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Who sang Mainstreet?
Release date: 1976
Duration: 03:43

Bob Seger released the song Mainstreet. Date of release: 1976.

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The meaning of the song 'Mainstreet ', based on the lyrics
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The protagonist remembers the time when he would stand on the corner at midnight and watch a beautiful dancer in a downtown club. He would also watch the people in the pool halls and stay until closing time just to see her go by. To this day, when he feels lonely, he thinks back to those times on Mainstreet.

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Bob Seger - Short Biography

Robert Clark Seger, better known as Bob Seger, is a beloved American singer, songwriter and musician. He began his career as Bob Seger and the Last Heard in the 1960s and gained local popularity. In 1973, he formed the Silver Bullet Band, which quickly achieved national success. Seger's 1976 album Live Bullet was recorded live with the Silver Bullet Band at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, and is a testament to his musical prowess. Throughout his career, Seger collaborated extensively with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, which appeared on many hit singles and albums.
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"Mainstreet" is a classic rock hit written and performed by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band. Released in April 1977 as the second single from the album Night Moves, it reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and peaked at #1 on the Canadian singles chart. The song has become a classic rock radio staple. It features Seger's signature husky vocals and memorable guitar riffs, creating a nostalgic and romantic feeling about life in the city.

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