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