Complete List Of REO Speedwagon Songs From A to Z

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REO Speedwagon originated out of Champaign, Illinois, in 1967. Named after the classic REO Speed Wagon, a truck produced by the REO Motor Car Company, the band emerged on the scene through the collaborative efforts of keyboardist Neal Doughty and drummer Alan Gratzer, who initially met as engineering students at the University of Illinois. The group quickly developed a solid fan base through relentless touring across the Midwest, building their reputation on energetic performances.

The band’s lineup evolved frequently during their early years, but it solidified notably in the early 1970s when guitarist Gary Richrath joined, injecting a distinctive guitar style into their sound. Kevin Cronin first joined REO Speedwagon as lead vocalist in 1972 but departed briefly, returning permanently in 1976. This lineup, including Cronin, Richrath, Gratzer, Doughty, and bassist Bruce Hall, went on to become the band’s classic formation, responsible for many of their most significant hits.

Throughout their lengthy career, REO Speedwagon has released sixteen studio albums, with their commercial peak arriving in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their first taste of success was with their 1978 album, You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish, which reached platinum status. However, it was their 1980 album, Hi Infidelity, that catapulted them into the stratosphere, achieving diamond certification for sales exceeding ten million copies in the United States alone.

Hi Infidelity produced the band’s most enduring singles, including “Keep On Loving You,” which became their first number-one hit, and “Take It on the Run,” another major chart success. These tracks defined the band’s sound, characterized by melodic hooks, passionate vocals, and heartfelt lyrics, earning REO Speedwagon widespread acclaim and a permanent place on classic rock radio.

The band’s impressive run continued into the early 1980s, with subsequent albums like Good Trouble (1982) and Wheels Are Turnin’ (1984) further cementing their status. The latter featured another number-one hit single, “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” which is remembered as one of the band’s most iconic ballads. Both albums achieved multi-platinum status, underscoring the group’s ability to consistently connect with audiences.

Though their commercial success slightly tapered off by the late 1980s, REO Speedwagon continued to tour extensively, maintaining a devoted fanbase. Their live performances have consistently drawn praise, renowned for their high energy and the band’s ability to replicate studio-quality sound live. These tours have often featured notable collaborations and joint ventures with fellow classic rock bands like Styx, Journey, and Chicago, further showcasing their ongoing appeal and camaraderie within the rock music community.

Over the decades, REO Speedwagon has received significant recognition, including notable accolades such as induction into the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. While major music awards like Grammys have eluded them, their lasting impact is evident through continued airplay, enduring popularity of their signature songs, and high attendance at their live shows.

Beyond music, the members of REO Speedwagon have frequently engaged in charitable efforts. Kevin Cronin, for instance, has been active in supporting numerous causes, participating in benefit concerts and charitable events aimed at providing relief and assistance to communities in need. This humanitarian side has further endeared the band to the public, highlighting their genuine dedication to making a positive impact beyond their musical legacy.

In more recent years, the band has continued to tour extensively, maintaining their place as a staple of classic rock concerts and festivals around the globe. Despite lineup changes, notably following Richrath’s departure and subsequent death in 2015, founding member Neal Doughty and vocalist Kevin Cronin have kept the band’s spirit and identity intact. Their consistent performances, nostalgia-driven sets, and commitment to authenticity ensure their relevance to both longtime followers and new generations of listeners.

Ultimately, the enduring legacy of REO Speedwagon rests upon their substantial discography, beloved hit singles, and unwavering dedication to live performances. They remain a defining fixture of American rock music, recognized for their passionate delivery, musical craftsmanship, and sincere engagement with their fans. It’s this combination of heartfelt artistry and approachable authenticity that has kept REO Speedwagon beloved in the rock community for over five decades.

Complete List Of Songs From A to Z

157 Riverside Avenue – R.E.O. Speedwagon – 1971
Accidents Can Happen – Life as We Know It – 1987
After Tonight – Building the Bridge – 1996
All Heaven Broke Loose – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
Angels We Have Heard on High (Gloria) – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Another Lifetime – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Any Kind of Love – R.E.O. – 1976
Anti-Establishment Man – R.E.O. Speedwagon – 1971
Back in My Heart Again – Good Trouble – 1982
Back on the Road Again – Nine Lives – 1979
Ballad of the Illinois Opry – Building the Bridge – 1996
Being Kind (Can Hurt Someone Sometimes) – R.E.O./T.W.O. – 1972
Blazin’ Your Own Trail Again – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
Blue Christmas – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Born to Love You – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Break His Spell – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
Breakaway – R.E.O. – 1976
Building the Bridge – Building the Bridge – 1996
Candalera – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Can’t Fight This Feeling – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
Can’t Get You Out of My Heart – Life as We Know It – 1987
Can’t Lie to My Heart – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
Can’t Stop Rockin’ – Building the Bridge – 1996
Children Go Where I Send Thee – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Dance – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Dangerous Combination – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Dead at Last – R.E.O. Speedwagon – 1971
Deck the Halls – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Don’t Let Him Go – Hi Infidelity – 1980
Do You Know Where Your Woman Is Tonight? – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
Do Your Best – Lost in a Dream – 1974
Down by the Dam – Lost in a Dream – 1974
Dream Weaver – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Drop It (An Old Disguise) – Nine Lives – 1979
Easy Money – Nine Lives – 1979
Every Now and Then – Good Trouble – 1982
Everything You Feel – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Find My Fortune – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
Find Your Own Way Home – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Five Men Were Killed Today – R.E.O. Speedwagon – 1971
Flash Tan Queen – R.E.O./T.W.O. – 1972
Flying Turkey Trot – R.E.O. – 1976
Follow My Heart – Hi Infidelity – 1980
Gambler – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Girl with the Heart of Gold – Good Trouble – 1982
Give Me a Ride (Roller Coaster) – Lost in a Dream – 1974
Go for Broke – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Golden Country – R.E.O./T.W.O. – 1972
Good Trouble – Good Trouble – 1982
Gotta Feel More – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
Gypsy Woman’s Passion – R.E.O. Speedwagon – 1971
Half Way – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Headed for a Fall – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Heavy on Your Love – Nine Lives – 1979
Hey Wait a Minute – Building the Bridge – 1996
How the Story Goes – R.E.O./T.W.O. – 1972
(I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come – R.E.O. – 1976
I Believe in Santa Claus – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
I Do’ Wanna Know – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
I’ll Follow You – Good Trouble – 1982
I Need You Tonight – Nine Lives – 1979
I Needed to Fall – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
I’m Feeling Good – Lost in a Dream – 1974
In My Dreams – Life as We Know It – 1987
In Your Letter – Hi Infidelity – 1980
I Still Love You – Building the Bridge – 1996
It’s Everywhere – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
I Wish You Were There – Hi Infidelity – 1980
Joy to the World – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Keep On Loving You – Hi Infidelity – 1980
Keep Pushin’ – R.E.O. – 1976
Keep the Fire Burnin’ – Good Trouble – 1982
Lay Me Down – R.E.O. Speedwagon – 1971
Let Me Ride – R.E.O./T.W.O. – 1972
Let My Love Find You – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Let’s Be-Bop – Good Trouble – 1982
L.I.A.R. – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
Lies – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Lightning – R.E.O. – 1976
Like You Do – R.E.O./T.W.O. – 1972
Little Drummer Boy – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Little Queenie – R.E.O./T.W.O. – 1972
Live Every Moment – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
Live It Up – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
Look the Other Way – Building the Bridge – 1996
Lost in a Dream – Lost in a Dream – 1974
Lost on the Road of Love – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Love in the Future – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
Love Is a Rock – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
Love to Hate – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
Lucky for You – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
Meet Me on the Mountain – Nine Lives – 1979
Movin’ – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
Music Man – R.E.O./T.W.O. – 1972
New Way to Love – Life as We Know It – 1987
Oh Woman – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
One Lonely Night – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
One Too Many Girlfriends – Life as We Know It – 1987
One True Man – Building the Bridge – 1996
(Only A) Summer Love – R.E.O. – 1976
Only the Strong Survive – Nine Lives – 1979
Open Up – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
Out of Control – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Out of Season – Hi Infidelity – 1980
Over the Edge – Life as We Know It – 1987
Prison Women – R.E.O. Speedwagon – 1971
Reelin’ – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Ridin’ the Storm Out – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
River of Life – This Time We Mean It – 1975
Rock & Roll Music – Nine Lives – 1979
Rock ‘N Roll Star – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
Roll with the Changes – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
Run Away Baby – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Runnin’ Blind – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
Screams and Whispers – Life as We Know It – 1987
Shakin’ It Loose – Hi Infidelity – 1980
She’s Gonna Love Me – Building the Bridge – 1996
Silent Night – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Sing to Me – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
Sky Blues – Lost in a Dream – 1974
Sleigh Ride – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Smilin’ in the End – Find Your Own Way Home – 2007
Someone Tonight – Hi Infidelity – 1980
Son of a Poor Man – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
Sophisticated Lady – R.E.O. Speedwagon – 1971
Start a New Life – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
Stillness of the Night – Good Trouble – 1982
Sweet Time – Good Trouble – 1982
Take It on the Run – Hi Infidelity – 1980
Take Me – Nine Lives – 1979
That Ain’t Love – Life as We Know It – 1987
The First Noel – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
The Heart Survives – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990
The Key – Good Trouble – 1982
The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
The White Snows of Winter – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Then I Met You – Building the Bridge – 1996
They’re on the Road – Lost in a Dream – 1974
Throw the Chains Away – Lost in a Dream – 1974
Thru the Window – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
Time for Me to Fly – You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can’t Tuna Fish – 1978
Tired of Getting Nowhere – Life as We Know It – 1987
Tonight – R.E.O. – 1976
Tough Guys – Hi Infidelity – 1980
Variety Tonight – Life as We Know It – 1987
We Three Kings – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Wheels Are Turnin’ – Wheels Are Turnin’ – 1984
When I Get Home – Building the Bridge – 1996
Whiskey Night – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
Wild as the Western Wind – Lost in a Dream – 1974
Winter Wonderland – Not So Silent Night … Christmas with REO Speedwagon – 2009
Without Expression (Don’t Be the Man) – Ridin’ the Storm Out – 1973
You Better Realize – This Time We Mean It – 1975
You Can Fly – Lost in a Dream – 1974
You Won’t See Me – The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken – 1990