The Pagemeister Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Listen to the Downtown Train now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 "Shouted shouted NO !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2011/03/27/entertainment/doc4d8f5907cec71352633820.txt REVIEW: Seger kicks off tour by rocking the house in Toledo Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011 By Gary Graff For The Macomb Daily TOLEDO, Ohio -- As he and his Silver Bullet Band tour into a show-closing rendition of "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" on Saturday (March 26), Bob Seger inserted the line "sweet 16 turns 65" -- as if marveling that he was still on stage playing his particular brand of Midwestern rock at an age many others are collecting Social Security. But as the Detroit rocker opened his highly anticipated spring tour at Toledo's Huntington Center, it was clear Seger remembers how to put on the kind of long and lusty show on which he's staked his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame expectation. The salt-to-pepper ratio, of course, has increased a bit since Seger finished his last tour nearly four years to the day. And there were some concessions to age as he sat down on a stool for his acoustic guitar numbers such as "Main Street," "Against the Wind" and "Night Moves" -- not to mention some expected opening-night miscues and even a bona fide senior moment when Seger introduced "Her Strut" as coming from the "Stranger in Town" album (it's actually on "Against the Wind"). But at two hours and 15 minutes and 25 songs this was no retiring kind of rock show. Rather, it was full-tilt and fired up, an exhaustive exposition whose flaws only made the set seem that much more reckless and youthful -- to the delight of the sold-out crowd of 8,200 that seemed almost equally divided between Michiganders and Ohioans. Seger and company came out strong -- perhaps a bit TOO strong -- with "Roll Me Away," Otis Clay's "Tryin' to Live My Life Without You," "Her Strut," "Main Street" and "Old Time Rock and Roll," with the 13-piece Silver Bullets in fine form, bolstered by the four-piece Motor City Horns and solos by saxophonist Alto Reed, keyboardist Craig Frost and guitarist Mark Chatfield. But by the time the group hit "Downtown Train," the Tom Waits cover that's the first release from Seger's upcoming (but incomplete) new album, the singer -- who was sporting a Toledo Mud Hens baseball jersey and a headband -- seemed a bit gassed and working to maintain an equilibrium. He managed to find it, however, and even got stronger as the show went on -- and particularly after an eight-minute break that followed the pleasing-as-ever coupling of "Travelin' Man" and "Beautiful Loser." The show did follow a model similar to the 2006-07 run -- after all, it's not like Seger can get away without playing staples such as "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man," "We've Got Tonight," "Turn the Page," "Horizontal Bop," "Katmandu" and "Hollywood Nights." But he did insert some gems and surprises, including the "Against the Wind" ballad "Good For Me," "Gets Ya Pumpin' " from 2010's "Early Seger Vol. 1" collection and the return of Ike & Tina Turner's "Nutbush City Limits" and "Come to Poppa." The only flat selection was a cover of the Isley Brothers' "It's Your Thing" performed by the three Silver Bullet backup singers -- Shaun Murphy, Laura Creamer and Barbara Payton -- a speed bump that, coming shortly after the break, didn't make much sense. But if tradition holds, the ever-exacting Seger will go over the opening night show in detail and continue to tweak it probably until the tour wraps in May at the Palace of Auburn Hills. But on Saturday, the trek certainly began on good footing. Tickets, priced at $69, are on sale for Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band shows May 17, 19 and 21 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Call 248-377-0100 or visit www.palacenet.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidersandsnakes Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Great artist.....I've got all his recent CDs:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_Zoso Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Great to hear him again. Back to his "pre-children" sound. I found his music changed a bit after he had kids. Not a bad thing, I changed a bit after my daughter was born too. But I still prefer his earlier stuff. Seger is the only other artist ( Zeppelin being the other, duh!) that I truly have an obsession for. Will be looking for Downtown Train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bong-Man Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130407/ENT04/304070305/1424/ENT04/Renewed-strength-propels-Detroit-rocker-Bob-Seger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPFAN17 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Happy Birthday Bob Seger, he turns 68 today May 6th. Thanks for the many years of great music since the 6os and he is still going. I saw him at the Boston Garden in 1980 and he absolutely rocked the place..Heres some of my favorite Seger songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PajQNGM9GKg Edited May 7, 2013 by ZEPFAN17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPFAN17 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeYDAkvL_xE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Pagemeister Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Watch Bob Seger's 'Detroit Made' Video Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/watch-bob-seger-honor-his-hometown-hot-rods-in-detroit-made-video-20140910#ixzz3D22rzfLo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) The single greatest Seger song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKwXHDs1R6Y Edited September 11, 2014 by Charles J. White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I've had the Bob Seger record, against the wind, on vinyl..since I was a kid. It was a cool record to have in a limited record collection. Along with John Fogerty, Billy Joel, John Mellancamp and Bruce Springsteen....I think they all are good singer songwriters and their records hold up well today, considering that there are soo many singer songwriters these days. There wasn't a lot of variety of singer songwriters back in the 70s/80s compared to today...but my 2cents is they were and are very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Bob Seger debuts at No. 3, reveals Jason Aldean pairing http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2014/10/22/bob-seger-charts-aldean-crossroads/17737189/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badgeholder Still Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I've had the Bob Seger record, against the wind, on vinyl..since I was a kid. It was a cool record to have in a limited record collection. Along with John Fogerty, Billy Joel, John Mellancamp and Bruce Springsteen....I think they all are good singer songwriters and their records hold up well today, considering that there are soo many singer songwriters these days. There wasn't a lot of variety of singer songwriters back in the 70s/80s compared to today...but my 2cents is they were and are very good. Here's a short list just from the 70's: Jim Croce Gordon Lightfoot Joni Mitchell Neil Young Harry Chapin Bob Dylan James Taylor Don McLean Joan Baez Neil Diamond Maria Muldaur Carly Simon Arlo Guthrie John Denver Willie Nelson Waylon Jennings Bruce Springsteen Townes Van Zandt Paul Simon Patti Smith Stevie Wonder Paul McCartney John Lennon George Harrison Nick Drake Kris Kristofferson Johnny Cash Billy Joe Shaver Bill Withers Curtis Mayfield Lowell George Leo Kottke Jackson Browne Iggy Pop Gerry Rafferty Elton John/Bernie Taupin David Allen Coe Crosby, Stills, Nash The 70's was actually a time of great variety. It's often referred to as the singer-songwriter decade. Time will tell if any of the current crop will be remembered and overplayed in 40 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Ain't good looking, but you know I ain't shy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Here's a short list just from the 70's: Jim Croce Gordon Lightfoot Joni Mitchell Neil Young Harry Chapin Bob Dylan James Taylor Don McLean Joan Baez Neil Diamond Maria Muldaur Carly Simon Arlo Guthrie John Denver Willie Nelson Waylon Jennings Bruce Springsteen Townes Van Zandt Paul Simon Patti Smith Stevie Wonder Paul McCartney John Lennon George Harrison Nick Drake Kris Kristofferson Johnny Cash Billy Joe Shaver Bill Withers Curtis Mayfield Lowell George Leo Kottke Jackson Browne Iggy Pop Gerry Rafferty Elton John/Bernie Taupin David Allen Coe Crosby, Stills, Nash The 70's was actually a time of great variety. It's often referred to as the singer-songwriter decade. Time will tell if any of the current crop will be remembered and overplayed in 40 years. I think i had a dyslexic moment in my post there, like many of my posts when trying to discuss music. I was trying to express that there seems to be such alot singer songwriters these days. I listen to college radio, when i even listen to radio and it seems the singer songwriters outnumber the bands these days, maybe im wrong. One of the possible reasons is, that there are alot more women singer songwriters out there also. As a kid i got bob seger, billy joel and bruce springsteen records from my uncle, stuff that he liked. It wasnt until i was buying my own cds, that i bought neil young, townes van zandt, bob dylan, joni mitchel, willie nelson..and thats after i exhausted my search for rock and metal bands. Listening to bob segers, against the wind, on vinyl is a good memory...sounded great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I have my tickets for the gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I, love Seger. He was Springsteen before there was a Springsteen plus he has a great voice. One of my fondest memories is attached to both Night Moves & Mainstreet, whenever I hear either song it brings a tear of joy and longing to my eye. Seger is one of my top five song smiths, as far as writing a musical picture, both him and Springsteen have no comparison. It is life set to music for the everyday American. True rock & roll Americana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) My review of Bob Seger's new album Ride Out (3 out of 5 stars): Detroit Made...up tempo rocker...it will inevitably be the soundtrack for a new car commercial *** Hey Gypsy....sounds heavily inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan's Pride and Joy *** The Devil’s Right Hand...catchy song that cleverly conveys an anti-gun message *** Ride Out...traditional AOR *** Adam And Eve...delightful slice of Americana served up here **** California Stars...acoustic homage to the Golden State **** It’s Your World...another Save the Planet anthem I neither needed to hear nor particularly like ** All Of The Roads...the ramblin' gamblin' man is still just that *** You Take Me In...soft rock showcase for Bob's amazing vocals *** Gates Of Eden...music to compliment any long journey...the opening acoustic chords remind me a lot of Time and Time Again by Beautiful Creatures *** Best Song: Adam and Eve http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMmho-BOzQ Original: Edited November 14, 2014 by SteveAJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AENhyQyJLR0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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