Yup...Bob is very talented. Quick story: Bruce went to Seger when he was writing “The River” asking how he could change his style to get more hit singles because he was not getting half the radio play Seger was getting. Bob is an excellent singer/songwriter. His early stuff before 75 is off the charts good.
“Hollywood Nights” was Seegar’s best - great Rock and or Roll song. I can relate to much of it having moved to Hollywood at 19.
“Hollywood Nights” Live in 1978:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D4eUWBAE_A
I listened to one of those late night radio shows that highlighted Bob.
His one comment about Springsteen: “He gives up on a song faster than anyone I’ve ever seen. He’ll drop a song in a heartbeat and never look at it again”.
I can see Bob keeping a song for years and fiddling with until he likes it.
“Stranger in Town” - what a brilliant album.
I think we knew some of the same women. At least, the same types!