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.
Easy Driver
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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She's smooth and she's skinny and she's probably mean
Easy driver, pull up beside her, roll down the window on this fine machine
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't turn away, (ooh ooh ooh) just give me a sign
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't be afraid, (ooh ooh) love is so hard to find
Easy driver, get on up beside her, she don't drive like she knows the way
Easy driver, road's getting wider
There's room to run and she might skate away
Come on back, baby what you say
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't turn away, (ooh ooh ooh) just give me a sign
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't be afraid, (ooh ooh) love is so hard to find
One lane away from love, the story of my life
Could I be good enough for your lonely avenue tonight
It's a lonely avenue tonight
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't turn away, (ooh ooh ooh) just give me a sign (give me a sign)
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't be afraid, (ooh ooh) love is so hard to find
Easy driver, she's a wicked rider
She's smooth and she's skinny and she's probably mean
Easy driver, get on up beside her, roll down the window on this fine machine
Easy driver (oh oh oh oh)
Easy driver
Easy driver
Easy driver
(Easy driver)
Easy driver
Easy driver
Easy driver
Easy driver
The lyrics of “Easy Driver” by Kenny Loggins were written with a beautifully descriptive language that tells a story of the singer falling for a woman who rides a motorcycle. The song opens with the singer praising the woman's motorcycle skills, describing her as “a wicked rider,” even though she seems to be aloof and intimidating. The singer then asks for a sign from her and urges her not to be afraid of love, perhaps suggesting that she's reluctant to open up to him.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses his desire to get closer to the biker girl and pleads with her not to turn away from him. He romanticizes the idea of riding alongside her and making a connection, even if just for the night. The final verse of the song alludes to the singer's loneliness and longing for love, asking if he's “good enough for your lonely avenue tonight.”
Overall, the lyrics of “Easy Driver” capture the thrill of attraction, the excitement of the open road, and the anguish of unrequited love. The driving, upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it a perfect song for blasting on a motorcycle or driving fast on a highway.
Line by Line Meaning
Easy driver, she's a wicked rider
The woman is an expert driver and is an appealing ride.
She's smooth and she's skinny and she's probably mean
The woman is sleek in appearance and tough to read.
Easy driver, pull up beside her, roll down the window on this fine machine
Believing that the car will impress her, he approaches her car and tries to get her attention.
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't turn away, (ooh ooh ooh) just give me a sign
He is asking for a sign of interest from her and hoping that she won't just ignore him.
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't be afraid, (ooh ooh) love is so hard to find
He is trying to convince her not to be scared to show him any interest because it’s hard to find true love.
Easy driver, get on up beside her, she don't drive like she knows the way
He sees her driving uninhibitedly and thinks she’s special.
Easy driver, road's getting wider
He feels like there’s an opportunity for their relationship that’s getting bigger.
There's room to run and she might skate away
He knows that there is the possibility that she might abandon him since they are not in a relationship yet.
Come on back, baby what you say
He implores her to come back to him and tell him how she feels.
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't turn away, (ooh ooh ooh) just give me a sign
He is still asking for any indication of interest from her.
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't be afraid, (ooh ooh) love is so hard to find
He reiterates that although love is hard to come by, he thinks it is worth it to try and build a connection with her.
One lane away from love, the story of my life
He feels like he is one step away from experiencing true love but has been unlucky so far.
Could I be good enough for your lonely avenue tonight
He is asking her if he is good enough for her to give him a chance tonight.
It's a lonely avenue tonight
He recognizes that he is alone on his quest for love tonight.
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't turn away, (ooh ooh ooh) just give me a sign (give me a sign)
He is waiting for her to signal any interest in him.
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't be afraid, (ooh ooh) love is so hard to find
He emphasizes how hard it is to find love, making it crucial that she gives him a chance.
Easy driver, she's a wicked rider
He repeats how talented and special a driver the woman is.
She's smooth and she's skinny and she's probably mean
He still thinks the woman is mysterious but intriguing nonetheless.
Easy driver, get on up beside her, roll down the window on this fine machine
He's still trying to catch her attention and impress her with his car.
Easy driver (oh oh oh oh)
A repetition of the song title with a vocal interlude.
Easy driver
A repetition of the song title to close the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: David Plehn, Jerry Riopelle
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Laurylie Norman
Easy driver, she's a wicked rider
She's smooth and she's skinny and she's probably mean
Easy driver, pull up beside her, roll down the window on this fine machine
[Chorus:]
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't turn away, (ooh ooh ooh) just give me a sign
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't be afraid, (ooh ooh) love is so hard to find
Easy driver, get on up beside her, she don't drive like she knows the way
Easy driver, road's getting wider
There's room to run and she might skate away
Come on back, baby what you say
[Chorus]
One lane away from love, the story of my life
Could I be good enough for your lonely avenue tonight
It's a lonely avenue tonight
[Chorus]
Easy driver, she's a wicked rider
She's smooth and she's skinny and she's probably mean
Easy driver, get on up beside her, roll down the window on this fine machine
Easy driver, oh oh oh oh, easy driver, easy driver, easy driver (easy driver)
Easy driver, easy driver, easy driver, easy driver
Andrew Brendan
I've heard this song maybe twice in my life, back when the song was still new, and I've always remembered it. Now around 40 years later I'm able to hear it again. Thanks for sharing this!
Laurylie Norman
Easy driver, she's a wicked rider
She's smooth and she's skinny and she's probably mean
Easy driver, pull up beside her, roll down the window on this fine machine
[Chorus:]
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't turn away, (ooh ooh ooh) just give me a sign
(Ooh ooh ooh) don't be afraid, (ooh ooh) love is so hard to find
Easy driver, get on up beside her, she don't drive like she knows the way
Easy driver, road's getting wider
There's room to run and she might skate away
Come on back, baby what you say
[Chorus]
One lane away from love, the story of my life
Could I be good enough for your lonely avenue tonight
It's a lonely avenue tonight
[Chorus]
Easy driver, she's a wicked rider
She's smooth and she's skinny and she's probably mean
Easy driver, get on up beside her, roll down the window on this fine machine
Easy driver, oh oh oh oh, easy driver, easy driver, easy driver (easy driver)
Easy driver, easy driver, easy driver, easy driver
spinalcrackerbox
I love the live version from Austin, TX '82 that's on YT. As time passed, he & his band started rockin' out more.
CARLOS EUGENIO Calle
Great memories...content with my youth!! Desde Colombia.
Shawn Johnson
Great song
Tonya Ingram
That hair is everything to me 😍😘
MerkinMuffly
0:43 Keith Moon on ... keyboard?
Matt Hardy
Just keep sailing into the sunset...
Ana Chanteuse
He's a sweetie <3
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Written By Jerry Riopelle & David Plenn.