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.
Beauty and the Beast
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever just as sure
Ever as before
As the sun will rise
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
The song “Beauty and the Beast” is the title track of the 1991 film of the same name by Disney. The song starts off with the lyrics “Tale as old as time/ True as it can be” which refers to the fact that the story of “Beauty and the Beast” has been told in various forms since the 18th century. The song goes on to talk about how the two main characters, Belle and the Beast, start off as acquaintances who are barely friends but then something changes unexpectedly.
As the song progresses, the tone changes to reflect the emotional journey of Belle and the Beast. They are both scared and not prepared for the feelings they start to develop for each other. However, they are just as sure of their love as the sun will rise in the morning. The last verse of the song repeats the idea that the relation between Belle and the Beast is as old as time itself, and will always be timeless and true.
Overall, the lyrics of “Beauty and the Beast” captures the essence of the timeless fairy tale and the power of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tale as old as time
The story that is about to be told is a timeless one that has been passed down from generation to generation
True as it can be
The story is extremely truthful and accurate
Barely even friends
The two main characters hardly know each other and are not close at all
Then somebody bends
Suddenly, one of the characters changes their perspective or behavior in a significant way
Unexpectedly
This sudden change in behavior is surprising and unforeseen
Just a little change
The change in perspective or behavior is not major, but still has a significant impact on the story
Small to say the least
The change is not major, but it is still noteworthy
Both a little scared
Both characters are apprehensive about what the future holds
Neither one prepared
Neither character knows what to expect or how to handle the situation they are in
Ever just the same
This story is timeless and will always remain the same
Ever a surprise
Although the story is familiar, there are still elements of it that are unexpected
Ever just as sure
Despite the surprises, the story is still certain and unchanging
Ever as before
The story repeats itself and remains constant throughout time
As the sun will rise
This story is as certain and predictable as the rising of the sun
Certain as the sun
This story is as sure and predictable as the sun rising in the east
Rising in the east
This is a reference to the predictability and constancy of the sun rising every day
Song as old as rhyme
This story is as old and enduring as any classic song or poem
Beauty and the beast
This is a reference to the two main characters in the story, and their respective qualities and personalities
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