# REO Speedwagon "Hi Infidelity" (1980): Track by Track!

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Podcast: [Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/surely-you-can-t-be-serious-podcast-494776)
Published: 2026-03-03T06:05:02+00:00
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## Resource

Jason and Dee fire up the jukebox for one of the biggest albums of the MTV era as they welcome special guest Doug Gray, noted REO Speedwagon expert, to break down 1981’s chart-dominating blockbuster Hi Infidelity. Track by track, the trio digs into the stories behind every song—from the heartbreak anthems to the arena-ready rockers—while tracing REO Speedwagon’s long road from Midwest bar band to overnight superstars. Along the way, they unpack band history, lineup changes, behind-the-scenes studio moments, and why this album connected with everyone at exactly the right time. But this episode is only half the battle: Hi Infidelity now heads into a heavyweight showdown against Rush’s Moving Pictures. Jason and Dee will render their final judgment next week—so consider this the evidence phase before the verdict drops. 🎸📀 Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@surelypodcast Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surelypodcast

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