Literally! With Rob Lowe Kenny Loggins: Taking Liberties with Rainbows (Re-Release)
Dec 8, 2025
Kenny Loggins, the legendary singer-songwriter, shares fascinating stories from his music career, including how 'Danger Zone' came to life for Top Gun. He reminisces about his work on 'Caddyshack' and the writing process behind hits like 'What a Fool Believes'. Kenny also recalls memorable moments from the 'We Are The World' recording, featuring anecdotes about Steve Perry and Cyndi Lauper. Plus, he discusses adapting 'Rainbow Connection' and his journey in mentoring young songwriters.
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Fanboy Moment Sets Tone
- Rob Lowe fanboys over Kenny Loggins and calls him the soundtrack of his life during the intro.
- They bond over Yacht Rock and shared admiration before diving into stories.
Happy Accident Defined A Groove
- 'I'm All Right' groove emerged from a drummer's limitations, boiling the part down to a simple foot snare pattern.
- Kenny turned the player's constraint into the song's defining rhythm by embracing the accident.
Write For The Scene, Not Ego
- Treat soundtrack placements like strategic career moves and aim to get any scene placement you can.
- Showing up and writing specifically for a scene increases chances of making the soundtrack album.
