Loggins was born in Everett, Washington and is the youngest of three brothers. His mother was Lina (née Massie), a homemaker, and his father, Robert George Loggins, was a salesman. They lived in Detroit and Seattle before settling in Alhambra, California. Loggins attended San Gabriel Mission High School, graduating in 1966. He formed a band called the Second Helping that released three singles during 1968 and 1969 on Viva Records. Greg Shaw described the efforts as "excellent punky folk-pop records" that were written by Loggins who was likely to be the bandleader and singer as well; Shaw included "Let Me In" on both Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 and the Pebbles, Volume 9 CD.
Loggins had a short gig playing guitar for the New Improved Electric Prunes in 1969 before writing four songs for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which were included in their Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy album. During his early twenties, he was part of the band Gator Creek with Mike Deasy. An early version of "Danny's Song" (later recorded by Loggins and Messina and a No. 7 Hot 100 hit for Anne Murray in 1973) was included in a record on Mercury Records.
Loggins appears in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V playing himself as the host of an in-game radio station called Los Santos Rock Radio. He also lends the songs "Danger Zone" and "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)", and sings station jingles.
In 2014, Loggins appeared as himself in the episode "Baby Shower" of the fifth season of the animated comedy series Archer. His song "Danger Zone" had been a recurring joke in the show. At the end of the episode and during the credits, Loggins also performs a country version of "Danger Zone" as a duet with the character of Cherlene. Loggins stated in a later interview that his in-show nickname 'K-Log' is a complete creation of the show, stating, "It was always a joke. That's why it works, because it's so absurd.
All Together Now
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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Can I have a little more?
Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
I love you
A B C D
Can I bring my friend to tea?
E F G H I J
Bom bom bom, bompa bom
Sail the ship, bompa bom
Chop the tree, bompa bom
Skip the rope, bompa bom
Look at me
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
Black, white, green, red
Can I take my friend to bed?
Pink, brown, yellow, orange and blue
I love you
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
Bom bom bom, bompa bom
Sail the ship, bompa bom
Chop the tree, bompa bom
Skip the rope, bompa bom
Look at me
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
All together now
(All together now)
The lyrics to Kenny Loggins's song "All Together Now" have a repetitive and playful structure with phrases that can be easily memorized and repeated. The opening lines begin with a counting sequence, "One, two, three, four, can I have a little more? Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, I love you" which sets up the playful tone of the song. The counting is followed by the letters of the alphabet, "A, B, C, D, can I bring my friend to tea? E, F, G, H, I, J, I love you." Then there are simple action-oriented phrases such as "Bom bom bom, bompa bom, sail the ship, bompa bom, chop the tree, bompa bom, skip the rope, bompa bom, look at me." Simple questions such as "Black, white, green, red, can I take my friend to bed? Pink, brown, yellow, orange, and blue, I love you" add to the playful stylization of the song.
The message behind the song is about unity and bringing people together despite differences. The title and repetitive lines "All together now" emphasizes the idea of unity, bringing people together regardless of their color or language they speak. The song speaks about a desire for unity and the willingness to reach out to other people. It urges everyone to put their differences aside and embrace each other. The simple actions mentioned indicate that unity is all about having fun together, and everyone likes having fun with friends irrespective of their differences.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four
Counting off the beats of the song as it begins
Can I have a little more?
Asking for more energy and excitement from the listener
Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
Continuing the count, now with more numbers
I love you
A simple expression of affection
A B C D
Singing the alphabet as another form of counting
Can I bring my friend to tea?
Asking if bringing someone along is allowed and welcomed
E F G H I J
Continuing the alphabet, still keeping the count going
I love you
Repeating the expression of affection
Bom bom bom, bompa bom
A simple, repeated rhythm that serves as a musical break
Sail the ship, bompa bom
Describing a playful adventure on a boat
Chop the tree, bompa bom
Describing a physical activity and the sound that it makes
Skip the rope, bompa bom
Describing another physical activity and the sound that it makes
Look at me
Drawing attention to oneself and inviting others to join in
All together now
Encouraging everyone to participate and enjoy the song as a group
(All together now)
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the importance of everyone joining in
Black, white, green, red
Listing different colors, emphasizing diversity and inclusivity
Can I take my friend to bed?
Asking if intimacy and comfort is allowed and welcomed
Pink, brown, yellow, orange and blue
More colors that represent diversity and difference
All together now
Once again, emphasizing the importance of joining in
(All together now)
Repeating the phrase again to reinforce the message
Bom bom bom, bompa bom
Another quick musical interlude
Sail the ship, bompa bom
Repeating the phrase to continue the sense of playfulness and adventure
Chop the tree, bompa bom
Again repeating the phrase to add a sense of rhythm and motion
Skip the rope, bompa bom
One more repetition to add to the simple, catchy rhythm
(All together now)
Once again emphasizing the importance of joining in and participating as a group
All together now
A final invitation to sing and play together
(All together now)
Repeating the phrase one last time to end the song on a unifying note
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