Live Bullet
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Live Bullet is a live album by American rock band Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). It was recorded at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, during the heyday of that arena's time as an important rock concert venue.
History
Live Bullet became a staple of FM rock radio in Detroit. Classics such as the live version of "Nutbush City Limits," and the medley version of "Travelin' Man/Beautiful Loser" were among the most widely played live tracks on Detroit stations such as WWWW (quad), WRIF, and WABX. Other tracks such as "Let it Rock" and "Get Out of Denver" also received wide airplay in Detroit.The success of Seger's music at this time, however, was highly regional, with Seger still remaining quite unknown even in adjacent media markets such as Chicago. In June of 1976, Seger played the Pontiac Silverdome in metropolitan Detroit at a historic concert that also included Point Blank, Elvin Bishop, and Todd Rundgren. 80,000 people were in attendance and the concert lasted until nearly 1:30 a.m.
However, it was only in the following winter that the release of his next recording Night Moves launched Seger into more national markets. Over time, the life-on-the-road tale "Turn the Page" would became the most nationally played song from Live Bullet, and a perennial favorite on album-oriented rock and classic rock stations.
For Detroit fans, however, the entire Live Bullet recording captured a Detroit artist at the height of his energy and creativity, in front of a highly appreciative hometown crowd. Live Bullet also captured the wild and free spirit of rock concerts in the seventies, and has great historic value in that regard. Critic Dave Marsh called it "one of the best live albums ever made."The New Rolling Stone Record Guide. Ed. Dave Marsh and John Swenson. New York: Random House, 1983. ISBN 0-394-72107-1
Track listing
All songs written by Bob Seger, except as indicated.- "Nutbush City Limits" (Tina Turner) – 4:37
- "Travelin' Man" – 4:53
- "Beautiful Loser" – 4:00
- "Jody Girl" – 4:28
- "I've Been Working" (Van Morrison) – 4:35
- "Turn the Page" – 5:05
- "U.M.C. (Upper Middle Class)" – 3:17
- "Bo Diddley" (Bo Diddley) – 5:40
- "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" – 3:01
- "Heavy Music" – 8:14
- "Katmandu" – 6:23
- "Lookin' Back" – 2:36
- "Get Out of Denver" – 5:21
- "Let It Rock" (Chuck Berry) – 8:30
Personnel
- Bob Seger – guitar, piano, vocals
- Drew Abbott – guitar, background vocals
- Chris Campbell – bass, background vocals
- Rick Manska – keyboard
- Charlie Allen Martin – drums, vocals, background vocals, snare drums, harmony vocals
- Alto Reed – percussion, horn, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone, background vocals
- Robin Robbins – organ, piano, keyboard, clavinet, mellotron
Charts
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Billboard Pop Albums | 34 |
| 1986 | The Billboard 200 | 135 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | "Lookin' Back" | Billboard Pop Singles | 96 |
Certifications
| Organization | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RIAA – USA | Gold | December 12 1976 |
| RIAA – USA | Platinum | December 16 1977 |
| CRIA – Canada | Gold | December 1 1979 |
| CRIA – Canada | Platinum | December 1 1979 |
| CRIA – Canada | Double Platinum | December 1 1983 |
| RIAA – USA | 4X Platinum | June 6 1991 |
| RIAA – USA | 5X Platinum | September 22 2003 |
Notes
External Links
- [The Bob Seger File: Live Bullet] (Fan site)
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