''Ramblin' Gamblin' Man'' is the debut album by

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, released in 1969.

Musical style

The music of ''Ramblin' Gamblin' Man'' has been classified as

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Release

The original title was ''Tales of Lucy Blue'', hence the cover art. In the liner notes, Bob Seger says (sarcastically) he later realized Lucy Blue was "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man", and so changed the title of the album. He then thanks "Doctor Fine" for this realization. (Doctor Fine being the person who made Seger change the album's name.) The original cover design for the album featured the nude figure from

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'', but this too was changed for the final release. The title track was also performed on Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band's live album ''

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Track listing

Personnel

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– guitar, lead vocals, piano, organ * Dan Honaker – bass, vocals * Pep Perrine – drums, vocals * Bob Schultz – organ on "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" ;Additional personnel *

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–

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on "Down Home" *

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– backing vocals and acoustic guitar on "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" * Penny Lawyer – backing vocals

Production

* The Bob Seger System & Punch Andrews * Engineer: Jim Bruzzese * Liner notes: Bob Seger * Front and Back cover illustration (LP) - Lockart

Charts

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(United States) Singles - Billboard (United States)

References

{{Authority control Bob Seger albums 1969 debut albums Albums produced by Punch Andrews Capitol Records albums