Fred Bear

Ted Nugent · Motor City Mayhem: 6,000th Concert [2009]

There I was, back in the wild again

And I felt right at home where I belong

I had that feelin' comin' over me again

Just like it happened so many times before (yeah)



The spirit of the woods is like an old good friend

It makes me feel warm and good inside

I knew his name and it was good to see him again

'Cause in the wind he's still alive



Oh, Fred Bear, walk with me down the trails again

Take me back, back where I belong

Oh, Fred Bear, I'm glad to have you at my side, my friend

And I'll join you in the big hunt before too long

Before too long



It was kinda dark, another misty dusk

And it came from a tangle down below

I tried to remember everything he taught me so well

I had to decide which way to go



Was I alone or in a hunter's dream?

'Cause the moment of truth was here and now

I felt his touch, I felt his guiding hand

The buck was mine, forevermore



Because of Fred Bear

I'll walk down these trails again

Take me back where I belong

Oh, Fred Bear, I'm glad to have you at my side my friend

And I'll join you in the big hunt before too long



We're not alone when we're in the great outdoors

We got his spirit, we've got his soul

He will guide our steps, he'll guide our arrows home

The restless spirit forever roams



Fred Bear, walk with me down the trails again

Take me back, back where I belong

Oh, Fred Bear, I'm glad to have you at my side, my friend

And I'll join you on the big hunt before too long



Oh, Fred Bear, walk with me down the trails again

Take me back, back where I belong

Oh, Fred Bear, I'm glad to have you at my side, my friend

And I'll join you in the big hunt before too long



In the wind he's still alive

In the wind he's still alive

In the wind he's still alive

In the wind he's still alive

In the wind, I hear, I hear Fred Bear



(I hear ya Fred,

Talk to me,

Yea,

It's all right

Lets go hunting baby

Say Fred, you go up that ridge

And I'll go down in the swamp

We'll get that buck)

(Fred)

(If some of our teenage thrill seeker really want to

go out and get a thrill.

Let them go up into the north west and let them tangle with a Grizzly bear

Or Polar bear or brown bear and get that effect that will cleanse the soul

Fred Bear

Ted Nugent's "Fred Bear" stands as a quintessential example of his raw, high-energy rock and roll style, characterized by his distinctive vocal delivery and driving guitar work. Originally recorded during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the gritty, blues-inflected sound that defined Nugent's career and influenced countless subsequent artists in the hard rock genre. Featured on the compilation "Motor City Mayhem: 6,000th Concert [2009]," the song captures the intensity of Nugent's live performances, showcasing his ability to blend classic rock elements with a modern edge. The recording serves as a testament to his enduring legacy as a pioneer of the "bad boy" rock aesthetic, delivering a powerful auditory experience that remains relevant in the music landscape.