How reflection is Bob Seger’s superpower

It’s a song that finds a center in growing older, by an artist who wrote many of his best songs from a nostalgic viewpoint. In fact, the very title of “Against The Wind” by Bob Seger came from his highschool days, running track and cross country, a runner’s phrase that stuck with Seger and perfectly described how he saw his own life as a road-worn musician, maturing out on the road. The title track of his eleventh studio album - his only album to go to #1 on the album chart - it is one of the best examples of how Seger used his own life’s journey to get to certain personal truths that everyone can sing along to. Let’s look back into “Against The Wind” in this episode of the Behind The Song podcast.

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Video Director: Eva Empleo

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[c.e.anderson]

Best concert I ever went to in Houston on 1:22 1:23 the Night Moves tour.
He wnt from guitar to piano .

[mayflowerlash]

And another track from Bob Seger describes my youth. Night Moves. I spent my teenage years working out my night moves. Eventually I worked it out. "Working on mysteries without any clues." OMG, how did he know?
The track is most beautiful when dies away and goes quiet for a moment, then comes back.
I remember, I remember, I remember, I remember .
Nobody writes music with such beauty, melody, insight and soul these days. I pity modern kids listening to elevator music who have never heard of Bob Seger.

[privatename]

Lifelong fan of Bob Seger since I was about 8 or 9 when my much older brother allowed me to play his Night Moves album on repeat. Bought that album and all his others after that and was a massive fan. I really commend your writing prowess Janda. It's always spot on, and written with the high end clarity and insightfulness of some of the top writings I've seen in music magazines. You don't just give a summary, but you provide actual insight and clarity when you summarize in a way that surprises even a fan like me, having listened so some of these songs thousands of times. Great work!

[DonJoyce]

Against the wind: sounds like being a youtuber! LOL. Thanks for this great episode, Janda! Love the new look.

[mayflowerlash]

And one more thing. C'est La Vie. That is a celebration of PURE JOY.
Have a nice day.

[mollrob]

Hey Professor Janda, excellent once again ! Never knew Glen Frey & Bob were buds both from Michigan! ! Thanks to them both, most of us can relate to the lyrics ! You look younger yet w bangs ! Are we gonna meet @ ELO Sat, the 28th, going Back to work In Fort Wayne Indiana on Sunday, I’ll be home on weekends ! Take care❤️💪🥇🎶🎼🎵

[janetlynn]

You have a great voice. And a fabulous job. Thank you for these behind the songs 🎵

[Whitleytheth]

thankful for this angel...

maybe for a future show history...


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[Elephant-wili]

Always liked the song, but never thought that much about its meaning.
Thank you for providing the backstory to this great Bob Seger track.

[PaulJackson]

First of all, Janda, you look absolutely fabulous with bangs. Second of all, great job once again .

Third of all, I have some good song choices for future Behind The Song episodes

Bob Segar - Night Moves
Eagles- Desperado
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Shinedown - 45
Linkin Park - Numb
Foo Fighters - Everlong
Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion
Queen - Mother Love
Led Zeppelin - Kashmir

[mayflowerlash]

This is the music that accompanied me when I first left my home in my youth.
Even then I understood what he was saying. And the piano accompaniment with that beautiful tune. This moves me deeply. Thanks Janda.

[beatlesfansam]

I love this song and your breakdown of it. It's one of my favorite Bob Seger tunes. I'd like to hear you cover "Beautiful Loser" sometime. It's kind of an underrated song of his. Great work as always, Janda! 👍🏼

[bigfish]

Thanks for the back story on one of my favorites...I would also like ta compliment ya on the newlook yer

[njgarvin]

So well done! straight to the point, like your cadence too, def subscribing & looking fwd to more👍

[jeffmackovitch]

Always great information. Love this song. Thanks. Keep riding…. Against the wind

[MarySpence-tq]

From my home state! I love your voice, music 🎶 love you Mary ❤

[petertornabeni]

Hello Janda, thanks for your efforts and excellence in this. NOBODY else is doing this. I wish you every success in your future !

[turtlepong]

Hi Janda, I really enjoyed this episode!!! It really hits you in the nostalgic feels! Thanks again! Tunwa