The Essential Kenny Loggins

The Essential Kenny Loggins is a compilation of songs by the soft rock singer Kenny Loggins, released on November 19, 2002.[2] It is part of Sony BMG's Essential series of compilation albums and includes tracks from Loggins' solo output, as well as tracks from his Loggins and Messina days. A limited edition was released with seven additional tracks.

The Essential Kenny Loggins
Compilation album by
Kenny Loggins
ReleasedNovember 19, 2002
GenreRock
Length2:31:21
LabelColumbia Records, Legacy Records
ProducerKenny Loggins, Jim Messina, Bob James, Phil Ramone, Tom Dowd, Bruce Botnick, Michael Omartian, Giorgio Moroder, Terry Nelson, David Pack, Randy Jackson, Peter Asher
Kenny Loggins albums chronology
More Songs from Pooh Corner
(2000)		 The Essential Kenny Loggins
(2002)		 It's About Time
(2003)
The Essential Kenny Loggins Limited Edition 3.0
Limited Edition 3.0 cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]

Track listing

Disc one
No.TitleWriter(s)Originally fromLength
1."Your Mama Don't Dance"Kenny Loggins, Jim MessinaLoggins and Messina (1972)2:50
2."Vahevala"Dan Loggins, Dann LottermoserSittin' In (1971)4:47
3."Danny's Song"Kenny LogginsSittin' In (1971)4:17
4."House at Pooh Corner"Kenny LogginsSittin' In (1971)4:21
5."A Love Song"Kenny Loggins, Dona Lyn GeorgeFull Sail (1973)3:13
6."Watching the River Run"Kenny Loggins, Jim MessinaFull Sail (1973)3:28
7."Angry Eyes (single version)"Kenny Loggins, Jim MessinaLoggins and Messina (1972)2:27
8."Celebrate Me Home"Kenny Loggins, Bob JamesCelebrate Me Home (1977)4:47
9."I Believe in Love"Kenny Loggins, Alan Bergman, Marilyn BergmanCelebrate Me Home (1977)3:32
10."Wait a Little While"Kenny Loggins, Eva EinNightwatch (1978)3:58
11."Whenever I Call You 'Friend'" (featuring Stevie Nicks)Kenny Loggins, Melissa ManchesterNightwatch (1978)4:01
12."This Is It"Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonaldKeep the Fire (1979)3:58
13."Keep the Fire"Kenny Loggins, Eva EinKeep the Fire (1979)4:36
14."Now And Then"Kenny Loggins, Jeff BouchardKeep the Fire (1979)3:56
15."I'm Alright"Kenny LogginsCaddyshack (1980)3:48
16."Heartlight"Kenny LogginsHigh Adventure (1982)3:57
17."Heart to Heart"Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonaldHigh Adventure (1982)5:20
18."I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)"Kenny Loggins, Dean PitchfordFootloose (soundtrack) (1984)3:47
19."Don't Fight It" (featuring Steve Perry)Kenny Loggins, Dean Pitchford, Steve PerryHigh Adventure (1982)3:37
Total length:1:14:50

Disc two
No.TitleWriter(s)Originally fromLength
1."Footloose"Kenny Loggins, Dean PitchfordFootloose (soundtrack) (1984)3:48
2."No Lookin' Back"Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Ed SanfordVox Humana (1985)4:52
3."Forever"Kenny Loggins, David Foster, Eva EinVox Humana (1985)4:26
4."Danger Zone"Giorgio Moroder, Tom WhitlockTop Gun (soundtrack) (1986)3:37
5."Vox Humana"Kenny Loggins, Anita Pointer, June PointerVox Humana (1985)4:14
6."Meet Me Half Way"Giorgio Moroder, Tom WhitlockOver the Top (soundtrack) (1987) / Back to Avalon (1988)3:41
7."Nobody's Fool"Kenny Loggins, Michael TowersCaddyshack II (soundtrack) / Back to Avalon (1988)4:19
8."All the Pretty Little Ponies" (featuring David Crosby and Graham Nash)Kenny Loggins, David PackReturn to Pooh Corner (1994)4:01
9."Leap of Faith"Kenny Loggins, Guy ThomasLeap of Faith (1991)7:35
10."The Real Thing"Kenny Loggins, David FosterLeap of Faith (1991)5:39
11."For the First Time"James Newton Howard, Jud J. Friedman, Allan DennisOne Fine Day (film) (1996)4:28
12."Conviction of the Heart"Kenny Loggins, Guy ThomasLeap of Faith (1991)6:53
13."Your Heart Will Lead You Home"Kenny Loggins, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. ShermanMore Songs from Pooh Corner (2000)5:00
14."Return To Pooh Corner"Kenny Loggins, Jeff BouchardReturn to Pooh Corner (1994)4:17
15."The Unimaginable Life"Kenny Loggins, David FosterThe Unimaginable Life (1997)6:05
16."What a Fool Believes (live)" (with Michael McDonald)Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonaldOutside: From the Redwoods (1993)4:19
Total length:1:17:20

Disc three (Limited Edition 3.0)[3]

  1. "Till the Ends Meet" - 3:09
  2. "The More We Try" - 4:00
  3. "Easy Driver" - 3:34
  4. "Love Will Follow" - 7:13
  5. "Sweet Reunion" - 5:47
  6. "Always, In All Ways" - 4:09
  7. "Junkanoo Holiday (Fallin'-Flyin')" - 5:03

Personnel
  • Kenny Loggins – vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, acoustic guitar
  • Jim Messina – vocals, lead guitar, electric mandolin, acoustic guitar (tracks 1-7)
  • Stevie Nicks – lead and backing vocals on "Whenever I Call You Friend"
  • Mike Hamilton – guitar, backing vocals
  • George Hawkins – bass, backing vocals
  • Brian Mann – keyboards
  • Tris Imboden – drums, harmonica
  • Jon Clarke – horns, woodwinds
  • Vince Denham – horns
  • Bob James – string arrangements
  • Dann Huff – guitar on (Danger Zone)
  • Giorgio Moroder – keyboards on (Danger Zone)
  • Tom Whitlock – synthesizer on (Danger Zone)
  • John Robinson – drum fills on (Danger Zone)
  • Tom Scott – saxophone on (Danger Zone)
  • Steve Perry - Co-lead Vocals on (Don't Fight It)
  • Neil Giraldo - Lead Guitar on (Don't Fight It)
  • Mike Hamilton - Bass on (Don't Fight It)
  • Dennis Conway - Drums on (Don't Fight It)
  • Tris Imboden - Percussion on (Don't Fight It)

Loggins & Messina band

  • Merel Bregante – backing vocals, drums (tracks 1-7)
  • Lester "Al" Garth - violin, recorder, alto and tenor saxophones (tracks 1-7)
  • Jon Clarke – flute, oboe, recorder, baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone (tracks 1-7)
  • Larry Sims – backing vocals, bass (tracks 1-7)

Release history
Country Date Label Format Catalog
United States 19 November 2002 Columbia Records, Legacy Records[4] CD 1058077856/201420897
Australia 13 August 2004 Columbia Records, Legacy Records[5] CD 109735

References
  1. The Essential Kenny Loggins at AllMusic
  2. Kenny Loggins - The Essential Kenny Loggins (2 Disc)
  3. Kenny Loggins - The Essential 3.0 Kenny Loggins (Eco-Friendly Packaging)
  4. Kenny Loggins - The Essential Kenny Loggins (2 Disc)
  5. Kenny Loggins - The Essential Kenny Loggins at JB Hi-Fi


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