Come To Poppa

Zoo Freaks, get ready to groove with the Zoo Crew as they spin "Come To Poppa" by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band from the iconic Night Moves album! This soulful track, released in 1976, isn't a Seger original but a cover of a 1975 song by Ann Peebles, written by Willie Mitchell and Earl Randle. Seger's version, backed by the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, brings a gritty rock edge to the smooth R&B vibe, making it a standout on the album. Fun fact: the Muscle Shoals crew recorded this track in Alabama, giving it that authentic Southern soul swagger. Critics, like Janey Roberts from Classic Rock History, rank "Come To Poppa" among Seger's top 20 songs, praising its raw energy and seductive lyrics. Some fans on Last.fm note its live performances, like the 1977 Boston Music Hall show, where Seger's raspy delivery and the band's tight groove electrified audiences. However, not everyone’s a fan—The Young Folks called it a bit too literal with its "pacifier/satisfier" rhyme, giving it a cheeky edge that’s either loved or loathed.

Let’s dig into how Bob Seger got his start. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 6, 1945, Seger was steeped in the Motor City’s vibrant music scene. He kicked off his career in the early 1960s with a local band called The Decibels, then bounced through groups like The Town Criers and Doug Brown and The Omens. By 1968, he formed The Bob Seger System, which scored a regional hit with "Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man," peaking at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969. Despite this early success, national fame was elusive, and the group disbanded in 1971. Seger went solo for a few years, honing his craft in Midwest clubs. In 1973, he assembled The Silver Bullet Band, a crew of Detroit-area musicians including Drew Abbott on guitar, Charlie Allen Martin on drums, and Alto Reed on sax. Their 1975 live album, Live Bullet, recorded at Cobo Hall, showcased Seger’s raw energy and finally broke him nationally. The 1976 release of Night Moves, with hits like the title track and "Come To Poppa," cemented his status as a heartland rock legend.

For more on Bob Seger, check out his official website at bobseger.com. You can also follow him on social media for updates and throwback posts: find him on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Fans looking to connect with fellow Zoo Freaks can join the vibrant community at NIGHT MOVES The Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute on Facebook, where over 1,400 fans share love for Seger’s music and tribute band performances. While there aren’t many standalone fan websites, platforms like Last.fm and SecondHandSongs offer deep dives into Seger’s discography and covers, perfect for die-hard fans craving more.