Lookin' Back

For other uses, see Looking Back (disambiguation).

"Lookin' Back"
French release picture sleeve
Single by Bob Seger
A-side	"Lookin' Back"
B-side	"Highway Child"
Released	September 1971
Recorded	1970
Studio	GM Studios, East Detroit, Michigan
Genre	Rock
Length	2:43
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Bob Seger
Producer(s)	Punch Andrews (Hideout Productions)
Bob Seger singles chronology
"Lucifer" (1970) "Lookin' Back" (1971) "Midnight Rider" (1972)

"Lookin' Back"
Song by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
from the album Live Bullet
Released	April, 1976
Recorded	September 1975 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Genre	Rock
Length	2:37
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Bob Seger

"Lookin' Back" is a song written by Bob Seger, originally released as a non-album single in September 1971.

As with previous single "2 + 2 = ?", "Lookin' Back" was a criticism of political conservatism, chiding conservatives for not being open to new ideas. ^[1] The song was originally recorded as part of Seger's 1970 album, Mongrel , but cut from the final release. ^[2]

The single was a moderate success, reaching #96 on the US charts and #3 on the Detroit charts. ^{[3] [1]} A live version of the song was included on Seger's 1976 live album, Live Bullet . ^[4]

Track Listing

1. "Lookin' Back" –2:43
2. "Highway Child" –2:49

References

1. Carson, David A. (2006). Grit, Noise, and Revolution: The Birth of Detroit Rock 'n' Roll. University of Michigan Press. ISBN   9780472031900.
2. Marsh, Dave (1985). Fortunate Son: Criticism and Journalism by America's Best-known Rock Writer. Random House. p. 25-26. ISBN   9780394721194.
3. Miles, Betty T.; Miles, Daniel J. (1977). The Miles Chart Display of Popular Music: Top 100, 1971-1975. Vol. 2. Arno Press. p. 365. ISBN   9780405105227.
4. Graff, Gary; Weschler, Tom (2010). Travelin' Man: On the Road and Behind the Scenes with Bob Seger. Wayne State University Press. p. 156. ISBN   9780814337028.