Billy Idol Covers Bob Seger
Billy Idol covering Bob Seger. I’ve got to be honest, was a bit nervous when I first saw this post on Billy’s Instagram…but it’s actually very cool (and genuine).
“Against The Wind” in movies
Okay, we’ve heard Billy Idol covering Bob Seger. But where else have heard “Against The Wind”?
How could we forget the famous running scene from “Forrest Gump” – he ran for three years and two days. This was the last of six songs used in the running scene:
“Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne – This is the first song that plays in the running montage as Forrest runs from one side of America to another.
“It Keeps You Runnin’” by the Doobie Brothers – This is the second song that plays in the running montage, as Jenny watches the impromptu marathon on TV.
“I’ve Got to Use My Imagination” by Gladys Knight & The Pips – This is the third song that plays on the Forrest Gump soundtrack during the running montage.
“Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac – This is the fourth song in the running montage as other people join Forrest on his cross-country journey.
“On the Road Again (Live)” by Willie Nelson – A live recording of this track is the fifth song in the running montage.
“Against the Wind” by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – This is the sixth and final song in the Forrest Gump running montage when Forrest finally decides to go home.
Crossroads cover/duet of “Against The Wind”
There are some wonderful covers of this song – but for my money, the Crossroads version of “Against The Wind” with Jason Aldean was my favorite. Recorded at a small theatre in Franklin, Tennessee – this conve
It’s always fun to hear different influences/version of Seger songs. But did you know Bob Seger onced helped influence of Don Henley’s biggest hits?
