Lookin' Back

For other uses, see Looking Back (disambiguation).

"Lookin' Back" is a song written by Bob Seger, originally released as a non-album single in September 1971.

"Lookin' Back"
Single by Bob Seger
A-side	"Lookin' Back"
B-side	"Highway Child"
Released	September 1971
Recorded	1970
Studio	GM Studios, East Detroit, Michigan
Genre	Rock
Length	2:43
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Bob Seger
Producer(s)	Punch Andrews (Hideout Productions)
Bob Seger singles chronology
"Lucifer" (1970) "Lookin' Back" (1971) "Midnight Rider" (1972)

"Lookin' Back"
Song by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
from the album Live Bullet
Released	April, 1976
Recorded	September 1975 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Genre	Rock
Length	2:37
Label	Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Bob Seger

As with previous single "2 + 2 = ?", "Lookin' Back" was a criticism of political conservatism, chiding conservatives for not being open to new ideas.^[1] The song was originally recorded as part of Seger's 1970 album, Mongrel, but cut from the final release.^[2]

The single was a moderate success, reaching #96 on the US charts and #3 on the Detroit charts.^[3][1] A live version of the song was included on Seger's 1976 live album, Live Bullet.^[4]

Track Listing

1. "Lookin' Back" – 2:43
2. "Highway Child" – 2:49