Round, Round with Frank Ludwig
Frank Ludwig is one of Canadian rock’s most versatile and underrated architects—a gifted keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter whose career spans garage beginnings, platinum radio hits, and quietly profound studio work. This playlist traces his musical path from the psychedelic flair of Richmond’s Self Portrait, through theatrical turns with Brutus, to his defining years in Trooper—where he penned and sang hits like “Round, Round We Go,” “Back to You,” and “Quiet Desperation.” It also highlights his later work with Ironhorse, Union, and Body Electric, revealing the depth of a craftsman equally at home on stage and behind the console.
Self Portrait - He's a Man b/w Carnival Worker
He's a Man b/w Carnival Worker
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Crosstown Bus BACK
High Grass
45-Frank Ludwig-Beam Me Up Scotty PIC SLEEVE VINYL 02
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45-Frank Ludwig-Beam Me Up Scotty PIC SLEEVE BACK
Trooper - Knock 'em Dead Kid
Flying Colors
Tracks
| Artist | Track | Title | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstown Bus | Too Many Mornings | High Grass | 02:36 | |
| Ironhorse | Only Way to Fly | Everything is Grey | 03:56 | |
| Trooper | Knock 'Em Dead Kid | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 04:46 | |
| Trooper | Two for the Show | Two For The Show | 04:27 | |
| Crosstown Bus | She Don't Care | High Grass | 02:27 | |
| Trooper | One Good Reason | Thick as Thieves | 05:14 | |
| Ludwig, Frank | Beam Me Up Scotty | Beam Me Up Scotty b/w Appearing Live Tonight | 03:51 | |
| Ironhorse | Try a Little Harder | Everything is Grey | 03:29 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Pass this Way Again | High Grass | 02:24 | |
| Trooper | Whatcha Gonna Do About Me | Two For The Show | 03:28 | |
| Trooper | Gambler | Thick as Thieves | 03:18 | |
| Union | Keep the Summer Alive | On Strike | 03:18 | |
| Ironhorse | I'm Hurtin' Inside | Everything is Grey | 03:59 | |
| Trooper | Mr. Big | Flying Colors | 03:22 | |
| Trooper | Loretta | Two For The Show | 03:21 | |
| Trooper | We're Here For a Good Time (Not a Long Time) | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 03:34 | |
| Union | Care of Me | On Strike | 03:50 | |
| Trooper | Roll With It | Thick as Thieves | 04:12 | |
| Crosstown Bus | I'm Lost Without You | High Grass | 02:00 | |
| Union | Next Stop London | On Strike | 03:18 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Rochester River | High Grass | 02:55 | |
| Crosstown Bus | High Grass | High Grass | 02:47 | |
| Body Electric | Living Two Lives | ST | 03:47 | |
| Body Electric | Midnight Madness | ST | 04:02 | |
| Trooper | Janine | Flying Colors | 04:10 | |
| Union | Texas Cannonball | On Strike | 02:51 | |
| Ironhorse | Everything is Grey | Everything is Grey | 04:10 | |
| Body Electric | Somewhere in Time | ST | 04:01 | |
| Trooper | Ready | Two For The Show | 03:27 | |
| Trooper | Drive Away | Flying Colors | 03:41 | |
| Trooper | 3 Dressed Up As A 9 | Flying Colors | 04:42 | |
| Union | All Night Long | On Strike | 04:07 | |
| Trooper | The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car | Two For The Show | 03:00 | |
| Trooper | (It's Been a) Long Time | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 05:06 | |
| Union | Invitation | On Strike | 03:42 | |
| Brutus | Ooh, Mama, Mama | ST | 03:38 | |
| Trooper | Waitin' On Your Love | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 04:22 | |
| Trooper | Good Clean Fun | Flying Colors | 04:46 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Renie | High Grass | 03:28 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Pretty Millie | High Grass | 02:47 | |
| Union | Pacific Northwest Blues | On Strike | 04:28 | |
| Body Electric | You Can't Take it With You | ST | 04:20 | |
| Trooper | Oh, Pretty Lady | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 04:36 | |
| Body Electric | Stop the Music | ST | 03:54 | |
| Body Electric | The More Things Change | ST | 04:18 | |
| Trooper | Drivin' Crazy | Thick as Thieves | 03:23 | |
| Ironhorse | Railroad Love | Everything is Grey | 03:42 | |
| Brutus | Ride Cowboy Ride | ST | 03:35 | |
| Union | On Strike | On Strike | 03:34 | |
| Body Electric | Don't Look Back | Two Worlds (EP) | 03:33 | |
| Crosstown Bus | In Ten Years Time | High Grass | 02:47 | |
| Trooper | The Moment That it Takes | Thick as Thieves | 03:20 | |
| Body Electric | One Step Back | ST | 04:32 | |
| Trooper | Cold, Cold Toronto | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 03:27 | |
| Body Electric | Two Worlds | Two Worlds (EP) | 03:44 | |
| Ironhorse | What's Your Hurry Darlin' | Everything is Grey | 04:30 | |
| Ironhorse | Somewhere, Sometime | Everything is Grey | 03:56 | |
| Body Electric | Crime of Passion | Two Worlds (EP) | 04:37 | |
| Trooper | Round, Round We Go | Thick as Thieves | 04:19 | |
| Trooper | What's Gonna Happen Now? | Two For The Show | 05:26 | |
| Union | Stay Away from the Honky Tonks | On Strike | 04:11 | |
| Body Electric | Judy's in Her Room | ST | 03:43 | |
| Union | Mainstreet U.S.A. | On Strike | 04:20 | |
| Trooper | All Day and All Night | Flying Colors | 03:08 | |
| Trooper | I Miss You Already | Two For The Show | 04:48 | |
| Trooper | Most of the Country | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 03:36 | |
| Trooper | She's So Sweet | Flying Colors | 03:35 | |
| Self Portrait | Carnival Worker | He's a Man b/w Carnival Worker | 02:44 | |
| Trooper | Quiet Desperation | Flying Colors | 04:25 | |
| Trooper | Gypsy Wheeler | Two For The Show | 03:31 | |
| Body Electric | Do You Think They Can Tell | Two Worlds (EP) | 03:58 | |
| Trooper | Santa Maria | Two For The Show | 02:56 | |
| Body Electric | Don't Take Me for a Fool | ST | 02:50 | |
| Trooper | No Fun Being Alone | Thick as Thieves | 03:20 | |
| Ludwig, Frank | Appearing Live Tonight | Beam Me Up Scotty b/w Appearing Live Tonight | 03:59 | |
| Trooper | Say Goodnight | Thick as Thieves | 03:55 | |
| Ironhorse | Keep Your Motor Running | Everything is Grey | 03:46 | |
| Body Electric | It's Gonna Hurt | ST | 04:18 | |
| Body Electric | All Through the Night | Two Worlds (EP) | 03:52 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Caravan | High Grass | 02:58 | |
| Self Portrait | He's a Man | He's a Man b/w Carnival Worker | 02:59 | |
| Ironhorse | Symphony | Everything is Grey | 03:24 | |
| Trooper | Raise a Little Hell | Thick as Thieves | 03:43 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Overcoats | High Grass | 04:47 | |
| Trooper | Go Ahead & Sue Me | Flying Colors | 04:21 | |
| Trooper | You Look So Good | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 04:52 | |
| Trooper | Live From the Moon | Thick as Thieves | 03:37 | |
| Trooper | Back to You | Flying Colors | 04:10 |
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