55 Quotes by Bob Seger
Bob Seger, an American rock musician and singer-songwriter, has captured the hearts of listeners with his soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and classic rock sound. Known for his powerful and emotive performances, Seger's music resonates with audiences on a deep level, touching on themes of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life. Songs like "Night Moves," "Old Time Rock and Roll," and "Against the Wind" have become timeless classics, solidifying Seger's status as one of the most influential figures in rock music.
IHis raspy and passionate vocals, combined with his ability to craft relatable and anthemic songs, have earned him a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. Seger's impact extends beyond his musical talents, as he has also been recognized for his contributions to the Detroit music scene and his commitment to preserving the integrity of rock and roll. His enduring legacy as a rock icon and his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his music make Bob Seger an unforgettable presence in the world of music.
Bob Seger Quotes
I'm just trying to keep things simple, and just be a little more offhand and not get so deep into things. Enjoy what you got right now, because who knows what's going to happen tomorrow.
Great sex is wonderful while it's happening, but who remembers great sex they had in 1983?
Call me a relic, call me what you will, say I'm old fashion, say I'm over the hill. Today's music ain't got the same soul, I like that old time rock and roll.
Those are the memories that made me a wealthy soul.
Stood alone on a mountain top, starin' out at the Great Divide. I could go east, I could go west, it was all up to me to decide. Just then I saw a young hawk flyin' and my soul began to rise.
The years rolled slowly past and I found myself alone. Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends, I found myself further and further from my home.
Mediocrity's easy, the good things take time, the great need commitment.
Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then.
Up with the sun. Gone with the wind. (Meaning)
When you're in a relationship, you're always surrounded by a ring of circumstances... joined together by a wedding ring, or in a boxing ring.
I'm older now but still running against the wind
Later in the evening when you lie awake in bed with the echoes from the amplifiers ringing in your head.
It went on yesterday and it's going on tonight, somewhere there's somebody ain't treatin' somebody right.
To a brighter light, to a promised land, you can feel the power, of the master's hand.
Dreams die hard and we watch them erode, but we cannot be denied the fire inside.
My walk had purpose, my steps were quick and light, and I held firmly to what I felt was right.
Deep in my soul, I've been so lonely, all of my hopes fading away. I've longed for love, like everyone else does, I know I'll keep searching after today.
I'm not a number. Dammit, I'm a man.
Take a lesson from the trees, watch the way they bend with each breeze, little victories.
One victim lives in tragedy, another victim stops to stare, and still another walks on by pretending not to see
When you have kids, you start thinking about their future and you forget about yours.
Alfred Hitchcock, Isaac Newton, Elvis Presley, Captain Bligh, they're heroic or pathetic depending on which book you buy.
She never looks at the ring.
She gave me a false address, took off with my American Express, sunspot baby, sure had me way out guessed.
Every now and then you'll nail one that's really, really special. And that's what you live for.
That's a good way to live, go against the wind.
Set yourself the bolder course. Keep your heart an open shrine.
Here comes old Rosie she's looking mighty fine, here comes hot Nancy she's steppin' right on time. There go the street lights bringing on the night, here come the men faces hidden from the light.
You go to LA, or you go to New York, and it's really fun to go there. But they're not grounded. Everybody is just competing all the time for the limelight. It's too much entertainment industry. There are too many choices. And it's distracting to me.
Tell them we'll be dancing, dancing 'til we drop, it's time to get down and do the Horizontal Bop.
It's a rite of passage for the everyman, to a higher ground.
He spent all night staring down at the lights on L.A., wondering if he ever could go home.
Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy, out in the back seat of my '60 Chevy. Workin' on mysteries without any clues, workin' on our night moves.
I'm really glad I didn't have kids earlier, because I probably would have ignored them. I was so into my career. I could just go and play a ton of shows, night after night after night. I can't do that anymore.
Some people say love is a losing game, you start with fire and you lose the flame. The ashes smolder, but the warmth's soon gone, you end up cold and lonely on your own.
You can't get a good crew and a good sound system, and a good light system if you do a small tour. If you want the best, those guys want a commitment of about 4 to 6 months. And I'd want the best people and the best stuff.
My management tells me, Don't be optimistic, because it's the young people's world now. They want to hear what they want to hear, and you're a classic rocker. I don't know if you're gonna get the play.
And you pretend it doesn't bother you, When you just want to explode.
Make a destination of the greater truth.
Most of the time, I'm here in Michigan and I'm taking out the garbage every Monday.
He wants his home and security, he wants to live like a sailor at sea.
Moving eight miles a minute for months at a time.
She had been born with a face that would let her get away, he saw that face and he lost all control.
Beautiful loser, where you gonna fall? When you realize, you just can't have it all.
You're not going to hear me do a rap song, you're not going to hear me do a jazz song. We have to be true to our roots, do what we do, and try to do it a little better each time.
It took me a long time to learn how to write a good song.
With only one thing in common, they got the fire down below.
I think I'm going to Katmandu, that's really, really where I'm going to
Well all of Chuck's children are out there playing his licks, get into your kicks. Come back baby, rock and roll never forgets.
Like a rock, standing arrow straight. Like a rock, charging from the gate.
They do respect her but, they love to watch her strut.
I've never been unhappy with Capitol. Not really. They've been really good by me.
Sometimes you can hear them talk, other times you can't. All the same old cliches, is that a woman or a man?
Radio is so fragmented, it's unbelievable.
Unlike a lot of people, I don't need the affirmation or anything.
― Bob Seger Quotes
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