Complete List Of Steve Miller Band Songs From A to Z

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The Steve Miller Band was formed in San Francisco in 1966, built around the talents of guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Steve Miller. Originally from Milwaukee, Miller had already developed a strong background in blues and jazz before arriving in California. He was immersed in the Chicago blues scene during his early years and brought that foundation with him as he began working in the burgeoning psychedelic rock environment of the Bay Area. After brief early iterations such as the Goldberg-Miller Blues Band, he solidified the lineup under the Steve Miller Band name, quickly becoming a fixture in the San Francisco music circuit alongside acts like Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead.

The band’s debut album Children of the Future was released in 1968 and reflected the psychedelic and blues influences that defined the late 1960s San Francisco sound. That same year, they released Sailor, which featured the tracks “Living in the U.S.A.” and “Quicksilver Girl,” helping the band break through to a wider national audience. Through the early 1970s, Steve Miller Band steadily built their reputation with a string of albums that combined blues, rock, and pop songwriting, including Brave New World (1969), Your Saving Grace (1969), and Number 5 (1970). These albums helped establish Steve Miller as a serious musician with a growing fan base.

A major turning point came in 1973 with the release of The Joker. The title track became a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked a shift in Miller’s sound toward a more radio-friendly, laid-back rock style. The success of The Joker set the stage for the band’s commercial peak in the mid to late 1970s. In 1976, Fly Like an Eagle catapulted the band into rock superstardom. The album produced three major hit singles—“Take the Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” and the title track “Fly Like an Eagle.” Each song combined infectious melodies with slick production and remains a staple of classic rock radio to this day.

Following the massive success of Fly Like an Eagle, Miller released Book of Dreams in 1977, which continued the momentum with hit singles like “Jet Airliner,” “Swingtown,” and “Jungle Love.” These songs, along with tracks from earlier albums, would eventually form the foundation of the Greatest Hits 1974–78 compilation, which became one of the best-selling compilation albums of all time. The band’s ability to fuse blues roots with polished, melodic rock helped define their sound and allowed them to remain relevant during a period of rapid change in popular music.

The Steve Miller Band continued releasing albums into the 1980s, including Circle of Love (1981), Abracadabra (1982), and Italian X Rays (1984). The song “Abracadabra” became another number one hit, proving Miller’s ability to adapt to the evolving pop and radio landscape. While later albums didn’t match the explosive success of their mid-1970s work, Miller and his band remained a major touring act and continued to produce new material through the 1990s and 2000s, including albums such as Wide River (1993), Bingo! (2010), and Let Your Hair Down (2011).

Over the course of their career, the Steve Miller Band has released 18 studio albums, three live albums, and numerous compilations. The band’s influence and longevity have earned them widespread recognition. Their songs have appeared in films, commercials, and soundtracks, with “The Joker” and “Fly Like an Eagle” often used to evoke a sense of Americana and laid-back cool. The band’s music is often cited for its blend of catchy hooks, musicianship, and lyrical wit, with Miller himself credited for writing some of the most enduring rock anthems of the 1970s.

Steve Miller was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, recognized not only for his commercial success but for his contributions to the evolution of American rock music. Though the ceremony was marked by his outspoken criticism of the music industry, his induction was long anticipated by fans and fellow musicians. His influence extends beyond the charts, with many contemporary artists citing him as an inspiration for both his songwriting and his independent approach to recording and production.

Outside of music, Steve Miller has maintained an active role in arts and education. He has supported music programs and scholarships, particularly through his connections with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, his alma mater. He has also been involved in collecting and promoting fine arts, including a substantial interest in 20th-century photography. These pursuits reflect his lifelong commitment to creativity across multiple disciplines.

Complete List Of Steve Miller Band Songs From A to Z

Abracadabra – Abracadabra – 1982
Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby – Bingo! – 2010
All Your Love (I Miss Loving) – Wide River – 1993
All Your Love (I Miss Loving) – Bingo! – 2010
Babes in the Wood – Book of Dreams – 1977
Baby Wanna Dance – Circle of Love – 1981
Baby’s Callin’ Me Home – Children of the Future – 1968
Baby’s House – Your Saving Grace – 1969
Behind the Barn – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
Big Boss Man – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
Blue Eyes – Wide River – 1993
Blue Odyssey – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Blues With Out Blame – Rock Love – 1971
Bongo Bongo – Italian X Rays – 1984
Born to Be Blue – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
Brave New World – Brave New World – 1969
Can’t Be Satisfied – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Can’t You Hear Your Daddy’s Heartbeat – Brave New World – 1969
Caress Me Baby – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
Celebration Song – Brave New World – 1969
Children of the Future – Children of the Future – 1968
Circle of Fire – Wide River – 1993
Circle of Love – Circle of Love – 1981
Close Together – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) – Bingo! – 2010
Come On in My Kitchen – The Joker – 1973
Conversation – Wide River – 1993
Cool Magic – Abracadabra – 1982
Cry Cry Cry – Wide River – 1993
Dance, Dance, Dance – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Daybreak – Italian X Rays – 1984
Dear Mary – Sailor – 1968
Deliverance – Rock Love – 1971
Dime-a-Dance Romance – Sailor – 1968
Don’t Cha Know – Bingo! – 2010
Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around – Your Saving Grace – 1969
Driftin’ Blues – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Drivin’ Wheel – Bingo! – 2010
Electro Lux Imbroglio – Book of Dreams – 1977
Enter Maurice – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
Evil – The Joker – 1973
Fandango – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
Fanny Mae – Children of the Future – 1968
Feel So Glad – Your Saving Grace – 1969
Filthy McNasty – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
Fly Like an Eagle – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Further on Up the Road – Bingo! – 2010
Gangster of Love – Sailor – 1968
Get On Home – Circle of Love – 1981
Give It Up – Abracadabra – 1982
God Bless the Child – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
Going to Mexico – Number 5 – 1970
Going to the Country – Number 5 – 1970
Golden Opportunity – Italian X Rays – 1984
Good Morning – Number 5 – 1970
Goodbye Love – Abracadabra – 1982
Got Love ‘Cause You Need It – Brave New World – 1969
Harbor Lights – Rock Love – 1971
Harmony of the Spheres 1 – Italian X Rays – 1984
Harmony of the Spheres 2 – Italian X Rays – 1984
Heal Your Heart – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
Heart Like a Wheel – Circle of Love – 1981
Hey Yeah – Bingo! – 2010
High on You Mama – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
Horse and Rider – Wide River – 1993
Hot Chili – Number 5 – 1970
I Ain’t Got You – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
I Got Love If You Want It – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
I Love You – Number 5 – 1970
I Wanna Be Loved (But by Only You) – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
I Want To Make The World Turn Around – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
In My First Mind – Children of the Future – 1968
Industrial Military Complex Hex – Number 5 – 1970
Italian X Rays – Italian X Rays – 1984
Jackson-Kent Blues – Number 5 – 1970
Jet Airliner – Book of Dreams – 1977
Journey from Eden – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
Jungle Love – Book of Dreams – 1977
Junior Saw It Happen – Children of the Future – 1968
Just a Little Bit – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
Just a Little Bit – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Just a Passin’ Fancy in a Midnite Dream – Your Saving Grace – 1969
Keeps Me Wondering Why – Abracadabra – 1982
Key to the Highway – Children of the Future – 1968
Kow Kow Calqulator – Brave New World – 1969
Let Me Serve You – Rock Love – 1971
Little Girl – Your Saving Grace – 1969
Living in the 20th Century – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
Living in the U.S.A. – Sailor – 1968
Look on Yonder Wall – Bingo! – 2010
Lost in Your Eyes – Wide River – 1993
Love Shock – Rock Love – 1971
Love the Life I Live – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Love’s Riddle – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
LT’s Midnight Dream – Brave New World – 1969
Lucky Man – Sailor – 1968
Macho City – Circle of Love – 1981
Maelstrom – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
Mary Ann – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
Mary Lou – The Joker – 1973
Mercury Blues – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Midnight Train – Wide River – 1993
Motherless Children – Your Saving Grace – 1969
My Babe – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
My Dark Hour – Brave New World – 1969
My Friend – Sailor – 1968
My Own Space – Book of Dreams – 1977
Never Kill Another Man – Number 5 – 1970
Never Say No – Abracadabra – 1982
No More Doggin’ – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Nobody But You Baby – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
Nothing Lasts – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
One in a Million – Italian X Rays – 1984
Ooh Poo Pah Doo – Bingo! – 2010
Out of the Night – Italian X Rays – 1984
Overdrive – Sailor – 1968
Perfect World – Wide River – 1993
Pretty Thing – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Pushed Me to It – Children of the Future – 1968
Quicksilver Girl – Sailor – 1968
Radio 1 – Italian X Rays – 1984
Radio 2 – Italian X Rays – 1984
Red Top – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
Rock Love – Rock Love – 1971
Rock Me Baby – Bingo! – 2010
Rock’n Me – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Roll with It – Children of the Future – 1968
Sacrifice – Book of Dreams – 1977
Seasons – Brave New World – 1969
Serenade – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Shangri-La – Italian X Rays – 1984
Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma – The Joker – 1973
Slinky – Living in the 20th Century – 1986
Snatch It Back and Hold It – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Somebody Somewhere Help Me – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
Something Special – Abracadabra – 1982
Something to Believe In – The Joker – 1973
Song for Our Ancestors – Sailor – 1968
Space Cowboy – Brave New World – 1969
Space Intro – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Steppin’ Stone – Children of the Future – 1968
Steve Miller’s Midnight Tango – Number 5 – 1970
Stranger Blues – Wide River – 1993
Sugar Babe – The Joker – 1973
Sweet Home Chicago – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
Sweet Maree – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Sweet Soul Vibe – Bingo! – 2010
Swingtown – Book of Dreams – 1977
Take the Money and Run – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Tell Me What’s the Reason – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
The Beauty of Time Is That It’s Snowing (Psychedelic B.B.) – Children of the Future – 1968
The Gangster Is Back – Rock Love – 1971
The Hollywood Dream – Italian X Rays – 1984
The Joker – The Joker – 1973
The Last Wombat in Mecca – Your Saving Grace – 1969
The Lovin’ Cup – The Joker – 1973
The Stake – Book of Dreams – 1977
The Sun Is Going Down – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
The Walk – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
The Window – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Things I Told You – Abracadabra – 1982
Threshold – Book of Dreams – 1977
Tokin’s – Number 5 – 1970
Tramp – Bingo! – 2010
True Fine Love – Book of Dreams – 1977
Walks Like a Lady – Wide River – 1993
Welcome – Recall the Beginning…A Journey from Eden – 1972
When Sunny Gets Blue – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
When Things Go Wrong (It Hurts Me Too) – Let Your Hair Down – 2011
While I’m Waiting – Abracadabra – 1982
Who Do You Love? – Italian X Rays – 1984
Who’s Been Talkin’? – Bingo! – 2010
Wide River – Wide River – 1993
Wild Mountain Honey – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
Willow Weep for Me – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
Winter Time – Book of Dreams – 1977
Wish Upon a Star – Book of Dreams – 1977
Ya Ya – Born 2 B Blue – 1988
You Got Me Dizzy – Bingo! – 2010
You Send Me – Fly Like an Eagle – 1976
You’re So Fine – Sailor – 1968
You’ve Got the Power – Children of the Future – 1968
Young Girl’s Heart – Abracadabra – 1982
Your Cash Ain’t Nothin’ but Trash – The Joker – 1973
Your Saving Grace – Your Saving Grace – 1969
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah – Born 2 B Blue – 1988