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Bob Seger — Shinin Brightly
Album: Against The Wind
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Released: 1980
Length: 4:22
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Well, it's shinin' brightly
It's lookin' pretty right
From the early morning
Till real real late at night
It's lookin'pretty good today
The dark clouds are rollin' away
Oh and it's shinin' brightly
And I think it's gonna be okay

Well, it's startin' to feet good again
You and me
Startin'to feel real good lady
Just the way it used to be
Futures lookin' good at last
Rough times are all in the post
Oh and it's shinin' brightly
And I think it's gonna last
I think it's gonna last
Oh yeah

Well, it's shinin' brightly
I don't think there's too much doubt
This time baby
I think we got it all worked out
Lookin' pretty good today
The dark clouds are rollin' away
And it's shinin' brightly
I think we're on our way
Its a nice change
Feeling pretty good at last
Rough times are all in the post
Oh, and its shinin' brightly
I think its gonna last
Oh, it's gonna be okay
Okay
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I keep on hearing him wanting to break into Nightmoves.  That song type cast him like the role of gilligan to Bob Denver, jerry mathers to the beaver, etc
Posted 5 years ago by gregmu8370    [ Reply ]
I never really appreciated Seger until I reached my current age. It was like I could not appreciate his lyrics and the wisdom they imparted. At 18, I just didn't understand. 
His songs might seem simplistic to some here, but they speak to me now in so many ways.  It took hearing Against The Wind at a particular trying time in my life for me to really hear it.  
Posted 5 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
I compare Seger's songs to "Night Moves" and they all come up short.  Not saying they suck, but that one song sets a high, high bar.
Posted 6 years ago by Hey_Porter    [ Reply ]
Memories of the summer of 1980
Posted 6 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Bob always deserves more credit than he gets.
Posted 6 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
Wow. First time I've heard of Seger here on RP. I see many tracks on the queue, so it's just a coincidence that this one (if I remember correctly) is my initiation. He was always a solid if simple 1 - 2 rock and roller. The lineup is missing one great one: American Storm.
Even if some of the songs did not warrant many repeat hearings, his incredible voice made it compelling. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Time and place for sure.
Posted 7 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]

Not my favorite band, but what a great album.

Went to see Seger at the NYC Academy of Music, with RUSH as the opening act.

RUSH blew the Silver Bullet Band away...Seger was boring, RUSH was incredible (and I like RUSH less than I like Seger)


Posted 7 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
His "Back In '72" album was real good
released in 1973, JJ Cale was on it
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Love this - what an oldie but a goodie
Posted 7 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
So much really good early Seger. U.M.C. is clever social commentary and 2+2=? is a potent anti-war song. I would much rather hear those than a generic love song.
Posted 7 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite Seger track, but one thing is certain. This dude could sing! He's one of the best rock n roll singers. Up there with early Rod Stewart in my book.
Posted 7 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
And appreciate it
Posted 7 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Funny, even though I was bombarded by his music in the late 70's 80's when I was a teen and 20 something, It took me til I was 50 to really understand his music.
Posted 7 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
something so real about Bob Seger. 
not plastic like a lot of popular performers can be
especially nowadays 
like Bruno Mars
Posted 7 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]