Vox Humana (Kenny Loggins album)
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| Studio album by Kenny Loggins | ||||
| Released | March 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Soft rock | |||
| Length | 40:46 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Kenny Loggins, David Foster, Michael Omartian | |||
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| Rolling Stone | (mixed)[2] |
Vox Humana is the fifth solo album released by soft rock singer Kenny Loggins. Released in 1985, it was Loggins' first album released after his involvement with the hit soundtrack to the motion picture Footloose, the year prior. The title is from a Latin phrase meaning "human voice."
Among those who make cameo appearances are members of DeBarge, The Pointer Sisters, Philip Bailey, Mr. Mister's Richard Page, Steve George and other artists.
Track listing
- "Vox Humana" (Loggins, Anita Pointer, June Pointer) 4:09
- "No Lookin' Back" (Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Ed Sanford) – 4:48
- "Let There Be Love" (Loggins, Dean Pitchford) – 4:05
- "I'll Be There" (Loggins, Nathan East, David Foster, El Debarge) – 4:00
- "I'm Gonna Do It Right" (Loggins) – 4:40
- "Forever" (Loggins, David Foster, Eva Ein)– 4:23
- "At Last" (Loggins, Eva Ein, David Foster, Nathan East) – 3:53
- "Loraine" (Loggins, David Foster) – 4:28
- "Love Will Follow" (Loggins, Tom Snow) – 6:20
Personnel
- Lead vocals: Kenny Loggins, Sheena Easton (track 5)
- Guitars: Kenny Loggins, Tim Pierce, Michael Landau, Paul Jackson, Jr., Steve Lukather, David Williams
- Keyboard and synthesizers: Michael Omartian, David Foster, Randy Kerber, Neil Larsen, Steve Wood, Michael Boddicker, Greg Phillinganes, Randy Waldman, David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Bo Tomlyn
- Bass guitar: Nathan East
- Drums: Tris Imboden, John "JR" Robinson, Michael Baird
- Percussion: Paulinho da Costa, Sheila E
- Saxophone: David Sanborn
- String arrangement: Jeremy Lubbock (track 5)
- Backing vocals: Richard Page, Steve George, El Debarge, Hamish Stuart, Sheena Easton, Marilyn Martin (track 9), Donna McDaniel, The Pointer Sisters, Philip Bailey, Carl Anderson, Carl Caldwell, Howard Hewett
Song information
"Forever" was written for a short film called Access All Areas produced by Jenny Sullivan (ex-wife of Jim Messina, Loggins' former bandmate). The song was a Top 40 hit in 1985, and continues to be a favorite among Loggins' fans. Some of its success on the charts can be attributed to its use in the soap opera, The Young and the Restless. A live version was recorded on the video for Outside: From the Redwoods but was not included in the album release.
"Love Will Follow" was included as a duet version with singer Shanice on the Kenny Loggins live-concert album "Outside: From the Redwoods."