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.
Here There and Everywhere
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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I need my love to be here
Here, making each day of the year
Changing my life with a wave of her hand
Nobody can deny that there's something there
There, running my hands through her hair
Both of us thinking how good it can be
[Chorus: x2]
I want her everywhere
And if she's beside me I know I need never care
But to love her is to need her everywhere
Knowing that love is to share
Each one believing that love never dies
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
I will be there
And everywhere
Here, there and everywhere
In "Here There And Everywhere," Kenny Loggins discusses the importance of love in his life. He begins by asserting that in order to lead a better life, he requires his love to be present with him. Her presence is transformative; she alters his life just by being there. Loggins acknowledges that others can see the power of their relationship and that it is unique. As the song continues, Loggins touches on the physical intimacy they share, running his hands through her hair as they both contemplate how great their connection is.
The chorus repeats twice, expressing Loggins's desire for his love to be everywhere in his life. He knows that if she is by his side, he will want for nothing, and he must have her in all aspects of his life. Loggins believes that love is inherently giving and that it never truly fades, and he desires to be present for his love, to watch her and make sure she is always happy, present in her life here, there, and everywhere.
Line by Line Meaning
To lead a better life
In order for me to improve my existence
I need my love to be here
I require the presence of my lover
Here, making each day of the year
With me, creating joy daily
Changing my life with a wave of her hand
Transforming my life with a simple gesture
Nobody can deny that there's something there
No one can refute that we have a special bond
There, running my hands through her hair
In that moment, caressing her hair
Both of us thinking how good it can be
Both of us envisioning how blissful our future could be
Someone is speaking, but she doesn't know he's there
An individual is speaking, but she is unaware of their presence
I want her everywhere
I desire her constant presence
And if she's beside me I know I need never care
With her next to me, I worry about nothing else
But to love her is to need her everywhere
Loving her means requiring her presence always
Knowing that love is to share
Understanding that love is about giving and receiving
Each one believing that love never dies
Both of us trusting that our love will never fade
Watching her eyes and hoping I'm always there
Observing her eyes and wishing that I am always present
I will be there
I promise to be present
And everywhere
Constantly and in every aspect
Here, there and everywhere
In every place and situation, always by her side
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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