The 10 Essential Bob Seger Songs You Need To Know

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The Man Who Deserved His Induction Into The Hall Of Fame!


Bob Seger journeyed his way up to the top with his rock n’ roll music, recording such exceptional albums as 1970’s Mongrel.

Bob Seger’s voice is definitely one that proved to be one of the best of rock. He certainly did nail a certain blue-collar, radio-friendly, middle of the road appeal for rock fans.

Below are the ten essential songs to get into Bob Seger’s music.

 

10. LIKE A ROCK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b4cW9sx47A

One of his most recognizable track from Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band’s album.

 

9. AGAINST THE WIND

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nERSzpBhCDk

1980 album, “Against The Wind” title track.

 

8. OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL

Seger paying his homage to rock and roll.

 

7. HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS

The song that brought Seger’s a national audience.

 

6. NIGHT MOVES

Seger’s 1976 album title track and was inspired by George Lucas’ American Graffiti.

 

5. TURN THE PAGE

Covered by 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees Metallica on their 1998 album Garage Inc. Bob Seger captured his life experience with this song: the monotony, exhaustion, and frustration.

 

4. LOOKIN’ BACK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptbYM5A7K64

Released as a single by the Bob Seger and peaked at Number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971.

 

3. LUCIFER

Released in 1970 as the Bob Seger System’s third studio album.

 

2. RAMBLIN’ GAMBLIN’ MAN

Originally released as a single and then became the title track of the Bob Seger System’s debut in 1969.

 

1. 2 + 2 = ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AkgSRk-QmI

Released in 1968 under the Bob Seger System moniker.