About the song
“Cruising Through Memory Lane with Bob Seger”
If you’re a fan of classic rock with a soulful touch, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band. Their music has been the soundtrack to countless lives, capturing the essence of youth, love, and the American heartland. And among their most enduring hits is “Night Moves (Remastered 2011)”, a track that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages.
Included in the compilation album “Ultimate Hits: Rock And Roll Never Forgets”, “Night Moves” is more than just a song; it’s a journey. Released in 2011, this remastered version of the classic 1976 track brings a fresh, vibrant sound while preserving the original’s nostalgic charm.
The song paints a vivid picture of youthful rebellion and longing. Seger’s distinctive vocals, combined with the band’s tight harmonies and driving rhythm, create a sonic landscape that is both familiar and evocative. The lyrics, filled with evocative imagery of cruising down a lonely highway, evoke a sense of nostalgia and wanderlust. The line “Well, we’d cruise in my father’s car, and we’d put on some Barry Manilow” is a particularly clever touch, highlighting the contrast between the rebellious spirit of youth and the more conventional tastes of the older generation.
What makes “Night Moves” so timeless is its ability to connect with listeners on a deeply personal level. Whether you’re reminiscing about your own teenage years or simply enjoying a well-crafted piece of music, this song has something to offer. The remastered version ensures that this classic track remains relevant for new generations of music fans while still satisfying the nostalgic cravings of longtime admirers.
So, the next time you find yourself feeling nostalgic for the good old days, put on “Night Moves (Remastered 2011)” and let Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band take you on a journey down memory lane.
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Lyrics
I was a little too tall could’ve used a few pounds
Tight pants points hardly renown
She was a black haired beauty with big dark eyes
And points all her own sitting way up high
Way up firm and high
Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy
Out in the back seat of my ’60 Chevy
Workin’ on mysteries without any clues
Workin’ on our night moves
Trying’ to make some front page drive-in news
Practicing our night moves in the summertime, oh
In the sweet summertime
We weren’t in love oh no far from it
We weren’t searching for some pie in the sky summit
We were just young and restless and bored
Living by the sword
And we’d steal away every chance we could
To the backroom, the alley, the trusty woods
I used her she used me but neither one cared
We were getting our share
Practicing on our night moves
Trying to lose the awkward teenage blues
Workin’ on out night moves
Oh I wonder
Hey we felt the lightning yeah
And we waited on the thunder
Waited on the thunder
I woke last night to the sound of thunder
How far off I sat and wondered
Started humming a song from nineteen sixty-two
Ain’t it funny how the night moves
When you just don’t seem to have as much to lose
Strange how the night moves
With autumn closing in
night moves
(Night moves) oh
(Night moves) I remember
(Night moves) sure do remember those night moves
(Night moves) ain’t it funny how you remember (oh oh)
(Night moves) funny how you remember the night moves
(Night moves) I remember, I remember, I remember, I remember (night moves) whoa, whoa
(Night moves) It’s work
(Night moves) working and practicing
(Night moves) working and practicing oh, on the night moves
(Night moves) night moves
(Night moves) I remember
(Night moves) I sure remember
(Night moves) lord I remember, lord I remember
(Night moves) lord I remember oh yeah yeah
I remember, I remember