Lucifer (Bob Seger song)
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"Lucifer" is a song written by Bob Seger
featured on the album Mongrel
. It reached #84 on the Pop Singles chart in 1970. Many Seger fans consider this to be one of Seger's best. Ben Edmonds, in his review of Mongrel, called "Lucifer" "easily the strongest cut on the record, and a great song in its own right. It's simple, straightforward rock: the band (especially the organ) shows a clear comprehension of the song's rhythmical movement." The Bob Seger System performed this song on the tv show Upbeat. A clip of the song was used in the sixth season finale of Entourage
, episode "Give a Little Bit."
album multiple times:
Lucy Blue and Chicago Green are both characters who appear on RGM. Lucy Blue is seen in "Tales of Lucy Blue," and Chicago Green appears in "Down Home".
Bob Seger
Robert Clark "Bob" Seger is an American rock and roll singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist.As a locally successful Detroit-area artist, he performed and recorded as Bob Seger and the Last Heard and Bob Seger System throughout the 1960s...
featured on the album Mongrel
Mongrel (album)
Mongrel is the third album by American rock band The Bob Seger System, released in 1970 . The album is currently unavailable in any format.-Track listing:-Personnel:*Bob Seger - guitar, vocals*Dan Honaker - bass, guitar, vocals...
. It reached #84 on the Pop Singles chart in 1970. Many Seger fans consider this to be one of Seger's best. Ben Edmonds, in his review of Mongrel, called "Lucifer" "easily the strongest cut on the record, and a great song in its own right. It's simple, straightforward rock: the band (especially the organ) shows a clear comprehension of the song's rhythmical movement." The Bob Seger System performed this song on the tv show Upbeat. A clip of the song was used in the sixth season finale of Entourage
Entourage (TV series)
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004 and concluded on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons...
, episode "Give a Little Bit."
Writing
Seger refers back to the Ramblin' Gamblin' ManRamblin' Gamblin' Man
Ramblin' Gamblin' Man is the debut album by American rock band The Bob Seger System, released in 1969 . The original title was "Tales of Lucy Blue," hence the cover photo...
album multiple times:
- "Ramblin', Gamblin', Lovin', Shovin'"
- "Lucy Blue, Chicago Green, I'll love 'em 'til they thaw"
Lucy Blue and Chicago Green are both characters who appear on RGM. Lucy Blue is seen in "Tales of Lucy Blue," and Chicago Green appears in "Down Home".
Chart performance
| Chart (1970) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 84 |