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.
Roll Me Away
Bob Seger Lyrics
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Headed out to my big two-wheeler I was tired of my own voice
Took a bead on the northern plains and just rolled that power on
Twelve hours out of Machinaw City, stopped in a bar to have a brew
Met a girl and we had a few drinks and I told her what I'd decided to do
She looked out the window a long, long moment then she looked into my eyes
She didn't have to say a thing I knew what she was thinkin'
Roll, roll me away, won't you roll me away tonight?
I too am lost, I feel double-crossed and I'm sick of what's wrong and what's right
We never even said a word, we just walked out and got on that bike
And we rolled
And we rolled clean out of sight
We rolled across the high plains
Deep into the mountains
Felt so good to me
Finally feelin' free
Somewhere along a high road
The air began to turn cold
She said she missed her home
I headed on alone
Stood alone on a mountaintop 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
And pretty soon
My heart was singin'
Roll, roll me away, I'm gonna roll me away tonight
Gotta keep rollin', gotta keep ridin', keep searchin' till I find what's right
And as the sunset faded I spoke to the faintest first starlight
And I said next time
Next time we'll get it right
Roll me away
Roll me away
Today
Roll me away
"Roll Me Away" is a song that tells the story of a man who is tired of his current life, so he decided to take a journey on his motorcycle. The song starts with the man looking down a westbound road and making the choice to ride his two-wheeler. He heads out to the northern plains and just lets the power of his motorcycle take him where he pleases. The song then goes on to describe how he stopped in a bar in Machinaw City for a beer where he met a girl. He told her what he had decided to do, and the two of them walked out of the bar and got on his bike without speaking a word. As they rolled out of sight across the high plains and deep into the mountains, they both felt free.
Somewhere along the way, the air started to turn cold, and the girl said she missed her home, so the man headed on alone. He stood alone on a mountaintop staring out at the Great Divide, thinking about which way to go next. Just then, he saw a young hawk flying, and his soul began to rise, and he realized that he needed to keep rolling, keep riding and keep searching until he found what was right. As the sunset faded, he spoke to the faintest first starlight and said that next time, they'd get it right.
Overall the song seems to be about the desire to get away and find oneself. The man seeks to escape from his current life and find what is right for him. It shows how a journey like this can change a person's perspective and give them the freedom to truly understand themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Took a look down a westbound road, right away I made my choice
I looked towards a road heading west and without any hesitation, I decided to take it.
Headed out to my big two-wheeler I was tired of my own voice
I headed towards my motorcycle as I was exhausted listening to my own thoughts.
Took a bead on the northern plains and just rolled that power on
I pointed myself towards the wide-open landscapes of the north and used the full force of my motorcycle to travel there quickly.
Twelve hours out of Machinaw City, stopped in a bar to have a brew
After riding for twelve hours from Machinaw City, I stopped at a bar to have a drink.
Met a girl and we had a few drinks and I told her what I'd decided to do
I met a woman and we had a few drinks, and I told her about my decision to hit the road.
She looked out the window a long, long moment then she looked into my eyes
She gazed out the window for a long time, and then gazed into my eyes.
She didn't have to say a thing I knew what she was thinkin'
She didn't need to speak, I knew what was on her mind.
Roll, roll me away, won't you roll me away tonight?
Roll me away on my motorcycle tonight, please.
I too am lost, I feel double-crossed and I'm sick of what's wrong and what's right
I am also lost, feeling betrayed, and tired of the concept of right and wrong.
We never even said a word, we just walked out and got on that bike
Without saying anything, we walked out and got on the motorcycle.
And we rolled
And we drove away.
And we rolled clean out of sight
And we drove until we disappeared out of sight.
We rolled across the high plains
We traveled over the wide and open grasslands.
Deep into the mountains
Deeper into those mountains we went.
Felt so good to me
It was so pleasing to me.
Finally feelin' free
Finally feeling liberated.
Somewhere along a high road
In some high location along the road.
The air began to turn cold
The atmosphere started to get colder.
She said she missed her home
She mentioned she missed her residence.
I headed on alone
I continued towards my destination by myself.
Stood alone on a mountaintop starin' out at the Great Divide
Standing on top of a mountain all by myself, gazing at the huge divide.
I could go east, I could go west, it was all up to me to decide
I had the option to head east or west; the decision was entirely mine.
Just then I saw a young hawk flyin' and my soul began to rise
Suddenly, I observed a young hawk flying, causing my spirit to soar high.
And pretty soon
Very soon afterward,
My heart was singin'
My heart was singing loudly.
Roll, roll me away, I'm gonna roll me away tonight
Please ride me away on my motorcycle tonight, I want to leave.
Gotta keep rollin', gotta keep ridin', keep searchin' till I find what's right
I need to keep traveling and searching until I find what is right for me.
And as the sunset faded I spoke to the faintest first starlight
As the sunset disappeared, I spoke to the dimmest first star's light.
And I said next time
I declared that the next time,
Next time we'll get it right
In the future, we will get it right.
Roll me away
Take me away on my motorcycle.
Roll me away
Take me away on my motorcycle.
Today
Now is the time to do it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB SEGER
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@janina4177
I’m 76 and Still Love this and all Bob’s songs….i’ll be a rocker till the day I die….greetings from Perth Western Australia 5 April 2024 ♥️♥️
@JohnTreeman
Dasrite Im 68 years old
@stevesullivan8705
After creating Bob Seger, God might as well have retired.
@Tanman-lk1hk
Truth
@letitrest4662
TDF(Too damn funny), but true....
@barbaramorton5276
This Dude is the coolest man on the planet. I’m 72 and still crank him on my phone when I work.
@adamkondracki3201
You and my late father have impeccable taste 👌 😌 I'm 38 and this music is almost medicinal for me ..Guess the good taste rubbed off on me. 😂
@frickfracked
Uncle Bob!
@MrFoxboy7
Sitting doing that right now CLASS
@thomascronan9964
Who can deny