- Written by George Jackson and Thomas E. Jones III
- Originally performed by Bob Seger (born Robert Clark Seger 5/6/45 in Detroit Michigan) & The Silver Bullet Band
- The Silver Bullet Band was formed in 1974 in Detroit
- Its original members were:
- Drew Abbott, guitar
- Charlie Allen Martin, drums
- Rick Mannassa, keyboards
- Chris Campbell, bass guitar
- Alto Reed (whose real name is Thomas Neal Cartmell), saxophones and flute
- Bob Seger was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004
- Originally released on Seger's 1979 album
"Stranger In Town
"
- A classic song today, and Seger's signature song, it only hit # 28 on the Top 40 charts, back in 1979
- It was the 7th of 19 Top 40 hits for Seger
- In 2001 the song was chosen by RIAA as one of the Songs of the Century
- Although written originally by Jones & Jackson, Seger later lamented that he had rewritten all of the verses, keeping only the chorus from the original song, but didn't bother asking for credit as he didn't believe the song would be very popular. The decision proved to be costly, to say the least
Other songs by Bob Seger performed by Oracle:
Old Time Rock and Roll - Song Lyrics
Just take those old records off the shelf,
I'll sit and listen to 'em by myself,
Today's music ain't got the same soul,
I like that old time rock and roll.
Don't try and take me to a disco,
You'll never even get me out on the floor,
In ten minutes I'll be late for the door,
I like that old time rock and roll.
Still like that old time rock and roll,
That kind of music just soothes my soul,
I reminisce about the days of old,
With that old time rock and roll.
Won't go and hear 'em play a tango,
I'd rather hear some blues or funky old soul,
There's only one sure way to get me to go,
Start playin' old time rock and roll.
Still like that old time rock and roll,
That kind of music just soothes my soul,
I reminisce about the days of old,
With that old time rock and roll.
Call me a relic call me what you will,
Say I'm old fashioned say I'm over the hill.
Today's music ain't got the same soul,
I like that old time rock and roll.
Still like that old time rock and roll,
That kind of music just soothes my soul,
I reminisce about the days of old,
With that old time rock and roll.
Still like that old time rock and roll,
That kind of music just soothes my soul,
I reminisce about the days of old,
With that old time rock and roll.
| Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use. |
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Bob Seger's Greatest Hits Wow...what can you say about this collection? A must have album for any fan of old fashioned working man's rock. Includes the song Old Time Rock and Roll, plus... We've Got Tonight |