The Silver Bullet Band was formed in 1974. Its original members were:
* Drew Abbott, guitar
* Charlie Allen Martin, drums
* Rick Mannassa, keyboards
* Chris Campbell, bass guitar
* Alto Reed, saxophones, flutes, acoustic guitar, keyboards and percussion.
Seger himself did all lead vocals and plays guitar and piano.
In 1975 Mannassa was replaced by Robyn Robbins on keyboards, who in 1980 was replaced by Craig Frost. Around 1977 Martin was replaced by Dave Teegarden on drums, who in 1983 was replaced by Don Brewer. In 1982 Abbott was replaced by Dawayne Bailey on guitar.
Seger has almost always used session musicians, most notably The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, on his albums as well.
In 1974 Seger formed the Silver Bullet Band and released the album Seven (credited to Bob Seger), which contained the Detroit-area hard rock hit "Get Out of Denver". This track that was a modest success and charted at #80 nationally.
In April 1976 Seger and the Silver Bullet Band had an even bigger commercial breakthrough with the album Live Bullet, recorded over two nights in Detroit's Cobo Arena in September 1975. The album stayed on the Billboard charts for 168 weeks, peaking at #34 which was Seger's highest charting album at the time. It also contained Seger's hit rendition of Tina Turner's "Nutbush City Limits" (#69 US) as well as Seger's own classic take on life on the road, "Turn the Page", from Back in '72. It also included his late 1960s successful releases — "Heavy Music" and "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man".
Critic Dave Marsh later wrote that "Live Bullet is one of the best live albums ever made ... In spots, particularly during the medley of 'Travelin' Man'/'Beautiful Loser', Seger sounds like a man with one last shot at the top." An instant best-seller in Detroit, Live Bullet quickly began to get attention in other parts of the country. In June 1976 he was a featured performer at the Pontiac Silverdome outside Detroit in front of nearly 80,000 fans. Only three nights before in Chicago, Seger had played before 50 people in a bar.
Seger and the Silver Bullet Band achieved a commercial breakthrough with their 1976 album Night Moves which featured several hits including the highly evocative title song. Subsequently Seger had success with rockers such as "Hollywood Nights" and mellower mid-tempo ballads such as "We've Got Tonight", "Fire Lake" (recorded 1979, and featured Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit, and Glen Frey on backing vocals) and "Against the Wind". His most recognizable songs are almost certainly "Old Time Rock & Roll" (featured in the film Risky Business) and "Like a Rock" (most familiar to many younger Americans through its association with a long-running Chevrolet ad campaign).
Seger and the Silver Bullet Band released The Distance in 1982. Critically praised for representing a tougher sound than some of Seger's recent material, the album spawned hits with Rodney Crowell's "Shame on the Moon" (which also did moderately well as a country music song), "Even Now", and "Roll Me Away". But perhaps because Seger and his band were ill-equipped to exploit the new MTV era, Seger's album sales dropped noticeably, with The Distance only selling approximately 1 million copies. The following year country music superstar Kenny Rogers would team up with pop singer Sheena Easton to cover "We've Got Tonight". This version was a world wide hit and was so successful Rogers used it as the title cut to one of his own albums. In 1984 Seger wrote and recorded with his band the power rock ballad "Understanding" for the "Teachers" movie soundtrack. The song was a mild Top 40 hit in 1985.
Seger and the Silver Bullet Band were no longer as prolific and four years elapsed before their next studio album, 1986's Like a Rock emerged. The fast-paced "American Storm" garnered both pop and rock airplay, and "Like a Rock" became yet another successful Seger ballad. Later it would become familiar to many Americans through its association with a long-running Chevrolet ad campaign (something Seger explicitly chose to do to support struggling American automobile workers in Detroit). Seger's 1986-1987 American Storm Tour was his self-stated last major tour, playing 105 shows over 9 months and selling almost 1.5 million tickets. Like a Rock sold over a million copies and went platinum.
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band's next record was 1991's The Fire Inside, at a time when glam metal, grunge and alternative rock were all taking the forefront. Seger's new music found little visibility on radio or elsewhere. The same was true of 1995's It's a Mystery, however the album was certified Gold (500,000 copies sold). In between, however, his Greatest Hits compilation was a major success, achieving sales of over 8 million units through late 2006. Seger did go back on the road again for a 1996 tour, which was successful and sold the fourth-largest number of tickets of any North American tour that year.
Seger and his band has recently released his first new album in 11 years, titled Face the Promise (credited to Bob Seger) (with guest appearances from Patty Loveless and Detroiter Kid Rock). In its first 45 days, the album sold more than 400,000 copies, according to Soundscan. The album has sold over 1 million copies to date and stayed on the Billboard chart for months. His supporting tour has also been eagerly anticipated, with many shows selling out within minutes. Showing that Seger's legendary appeal in Michigan had not diminished, all 15,000 tickets available for his first show at Grand Rapids' Van Andel Arena sold out in under five minutes; three additional shows were subsequently added, each of which also sold out.
The Encyclopedia of Rock And Roll stated that "His throaty, authoritative delivery is a pleasure to listen to, and the Silver Bullet Band is superb."
Events in late March of 2007 suggested that Seger may move on from Capitol Records because those who had worked with him to this point are now gone from the label. The same press release also confirmed Seger's intention to release a live CD/DVD package chronicling his Face the Promise tour at some point in the fall.
"Face the Promise" Tour 2006-2007 Lineup:
# Chris Campbell, Bass Guitar, since 1969
# Alto Reed, Saxaphones, since 1972
# Craig Frost, Keyboards, Piano, 25 years
# Mark Chatfield, Lead Guitar (Rythm Guitar 1983, 1996 Tours)
# Shaun Murphy, Backing vocals, since 1973
# Laura Creamer, Backing vocals, since 1968
# Don Brewer, Drums, (also 1983 Tour)
# Jim "Moose" Brown, Guitar and Keyboard
# Barbara Payton, backing vocals
Wait for Me
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Lyrics
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She never tells a good lie
She knows just when to let me be
She always knows when I'm too high
She's never out in front of me
Or way too far, too far behind
She's always right beside me
She's so good for me
So good for me
She's so good for me
Good for me, yeah
Oh, and when I call her at midnight
Oh, the lady she knows just what to say
She says the words I long to hear
Oh yeah,'cause that's her way
She knows just what to say
To make me want to stay
'Cause that's her way
She's good for me
Oh, so good for me
She's sure enough good for me yeah
So good, so good, so good
She's so god for me, oh yeah
She's so good for me
Oh the lady
She's so good for me
Good for me
In the song Good for Me by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, the singer praises his female counterpart for being the perfect partner. He points out how she is never fake or dishonest, as she can never tell a good lie. She also knows exactly when to give him space and when to be right by his side. The singer highlights how she always knows what to say to make him feel loved and appreciated. The lady is an excellent companion who he can always count on. He concludes that she is so good for him, and he knows he is lucky to have her in his life.
The song Good for Me is a beautiful tribute to true love and a lasting relationship. The lyrics showcase how important it is to be with someone who values honesty, communication, and kindness. The singer acknowledges that his partner is a blessing in his life and appreciates her for being his rock. The melody is slow, and the tempo is soothing, making it a perfect song to play to a loved one. The song highlights the importance of having a companion who is supportive, caring, and always has your best interest.
Line by Line Meaning
She's no good at being phony
She is incapable of being insincere
She never tells a good lie
She is not skilled at telling falsehoods
She knows just when to let me be
She understands exactly when to give me my space
She always knows when I'm too high
She can tell when I'm overly emotional
She's never out in front of me
She doesn't try to overshadow me
Or way too far, too far behind
She doesn't lag behind me or stray too far ahead
She's always right beside me
She consistently stays by my side
Right in the good place all the time, yeah
She positions herself in a favorable spot next to me
She's so good for me
She is incredibly beneficial for my well-being
Oh, and when I call her at midnight
When I reach out to her during late hours
Oh, the lady she knows just what to say
She is always prepared with the right thing to say
She says the words I long to hear
She speaks the words that I crave to hear
Oh yeah,'cause that's her way
That is simply her natural approach
She knows just what to say
She has a knack for selecting the most appropriate words
To make me want to stay
Her words inspire me to remain
'Cause that's her way
It's an intrinsic part of her character
She's good for me
She is an undeniable positive influence in my life
Oh, so good for me
She is incredibly beneficial for my well-being
She's sure enough good for me yeah
She is unquestionably beneficial for me
So good, so good, so good
She is unequivocally and repeatedly beneficial
She's so god for me, oh yeah
She is a divine gift for me
Oh the lady
Referencing the woman in question
She's so good for me
She is incredibly beneficial for my well-being
Good for me
A reinforcement of how beneficial she is for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB SEGER
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@beauparker8182
That is so true.
I've been all over America on a Harley Davidson.
I have not seen my daughter's mother in over 25 years.
And our daughter will be 31 in April.
However I see her in my mind, my dreams, and in other women's looks, and actions.
And I still look for her in cars that I pass on the road,
restraints, stores, and everywhere else I go.
I probably will never see her again in this lifetime.
But she will ALWAYS be there in my heart.
@lorriehuddleston
🦌 A man will always seek that woman Who never has left his mind and it holds within him a place inside of his heart
@sandyhawkins8524
❤ A very nice thought! ❤
@georgestevens7592
So true....may I borrow it?
@ingerbailey9738
Grew up with 8 brothers. 0 sisters.
They loved hard. Two have passed with a woman like you speak of. 🧸🌹😪
@beauparker8182
That is so true.
I've been all over America on a Harley Davidson.
I have not seen my daughter's mother in over 25 years.
And our daughter will be 31 in April.
However I see her in my mind, my dreams, and in other women's looks, and actions.
And I still look for her in cars that I pass on the road,
restraints, stores, and everywhere else I go.
I probably will never see her again in this lifetime.
But she will ALWAYS be there in my heart.
@mikevetter271
and it still haunts me
@googleuser3219
Lost my dear friend Billy in June of 2022..I sure miss him...I loved it when he and I got on his Harley and went wherever the wind took us..we listened to Bob Seger a lot..I would wrap my arms around him..lay my head on his back and enjoy the moment. I hope he is waiting for me in heaven because I sure do miss him 😭😭😭
@lisalowery6878
This song reminds me of my mama and daddy, she waited in heaven for him for 15 years until he grew to tired to go on without her...he's with her now dancing to Shame on the Moon.
@marybeach3726
Such a beautiful post!
@ala2121
That is a beautiful post..my grandma has been without grandpa for 32..my age, died when I was 6 months old. She's been single, by choice lol...these 32 going on 33 years. 86 years old and still going strong...but misses him every single day