1982 Kenny Loggins & Steve Perry – Don’t Fight It (US:#17)
“Don’t Fight It” is a rock song performed by Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry, the lead-singer for Journey at that time. It is contained in Loggins’ 1982 album High Adventure. Loggins described the song as ‘an experiment in pushing my limits to include rock’, from the liner notes of his 1997 compilation Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
According to Loggins, the bullwhip sound effect in the song was created using a whip that was also used for the Indiana Jones movies.
It was released as a single in August 1982 and peaked at number 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Also was nominated at the 1983 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Album
High Adventure is the fourth solo album by soft rock singer, Kenny Loggins. Released in 1982, it is perhaps best known for its top 40 pop singles “Heart to Heart”, “Welcome To Heartlight” and “Don’t Fight It”, which was co-written by Journey frontman Steve Perry, who also performs on the track, and Neil Giraldo, Pat […]
Musicians
| Bass | Mike Hamilton |
| Drums | Dennis Conway |
| Guitar | Neil Geraldo |
| Guitar | Kenny Loggins |
| Percussion | Tris Imboden |
| Vocals | Steve Perry |
Produced By
Bruce Botnick
Kenny Loggins
Songwriters
Kenny Loggins
Steve Perry
Dean Pitchford
Charts
US:#17
UK:# –