In late 1970 Jim Messina, formerly of Poco and Buffalo Springfield, was working as an independent contract record producer for Columbia Records. It was then that he met a little-known studio artist who had written a few songs of his own, Kenny Loggins. Loggins was working as contract songwriter for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Messina decided to produce Loggins' debut album. By the time all was said and done, Messina had contributed so much to the album, both instrumentally and vocally, that the effort was more of a Kenny Loggins album with Jim Messina sitting in. Thus an accidental duo was born. Their harmonies meshed so well that what was begun as a one-off album became an entity unto itself. So rather than simply producing Kenny Loggins as a solo act, in 1971 they both decided to form a duo, Loggins and Messina.
Over the course of the next four to five years they produced five original material albums, one album of covers of other artists' material and two live albums. One compilation album, a "best of", would be released after the duo had separated.
As is natural in most mentor type relationships, Loggins outgrew the duo over time. Within a few years he would feel the need to spread his wings and fly by his own right, and by 1976 the pair separated and pursued successful solo careers, with Loggins soon achieving the super-star status that he sought.
They reunited in 2005 for a compilation album of their greatest hits, which proved so successful that they decided to tour as a group again. The "Sittin' In Again" tour was launched in mid-2005 and played out the remainder of the year, proving that they hadn't lost the magic that made them famous in the first place.
Their backing band changed from album to album. Many albums featured backing members who were well know in their own right, such as Stephen Stills who contributed to their self-titled second album. Bryan Adams played guitar on the album Full Sail. John Townsend and Ed Sanford, later of the Sanford Townsend Band (Smoke from a Distant Fire) contributed vocals and songwriting to the Native Sons album.
Keep Me In Mind
Loggins & Messina Lyrics
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I know that I am not the only one
That you can call
But keep me in mind
This feeling of lust is haunting
Following me and wanting you
To think of a time
I know you've had many
And I haven't any to show
But what I can't give you
I'll equal with love
When darkness resolves to slumber
Remember that I'm your number one
That you can call
So keep me in mind
I know that while needing someone
Is only a thought that comes from me
Hoping that you
Will keep me in mind
I know you've had many
And I haven't any to show
But what I can't give you
I'll equal with love
Loggins and Messina's song "Keep Me In Mind" is a love song about someone who is hoping that the person they love will keep them in mind even though they have had many other lovers before. The singer is aware of the former lovers but still believes that they can offer something special in the form of love. The lyrics are reflective and hopeful, as the singer is asking the person they love to remember them when they feel lonely, even if it's just a passing thought.
The song has a haunting quality to it, which reflects the singer's feelings of desire and yearning. The melody is simple and the instrumentation builds throughout the song, adding to the intensity of the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "keep me in mind" is a reminder that the singer wants to be remembered and thought of by the person they love.
In conclusion, "Keep Me In Mind" is a beautiful love song about the longing for love and the desire to be remembered by the person you love. The lyrics are poignant and the melody is haunting, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
If ever you're feelin' lonely
In case you feel isolated and alone
I know that I am not the only one
I realize that there are other people you can reach out to
That you can call
To whom you can reach out to speak
But keep me in mind
But don't forget about me, please
This feeling of lust is haunting
This strong desire I have for you is overwhelming me
Following me and wanting you
It's chasing me and calling for you to be with me
To think of a time
To remember a moment in the past
And keep me in mind
And remember that I'm here, thinking of you
I know you've had many
I understand that you've been with other people
And I haven't any to show
And I don't have any experiences to share with you
But what I can't give you
However, what I can't provide you with
I'll equal with love
I'll make up for it with the depth of my affection
When darkness resolves to slumber
When the night comes and you go to bed
Remember that I'm your number one
Recall that I'm here to support you at any time
That you can call
That you can contact to share your feelings
So keep me in mind
Please keep me in your thoughts
I know that while needing someone
I know that the urge to have someone around
Is only a thought that comes from me
Is simply a notion that arises from my heart
Hoping that you
Desiring that you
Will keep me in mind
Will remember my love for you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing
Written by: Jim Messina
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