Beautiful Loser

Bob Seger

About Beautiful Loser

"Beautiful Loser" is a song written and recorded by American rock artist Bob Seger. It was the title track on his 1975 studio album Beautiful Loser. The single just missed inclusion on the US Top 100, but became more widely known when it was included on Seger's breakout album, 'Live' Bullet (1976), where it was paired with "Travelin' Man".


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2003
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He wants to dream like a young man
With the wisdom of an old man
He wants his home and security
He wants to live like a sailor at sea
Beautiful loser, where you gonna fall?
You realize you just can't have it all

He's your oldest and your best friend
If you need him, he'll be there again
He's always willing to be second best
A perfect lodger, a perfect guest
Beautiful loser, read it on the wall
And realize, you just can't have it all
You can't have it all, you can't have it all
Oh, oh, can't have it all

He'll never make any enemies
He won't complain if he's caught in a freeze
He'll always ask, he'll always say please

Beautiful loser, never take it all
'Cause it's easier, faster when you fall
You just don't need it all
Oh, oh, you just don't need it all

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Bob Seger

Robert Clark "Bob" Seger (born May 6, 1945) is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist. more »

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Written by: Bob Seger

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10 facts about this song

Song Background
"Beautiful Loser" is a song written and performed by Bob Seger. It was the title track of his eighth studio album released in 1975.
Inspiration
Seger has stated that the song was inspired by a line in the novel Beautiful Losers by Leonard Cohen. This line, “He's a beautiful loser, never take it all cause it’s easier and faster when you fall,” became the core basis for “Beautiful Loser.”
Song Meaning
The song describes a protagonist who enjoys dreaming and imagines being a better version of himself but never really takes action to change his reality.
Chart Performance
Although the song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it has become one of Seger's iconic tracks and is a staple of classic rock radio stations.
Album Success
The "Beautiful Loser" album marked a turning point in Seger’s career. It was his first album to go platinum, indicating at least one million copies sold.
Popular Cover
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including American country musician Chris LeDoux.
Live Version
In live versions of the song, Seger often pairs it with "Travelin’ Man," another of his hits. This combination is especially well known from the 1976 live album "Live Bullet."
Unique Structure
Unlike many songs, "Beautiful Loser" doesn't have the conventional verse-chorus-verse structure but rather relies heavily on repeating the same verse multiple times.
Reception
The song has been praised for its introspective lyrics, which are seen as revealing a different, deeper side to Seger's songwriting.
Commercial Use
"Beautiful Loser" has also been used in various commercial contexts. For example, it was featured in the 2001 film "Joe Dirt."

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