Bob Seger’s “Turn the Page” – The Ultimate Journey Through Music

Introduction:

“Turn the Page” is an iconic song that has left an indelible mark on the world of music. It was performed by the legendary American singer and songwriter, Bob Seger. Released in 1973, this timeless classic has continued to resonate with audiences of all generations.

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• About the Song: “Turn the Page” is a soulful rock ballad that captures the essence of life on the road for a musician. It delves into the challenges and loneliness faced by artists as they travel from town to town, performing their music. The haunting saxophone melodies and Seger’s emotive vocals make this track an emotional journey that listeners can’t help but connect with.
• About Bob Seger: Born on May 6, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Bob Seger is considered one of the greatest rock musicians of all time. His distinctive raspy voice and heartfelt lyrics have earned him a dedicated fan base. Seger’s career spans several decades, and he’s known for hits like “Night Moves,” “Old Time Rock and Roll,” and, of course, “Turn the Page.”

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Lyrics:

On a long and lonesome highway, east of Omaha
You can listen to the engine moanin’ out its 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 riding sixteen hours and there’s nothing there to do
And you don’t feel much like riding, you just wish the trip was through

Here I am, on a road again
There I am, on the stage
Here I go, playing star again
There I go, turn the page

Well, you walk into a restaurant all strung-out from the road
And you feel the eyes upon you as you’re shaking 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 clichés, is it woman, is it man?
And you always seem outnumbered, so you don’t dare make a stand

Here I am, on a road again
There I am, on the stage
Here I go, playing 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, remembering what she said

Here I am, on a road again
There I am, up on the stage
Here I go, playing star again
There I go, turn the page

Here I am, on a road again
There I am, on the stage, yeah
Here I go, playing star again
There I go, there I go