Footloose

Kenny Loggins

About Footloose

"Footloose" is a song co-written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins. It was released in January 1984 as the first of two singles by Loggins from the 1984 film of the same name (the other one being "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)"). The song spent three weeks at number one, March 31—April 14, 1984 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was the first of two number-one hits from the film. Billboard ranked it at the No. 4 song for 1984. The song was very well received, and is one of the most recognizable songs recorded by Loggins. When the American Film Institute released its AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs, "Footloose" reached the 96th position. The song was covered by country music artist Blake Shelton for the 2011 remake of the 1984 film. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 1985 ceremony, losing to Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called to Say I Love You" from The Woman in Red. The single version is slightly shorter in length compared to the album version. It begins with a soloed guitar track instead of a drum intro, and features more prominent backing vocals in the mix, particularly towards the end of the song. 


Year:
1993
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Been working so hard
I'm punching my card
Eight hours for what?
Oh, tell me what I got
I've got this feeling
That time's just holding me down
I'll hit the ceiling
Or else I'll tear up this town

Now I gotta cut loose
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose

You're playing so cool, obeying every rule
Deep way down in your heart
You're burning, yearning for the some-somebody to tell you
That life ain't passing you by
I'm trying to tell you
It will if you don't even try

You'll get by if you'd only cut loose
Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Ooh-whee, Marie, shake it, shake it for me
Whoah, Milo come on, come on let's go
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose

You got to turn me around
And put your feet on the ground
Gotta take the hold of all

I'm turning loose, footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut footloose

Footloose, kick off the Sunday shoes
Please, Louise, pull me off of my knees
Jack, get back, come on before we crack
Lose your blues, everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody cut, everybody cut
Everybody, everybody cut footloose

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Kenny Loggins

Kenneth Clark "Kenny" Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for soft rock music beginning during the 1970s, and later for writing and performing for movie soundtracks in the 1980s. Originally a part of the duo Loggins and Messina, he became a solo artist and has written songs for other artists. more »

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Written by: Dean Pitchford, Kenny Loggins

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Footloose" is a song written by Kenny Loggins and Dean Pitchford for the 1984 movie of the same name.
Blake Shelton's Version
In 2011, country music star Blake Shelton covered the song for the remake of the "Footloose" movie. It was included in the film's official soundtrack and released as a single.
Kenny Loggins' Participation
Kenny Loggins, the original singer of "Footloose", appeared in the video for Blake Shelton's version of the song.
Chart Performance
Blake Shelton's version of "Footloose" was a commercial success. It peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number ten on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for Blake Shelton's "Footloose" was directed by Shaun Silva and features scenes from the 2011 Footloose movie intercut with Shelton singing and dancing with a group of people in a barn.
Movie Version
Along with Shelton's version of the song, the original Kenny Loggins track was also featured in the 2011 movie remake.
Song Style
While keeping the upbeat tempo and iconic chorus, Blake Shelton's rendition added a contemporary country sound to the pop-rock classic.
Reviews
Although Shelton's version was commercially successful, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the modern country twist on the song, while others felt it was not as powerful as the original.
Live Performances
Blake Shelton has performed his version of "Footloose" live on several occasions, including at the 2011 Country Music Association Awards.
Legacy
To this day, "Footloose" remains an icon and a party anthem irrespective of the version people choose to listen to or dance to, owing to its upbeat tempo and high energy.

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