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