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