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"Don't Fight It" is a rock song performed by Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry, the lead singer for Journey at that time. It is included on Loggins' 1982 album High Adventure.
| "Don't Fight It" | ||||
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| Single by Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry | ||||
| from the album High Adventure | ||||
| B-side | "The More We Try" | |||
| Released | August 12, 1982[1] | |||
| Genre | Rock, soft rock[2] | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Dean Pitchford | |||
| Producer(s) | Bruce Botnick, Kenny Loggins | |||
| Kenny Loggins singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editLoggins has described the song as 'an experiment in pushing my limits to include rock', from the liner notes of his 1997 compilation Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
According to Loggins, the bullwhip sound effect in the song was created using a whip that was also used for the Indiana Jones movies.[3]
It was released as a single on August 12, 1982. It peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #15 on the Cash Box Top 100. It was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 1983 Grammy Awards.
Track listing
editUS 7" single
- "Don't Fight It" – 3:37
- "The More We Try" – 3:59
Credits and personnel
edit- Kenny Loggins – co-lead vocals and rhythm guitar
- Steve Perry – co-lead vocals
- Neil Giraldo – lead guitar
- Mike Hamilton – bass
- Dennis Conway – drums
- Tris Imboden – percussion
Chart performance
edit| Chart (1982–1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[4] | 7 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[5] | 17 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[6] | 4 |
References
edit- ^ "FMQB" (PDF). p. 28.
- ^ "Soft Rock | Significant Albums, Artists and Songs". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-03-24.
- ^ "Weekend: Loving Kenny Loggins". sptimes.com. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 6952." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Kenny Loggins Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
- ^ "Kenny Loggins Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
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