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- In Your Letter. REO Speedwagon - In Your Letter. The boys went down a surprising route for this single, taking on a '50s doo-wop sound. Gary Richrath was inspired to write the song based on a real life incident.
- Time for Me To Fly. REO Speedwagon - Time for Me to Fly (Official Music Video) Released in 1978 and later covered by Dolly Parton, singer Kevin Cronin took 10 years to write it.
- Roll with the Changes. REO Speedwagon - Roll with the Changes (Color Version) This was the lead single and first track from the band's amazingly-titled album You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish.
- In My Dreams. REO Speedwagon - In My Dreams (Official Video) This song followed the tried and tested soft rock ballad formula, and gave the band another top 10 hit in the States in 1987.
REO Speedwagon (originally stylized as R.E.O. Speedwagon), or simply REO, is an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois. Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s.
- Kevin Cronin
- Music Man (from REO/T.W.O, 1972) “This is the song that got me in the band. I had put up flyers in every record store in Chicago, advertising the Musicians Referral Service.
- Ridin’ The Storm Out (from Ridin’ The Storm Out, 1973) “This song is about the time Gary and I went to Colorado. We decided to go for a hike in the Rocky Mountains, as it was a nice day.
- Keep Pushin’ (from R.E.O, 1976) “This was the song that got me back in the band. Towards the end of the sessions for Ridin’… I quit or was fired, depending on who you want to believe.
- Time For Me To Fly (from You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish, 1978) “I had a demo version of this song on the same tape as the demo for Keep Pushin’.
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- “Can’t Fight This Feeling” You can’t help but feel your heart swell as you listen to Reo Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling”. This song is a powerful love ballad that has stood the test of time.
- “Keep On Loving You” Feelin’ the heartache and the longing for love gotta admit, keepin’ the flame alive with “Keep On Loving You” is a feeling like no other.
- “Take It On The Run” With its upbeat tempo and relatable lyrics, “Take It On The Run” is a classic rock anthem that tells the story of a relationship on the brink of collapse.
- “That Ain’t Love” When you’re in a toxic relationship, it can be hard to see the signs, but “That Ain’t Love” by REO Speedwagon reminds us that love should never hurt.
- Hi Infidelity (1980) “Well worth it for the original demos in this expanded edition. The original album is thankfully intact (I don’t even think they remastered it, which is just fine with me).
- You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can’t Tuna Fish (1978) “It seems that many bands start out with weakish efforts, then climb to a peak, then decline into pop-ish mediocrity.
- R.E.O. / T.W.O. (1972) “Excellent straight-up Rock album from R.E.O. Speedwagon. A lost classic from the days long before R.E.O. Speedwagon gained popularity, or went Pop.
- Nine Lives (1979) “REO Speedwagon’s Nine Lives LP is worth owning for the kick ass driving anthem “Back on the Road Again”, which features the vocal work of bassist Bruce Hall and Gary Richrath’s cool guitar work.
Oct 6, 2013 · 9 'Music Man' From: 'T.W.O.' (1972) Singer Kevin Cronin made his debut with the band in 1972 on the T.W.O. album. His initial run with REO Speedwagon lasted just one LP: Cronin left after its ...
May 2, 2024 · Formed in 1967 in Champaign, Illinois, the band achieved massive commercial success throughout the 1980s, especially with Hi Infidelity (1980) which contained four U.S. Top 40 hits and sold over 10 million copies. This REO Speedwagon discography is ranked from best to worst, so the top REO Speedwagon albums can be found at the top of the list.
