Exclusive Video: Bob Seger on "Idol," Detroit Radio and That First Great Song

Earlier this year, Bob Seger was in town and stopped by the Rolling Stone offices to chat about his illustrious career (and to dish on the woman behind "Night Moves"). He also sat down for a more formal interview, which you can watch here. In it you'll get Seger's thoughts on American Idol, his gratitude for Detroit radio and the moment he knew he'd written his first great song. Check it out.

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Song Stories

“Weird”

Hanson | 1997

Accomplished tunesmith Desmond Child co-wrote "Weird" with the three brothers that make up Hanson. Credited for dozens of cuts, including songs by Kiss, Cher, Bon Jovi and Aerosmith, Child told Rolling Stone that "Weird" holds a special place in his heart, "because it's about being different--and I grew up poor, I grew up being Latin, I grew up being gay, and now I'm fat!" The song was included on Hanson's 1997 album Middle of Nowhere, which sold more than ten million units.

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