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Kenny Loggins

Kenny Loggins is certainly a socko performer. Hip, with it, shag hairdo. A fashionably fuzzy beard. Tastefully baggy pants. And his show is filling with smooth arrangements, exciting lighting, nifty smoke effects and daring disco dance moves. What more could one ask for? Well . . .

Loggins' concert at the Merriweather Post Pavillion Saturday night was little more than a rock version of a Las Vegas lounge act -- the performance was high on fluff and low on stuff, musical stuff that is.

While Loggins and his six-piece backup group presented precise, professional renditions of his hit songs, they were never able to overcome the numbing inanity of those songs or indeed of Loggins' own flashy approach.

The singer and his songs represented a catchall of popular cliches -- from heavy metal, macho postures to dippy, gloppy mock-soul moanings -- all of which were packaged into a slick, well-paced but ultimately vacuous show.

There will, no doubt, always be a place for performers like Kenny Loggins (Saturday's capacity crowd surely liked him). Yet he is much more entertainer than musical artist.

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As one of the strongest pure pop/rock performers of the '80s — dependent equally on accessible songwriting, a propensity toward love ballads, and powerful injections of rock guitar — music veteran Kenny Loggins found a niche for his work in soft rock and uplifting film soundtracks. Ultimately a perfect match for the '80s style of bombast, catchy melody and danceability, Loggins stands as an underrated model figure of the era's music. Here's a look at not only his most popular hits as a solo artist but his finest compositions and performances of the decade.

"This Is It"

Just as his solo career took off, Loggins hooked up with former Doobie Brothers member Michael McDonald to write this smash hit, a song that, despite its obvious charms, managed to fall just short of the Top 10 in 1980. But in terms of late-'70s and early-'80s pop, this effort alone revealed the pair's songwriting partnership as a particularly inspired one. Displaying an increasingly dramatic vocal style at this phase of his career, the formerly rootsy Loggins on this track embraced a potent combination of orchestration, synthesizer and balladry, all important earmarks of a soft rock classic. If Loggins had arrived as a solo threat with 1978's "Whenever I Call You Friend" (which he clearly had), this 1980 Grammy winner is where he built a foundation.

"I'm Alright"

Launching a long and successful relationship with the '80s film soundtrack, Loggins recorded his second Top 10 solo hit with this rousing rocker that meshes all of Loggins' musical skills effectively into a single package. Hopeful exuberance, comforting innocence and a bright, lively melody share space here with some fine folk-oriented acoustic guitar to kick off the tune and a full, vibrant pop/rock arrangement that goes all over the place without disorienting the listener. This is feel-good music unbound by genre or era, which is perhaps the secret to Loggins's success in general but specifically explains the infectiousness of this often-heard but still thoroughly enjoyable track from the beloved film comedy.

"Don't Fight It"

Who could have known that a duet between Loggins and Journey 's Steve Perry could subdue both artists' soft rock impulses so deftly and result in a top-notch mainstream rocker? The fact is, though they're not known for it, Loggins and Perry are perfectly capable of shining as premier arena rock and even something approaching hard rock vocalists. That's a fairly bold statement, but give this one another listen and tell me you haven't just experienced a guitar-fueled stomper, enthusiastically delivered. If there's one thing Loggins conveys at all times — and often has the ability to share with collaborators — it's an unrestrained sense of joy.

"Heart to Heart"

Other than perhaps Dan Fogelberg, there might not be an artist more suited to the early-'80s soft rock sound than Loggins, and that comment is made without any slight or insult. Both of these artists can't help being uplifting even when they sing about melancholy matters of the heart, and that earnestly sunny tone stands as Loggins' primary calling card years later. It's almost impossible not to feel a sense of safety and true belonging in the presence of a Loggins masterpiece. This gem, another co-write with McDonald, remains one of the most pleasing and impeccably crafted pop tunes of the era.

"Heartlight"

Loggins goes for another rocking pose on this, his third Top 25 pop hit from 1982, and generally succeeds, especially in the dynamic, power chord-laced bridge that screams '80s in the best possible way: "Can you feel the love that's in my heart? Can you see the flame we've got to start? Burning like a beacon in the night." Still, even when the song gets really repetitive in the chorus, the strength of the central melody saves the tune from criminally obsessive overindulgence. As in Loggins' best songwriting, this track presents a skillfully democratic blend of approaches, ranging from the rhythmically inventive acoustic guitar churn of the verses to the splendid use of the famous pop music "Whoa-oh" vocal conceit.

"Footloose"

As a positively ubiquitous No. 1 pop hit from 1984 , this song would be nothing less than fully anticipated on any Kenny Loggins-themed list. Upon revisiting the tune, it's striking how completely decently and forcefully Loggins performs as an electric guitarist. While this is far from a scorcher, the title track from one of the most iconic films of the '80s displays a solid grasp of the sheer danceability of early rock and roll, and that kind of versatility once again contributes mightily to its accessibility. His songwriting prowess helps Loggins consistently transmit a favorable emotional energy that remains highly infectious.

"I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)"

In a bid to stake his claim as the male Pat Benatar of soft rock, Loggins turns the guitar amp to 11, or at least 10 1/2, on this genial arena rocker (also from the soundtrack). In the inspired music video for this tune, Loggins perhaps pushes the limits of credibility by casting himself as a car thief on the run from the fuzz, but the earnest intensity of Loggins' vocals and power chord flourishes works nonetheless. So much an artist of the pop song that he never stood a chance with some people of being taken seriously, Loggins presses on like a trooper in delivering music tailor-made for a fist-pumping, shouted refrain of the song title, which comes at exactly the time it needs to.

"Forever"

It's shocking that this pitch-perfect 1985 power ballad stalled at No. 40 on the pop charts, especially when considering what the other 39 songs ahead of it probably sounded like. Granted, this is a perfect example of Loggins at his adult contemporary/soft rock crescendo, and so its Top 10 performance on that fringe, middle-aged female-targeted chart makes a lot of sense. Still, the track has few peers in terms of functionality and excellence as a love song of relationship bliss, for which there will always be strong, if ever-shifting, audience. After all, nobody's happy and sweetly in love for life, although Loggins' plaintive vocal declarations of devotion manage to go a long way toward convincing us otherwise.

"Meet Me Half Way"

Here is another excellent power ballad, which makes the list in spite of its packaging with one of the most unbelievably cheesy "sports" concept movies of the '80s, the Sylvester Stallone arm-wrestling epic, ​" Over the Top ." Loggins may rely too heavily on the keyboards, a desperate trend that got a bit worse as the '80s limped to a close, but his songwriting caliber does not seem to have suffered in the meantime. This is a tinted-windows-rolled-up kind of song for dudes who like to belt out sweet love songs (privately) in public. 

"Nobody's Fool"

As his amazing fourth Top 10 '80s pop hit featured on a film soundtrack (all from separate movies), this rousing track serves as a fitting swan song for a kind of innocence that would basically be replaced for good when Rick Astley dropped off the pop charts and Nirvana filled the void. Vintage soft rock had long since disappeared in favor of dance-inflected, slick adult contemporary, but Loggins continued to mix pop and rock in relatively equal proportions. For this conviction, he should probably be commended, even if the pleasant effect of this tune begins to feel a bit labored by 1988. It's no coincidence that this was Loggins' final entry on Billboard's pop Top 40, but it does qualify as his last great effort of a worthy solo career.

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Get Footloose in the Danger Zone

'80s pop star kenny loggins calls it quits with final tour coming to fort worth.

Pop star Kenny Loggins, best known for his run of hit songs in movies in the 1980s, will come to Fort Worth as part of his final concert tour, "This Is It," playing at Dickies Arena on April 28.

Celebrating a career that has seen him perform his catalog of songs across the globe for nearly six decades, Loggins will go to at least 11 cities throughout 2023, starting in Sarasota, Florida on March 10. The Fort Worth date is his only stop in Texas.

Loggins first came to fame as half of the duo Loggins & Messina with Jim Messina in the 1970s. Although he had some modest hits on his first few solo albums, he soon earned the nickname of “The Soundtrack King” thanks to songs like "I'm Alright" in Caddyshack , the title song in Footloose , and "Danger Zone" in Top Gun (reprised in the recent Top Gun: Maverick ).

“It’s been an amazing journey since starting with Jimmy Messina in 1971, and I’m fortunate to have had such a long touring career,” Loggins said in a statement. “I don’t see this as the end of my professional career, but certainly a halt to the grind of major touring.”

On the “This Is It” tour, Loggins will trace his musical history with a brand-new, career-spanning stage show, one that might include some special surprise guests. Yacht Rock Revue will be the opening act in Fort Worth.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale on Friday, January 20 at 10 am at Ticketmaster.com . Fan Club members and the public will have an opportunity to also purchase one of two VIP packages being offered specially for this final tour: The Footloose VIP package, which comes with a premium seat and exclusively designed merch offering, or the “This Is It” package which offers purchasers an inside look into Kenny’s world on the road with a guided backstage tour, access to soundcheck, group photo with Kenny, and special autographed items.

• March 10 – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall – Sarasota, FL
• March 12 – Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, FL
• March 26 – Good Life Festival – Queen Creek, AZ
• April 28 – Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX
• April 30 – New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival – New Orleans, LA
• June 15 – Wolf Trap – Vienna, VA
• June 17 – Williamsburg Live – Williamsburg, VA
• August 17 – Family Arena – St. Charles, MO
• August 19 – Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL
• October 14 - The Mountain Winery - Saratoga, CA
• October 27 – YouTube Theater – Inglewood, CA

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Jade Carey and Leanne Wong watched as the elite gymnasts they grew up with left college last summer so they could turn their attention to the Paris Olympics.

Suni Lee headed home to Minnesota after two years at Auburn. Jordan Chiles returned to Texas following a decorated stint at UCLA. Kayla DiCello asked longtime personal coach Kelli Hill to come out of retirement to help her get ready, a request that included DiCello taking a break from Florida so she could train full-time in Maryland.

Carey and Wong opted to stay put — Carey at Oregon State, Wong at Florida — even though they knew juggling college and elite gymnastics heading into an Olympic year could potentially up the degree of difficulty of making the five-woman U.S. team this summer.

Still, they felt they owed it to themselves and the programs that nurtured them to stick around.

On Thursday, April 18, Carey and Wong will step onto the floor at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth , eying a shot at an NCAA championship .

Yes, it's been draining. Occasionally chaotic, too, for that matter. And totally worth it.

Carey, who won gold on floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, initially wasn't so sure she'd made the right decision. The 23-year-old admitted she didn't feel “fully prepared” while competing as an elite last summer. She finished 15th in the all-around at the U.S. Championships and 11th on floor.

“I just kept stacking a lot of pressure on myself and felt like I was carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders,” Carey said. “I wasn’t really enjoying what I was doing just because I wasn’t doing well and I didn’t feel good about my gymnastics.”

She wasn't surprised when she wasn't selected for the world championship team and headed back to Corvallis, Oregon, in need of a reset. Carey took some time off and offered herself something that's sometimes in short supply in a sport where criticism — externally or internally — is almost unavoidable: grace.

“I knew that the Olympics was still my end goal and maybe that last year was just something I had to go through,” Carey said. “I would rather it be last year than this year.”

The confidence she was missing has returned. Carey enters the NCAA finals (competing in the individual all-around competition) coming off a regional meet where she was the all-around, beam and floor champion. She's recorded two perfect 10s this season to push her career total to 13. Her next fall this season will be her first.

All while dedicating a significant portion of her practice time to building up the endurance necessary for elite routines, which are longer and far more difficult than what is required at the college level. She plans to return to elite competition at the American Classic in Katy, Texas, at the end of this month, a relatively low-stakes meet that will allow her to show the powers that be at USA Gymnastics that she's serious about this.

Not that they need any convincing.

While Carey hasn't attended a national team camp since last fall, she recently went through the skill verification process over Zoom. Carey had two phones focused on her during her routines — one conducting the Zoom so USA Gymnastics officials could watch in real-time, with another recording it all as a backup just in case there was a glitch — all while an elite judge monitored in person.

“It was kind of weird and different,” she said.

And also necessary. The “fear of missing out” while USA Gymnastics rolled on without her through the fall and winter is real.

It's much the same for Wong, an Olympic alternate in 2021 and a four-time world championship medalist. The junior — a pre-med student and budding entrepreneur and author — considered trying to fit in a national team camp the same week that Florida hosted an NCAA regional meet.

It turned out to be a little too much, one of the rare occasions when the 20-year-old Wong actually had to say “no.” That's typically not her style.

“I feel like I thrive with having a lot of things to do,” she said.

Good, because if anyone has “a lot of things to do,” it's Wong. When she's not helping lead a very young Gators team to the NCAA finals , she's helping her mother guide her booming hair bow business, meeting with sponsors, hawking her autobiography, or studying for med school. Sometimes all in the same day.

In the hours before Florida hosted LSU in February, Wong watched three lectures, completed three assignments, and took an exam. Oh, and then posted a 39.875 in the all-around during the meet that included a 10 on floor.

You know, just a normal day.

Wong knows on the outside it looks like a lot. She has found a way to make it work. Sure, she could have returned home to Overland Park, Kansas, to train but with some of her classes making in-person attendance mandatory and the resources at her disposal at Florida, from coaching to athletic training, it made sense to stay.

Besides, there's something about being in a team-oriented atmosphere that has allowed Wong to find joy.

“It's a lot of fun," she said. "I am a pretty serious person. It’s just so different.”

All while not taking away from her Olympic aspirations. Wong has made each of the last three world championship teams thanks in part to the experience gained while competing in front of judges weekly at the NCAA level.

She has found peace, happiness, and balance along the way. That hasn't always been the case. It's one of the reasons she's good with whatever happens this summer. She's prepping for Paris her way, and that's all she can ask.

“Since I’ve been through it all, I can almost control my gymnastics,” she said. “I feel like I have more ownership. It's almost like I'm in the driver's seat now.”

For all the country's top gymnasts, including Carey and Wong, the road to the Paris Olympics will come back through Fort Worth next month, as the 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships take place at Dickies Arena, May 30-June 2, 2024. Read more about it here .

NCAA Women’s National Collegiate Gymnastics Championship, April 18 & 20 at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth; tickets ($75 for all-sessions pass) are available here .

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The Songs That Made Kenny Loggins The “King Of Movie Soundtracks”

The film-music partnership dates back to the 1930s, however it wasn’t until the 1980s when the entertainment industry started to heavily explore the potential benefits of cross-promoting their products. On top of that, that little force, called MTV, completely joined the marriage between film and record companies, by providing a new promotional venue. An absolute genius, named Robert Stigwood started the trend back in the late ‘70s with that infamous movie “Saturday Night Fever” . Basically, the idea was to release the soundtrack prior to the movie premiere in order to promote it. Eventually, the Bee-Gees dominated-soundtrack sold over 22 million copies. This multimedia marketing concept is often referred to as “synergy” .

As I said, MTV completely changed the game in the 80s. Along with the music, the marketers could “tease” people by carefully selecting and putting scenes and frames from the movie into the music video. Leonard Goldberg , the producer of “War Games” (1983) , once said: “If you get a really hot soundtrack and you get MTV playing it all day long you’re in business.” I mean, it was the beginning of the visual age, after all, so the progress was quite natural. On top of that, the ‘80s were the greatest decade in terms of artistic and musical quality. The music industry was booming and definitely some of the greatest pop/rock acts were happening at that time!

I apologize for the long introduction, however, I felt the need to explain a few things before moving on with Kenny . What can I say about him? Definitely, one of the strongest performers of the ‘80s! An absolute class act with a tendency to go for the soft, rock ballads but still reminding us from time to time that he can rock pretty hard as well. He is known for his beautiful voice and tender music, but what probably everyone remembers him for are his timeless and quite catchy movie soundtracks. If you were a top movie producer in the ‘80s and you were looking for artists to record the soundtrack for your movie, you call either Irene Cara or… Kenny Loggins . There’s a reason why he is called T he King of Movie Soundtracks – just listen to the following tracks and you will understand what I’m saying. From the memorable “Footloose” tunes that simply make us dance like crazy, to the touching “Meet Me Half Way” from “Over the Top” , 1987, Kenny’ s  legacy is absolutely immortal.

Listen to his movie soundtracks below:

The foundation of his “kingdom” begun with this song, back in the beginning of the decade. Who knew that this was just the start of a long and outstanding line of soundtracks.

I’m All Right (From the Move “Caddyshack”, 1980)

The absolute staple of the synergy between music and movie industry in the ’80s. Those two tracks from the successful old-fashioned movie, made for young people – “Footloose”, 1984, became the absolute must for every party, wedding, birthday, gathering, etc. I wish they would still play them because let’s face it – the moment you hear the intro of “Footloose” you just want to get up and dance the night away…Perfect marriage between a song and an artist!

Footloose (From the Movie “Footloose”, 1984)

I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man) (From the Movie “Footloose”, 1984)

This one has to be one of my favorite Kenny Loggins tracks ever! So touching and emotional. On top of that, it’s a song for an arm-wrestling movie which deals with child-parent relationships and custody battles. It’s brilliant and so emotional. Don’t forget to play it!

Meet Me Half Way (From the Movie “Over the Top”, 1987)

This track right here is simply badass! “Highway to the danger zone” is an unforgettable line that can mean absolutely anything to anyone. It’s an empowering and quite energizing song with a kick-ass MV and Kenny Loggins just being the ultimate rockstar. I adore it!

The other track from “Top Gun”, 1986, is also quite pleasing, if we ignore the fact that the MV shows some very awkward (at least to me) beach volleyball, fan-service scenes.

Danger Zone (From the Movie “Top Gun”, 1986)

Playing With the Boys (From the Movie “Top Gun”, 1986)

The producers would’ve definitely be labelled as fools if they didn’t call Kenny for the sequel. The movie is pretty dumb and unfortunately the catchy and refreshing song couldn’t save it. Don’t watch the movie but definitely listen to the song!

Nobody’s Fool (From the Movie “Caddyshack II”, 1988)

Kenny scored a #1 single in 1997 with this song and an Oscar nomination. The song truly deserves it – not many male vocalists can touch my heart and soul the way he does…especially with this song!

For the First Time (From the Movie “One Fine Day”, 1996)

I wasn’t sure whether I should include or not this track but it’s his last film song, so I decided to just publish it as well. The movie is very cute and I cannot believe it’s been 16 years since its release. Nevertheless, let’s enjoy this gorgeous and quite calming track of Kenny who once again delivered with his heart.

Your Heart Will Lead You Home (From “The Tigger Movie”, 2000)

 Let’s hope I will update the list someday! I really need more soundtracks from him! 

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This Is It – His Final Tour 2023!

Please purchase tickets only from the links provided here, or from the official venue websites. we cannot guarantee the validity of any tickets purchased through 3rd party ticketing platforms. please be careful, to all of kenny’s fabulous fans:.

Management has implemented a “no gifts” policy that will be in effect throughout the duration of this year’s tour.

Many of you have shown kindness towards Kenny by bringing gifts to his shows.

Although Kenny greatly appreciates your generous offers, we would like to request that you show your appreciation by considering a donation to his favorite Santa Barbara charity, Unity Shoppe.

By doing this instead, you’re not only showing Kenny kindness, but you’re showing so many others that are in need that you care about them too!

To make your tax deductible donation simply go to  https://unityshoppe.org/ways-to-give/monetary-donation/  and scroll down the page to the Loggins Fans 4 Unity box.

Kenny Loggins and Huey Lewis Talk Taking Over Prince’s Lines in “We Are the World,” the 40th Anniversary of ‘Footloose,’ and More

B y the 1980s, Kenny Loggins was “The Soundtrack King,” writing and performing hits for  Caddyshack  (“I’m Alright”), and  Top Gun  (“Danger Zone”) ,  he was writing songs with Jim Messina (Loggins and Messina) and would record six albums as a duo from 1971 through 1976 before releasing his debut album,  Celebrate Me Home , in 1977. Loggins also wrote two songs for the soundtrack for the 1984 musical drama Footloose , including the title track and “I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man).”

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Footloose, the recent documentary on the making of the star-studded 1985 hit “We Are the World,” and more moments throughout his career, Loggins sat down with Huey Lewis on his Apple podcast for a memorable trip back to the late-’70s and ’80s.

On Lewis’  ‘80s Radio with Huey Lewis  on Apple Music, airing Sunday, April 14, Loggins recalls suggesting Lewis sing Prince‘s line on “We Are the World,” being in awe of Stevie Wonder, writing the hits “This is It” and “Heart to Heart,” and more in these exclusive excerpts shared before the episode airs.

Huey Lewis Sang Prince’s Line On “We Are the World “

When Prince bailed out of participating in “We Are the World,” Kenny Loggins suggested to Michael Jackson that Huey Lewis take his place during the January 28, 1985 recording session. In the song, Lewis sings Prince’s line But if you just believe / There’s no way we can fall , which comes in between Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper.

Huey Lewis: I learned for the first time that you’re the guy that recommended me for Prince’s line. It’s in the documentary, but I never knew until then.

Kenny Loggins: It’s funny. Yeah. Michael [Jackson] came up to me and said, “Well, Prince isn’t going to be here. Who should sing the solo line?” I said, “The best singer in here is Huey Lewis.”

[RELATED: 5 Songs You Didn’t Know Kenny Loggins Wrote for Other Artists]

Stevie Wonder : the “Pope” of Music

During the “We Are the World sessions, Loggins and Lewis remember being in awe of Stevie Wonder.

HL: I watched each voice register on Stevie Wonder’s face, and it was amazing. And when we got about halfway around, he went, “Oh, my God. So many stars. So many stars.” The hair stands up in the back of my neck just thinking about it.

KL: Stevie Wonder was one of my gods. He was inventing that whole level of R&B that hadn’t happened yet. He had synthesizers that were brought to him secretly, nobody knew what they were. So, that first time through when I sang my line and I sang … I forget what I sang, but I sang my line and I ended down in the little soul thing down on the bottom, and Stevie goes, “Yeah, man.”

For me, it was like [a] benediction from the Pope.

The Inspiration Behind Loggins’ 1979 Hit “This Is It “

Loggins released “This Is It” as the lead single from his 1979 album  Keep the Fire . The song featured Michael McDonald , who co-wrote the track with Loggins. “This Is It” went to No. 11 on the  Billboard  Hot 100 and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1981.

KL: When we finally got to where we were trying to write lyrics into the melody, the lyrics wouldn’t work as a romantic kind of song. My dad went in the hospital for major surgery and I visited him in the hospital morning of the surgery. He and I had a discussion about whether he was going to make it. He told me he was prepared to die on the operating table. That pissed me off. I told him, “You probably have a choice about how this is going to go. You might want to think about it in that way.”

And then I went to work with Michael [McDonald] while I was waiting for the surgery to be over, and we got the line, “You think that maybe it’s over only if you want it to be.” And it was like, “Oh, well this is a life-and-death thing.” So I explained to Mike what I had in mind, and all of a sudden the words started pouring in.

How Lewis’ 1983 Hit “If This Is It” was Inspired by Loggins’ “This Is It “

In 1983, Huey Lewis and the News went to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “If This Is It,” from the album Sports , which topped the 200 chart. Lewis recalls how Loggins (indirectly) helped him come up with its title.

HL: I got the melody, but I’m trying to write the lyric, and God, I couldn’t come up with it. It was just so difficult. And I was on the bus. I remember we were touring on the bus. And I’m in my bunk, and I probably—mindful of your song—I don’t know. “This Is It” just works for me.

KL: And those words come out in a certain way. “This-is-it,” comes out as one word.

HL: That’s right. … I apologize for that.

KL: You’ll be hearing from my lawyers.

What Loggins Wrote (Uncredited) For Lewis’ 1986 Album ‘Fore!’

Huey Lewis and the News’ fourth album Fore!, which went to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 , had two No. 1 hits—”Stuck with You” and “Jacob’s Ladder.” On the album was another deeper cut that Loggins also had a hand in composing.

KL: You said we had a writing story about you and I?

HL: You don’t remember, but it was a progression you had sent to me.

KL: On the guitar?

HL: On the guitar. You had a progression and you sent it to me and we finished it up and I wrote the rest of it, put it all together. And that’s from our album  Fore! It’s called “Forest for the Trees.”

KL: No kidding. I should have my lawyer talk to you about this one too.

Huey Lewis on Seeing Kenny Loggins Live For The First Time

Lewis recalls nearly losing his girlfriend to Loggins.

HL: I had a girlfriend that I was dating who was a hairdresser and I got a couple of tickets to your show, which was a big deal, and she was a big fan. We sit down and we’re holding hands and watching the show and, now, when you did “Danny’s Song,” I just lost her. She let go of my hand. She was transfixed by you, and I didn’t exist.

“Footloose”

Loggins wrote and performed the title track and “I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man)” for the soundtrack to the 1984 film Footloose . The title song topped the Hot 100 and earned Loggins and co-writer Dean Pitchford an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.

KL: “Footloose” was completely different from anything I’d ever written because I got the opportunity to write a song that was a rocker that I wanted to. I hadn’t sat and really tried to rock.

Recording “Heart to Heart” With Michael McDonald And David Foste r

In 1982, Michael McDonald and David Foster collaborated on Loggins’ fourth album High Adventure. The album, which also features Steve Perry on “Don’t Fight It,” featured one track Loggins, McDonald, and Foster co-wrote, “Heart to Heart.” The single peaked at No. 15 on the Hot 100 and explores how some loves can stand the test of time.

KL: We get into the studio and Michael [McDonald] doesn’t know how to play the chorus and David [Foster] doesn’t know how to play the verses. So I had a Fender Road set up in the studio for Michael, and I had a piano in the isolation room for David, and Michael would play the verse and stop playing when we got to the bridge.

HL: Oh my God.

KL: David would start playing on the bridge and the chorus.

HL: That’s fantastic.

KL: And so the only time I’ve ever recorded a song that way.

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