Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948 in Everett, WA) is an American … Read Full Bio ↴Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948 in Everett, WA) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His early songwriting compositions were recorded with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970, which led to seven albums, performing as the group Loggins and Messina from 1972 to 1977. As a solo artist, Loggins experienced a string of soundtrack successes, including an Academy Award nomination for "Footloose" in 1984. His early soundtrack contributions date back to the film A Star Is Born in 1976, and for much of the 1980s and 1990s, he was known as "The Soundtrack King". 'Finally Home' was released in 2013, shortly after Loggins formed the group Blue Sky Riders with Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman.

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.

Angelique
Kenny Loggins Lyrics

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From the time that I wake to the time that I rise, she's a lover and so am I
But the lady loves her passion more than me
When I'm under her spell, then I know very well, how her magic can mystify
And the lady leaves her lovers in ecstasy
She's young, but she's wise, and the heaven in her eyes at half a glance
Is as much as a man can see
But she'll never really love any more than any other lover in her life
And you'll come to know the devil in Angelique

For a moment it seems I'm a part of her dreams
And she loves like she's hypnotized
While she hides inside the man she's made of me
And then just when I've found her, her visions surround her
And I'll never fill her eyes, but I wonder who in hell the young girl sees
And she moans, and she sighs, and you search inside her eyes
But all you find is a man who can never be
And you wonder if she'll ever discover that the devil could never set her free
She's young, but she's wise, and the heaven in her eyes at half a glance
Is as much as any man can see
And you'll never really lose any more than any other lover has lost in her life
When you've come to know the devil in Angelique

And you'll come to know the devil in Angelique
And you'll learn to love the devil

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kenny Loggins's song Angelique touches on the complexities of a passionate love affair with a woman named Angelique. The singer is deeply enamored with her, and their physical connection is intense. However, the singer realizes that Angelique loves her passion more than him. She possesses a magnetic quality that entrances her lovers in ecstasy, and her beauty is evident at first glance. But, while the singer may be under her spell, Angelique will never truly love him or any other lover in her life.

The lyrics continue to express the fleeting nature of their relationship. For a brief moment, the singer feels a part of Angelique's dreams, but soon, she is surrounded by visions that will never include him. He wonders if there is a man in her life that she yearns for, and he searches in her eyes for something that will give him clarity. However, he only finds a man who can never be. Despite this, the singer learns to love the devil in Angelique-- the passion and excitement that comes with loving her, even though he knows it will never last.

Overall, the song conveys the thrill and pain that comes with a passionate love affair. It highlights the intensity of the physical connection and the constant yearning for something more, even though it may never truly be attainable.

Line by Line Meaning

From the time that I wake to the time that I rise, she's a lover and so am I
Every moment of my life, I am in love with Angelique and she reciprocates my feelings.

But the lady loves her passion more than me
Angelique prioritizes her passions over our relationship.

When I'm under her spell, then I know very well, how her magic can mystify
I am enchanted by Angelique's charm, and I understand how she captivates others.

And the lady leaves her lovers in ecstasy
Angelique satisfies her lovers and leaves them in euphoria.

She's young, but she's wise, and the heaven in her eyes at half a glance Is as much as a man can see
Despite her youth, Angelique is wise and exudes beauty that is indescribable.

But she'll never really love any more than any other lover in her life And you'll come to know the devil in Angelique
Angelique will never love anyone more than she loves herself, often at the expense of those who love her. She has a darker side.

For a moment it seems I'm a part of her dreams And she loves like she's hypnotized While she hides inside the man she's made of me
I feel like I am part of Angelique's dreams, and she loves passionately. But, she internalizes her true self into me.

And then just when I've found her, her visions surround her And I'll never fill her eyes, but I wonder who in hell the young girl sees And she moans, and she sighs, and you search inside her eyes But all you find is a man who can never be
As soon as I think I have Angelique, her own desires overwhelm her. I am left wondering who attracts her so powerfully. She appears to be missing something, and it's not me she needs.

And you wonder if she'll ever discover that the devil could never set her free
I ponder whether Angelique will ever understand that indulging in her desires will not bring her freedom, only bondage.

And you'll never really lose any more than any other lover has lost in her life
I won't experience any more heartache than anyone else has when they loved Angelique.

When you've come to know the devil in Angelique And you'll come to know the devil in Angelique And you'll learn to love the devil
Once you have experienced Angelique's darker side and fully comprehend her true nature, you are left only with the choice to accept and love the devil within her.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH CLARK LOGGINS, EVA EIN LOGGINS

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