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.
Ride Out
Bob Seger Lyrics
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From the atom of creation to the secrets deep within
Illusions and delusions lead us where we shouldn't go
Time to disconnect from clutter, time to hit the road
Ride out to a bold new horizon
Where the sun may be shinin'
On a place you've never seen
Ride out lift your soul and your spirit
Take a chance and get near it
Everybody needs a dream
Is the media for real do we fake or do we feel
Do we base all our appeal on a model or a myth
It's a market correction it's addiction resurrection
It's the last thing you mention before you knock it stiff
Ride out where the hills meet the valleys
Far from campaigns and rallies
And the things we do for oil
Ride out mix the real and imagined
With the lost and abandoned
And bring it to a boil
It takes your breath away
The way we pay and pay and pay and pay
You can take it to the masses you can run it up a pole
You can conquer all resistance and believe you're in control
But the world will be watchin' there's a crack in every lie
When it opens like a chasm you can kiss it all goodbye
Ride out to the high copper canyons
Past the shacks and the mansions
Where the rivers never end
Ride out past the peaks and the mesas
To the wide open spaces
You may never see again
Ride out to a brand new horizon
Where the sun may be shinin'
On a place you've never seen
Ride out lift your soul lift your spirt
Take a chance and get near it
Everybody needs a dream
Ride out
"Ride Out" by Bob Seger is a song about breaking free from the illusions and delusions that lead us where we shouldn't go and hitting the road to explore the world outside. The lyrics compare the iconic swords and missions of historic times to the secrets and illusions of today's society. The song suggests that it's time to disconnect from the "clutter" of modern life and take a chance on exploring the world outside. The lyrics encourage the listener to ride out to a "bold new horizon" and "take a chance and get near it," highlighting the importance of having a dream and taking the chance to make it come true.
The song is a reflection of the artist's personal journey to explore the world outside and seek new adventures. It suggests that it's time to step away from the campaigns and rallies, the media, and the models and myths that have driven us in the past and ride out to a brand new horizon.
Overall, "Ride Out" is a call to action for listeners to unplug from the chaos of life and live authentically, chasing their dreams and finding new opportunities to explore the world.
Line by Line Meaning
From the sword of the crusader to the missionary spin
From violent religious wars to spreading religious beliefs through persuasion
From the atom of creation to the secrets deep within
From the beginnings of the universe to the mysteries of the world
Illusions and delusions lead us where we shouldn't go
False beliefs and distorted perceptions can take us down the wrong path
Time to disconnect from clutter, time to hit the road
We need to disconnect from distractions and focus on moving forward
Ride out to a bold new horizon
Take a journey towards new opportunities and experiences
Where the sun may be shining'
Towards a brighter future
On a place you've never seen
Towards unfamiliar territories and new beginnings
Ride out lift your soul and your spirit
Let the journey rejuvenate your soul and spirits
Take a chance and get near it
Embrace new experiences with courage and confidence
Everybody needs a dream
Everyone requires a goal to strive for in life
Is the media for real do we fake or do we feel
Is the information we receive from the media genuine or distorted?
Do we base all our appeal on a model or a myth
Do we base our understanding of the world on a perfect ideal or an untrue storyline?
It's a market correction it's addiction resurrection
Adjusting to market trends and reviving past passions
It's the last thing you mention before you knock it stiff
It's the overlooked idea before dismissing it completely
Ride out where the hills meet the valleys
Towards the meeting point of highs and lows
Far from campaigns and rallies
Away from political movements and gatherings
And the things we do for oil
And the endless efforts made for oil consumption
Ride out mix the real and imagined
Combine reality and imagination on the journey
With the lost and abandoned
Incorporate the forgotten and neglected into the journey
And bring it to a boil
Build up enthusiasm and excitement for the journey
It takes your breath away
It's awe-inspiring and breathtaking
The way we pay and pay and pay and pay
The endless cost and consequences of our actions
You can take it to the masses you can run it up a pole
You can spread propaganda and promote ideas to the public
You can conquer all resistance and believe you're in control
You can overpower any opposition and believe you have control
But the world will be watching there's a crack in every lie
But the truth will always be evident, and lies will be exposed
When it opens like a chasm you can kiss it all goodbye
When the truth surfaces, all false beliefs and actions will fail
Ride out to the high copper canyons
Towards majestic and magnificent canyons
Past the shacks and the mansions
Beyond small and large structures
Where the rivers never end
Where rivers flow eternally
Ride out past the peaks and the mesas
Towards mountain tops and elevated plateaus
To the wide open spaces
Towards vast, unoccupied areas
You may never see again
A journey that might not come again
Ride out to a brand new horizon
Towards a new, uncharted future
Ride out lift your soul lift your spirt
Rejuvenate and uplift your soul and spirit on the journey
Take a chance and get near it
Take a risk and approach new opportunities
Everybody needs a dream
Everyone needs a motivation or aspiration to work towards
Ride out
Set out on a journey of exploration and growth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB SEGER
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Steven Harbers
on No Man's Land
I always liked 'No Man's Land' and equated it to all the times I'd get underway (ships at sea) especially when I was a younger Sailor. I always felt safer away from shore riding a wave that never crested.