"Still the Same" is a 1978 song written and recorded by the American singer Bob Seger. It hit #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Lyrics and music "Still the Same" is a midtempo ballad that begins with what Billboard describes as a "catchy piano" part. According to Billboard contributor Ed Harrison, the harmony vocals by Venetta Fields, Clydie King and Sherlie Matthews give the song an R&B flavor. The lyrics describe a gambler who the singer admired but in the end walks away from because he will not change. Seger has said that he has been asked for years who the song is about, and that it is actually an amalgamation of characters he met when he first went to Hollywood. Record World described it as "a melancholy, mid-tempo rocker in the introspective style that helped Seger connect up with a large audience." Personnel Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Seger's 1994 Greatest Hits compilation. The Silver Bullet Band Bob Seger – lead vocals, piano, acoustic guitar Robyn Robbins – organ Chris Campbell – bass David Teegarden – drums, percussion Additional musicians Venetta Fields – background vocals Clydie King – background vocals Sherlie Matthews – background vocals Reception Billboard contributor Ed Harrison regarded "Still the Same" as the most "striking" song on Stranger in Town. Cash Box said that "the sit-up beat, acoustic guitar work and starkly melodic piano passages have a driving presence." Cash Box also said that the hook is "irresistible." Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References External links Lyrics of this song 1978 singles Bob Seger songs Capitol Records singles Songs written by Bob Seger Song recordings produced by Punch Andrews Song recordings produced by Bob Seger