Hollywood Nights

Bob Seger, Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

About Hollywood Nights

"Hollywood Nights" is a song written and recorded by American rock artist Bob Seger. It was released in 1978 as the second single from his album, Stranger in Town. The single edit reached No. 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK, the full five-minute version was released as a single on black and silver vinyl, and gave him his chart debut at No. 42. A live version from the in-concert album Nine Tonight in 1981 was issued in the UK as a single and charted at No. 49, while a reissue of the original version in 1995 charted at No. 52. 


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1981
4:49
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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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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 RELEASE
"Hollywood Nights" was released in 1978 as a single from Bob Seger's successful studio album, "Stranger in Town."
SONG PERFORMANCE
The song peaked at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100.
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.
INSPIRATION FOR THE SONG
"Hollywood Nights" was inspired by Seger's move to Los Angeles, where he spent considerable time before recording the song.
SONGWRITING
Bob Seger wrote the song himself, drawing inspiration from his experiences and surroundings.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for "Hollywood Nights" features Seger performing the song onstage, interspersed with scenes showing Hollywood's nightlife.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
"Hollywood Nights" has been a staple of Seger's concerts and live performances for almost 40 years.
SONG COVER
The rock band "Sammy Hagar & The Circle" covered "Hollywood Nights" during their 2019 tour.
SONG IN MEDIA
"Hollywood Nights" has been used in the soundtrack of the film 'Transformers' and video game 'Grand Theft Auto V'.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
Even 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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