First time hearing Bob Seger "Main Street" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@wright1776]

My generation was so lucky. We grew up with the greatest music.

[@salmuscles]

so true and we took it for granted ...

[@LordEagle]

💥💥💥👍😎

[@donaldduck2139]

we sure were...lets go back...I'll drive the bus...now, wouldn't that be a trip !‼

[@LordEagle]

@@salmuscles awww,,,Dude. I was THERE. 💥💥💥😎

[@freebirdtony]

I totally relate to that.

[@EricGordon-j2s]

This man is a lyrical genius. He really doesn't get enough credit. Born in 1970 and grew up with him my dad playing his music in the background. How lucky was I?

[@AnderClaw]

Everytime I hear this song it takes me back to being 9 or 10 riding with my Pops in our old pickup truck to water our cattle in the early morning before sun up. The old 8track blaring with Pops singing the only part he knew “down on main street” English being our second language. My Dad was the strongest man I knew RIP Pops..

[@bradmartz1565]

Great song great guitar player mister drew abbott

[@jackdaniel1275]

Love this comment, Ander

[@kevino4846]

@@jackdaniel1275 Same here.

[@leannewilson7184]

🔻Song Facts: In Bob’s youth, “Seger wrote this song about his high school years in Ann Arbor, Michigan.” “The actual street Seger sings about in this song is Ann Street, which was off of Main Street in Ann Arbor. Seger recalled to the Chicago Sun-Times: "It was a club. I can’t remember the name of the club, but the band that played there all the time was called Washboard Willie. They were a Delta and Chicago blues band. Girls would dance in the window. They were a black band, and they were very good. That’s where I would go but I was too young to get in. It wasn’t in a great part of town but college students loved to go there."

[@ageofaquarius6176]

GO BLUE!!! 😀😉✌

[@leannewilson7184]

@@ageofaquarius6176 yup! I was born in Detroit and Bob Seger was on the radio all the time in the 70’s.

[@danielward7230]

Old Ann Streer is gone, all the grit has been removed and all of AA2 is upscale.

[@dadmateryn8092]

there aint no more ruff spots in Ann Arbor anymore. You gotta be a go zllion air to live there 😊😊

[@10244med]

❤❤❤ I’ve listened to this song while on Ann Street!

[@dagmar.6954]

Bob Seger is a great rock singer, songwriter & musician known for his raspy powerful voice. He wrote & recorded songs that dealt with love, women & blue-collar themes. He had so many great songs especially in the 70's-80's such as "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man", "Night Moves", "Turn The Page", "Still The Same", "Hollywood Nights", "Against The Wind", "You'll Accomp'ny Me", "Shame On The Moon", "Roll Me Away", "Like A Rock", "Shakedown", "We've Got Tonight" & "Old Time Rock & Roll".

[@RaymondBCrisp]

You left out "Fire Lake!"

[@phillechezsteak7025]

Sunspot baby

[@ginao8935]

And Come to Papa

[@strouther1]

Roll me away!

[@mariebishop7357]

The guitar in this song feels like the sadness of the young man who never quite got up the courage to talk to the girl. All he could do was watch her walk on past. Such a good song, part of the soundtrack of my teenage years.

[@10244med]

❤❤❤

[@10244med]

Marie, there was a spot in the song that Asia and BJ flagged out as great guitar work. Those were actually saxophone licks, played by the incomparable Alto Reed. R.I.P.

[@phillyflyer12]

These guitar solos go deep into my soul. As well as Bob's soaring vocals.

[@TheMike_I]

That guitar riff gets me every time since 1976 😎 Bob was the last concert I saw before Covid at Madison Square Garden.

[@ronparsons8786]

Bob was the last concert I saw as well. At The forum in LA. It was a bucket list concert for me and yeah he's what pushing his upper 70s now but he and his band were incredible.

[@TonyM1961]

You and I saw him on the same tour then... although on opposite coasts

[@christopherlanders1931]

That had to be simply amazing

[@athos1974]

Love how the lyrics paint a visual picture in your mind of those memories. Almost like you were there alongside him on main street.

[@bradbutcher3984]

Yeah, I can see him stalking a stripper vividly.

[@athos1974]

@@bradbutcher3984 Hah. That's kinda a dark take on the song.

[@jimcarmer1685]

This album is an iconic gem. No bad songs on this album. I was lucky enough to see him during the live bullet tour. Such a Talented Man

[@laurie3941]

"Against The Wind" is another great Bob Seger song. BJ will probably recognize it since it was one of the songs playing when Forest was on his long distance run.

[@lisajara2752]

😂😂😂😎

[@danielgerald4551]

Pete Carr from the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section on lead guitar here. You’re right the lead guitar and the vocals make this song.

[@bellodrade]

That guitar adds a wistful element. It's like a bittersweet memory, maybe full of some regret and even some hope of finding that feeling again. Bob sure knows how to spin a tale.

[@bonniethompson2019]

Bob is one of the greatest storytellers.

[@leobrotherton2398]

A perfect blend of vocals and instrumentation. Beautiful.

[@sheriblueeyes1372]

When you can make an instrument sing or cry, that is a true gift. There are few who have that gift.

[@sherrihimes7357]

Well said

[@ronparsons8786]

Bob Seger is unique in his ability to pull together storytelling, singing, and musical composition and performance.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of my favorite tune by Bob. The emotions just show through with this one .

[@sallyg.5869]

Bob truly paid his dues playing in bars or any gig. Thankfully someone found him and put him on the map - older than others.

[@yankeeladee02]

❤️‍🔥 There’s SO MANY Seger songs that will knock your socks off!! The ‘Against the Wind’ and ‘Night Moves’ albums are my faves. Y’all need to check out his song, “Her Strut”. ❤️‍🔥 Much love to ya, Asia & BJ ☮️💟

[@vickielewallen3799]

You can't go wrong with Bob Seger, how can one person have so much talent? Great song and reaction, as always, love the channel!

[@dianaprobst3157]

Bob does nostalgia, wistfulness & longing so well.

[@wm.davidmeade5593]

Hearing this song tonight took me right back too high school with the realization how important this man's music was in my high school and, college days. Thank you both for that.

[@OronOfMontreal]

That weeping lead guitar isn't merely a sad sound; it is the sound of sadness. It is sadness, in a soulful, plaintive remembrance. The lyrics and the music are perfectly suited to each other.

[@guydaves3925]

Sunspot Baby and Rambling Gambling man check them out enjoy yall

[@surlechapeau]

Asia & BJ, you'll love his "Hollywood Nights", "Rock and Roll Never Forgets" and "Katmandu"!!!! yes, I like the faster ones from Bob

[@kylek1742]

If you go back to their live stream a couple weeks ago with the names of cities/states in the songs/performers theme, they do Hollywood Nights!

[@debbiechang5781]

Bob Seger is a treasure. His music and lyrics are amazing. Great storyteller. Please check out “Against the Wind”. It’s a beautiful song with a fantastic piano/guitar solo in the middle. Anything by this man is wonderful! 🌺✌️

[@jefflast9489]

Bob's songs are like a catalog of my life.

[@Mike-rk8px]

You guys need to listen to the live 1975 Bob Seger album “Live Bullet”, it shows how fantastic he was live.

[@bakercarl8518]

Everything thing he does is GREAT . Excellent story telling.

[@cspringer333]

love the way his voice fades in the end as he walks down Mainstreet.

[@srt8rocketship241]

One of the few very best songwriters and performers. Bob Seger the legend.

[@flarican64]

This is one of my favorites songs from him...but everything he sings is GOLD.

[@tommythompson9565]

Perfect example of a " haunting " song. It reaches deep into your soul and wells up into your memories and eyes. This song always takes me back to a bowling alley in 70's New Orleans. My friends and I were on a bowling team. This song was a hit, and the alley played it a lot. Along with " Easy " by The Commodores. Two slow songs that got this rocker engaging the melody. I wasn't the only one, I'm sure. Y'all rock. Asia - your vocal renditions of the songs are cool. You have a killer falsetto. Keep on keepin' on, you two. Your videos are a part of my daily ritual. And I know this is true for lots of other Reaction Videos channels viewers.

[@markweatherford2579]

Bob Seger writes poetry and delivers them though powerful lyrics and beautiful music. Hes in the music writers hall of fame for good reason. His roots were as great guitarist and piano player. He combines it all together to make some of the most beautiful ballads and bangers that make you dance! If you've listened to "Live Bullett" ...you know I'm talking about!

[@melodymcdonald2140]

That riff… so wistful. This was always one of my favorites. Turn The Page and We’ve Got Tonight are 2 more of his best.

[@sjc3532]

I just LOVE YOU GUYS your authenticity, and open minded souls, and more! Keep on keepin on

[@irishgrl]

Bob Seger is one of my favorite rock storytellers. A “must have” in every collection in the 70s & 80s 👍 Some of my favorites are Against the Wind, Fire Lake, Night Moves, Turn the Page, Main Street, Horizontal Bop….he’s just sooo good 😊

[@lindafurr2404]

I grew up with the greatest music. It’s still being played today. Bob Seger killed it then and still has that wonderful voice and he’s like me, he’s pushing 80 yrs old.

[@timothyward1310]

The studio musicians on this track were known as The Muscle Shoals rthymn section. Legendary dudes who played on more r&b and rock hits than you can imagine.

[@jamieduncan6346]

"This riff is everything right now." Lol. BJ, you are a wordsmith, sir!

[@davidgraskemper8518]

You must try "Shame on The Moon". Bob's vocals are amazing.

[@misplaced80sguy59]

One of my absolute favorites by the greatest Rock & Roller ever.

[@paulashanks3129]

Bob's voice has always melted my heart ❤️

[@EdPawley]

Bob Seger was on a short list of artists known for the quality of their live shows, and his 1981 album, Nine Tonight, is a concert recording. This song is also on that album and alto sax plays that wailing guitar part that repeats throughout. The solo is still played on electric guitar, but is harder and grimier. Excellent live versions of all his hits, such as "Her Strut," if you haven't heard that one.

[@chappyd5109]

I don't comment much on these channels, but Bob Seger touches me. He was the singer that I first started listening too. He was on my AM radio, the Big 8, CKLW out of Detroit/Windsor in the mid 60's... He had many hits and his ballads are some of the best ever. Ole Time Rock and Roll, Turn the Page and many others. My favorite of all time.

[@ericwilliams1031]

These old songs bring me back to being a kid in the 70s and my mom took us everywhere. To the bars and friend's parties and we heard all these songs. Today's music doesn't give those same memories.

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

My friend's and I saw Seger and the Silver Bullet Band in 1986 at Madison Square Garden. The concert was SO FANTASIC, we scalped the tickets and saw them again two days later at Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ.

[@lisajara2752]

My heart melts everytime I play my man Bob and this song is but one of my favorites! TURN IT UPPPPP!!!

[@Ritaholden1]

Love this song. Such a haunting guitar riff in this song. You can just imagine looking down the street at night with the neon lights flashing.

[@danoriordan8044]

Great song by a great artist. So many great songs to check out. Bob still my favorite after all these years.

[@mikeferris408]

Absolute GREATNESS, massive classic! Love it. 👍

[@jeffjohnson8697]

The Main Street Bob is singing about is in Ann Arbor, MI. Where he use to hangout back in the day.

[@johnhoerl7326]

That iconic guitar riff is played by the great (and sadly forgotten) Pete Carr of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, which backs up Seger on this track. Carr played in The Hourglass with Duane and Gregg Allman before the Allman Brothers were formed.

[@itzel1735]

Not forgotten.

[@stacyohara5725]

Loved Pete Carr. Look up Leblanc and Carr.

[@lorneyoerger796]

Love this song! One of segers best in my opinion!

[@steelcitystorm]

The group called sneaker. The song is “ more than just the two of us” a hidden gem from early 80’s. Check it out

[@TexasMagnolia]

I love every song Bob recorded but this one here!! That guitar “weepin”! Bob is just first class in musicianship!

[@gregj1295]

Best song, best music, best story telling, best voice, best era for music.

[@fredjohnson480]

You guys are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

[@sammyholloway334]

Great to see you enjoying this one. I remember being completely hypnotized by this song when I was about 16.

[@TonyM1961]

We went to see him live just last year and he opened with this. Instantly traveled back in time 40 years to high school. The entire show was great for all us old timers that could just let it wash over us. We were THE luckiest generation growing up in the 60s and 70s to have been listening to the greatest music ever. Such an amazing time to be alive

[@gottabeemee]

One of the BEST ever songs... Bob's Voice + That Haunting Guitar = "A Banger"... Beautiful, song... FINALLY, you reacted to it...

[@markking6153]

BRO! Your reaction tells me you know EXACTLY what Bob is sayin in this song.

[@tracismith708]

IMO, the GOAT… Never made a bad record.. Appreciate the masters of their craft. Happy to have grown up with it. Happy to still be here to continue to love Bob.. 🎵🎵

[@rubbersole79]

And his "Live Bullet" album is considered to the one of the best live show recordings ever.

[@tracismith708]

@@rubbersole79 I agree completely with you.

[@viroflay]

Glad you guys keep on digging into Bob Seger's extraordinary catalogue!

[@davidnoel2977]

Another record i had as a kid. I used to have a portable record player that looked like a tweed suitcase. There was a built in 6x9 speaker on each end that could detach and you could stretch them around the room for surround sound. Had every genre of music in my box. This was before we got boom boxes. Fun times.

[@reneeharrison1924]

I'm 57 yrs old, this is my music! I was so lucky to have grown up with so much good music!! Love this song

[@garyblevins3532]

Every now and then I'll go up in the loft of the barn and jam with some Bob Segar to this day.

[@williamhenderson1521]

Recorded in my hometown, Muscle Shoals Alabama!

[@paulmurphy8993]

BJ hit the nail on the head. You guys need to start selling shirts that say "That was such a Vibe".

[@rayzerbone4197]

Thanks for playing this song it takes me back in time

[@mattpobursky850]

I simply love the albums Bob Seger did with the Swampers... The Swampers are responsible for more great music than most people know. Bob Seger - lead vocals Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section Barry Beckett - keyboards Pete Carr - lead guitar, acoustic guitar Roger Hawkins - drums, percussion David Hood - bass Jimmy Johnson - rhythm guitar

[@chrismuratore7084]

So glad I was able to check seeing him live off of my bucket list. Still can rock it even at his age. Bob is simply the best!

[@quintondees4501]

BJ's face is exactly like mine when I hear Bob Seger.....very relatable music

[@freebirdtony]

I'd been hoping for ya'll to react to this beauty. Thanks.

[@ryanjsgrandma2009]

Thank you for doing this one. Haven’t seen other reactors do this one, but not u guys! Ur great! My fav Seger song. Love the guitar! Thank you peace ✌️

[@williamjones6031]

As deep as his music was this was my favorite. I finally got to see him on his Final Tour and it was 3 1/2 hours of AWESOME😎 He had the biggest bass saxophone I've ever seen😲 This is what music sounded like before everything turned into plastic.

[@davidphillips4476]

Love Segar...he influenced so many people that followed in both rock and country music. Thanks yall.

[@veritastree4065]

Thank you for doing a reaction to this - my favorite Bob Seger song! And that's saying something since he has so many great ones. I love the energy you all have and thoroughly enjoy your reactions. Thanks again.

[@winstonsmith8441]

BJ rolled out the big grin when Bob dropped that first Main Street refrain.

[@Texhorns71]

"Night Moves" is my favorite Bob Seger song.

[@stompugood18]

I seen him live at the World Series Of Rock in Cleveland in 1980....he is even better live!!!

[@rubbersole79]

Bob Seger is a legacy artist. Simply one of the very best.

[@debramoore7513]

Saw Bob Seger open for KISS with Ted Nugent at Anaheim Stadium in the 70’s. Great concert and Bob Seger killed it with his vocal story-telling!! His song Old Time Rock n Roll made Tom Cruise a mega star in the pop classic film Risky Business 🍿

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Saw him live twice in NY City at MSG over 30 years ago. He pumped out pure energy NON STOP! Nearly 3 hours of one great song after another. He's the real deal and his Silver Bullet Band was stellar!! I have to say this guy is right up there with all the great ones ,he was also even better live than I expected. I don't know why or how I underestimated his talent considering I wore out his live bullet band album back as a kid in the 70s! What on earth was I thinking???!! Won't happen again Bob!!! You rock brother!

[@laurawest6135]

The best music ever I wish would be the same wow just the Instrumental part of Bob Seger’s music on every album he’s the best of the best back when I remember that’s what I fell in love with growing up my mothers music when she used to play it and Bob Seger was always my favorite!

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I love this man. He was my first concert. 🎶🥰🎶❤️

[@glennbrown9960]

This song is so relatable to many of us who grew up in cities and small towns, when I hear it I see my small hometown , the reference to pool hall. I feel a fall night with that cool air coming along

[@LordEagle]

Bob Seger is fantastic,,,,his rabbit hole is very deep. He's a good story teller. 💥💥💥👍 That riff sticks with you,,,,👍😎

[@matthewwilliams8606]

This is my favorite Seger song. He has many. Being a guitar player all my life I immediately recognized that the guitar is played very lyrically. The perfect example of the instruments serving the song. Many of the very top guitar players in history knew how to serve the song with tone and feel. Great job ! Try the Seger song Feel Like a Number

[@amandawade6148]

Saw them in 1978 in Baton Rouge my senior year of high school. They were awesome!!!❤️

[@nicwray]

My dad got me into Bob Segar. Great tune. Happy days.

[@marinamartinez6886]

Also just love that beautiful guitar along with his raspy voice. 👍👍👍

[@MichaelSimmons.]

My all time favorite Bob Seger song. Great job guys.

[@richardstotts2254]

This has been one of my favorite Bob Seger songs.

[@melissagerber7231]

Once ,on Bob's Instagram account, I replied to someone's comment to Bob,and, Bob hearted it!

[@lindajah3708]

That famous riff is my brother in law that made that song so famous and takes us back to 1978... PETE CARR Muscle Shoals Sound Studio... RIP Pete... Miss ya..... Daytona Beach,Fl

[@davidhapka5410]

Saw Bob Seger in my city for the first time in the summer of 1978 😎🎸😊

[@lloyderc]

This is music that plays all day and night . This was and still is one of the best songs

[@Incomudro1963]

Such a beautifully haunting, and wistful guitar line - coupled with Seger's soulful grit. It's easy for me to imagine myself as a young man in the same situation who saw that beautiful girl he never got the courage up to talk to.

[@missd9785]

Saw Bob Seger and tuned in ASAP. Love this singer/songwriter. Please keep the Seger songs comin' HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS next?? HER STRUT?? SHAME ON THE MOON?? Don't think u can possibly gone wrong