll soul! FACT!
Brad seems happiest when the lyrics make sense...
Saw him in concert in 1978! It was amazing. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻💙
The intro piano bit is so integral to the song… and I love how it goes from very softly hitting the piano keys to really hitting them hard
Try "Fire Lake", and "Shame On the Moon", by Bob Seger...
I love y'alls energy an the way y'all feel an describe music!!! Much love an keep doin yall
This song is a part of my youth when music had raw grit and soul.
@Brad and Lex ...Loved the reactions! This song has such a special vibe. One day my husband was working downstairs with the radio on and I was upstairs working. This song came on and I jumped to my feet. My husband jumped up as well when he heard the song start, turned up the volume, and raced over to the stairs just in time to see me come flying down. I leapt into his outstretched arms, he swung me around, and we danced like crazy! From then on, it was our song. What a great memory!
Does this song have the most iconic intro ever? If not it's pretty close.
Bob Seger is incredible.
And funnily enough, what Brad was saying about modern music very much applied to the music of the era this song is from. Manufactured, soulless.
This and the intro to Johnny Rivers "Rockin' Pneumonia & The Boogie-Woogie Flu"
@@ralphkern380 oh i completely agree
Doesn't get any more classic than this.. super reaction by both of them
Thunderstruck - AC / DC would give it a run fro its money.
Revolution?
This song is instant good mood.
More Seger!
You two gel so well together, 😍 great to see its still possible. Congrats on your fine newer truck. I hope your love is eternal.
I love this song so much , its a classic and it gets eveyone on the floor dancing, the beat is incrediable and Bob Segar never goes wrong , glad you put this up I had to leave live stream last night when got phone call from friend wanting talk, and I love this song so much and wanted to see your reaction, this song is just a hit anytime for it still fits today
feels like a 50s rock influence.70s rockr,hythm, blues had a straight to your heart and soul luxury
Love all of their music...... Nine Tonight; Mainstreet; Roll Me Away; We Got Tonight....... omg... so many more!!!
I was in high school when this came out in the '70s. I think everyone I knew had this 8track in their car or truck. That whole album is a classic.
Seger is so awesome! I always get a kick out of young people when they discover this song and start talking about the great "old time rock'n roll" from the '90s and 2000s. So funny!!! Seger recorded this in 1978 [released in 1979], and it was written by George Jackson and Thomas E. Jones III even earlier than that. For them, the old tunes they're talking about were from the '50s and '60s. Generations have their own ideas about what is precious, don't they? What I find cool are the things that are precious to all generations. Like pizza. Or Bob Seger.
Played this in a band in the early 90s. It always killed no matter where we played. I frankly didn't care for the song but it's great to feed off the energy of the crowd.
Speaking facts Brad...... Talent in all points of a song......Today is heavy on technology low on pure talent.......u nailed it....
You two make me smile!
I felt the same way, 40 odd years ago, when this first aired. I was a relic then, Imagine how old I feel now...
no matter where you are at when this song comes on everyone sings along.
Lex and Brad, since you like the old-time Rock n Roll and Blues, you will love "JACK" by ACDC at the River Plate.
This song tells the TRUTH! Love the grit in his voice. TIMELESS! Have you reacted to John Farnham's "You're the Voice", 1986? When you hear it, you'll feel how relevant it is now.
I'm a 71 year old mother of four and this song to me is the ultimate rock and roll song.I GREW UP WITH A LOT OF OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL. I still love the old time stuff and a lot of this music is coming back.
Lex, never change. I love love love your enthusiasm
In my younger days I worked in a few clubs and worked a lot of dances. Every time we booked a rock band with a sax it was a hopping night or two. This music came out when I was in my early twenties. What a time it was.
I never wanted this song to end
Lex is right on! And Brad is got it, too. Beautiful. What a voice and musician, Bobby Seger!!!
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Fantastic songs and his was the best at songwriting. Play more there is a lot.
What a great reaction! To old...ahem...older people like me - what you just said is the very basis for my nostalgia - wishing for a bygone era - and re-living fond memories - so it's fantastic to see young & vibrant people like you two validate my feelings. Thank you. It put a smile on my face.
Reminds me of "Boogie with Stu" by Led Zeppelin. That Bob Seeger impression was spot on. Y'all should have a band.
been to 14 weddings so far, in my 51 years. this song played at ALL of them! awesome tune...
Back in the early 80's roller skating rinks were very popular. I used to go on Saturday nights with couple of friends and jump up and boogie to this song.
Lex's...FACTS...and Brads smile at her😍😍
Thank you for sharing this with me
Twice- how’s the Jack miester
Thats one thing about seger always told a story in music. His story
Anything from Bob Seger is rocking and heartfelt. His songs can bring me to tears. Love Bob
And now, this song is itself old time rock and roll.
A song of 40 years ago still is timely. Great stuff.
I feel so fortunate to have seen Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band multiple times live in concert. I think I appreciate him more now than when I was a teenager.
This is my Fav song of Seger's but also a classic oldie to listen too :D
My favorite all time song! I react the same way Lex did -- every single time. At my wedding reception I was introducing my husband to all my old aunts at the back of the room, and this song came on. Before the first eight notes were over, I was on the dance floor waving my veil around -- absolutely a "CLASSIC"!!
Seger has so many fantastic songs. Another great Bob Seger song that people tend to overlook is FAMOUS FINAL SCENE.
I watch to see lex expressions on my songs!! Hahaha I love it!! I’m an old lady now but I still love to rock and roll!!! ❤️Tennessee
Lex I am laughing out loud!! You are so fun!! Keep being you & Brad is cute too. You guys compliment each other well. ❤
You guys really hit it on the head when you contrasted the older tunes to the overengineered stuff of today. It is, indeed, more raw and authentic!
Brad Nailed it ! New music is like tofu , its fake ...you can eat it but its just not the real thing ! Love you guys, you make my day :)
Old time R and R...50's. still works today.
You two are amazing! I wish you both the very best always!....
DID BRAD MAKE THAT ANALOGY BETWEEN OLD ROCK AND TODAY’S MUSIC???? 🎉🎉🎉
Brad! That is a dead on comparison of the difference between old music and new music! Today’s music IS the McDonald’s of music compared to the pre-1980s stuff.
I love watching you guys!
I am an old relic - and old time rock is the best Makes me move like a young kid again
I grew up with the old time rock and roll....... and this Bob Seger song was a huge hit in the 70s, 80s, 90s and still is a huge favorite for millions of people !!! And it always gets people up dancing...... :-)
A Masterpiece! Love your takes!
I love watching Brad and Lex reactions...The way she starts moving to the music is fun to watch...Brad gets it too..I'd love to just hang out with these guys. ....Bet she can dance her butt off!...Lol.
This is the iconic moment in Risky Business when Tom Cruise slides across the floor in his socks ,shirt and underwear and dances to this song.It has been used in commercials a few times too.Gotta love Bob and that raspy ,silky voice,and back in the day Bob had hair girls would have died to have.
Always liked this song because it's just the way I feel...rock and roll...yes...
brad & Lex, you love his bangers "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" and "Katmandu"!!!
I was disappointed on his farewell tour he didn't play Katmandu
Lex is SOOO lively and content,I love her 😍!!
I'm with you girl!!! Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸
I think this is the 4th Bob Seger video I've watch you two have done and I believe Lex is becoming a die hard Seger fan!
This is the ultimate rock and roll song!
I grew up w bob seger. Eagles. Rolling stones. Acdc. Freddy fender wasted days and wasted nights. Aerosmith etc
Every wedding reception I’ve attended has included this song.
And it really gets the dance floor jumping. You know, aunties kicking off their shoes and going all in, kind of stuff.
You just can't not jack up the volume in the car when this comes on! This is a true classic!
Bob Seger, when he was first starting out, would do a lot of free concerts, and would compete in Battle of the Bands contest.
I miss Bob Seger's music. His voice was great and the Silver Bullet Band was amazing.
You guys should really go down the Bob Seger rabbit hole!! Great music
No auto tune ever. He's still going. His voice is still so strong.☮️
Yess! Right on Brad, that's a great analogy and you too Lex!