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.
celebrate my home
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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I believe I've missed each and every face,
Come on and play my music,
Let's turn on the love light in the place
It's time I found myself,
Totally surrounded in your circles
Whoa, my friends
Please, celebrate me home,
Give me a number,
Please, celebrate me home
Play me one more song,
That I'll always remember,
And I can recall,
Whenever I find myself too all alone,
I can sing me home.
Uneasy highway,
Traveling where the Westerly winds can fly,
Somebody tried to tell me,
But the men forgot to tell me why,
I gotta count on being gone,
Come on woman, come on daddy,
Be what you want from me,
I'm this strong, I'll be weak
Please, celebrate me home,
Give me a number,
Please, celebrate me home
Play me one more song,
That I'll always remember,
I can recall,
Whenever I find myself too all alone,
I can make believe I've never gone,
I never know where I belong,
Sing me home.
Please, celebrate me home,
Give me a number,
Please, celebrate me home
Play me one more song,
Celebrate, celebrate
Celebrate, celebrate
Celebrate, celebrate
Celebrate me home
Please, celebrate me home,
Please, celebrate me home,
Well I'm finally here,
But I'm bound to roam,
Come on celebrate me home
Well I'm finally here,
But I'm bound to roam,
Come on celebrate me home
Well I'm finally here,
But I'm bound to roam,
Come on celebrate me home
Please, celebrate me home,
Please, celebrate me home,
Please, celebrate me home,
Please, celebrate me home,
Please, celebrate me home,
Please, celebrate me home,
The song "Celebrate Me Home" by Kenny Loggins is a heartfelt song about the desire to come home and be celebrated after a long period of traveling. The first verse sets the scene for the song - the singer is home for the holidays, but feels like they've missed everyone. The music is then turned on, and the circle of friends and loved ones begins to celebrate being reunited.
In the chorus, the singer asks to be celebrated and to have a special memory created for them before they have to leave again. They request to be celebrated one more time, to feel like they belong and to be brought back home whenever they're feeling alone. The second verse introduces a note of melancholy: the singer is traveling on an "uneasy highway," not sure why they're going where they're going. They rely on their loved ones to give them what they need, whether that means strength or weakness.
Overall, the song is about finding solace in relationships and the power of being welcomed back to a place where one is loved and appreciated. The theme of homecoming is an important one in music, and Loggins manages to capture the bittersweet emotions of leaving and returning with sensitivity and grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Home for the holidays,
The singer is back home for the holiday season.
I believe I've missed each and every face,
The singer feels he has missed seeing all of his friends and family.
Come on and play my music,
The singer wants someone to play his music.
Let's turn on the love light in the place
The singer wants to spread love and positive energy in his surroundings.
It's time I found myself,
The singer feels lost and needs to reconnect with his community.
Totally surrounded in your circles
The singer wants to be fully included in his loved ones' lives.
Whoa, my friends
The singer is addressing his friends.
Please, celebrate me home,
The singer is asking his loved ones to celebrate him being back home.
Give me a number,
The singer wants someone to call out a song number for him to perform.
Play me one more song,
The singer wants to continue performing music for his audience.
That I'll always remember,
The singer wants to perform a memorable song.
And I can recall,
The singer wants to remember this moment forever.
Whenever I find myself too all alone,
The singer feels lonely sometimes.
I can sing me home.
Singing helps the singer feel more at home.
Uneasy highway,
The singer is traveling on a difficult and uncertain journey.
Traveling where the Westerly winds can fly,
The singer is going where the wind takes him.
Somebody tried to tell me,
The singer was warned or advised about his journey.
But the men forgot to tell me why,
The singer is confused about the purpose of his journey.
I gotta count on being gone,
The singer knows he will be away for a while.
Come on woman, come on daddy,
The singer is calling out to his loved ones.
Be what you want from me,
The singer is open to fulfilling any expectations his loved ones have of him.
I'm this strong, I'll be weak
The singer is admitting that he is not as strong as he appears to be.
Celebrate, celebrate
The singer is calling for a celebration.
Celebrate me home
The singer wants his loved ones to celebrate his homecoming.
Well I'm finally here,
The singer has finally arrived.
But I'm bound to roam,
The singer knows he will have to leave again eventually.
Come on celebrate me home
The singer is repeating his request for celebration.
Please, celebrate me home,
The singer wants his loved ones to celebrate his return.
Please, celebrate me home,
The singer repeats his request.
Please, celebrate me home,
The singer repeats his request.
Please, celebrate me home,
The singer repeats his request.
Please, celebrate me home,
The singer repeats his request.
Please, celebrate me home,
The singer repeats his request.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB JAMES, KENNETH CLARK LOGGINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Terri Kesler
As a former active duty Marine, this song is so memorable. ❤️
trod1972
My husband was assigned to a Navy ship as a Marine. At the holidays this song helped him as he looked over the ocean feeling alone and small❤ Semper Fi
Nic De
I play this every Christmas season and at random points throughout the year. I live in the house that my grandparents raised my dad in. It's a joy but sometimes painful, but it's home. This song helps me to remember the good times I had with them. Miss them so much. Praying for all who have endured losses of any kind for any reason.
Rebecca Gliserman
Oh I hear you. Me too. 💚🧡
Kenny Loggins has such heart. Such a loving man.
gregory knudson
Nice! 😢
Brian Bogan
You're not alone , I totally get your point
carolyn griffin
I love this song…sad but uplifting at the same time. Kenny Is a beautiful human being. I saw him at the first celebration of Martin Luther King holiday in Atlanta. He gave me a new hope for man kind… we can live together as one race…the human race
Christian Ramirez
@TjBoux Johnson you should know, it's not a Christmas song.
Jorgen Platner
This song is an underrated Christmas song. Not sure why it doesn't get more airplay!
Commonwealth
They've really been playing it this year here and don't I remember it before this year. What a hidden treasure.