In 1976, he achieved a national breakout with the studio album Night Moves. On his studio albums, he also worked extensively with the Alabama-based Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, which appeared on several of Seger's best-selling singles and albums.
Seger's first marriage in 1968 lasted for "one day short of a year". He had a long-term relationship with Jan Dinsdale from 1972 until 1983. In 1987, he married actress Annette Sinclair and they divorced one year later. He married Juanita Dorricott in 1993, in a small private setting at The Village Club, in Bloomfield Hills; they have two children. Seger lives mainly at his home in Orchard Lake Village, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. He owns a condo in Naples, Florida.
Politically, Seger has characterized himself as a centrist: "[I'm] right down the middle", he remarked. He supported Democrat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. He tackled antiestablishment themes in early songs such as "2+2=?" (1968) and "U.M.C. (Upper Middle Class)" (1974), according to Brian McCollum of the Detroit Free Press. On his 2014 album Ride Out, he addressed topics such as gun violence, and wrote "It's Your World" about climate change. On the subject, he said, "There are a lot of culprits in climate change, and everybody's responsible, myself included. Nobody gets a free pass on this one. We've got to change our ways and change them fast.
A roots rocker with a classic raspy, shouting voice, Seger wrote and recorded songs that deal with love, women and blue-collar themes and is an example of heartland rock. Seger has recorded many hits, including "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man", "Night Moves", "Turn the Page", "Still the Same", "We've Got Tonight", "Against the Wind", "You'll Accomp'ny Me", "Shame on the Moon", "Like a Rock", and "Shakedown", which was written for Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). Seger also co-wrote the Eagles' number-one hit "Heartache Tonight", and his iconic recording of "Old Time Rock and Roll" was named one of the Songs of the Century in 2001.
With a career spanning six decades, Seger continues to perform and record today. Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012. Seger was named Billboard's 2015 Legend of Live honoree at the 12th annual Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, held November 18–19 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.
Seger was known as one of the last holdouts regarding making his catalog available for digital download and streaming. However, as of 2017, much of his work is available.
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Bob Seger Lyrics
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If you really take the time
If you listen past bravado
If you listen past the wine
Everyone's so busy
The truth gets left behind, left behind
In the light of understanding
The winter falls behind us
And the summer comes along
We all need believin'
So we can carry on, carry on
I am always here for you every night and day
I'll keep on a light for you
Until you find your way
When the world becomes indifferent
The words become unclear
If you listen past the anger
If you listen past the fear
Everyone's elusive
But the truth is always near
If you listen you will hear
When your dreams are far away
When the doubts begin
I am always here for you
Until you dream again
The lyrics of Bob Seger's song "Listen" communicate the importance of taking the time to truly listen and understand one another. In a society where people are constantly busy and caught up in their own lives, the truth often gets overlooked and left behind. Seger emphasizes the need to go beyond surface-level interactions and bravado, to listen past the noise and distractions.
The song suggests that true understanding brings light to darkness and helps to overcome obstacles. As winter falls behind and summer comes along, Seger symbolizes the seasons of life where belief and faith are necessary to carry on. Through listening and understanding, we can find the strength to persevere and continue our journey.
Seger reassures the listener that he is always there, both in the day and night, as a source of support and guidance. He promises to keep a light on until they find their way. When the world becomes indifferent and words lose their clarity, Seger encourages us to listen past anger and fear to find the elusive truth that is always nearby.
The final verse acknowledges that there may be times when dreams feel distant and doubts arise. However, Seger reinforces his unwavering presence and support, assuring that he will be there until the listener can dream again.
Overall, "Listen" is a heartfelt reminder of the importance of genuine listening and understanding in order to overcome challenges and find solace in the midst of a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
You can hear it if you listen
The message is there for you to understand if you pay attention.
If you really take the time
If you genuinely invest the effort and focus.
If you listen past bravado
If you look beyond the false confidence and pride.
If you listen past the wine
If you ignore the distractions and intoxication.
Everyone's so busy
People are preoccupied and occupied with their own lives.
The truth gets left behind, left behind
The genuine reality is disregarded and forgotten.
In the light of understanding
Through comprehension and insight.
The darkness dies at dawn
The negativity and confusion vanish when clarity emerges.
The winter falls behind us
The hardships and troubles fade away.
And the summer comes along
And a season of joy and happiness arrives.
We all need believin'
We all require faith and confidence.
So we can carry on, carry on
To persist and continue despite challenges.
I am always here for you every night and day
I will support and be there for you constantly.
I'll keep on a light for you
I will offer guidance and illumination.
Until you find your way
Until you discover your path and purpose.
When the world becomes indifferent
When the world shows apathy and lack of interest.
The words become unclear
The messages and communication become confusing.
If you listen past the anger
If you look beyond the rage and resentment.
If you listen past the fear
If you ignore the anxieties and worries.
Everyone's elusive
People are hard to pin down and understand.
But the truth is always near
But the genuine reality is always close by.
If you listen you will hear
If you pay attention, you will perceive.
When your dreams are far away
When your aspirations seem distant and unattainable.
When the doubts begin
When uncertainty and skepticism arise.
I am always here for you
I will always be available to support you.
Until you dream again
Until you regain hope and have new ambitions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB SEGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Electricchris1
"Listen"
(feat. Vince Gill)
You can hear it if you listen
If you really take the time
If you listen past bravado
If you listen past the wine
Everyone's so busy
The truth gets left behind, left behind
In the light of understanding
The darkness dies at dawn
The winter falls behind us
And the summer comes along
We all need believin'
So we can carry on, carry on
I am always here for you
Every night and day
I'll keep on a light for you
Until you find your way
When the world becomes indifferent
The words become unclear
If you listen past the anger
If you listen past the fear
Everyone's elusive
But the truth is always near
If you listen you will hear
When your dreams are far away
When the doubts begin
I am always here for you
Until you dream again
@peggychilders8425
love his voice he is always great enjoy
@annrose7733
I will Always Love Bob Seger's Music as Long as I Live! Love you Bob Forever!
@peggychilders8425
amen
@Electricchris1
"Listen"
(feat. Vince Gill)
You can hear it if you listen
If you really take the time
If you listen past bravado
If you listen past the wine
Everyone's so busy
The truth gets left behind, left behind
In the light of understanding
The darkness dies at dawn
The winter falls behind us
And the summer comes along
We all need believin'
So we can carry on, carry on
I am always here for you
Every night and day
I'll keep on a light for you
Until you find your way
When the world becomes indifferent
The words become unclear
If you listen past the anger
If you listen past the fear
Everyone's elusive
But the truth is always near
If you listen you will hear
When your dreams are far away
When the doubts begin
I am always here for you
Until you dream again
@robertberish8616
It always amazes me how Seger just continues to write songs that I can relate to so in my personal life! And I’m certain that I am not alone⁉️
@rosewillis6018
Love this cd!
@johnhart125
Just keeps getting better, nearly 50 yrs of excellence
@phhphh1344
Once again as it's always been said Bob Seger is like a bottle of wine just gets better and better with age
@peggychilders8425
very true
@peggychilders8425
well said