About the song
“Turn The Page – Live Bob Seger (concert in Largo, Md. in 1980): A Timeless Classic
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about hearing a live recording from a bygone era. It’s like stepping into a time machine, transporting you back to a moment frozen in time. And when that recording is of a legendary artist like Bob Seger performing one of his most iconic songs, the experience is truly unforgettable.
Bob Seger’s “Turn The Page” is a rock ballad that has resonated with audiences for decades. The song, originally released on Seger’s 1976 album Night Moves, captures the gritty reality of life on the road for a touring musician. Seger’s raw, soulful vocals and the band’s tight, energetic performance make this song a timeless classic.
Now, imagine hearing this song performed live in 1980, at a small concert in Largo, Maryland. This is precisely what we have with the live recording of “Turn The Page” that we’re about to explore. The energy in the room is palpable, and Seger’s voice sounds even more powerful and passionate than ever before.
What makes this live performance so special? For starters, it captures Seger at the peak of his powers. His voice is full of grit and emotion, and he delivers every lyric with conviction. The band is tight and energetic, providing a solid foundation for Seger’s vocals. But perhaps the most striking thing about this performance is the connection between Seger and the audience. You can feel the love and respect that the fans have for him, and he clearly returns those feelings.
The concert in Largo, Maryland was a relatively small affair, and the intimate setting only adds to the magic of this recording. You can almost imagine yourself being in the crowd, singing along with Seger and feeling the music wash over you.
So, if you’re a fan of classic rock or simply appreciate great music, this live recording of “Turn The Page” is a must-listen. It’s a time capsule that takes you back to a simpler time, when music was made with heart and soul. And it’s a reminder that some songs are simply too good to be forgotten.”
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Lyrics
On a long and lonesome highway
East of Omaha
You can listen to the engine
Moanin’ out his one note song
You can think about the woman
Or the girl you knew the night before
But your thoughts will soon be wandering
The way they always do
When you’re ridin’ sixteen hours
And there’s nothin’ much to do
And you don’t feel much like ridin’
You just wish the trip was through
See here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin’ star again
There I go
Turn the page
Well you walk into a restaurant
Strung out from the road
And you feel the eyes upon you
As you’re shakin’ off the cold
You pretend it doesn’t bother you
But you just want to explode
Most times you can’t hear ’em talk
Other times you can
All the same old cliches
“Is that a woman or a man?”
And you always seem outnumbered
You don’t dare make a stand
Here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin’ star again
There I go
Turn the page
Out there in the spotlight
You’re a million miles away
Every ounce of energy
You try to give away
As the sweat pours out your body
Like the music that you play
Later in the evening
As you lie awake in bed
With the echoes from the amplifiers
Ringin’ in your head
You smoke the day’s last cigarette
Rememberin’ what she said
Here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin’ star again
There I go
Turn the page
Here I am
On the road again
There I am
Up on the stage
Here I go
Playin’ star again
There I go
There I go