"Those songs that meant ... pretend to sing 'em." Bob Seger performing (1980) Paul Natkin / Contributor / Getty Last fall, Seger was a surprise guest at the Country Music Hall of Fame inductions ...

These two magnetic poles – the tuneful Fab Four and fiery Godfather of Soul – mixed with Seger’s Michigan roots are just about all you need to know to imagine the music he would go on to make.

Not giving up until he’s satisfied that he’s gotten it right fulfills the promise he has made to his fans and to himself. Listen to the best Bob Seger songs on Apple Music and Spotify.