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.
He's a Man b/w Carnival Worker
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45-Frank Ludwig-Beam Me Up Scotty PIC SLEEVE BACK
Trooper - Knock 'em Dead Kid
Thick as Thieves
Trooper - Flying Colors
On Strike
Inner 02
Side 1
Everything is Grey
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Two Worlds (EP)
ST
Brutus - ST (1)
Brutus - ST (5)
Self Portrait - He's a Man b/w Carnival Worker
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High Grass
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Beam Me Up Scotty b/w Appearing Live Tonight
45-Frank Ludwig-Beam Me Up Scotty PIC SLEEVE VINYL 02
Two For The Show
Knock 'em Dead Kid
Trooper - Knock 'em Dead Kid
Trooper - Knock 'em Dead Kid
Trooper - Flying Colors
Trooper - Flying Colors
Trooper
Trooper - Flying Colors
Tracks
| Artist | Track | Title | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trooper | Janine | Flying Colors | 04:10 | |
| Trooper | All Day and All Night | Flying Colors | 03:08 | |
| Body Electric | The More Things Change | ST | 04:18 | |
| Ironhorse | Symphony | Everything is Grey | 03:24 | |
| Trooper | Santa Maria | Two For The Show | 02:56 | |
| Trooper | Waitin' On Your Love | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 04:22 | |
| Trooper | Knock 'Em Dead Kid | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 04:46 | |
| Trooper | Good Clean Fun | Flying Colors | 04:46 | |
| Ironhorse | Somewhere, Sometime | Everything is Grey | 03:56 | |
| Trooper | Live From the Moon | Thick as Thieves | 03:37 | |
| Ludwig, Frank | Appearing Live Tonight | Beam Me Up Scotty b/w Appearing Live Tonight | 03:59 | |
| Trooper | Whatcha Gonna Do About Me | Two For The Show | 03:28 | |
| Union | Invitation | On Strike | 03:42 | |
| Body Electric | Somewhere in Time | ST | 04:01 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Pretty Millie | High Grass | 02:47 | |
| Trooper | Gypsy Wheeler | Two For The Show | 03:31 | |
| Trooper | 3 Dressed Up As A 9 | Flying Colors | 04:42 | |
| Union | Care of Me | On Strike | 03:50 | |
| Body Electric | Don't Take Me for a Fool | ST | 02:50 | |
| Trooper | You Look So Good | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 04:52 | |
| Body Electric | Do You Think They Can Tell | Two Worlds (EP) | 03:58 | |
| Trooper | The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car | Two For The Show | 03:00 | |
| Crosstown Bus | High Grass | High Grass | 02:47 | |
| Body Electric | Don't Look Back | Two Worlds (EP) | 03:33 | |
| Trooper | One Good Reason | Thick as Thieves | 05:14 | |
| Union | All Night Long | On Strike | 04:07 | |
| Body Electric | Stop the Music | ST | 03:54 | |
| Body Electric | It's Gonna Hurt | ST | 04:18 | |
| Trooper | The Moment That it Takes | Thick as Thieves | 03:20 | |
| Union | Stay Away from the Honky Tonks | On Strike | 04:11 | |
| Trooper | Mr. Big | Flying Colors | 03:22 | |
| Ironhorse | Railroad Love | Everything is Grey | 03:42 | |
| Trooper | No Fun Being Alone | Thick as Thieves | 03:20 | |
| Trooper | Say Goodnight | Thick as Thieves | 03:55 | |
| Union | Pacific Northwest Blues | On Strike | 04:28 | |
| Ironhorse | Only Way to Fly | Everything is Grey | 03:56 | |
| Trooper | Back to You | Flying Colors | 04:10 | |
| Trooper | Raise a Little Hell | Thick as Thieves | 03:43 | |
| Self Portrait | He's a Man | He's a Man b/w Carnival Worker | 02:59 | |
| Crosstown Bus | She Don't Care | High Grass | 02:27 | |
| Union | On Strike | On Strike | 03:34 | |
| Union | Mainstreet U.S.A. | On Strike | 04:20 | |
| Crosstown Bus | I'm Lost Without You | High Grass | 02:00 | |
| Trooper | What's Gonna Happen Now? | Two For The Show | 05:26 | |
| Union | Keep the Summer Alive | On Strike | 03:18 | |
| Trooper | Round, Round We Go | Thick as Thieves | 04:19 | |
| Trooper | (It's Been a) Long Time | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 05:06 | |
| Trooper | Gambler | Thick as Thieves | 03:18 | |
| Body Electric | Two Worlds | Two Worlds (EP) | 03:44 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Caravan | High Grass | 02:58 | |
| Trooper | Go Ahead & Sue Me | Flying Colors | 04:21 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Too Many Mornings | High Grass | 02:36 | |
| Self Portrait | Carnival Worker | He's a Man b/w Carnival Worker | 02:44 | |
| Crosstown Bus | In Ten Years Time | High Grass | 02:47 | |
| Trooper | Ready | Two For The Show | 03:27 | |
| Trooper | Loretta | Two For The Show | 03:21 | |
| Body Electric | All Through the Night | Two Worlds (EP) | 03:52 | |
| Body Electric | You Can't Take it With You | ST | 04:20 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Rochester River | High Grass | 02:55 | |
| Union | Texas Cannonball | On Strike | 02:51 | |
| Ironhorse | Keep Your Motor Running | Everything is Grey | 03:46 | |
| Trooper | Quiet Desperation | Flying Colors | 04:25 | |
| Ironhorse | What's Your Hurry Darlin' | Everything is Grey | 04:30 | |
| Body Electric | Midnight Madness | ST | 04:02 | |
| Trooper | Cold, Cold Toronto | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 03:27 | |
| Trooper | Most of the Country | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 03:36 | |
| Body Electric | Crime of Passion | Two Worlds (EP) | 04:37 | |
| Trooper | I Miss You Already | Two For The Show | 04:48 | |
| Body Electric | Living Two Lives | ST | 03:47 | |
| Trooper | Oh, Pretty Lady | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 04:36 | |
| Body Electric | Judy's in Her Room | ST | 03:43 | |
| Ironhorse | Try a Little Harder | Everything is Grey | 03:29 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Renie | High Grass | 03:28 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Pass this Way Again | High Grass | 02:24 | |
| Ironhorse | Everything is Grey | Everything is Grey | 04:10 | |
| Ludwig, Frank | Beam Me Up Scotty | Beam Me Up Scotty b/w Appearing Live Tonight | 03:51 | |
| Brutus | Ride Cowboy Ride | ST | 03:35 | |
| Body Electric | One Step Back | ST | 04:32 | |
| Trooper | Drive Away | Flying Colors | 03:41 | |
| Trooper | We're Here For a Good Time (Not a Long Time) | Knock 'em Dead Kid | 03:34 | |
| Brutus | Ooh, Mama, Mama | ST | 03:38 | |
| Union | Next Stop London | On Strike | 03:18 | |
| Ironhorse | I'm Hurtin' Inside | Everything is Grey | 03:59 | |
| Trooper | Roll With It | Thick as Thieves | 04:12 | |
| Crosstown Bus | Overcoats | High Grass | 04:47 | |
| Trooper | She's So Sweet | Flying Colors | 03:35 | |
| Trooper | Drivin' Crazy | Thick as Thieves | 03:23 | |
| Trooper | Two for the Show | Two For The Show | 04:27 |
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