Hollywood Nights
Bob Seger, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band
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She stood there bright as the sun On that California coast He was a Midwestern boy on his own She looked at him with those soft eyes So innocent and blue He knew right then he was too far from home He was too far from home She took his hand and she led him along that golden beach They watched the waves tumble over the sand They drove for miles and miles Up those twisting turning roads Higher and higher and higher they climbed And those Hollywood nights In those Hollywood hills She was looking so right In her diamonds and frills Oh those big city nights In those high rolling hills Above all the lights She had all of her skills He'd headed west cause he felt that a change would do him good See some old friends, good for the soul She had been born with a face That would let her get her way He saw that face and he lost all control He had lost all control Night after night Day after day It went on and on Then came that morning he woke up alone He spent all night staring down at the lights on LA Wondering if he could ever go home And those Hollywood nights In those Hollywood hills She was looking so right It was giving him chills In those big city nights In those high rolling hills Above all the lights With a passion that kills In those Hollywood nights In those Hollywood hills She was looking so right In her diamonds and frills Oh those big city nights In those high rolling hills Above all the lights She had all of her skills
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Written by: BOB SEGER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
SONG RELEASE"Hollywood Nights" was released in 1978 as a single from Bob Seger's successful studio album, "Stranger in Town."
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SONG PERFORMANCEThe song peaked at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100.
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MUSIC GENRE"Hollywood Nights" belongs to the heartland rock genre which is characterized by a straightforward musical style combined with lyrics about blue-collar issues.
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INSPIRATION FOR THE SONG"Hollywood Nights" was inspired by Seger's move to Los Angeles, where he spent considerable time before recording the song.
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SONGWRITINGBob Seger wrote the song himself, drawing inspiration from his experiences and surroundings.
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for "Hollywood Nights" features Seger performing the song onstage, interspersed with scenes showing Hollywood's nightlife.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES"Hollywood Nights" has been a staple of Seger's concerts and live performances for almost 40 years.
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SONG COVERThe rock band "Sammy Hagar & The Circle" covered "Hollywood Nights" during their 2019 tour.
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SONG IN MEDIA"Hollywood Nights" has been used in the soundtrack of the film 'Transformers' and video game 'Grand Theft Auto V'.
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CRITICAL ACCLAIMEven though it didn't make it to the top ten in Billboard Hot 100, "Hollywood Nights" remains one of Bob Seger's most critically acclaimed songs. Its relatable lyrics and rock beat secured its place as a classic in the heartland rock genre.
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