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REO Speedwagon is an American rock band whose popularity grew during the 1970s and peaked in the early 1980s. Hi Infidelity is the group's most commercially successful album, selling over ten million copies and charting four Top 40 hits in the US.
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Overview of REO SPEEDWAGON’s Smashing Hit Album,”Wheels Are Turnin'” (1984)
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A few weeks ago I went to this huge bookstore where they sell CDs and Vinyl records; I was looking for a REO Speedwagon CD and I asked one of the staff about it. (Not) Surprisingly, the person I asked had no idea who they were and while searching for the CD, they asked me about the band. I thought about it for a second – like, how do I introduce this American old-school rock band to a young European who doesn’t know anything about them. I just said that they are a melodic rock band and moved on (they didn’t have the CD I wanted either ways).
This made me think about it. Similar bands like Foreigner, Journey, Boston, etc. were quite popular in my country (and still are) but somehow REO Speedwagon didn’t really become a thing over here. Anyhow, I just really felt like dedicating a little something to one of my most beloved melodic rock bands and the first album of theirs I heard back in the day. My American readers would of course be well-aware of the band and their career but for the others, I hope you discover something life-changing!
“Wheels Are Turnin'”
The album did make quite the splash on the charts and spawned evergreen rock classics, including that “ballad” everyone knows the words to, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” . Many fans refer to “Wheels are Turnin’” as a “guilty pleasure” – back in the day, releasing a synthesizer-oriented album that early in the decade was still frowned upon; still, I’m certain that everyone was criticizing it but secretly listening to it ( you just cannot NOT fall for those magical melodic rock hooks). Keyboardist Neal Doughty wasn’t just your regular keyboardist; he was a true visionary and his elegant keyboard style was one of the main reasons why REO Speedwagon caught the attention of fans all over the world.
“Wheels are Turnin’” is so much more than the smashing hit single “Can’t Fight This Feeling”. I won’t argue though, this song is one of the main reasons why I was sold back in the day. The moment you hear “I can’t fight this feeling any longer…and yet I’m still afraid to let it flow,” you just start singing and you feel your heart filling up with joy and happiness. Every song on that album has a similar effect on me. The opening track, “I Do’ Wanna Know” is a personal favorite maybe because it has that early- REO Speedwagon vibe, mixed with modern elements. It’s actually the best of both worlds – raw and melodic. It’s most certainly a song that should’ve gotten more attention and recognition. “One Lonely Night ” is another worthy track; Kevin Cronin was just born to sing for this genre. “Rock ‘N Roll Star” is an often forgotten rock anthem despite being a fantastic piece of a puzzle. The rest is just as appealing; from start to finish, “Wheels are Turnin’” , is a beautiful melodic bliss. If you are in a mood and need a little cheer, don’t go to the store for a huge box of ice-cream; instead, play REO Speedwagon ’s “Live Every Moment” which has to be one of the liveliest and most positive songs I’ve ever heard. The album wraps things up with the title track which to me sounds as if it was made in the mid ‘70s, (that’s a great thing, of course). I’m unconditionally inlove with the piano touches and the riffs on this one.
REO Speedwagon flourished on their 11 th studio album, “Wheels are Turnin’” . The guys just wanted to craft a satisfying piece of rock music and they did it. The album is breezy and atmospheric, overflowing with fantastic instrumentation, gratifying riffs and superb vocals. This album is as warm as an afternoon coffee with extra marshmallows.
Now, it’s time to listen to it….
“One Lonely Night”
“Can’t Fight This Feeling”
“I Do Wanna Know”
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One thought on “Overview of REO SPEEDWAGON’s Smashing Hit Album,”Wheels Are Turnin'” (1984)”
I found these guys little hard to get into at some points…When they want to Rock out they write great tracks…it seems that High Infidelity albeit a very good album did more harm to them as the ballads became the focus… Great review and cool site.. Keep it up!
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- Don't Let Him Go Play Video
- Tough Guys Play Video
- Thru the Window Play Video
- I Do' Wanna Know Play Video
- Gotta Feel More Play Video
- Back on the Road Again Play Video
- Take It on the Run Play Video
- Can't Fight This Feeling Play Video
- Wheels Are Turnin' Play Video
- Shakin' It Loose Play Video
- Keep On Loving You Play Video
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- Roll With the Changes Play Video
- Ridin' the Storm Out Play Video
- Time for Me to Fly Play Video
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- Don't Let Him Go
- Keep On Loving You
- Shakin' It Loose
- Take It on the Run
- Can't Fight This Feeling
- Gotta Feel More
- I Do' Wanna Know
- Thru the Window
- Wheels Are Turnin'
- Roll With the Changes
- Time for Me to Fly
- Back on the Road Again
- Keep Pushin'
- Ridin' the Storm Out
- Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
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REO Speedwagon is an American rock band whose popularity grew during the 1970s and peaked in the early 1980s. Hi Infidelity is the group's most commercially successful album, selling over ten million copies and charting four Top 40 hits in the US. Discography. REO Speedwagon.
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. Their best-selling album, Hi Infidelity (1980), contained four US Top 40 hits and sold ...
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REO Speedwagon flourished on their 11th studio album, "Wheels are Turnin'". The guys just wanted to craft a satisfying piece of rock music and they did it. The album is breezy and atmospheric, overflowing with fantastic instrumentation, gratifying riffs and superb vocals. This album is as warm as an afternoon coffee with extra marshmallows.
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Wheels Are Turnin' is the eleventh studio album by REO Speedwagon, released in November 1984.It reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200.The lead single was "I Do' Wanna Know," which stalled at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100.The second single, "Can't Fight This Feeling," was REO's second and longest-running number one single.Other singles released were "One Lonely Night" and "Live Every Moment".
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