"THIS IS IT", NOT the garbage of today. Don't know when or where the disconnect came into play. Bring back the classics of yesterday & trashcan what people THINK is music, that really isn't.
and his father ALMOST giving up lying in the hospital bed about to go into surgery/not caring if he lived or died. I heard Kenny mention this in a radio interview he did back in 1997. GREAT composer/Kenny is.
Man I swear it pisses me off that people ALWAYS forget to mention Kenny Loggins when it comes to Blue Eyed Soul!!! That man earned his damn spot!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
This song was my song to my dad when he first got diagnosed with cancer. From the time he decided to fight it until the end when he couldn't fight it anymore and decided to enter hospice. He passed away Feb 8th with his children by his side,holding him. Miss him everyday.
Whether dedicated to Kenny's father or not, the song is not about cancer or alcoholism. If you read the lyrics and watch the original video, it's about a married woman having an affair and stringing a guy along. He's giving her an ultimatum. THIS IS IT. You're going no further, time to decide. It's him or me. Let your friends believe what they want. Leave him behind. First verse, "don't wait for some miracle"...Second verse, "Here's your miracle, it's ME, dummy". Perfect marriage of lyrics and music.
Still loving this awesome song in 2022, 43 years after it's debut. I LOVE Kenny Loggins' voice and his look. "You think that maybe it's over. Only if you want it to be." Michael McDonald co-writing and singing backing vocals further explains why the song is so great. 🔥 💛
I’m a Black Woman living in East New York, Brooklyn. I love Kenny Loggins. I used this song to get through my road test. Thanks to him I got my license.
I dont KNOW what COLOR has to do WITH ANYTHING white people never say im white and im listening to marvin gay if YOU need a song to do anything in life thats SAD go read a BOOK
No matter what specific event this song was really about, or whatever his dad was dealing with, beyond that, the message of this song is so easy to understand and motivating. It’s amazing so many people can be inspired by this song and use it to help friends and family, even themselves.
Before "One Shining Moment" from CBS, NBC used this as its theme song for its NCAA men's basketball Final Four from 1979-1981. That's how I first learned of this song. One of the first examples of a network using a hit song at the time of release as theme music for a major sporting event.
This song is pure MAGIC!!!! Best song Kenny ever did. Timeless. Michael McDonald's MAGICAL voice in the background makes this an all time classic & unforgettable song. Shoulda been a waaaaaay bigger hit. So underrated. Never get tired of it. Still sounds great 40 years after it came out. The 49ers played it b4 winning their 1st Super Bowl. Powerful song.
Mr. Loggins, I doubt you will ever get this. But I'm hoping. Back in the 70s, I was in a very bad scene with family. Things came to a head and I got out of there for good. Never been back. And this song here, is why. This song you did, gave me a reason to break those chains. And do something for me. All within just a few months of the first time I heard this. You don't know how grateful I am. Your music gave me hope. Gave me drive. For me. I never did wrong to others. I have lived my life for me, but always trying to respect others. Doing unto others, as I would have them do unto me. My health is now failing really bad and quickly. My time is running short. So I'm closing doors on my past. Saying something to those that need to know some. And you are on my list. Mr. Loggins, Thank You, Sir. From the bottom of my heart. Honestly, Thank You. If someone is running this channel for Mr. Loggins. I'm asking, please send this to Mr. Loggins. Thank You.
x0539p 🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️ Right HERE, I am. This song was used as part of a radio station commercial in Chicago, Q101. What a time that was, the memories & the music. And OF COURSE, Kenny Loggins 🙌👏
I was in Middle School when this song came out!! One of the best songs of the 80's with Michael McDonald with the BG vocals, man listen!!! I just need a time machine to go back to the 80's for real!!
@@friedricengravy6646 It's actually both. Kenny Loggins is singing lead vocals, and Micheal McDonald is singing background. They did a lot of work together. For instance, they cowrote "What a Fool Believes." In fact, I think Kenny Loggins was even considered a member of The Doobie Brothers at this time.
His dad was battling alcoholism like me. Fortunately he bounced back to a normal healthy life. Like me. Thank you Kenny for this uplifting song I love you so much
Whether dedicated to Kenny's father or not, the song is not about cancer or alcoholism. If you read the lyrics and watch the original video, it's about a married woman having an affair and stringing a guy along. He's giving her an ultimatum. THIS IS IT. You're going no further, time to decide. It's him or me. Let your friends believe what they want. Leave him behind. First verse, "don't wait for some miracle"...Second verse, "Here's your miracle, it's ME, dummy". Perfect marriage of lyrics and music.
Kenny was on CBS Sunday 8/28/22, he looked great. This is It was composed and dedicated to his dad that had cancer. This song Rock my soul to the core. Thanks Kenny and Michael. Best Song Ever! Blessings
I was 10 when this song came on the radio, back in 1979. The beautiful melody and harmony still flow through me just as it did the first time I heard it back then. Mr. Logins you are a great Artist.
2022: I took notice of it around the same time when I pulled out an old AM radio and tuned in a distant station - Midwest USA - Added a special something to the tune.
This song has a very powerful message. Kenny Loggins wrote it for his father, who was discouraged and losing hope because of his serious illness. Even though the lyrics have a universal message, if you listen to it thinking of Kenny telling his father to fight for his life you may get a whole new appreciation for the song's urgency.
This is such powerful song. Kenny Loggins is one of the best writers of our generation. Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins make an awesome writing team. This is a classic and always will be. It’s 2021 and I’m listening to it like it just came out. Real music will always last because it touches people’s hearts
I knew I heard Michael McDonald's voice during the bridge ...actually came here to confirm that it was Kenny Loggins with Michael McDonald somewhere in the background.
@@Alienated80 You got it. Michael assists with background vocals and actually co-wrote the song with Kenny. My favorite Doobie Brothers song, "What a Fool Believes", was written by Loggins and McDonald making them a powerful songwriting team as both songs are excellent. I especially love Kenny's vocals on this song. He is one of the best, if not the best.
Kenny says people make the mistake of thinking this about a relationship. In fact he wrote it when his father was very sick and giving up. It was challenging him to fight.
I had the song in my phone and sang it to my dad by his hospital bed. I knew Kenny's similar story and the lyrics gave me hope for a few months. My dad died a little while ago. Thank you Kenny for this heartfelt song.
Thanks you for following me and my page all this year's and for the support you've showered to me dear fan, I really appreciate it and I hope you never stop listening to my lyrics.... Where are you streaming from?
This reminds me of 1980 NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Louisville Cardinals were high flying that year. Before Houston had Phi Slamma Jamma Louisville had the Doctors of Dunk!...with Darrel Griffith! They were the first team to use athleticism on the defensive side of the court. They were pinning shots to the backboard! They also won the national championship that year. It's amazing how one song can generate so many memories...
Wow I was only 6yrs old but this was one of my very first sports memories along with the first 49ers superbowl and the Bird v Magic college hoops matchup.
I heard his Dad was fighting cancer. Also heard heart problem or "a disease". Whatever, the point of the song is very strong. Great great piece of music.
Apparently this song was dedicated to Kenny’s dad who was struggling with suicide at the time. Such a powerful song, a beautiful moment between father and son.
@@lauracat33 His dad was about to undergo surgery and this song was Kenny's wish for his dad to fight the cancer. He spoke of it this morning (5/22/22) on Sunday Morning.
This was one of my favorite songs growing up as a kid of the 80s. Back then I listened to my music primarily on cassette tapes (and vinyl). Ahhh the good 'ole days. :)
this was, 'the NCAA basketball tournament theme song of all time,' it should be re-established as the permanent song play for the tournament !!! / 1980 LOUISVILLE
This song played in the store today, and I didn’t mean to, but I was dancing...didn’t even care! Love it. Now I’ve been listening to it off and on the rest of the evening.
Great music is great music. Color has nothing to do with it. Aretha Franklin's best era of music was played by white musicians from Alabama in the 60's. Elvis Presley and Tom Jones almost always had all black backup singers. As a five year old black child, I was and still am in love with "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck to adult's amusement. Didn't care or know what race, sex or color he was or the band. Loved James Brown, the Beatles, Hank Williams, Glenn Miller, Aretha, Dionne Warwick, etc., all with equal fervor. It disturbs me when people say they like an artist or genre of music in spite of their race. Really?? Just enjoy the blessings of gifted artists. You will love the music more.
@@sheashea4622 Thanks you for following me and my page all this year's and for the support you've showered to me dear fan, I really appreciate it and I hope you never stop listening to my lyrics.... Where are you streaming from?
I didn't realize how versatile of a singer Kenny Loggins is. In Loggins and Messina he was more of a country/rock singer. On "This Is It" he's dabbling into funk and soul, and in the mid 80's he's was doing high octane pop rock. He was the soundtrack king in the 80's.
I’m listening to Kenny Loggins! This is a great song and his lyrics are timeless. Kirk Franklin made a great gospel song called The Fight of your Life from this song! Kenny has a great voice!!! I love this song!
This music would still exist if it wasn't controlled by industry execs. This is why Prince quit, they dictate what they want out, there are still artists who make this kind of music that the industry won't even listen too.
In the mid 1970s I got to see Loggins and Messina in concert in Toronto. Amazing and the opening act was an unknown band, Heart!!! Lucky me!! Check out Gabriel Henrique on TH-cam. He could do justice to any Kenny song. I'd live to hear him sing Celebrate me home or Conviction of the Heart. He could revitalize this music.
Carla Linton. I love Kenny Loggings. He is one of my favorite Male Artists of the seventies and eighties one of my favorite songs by Kenny Loggings is This Is IT.
One of THEE MOST HEARTFUL, BEAUTIFUL & HEARTBREAKING Songs EVER. Kenny Loggins wrote this Song about his Father having n going through Cancer, the Same Time that My Father had n was going through Cancer. We Both lost Them to It. During that Time I was a Senior in Junior High School, that My Father had been Looking Very Forward to and Graduation. He wasn't there at Riverside Church on Graduation Day, which Still Haunts, Saddens and Hurts Me, 42 Years Later and Forever Will. DEEP SONG. GOD BLESS Kenny Loggins' FATHER & My DADDY. May Their SOULS BE AT REST IN POWER N IN ETERNAL PEACE IN PARADISE...🙏🏾👼🏾🤲🏾🕊🙌🏾😇
How are you doing? Nice meeting you here. I appreciate you for being a great fan, it really means a lot to me. I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎼
Just love Kenny Loggins music. It was a great help to me while I was in college. It has been a comfort to me too during very difficult times in my life. He's a very talented man. I'm happy he is now retiring and taking time for himself and his family. Although he will no longer be touring, his music will still be out there for all to enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. We will miss you.
The King of movie soundtracks was certainly blessed with other songs such as this song and Whenever I Call You Friend that still resonate today! Maybe he us not underrated but definitely not fully appreciated.
Kenny Loggin and Michael Macdonald sang this blockbuster song the lyrics was on the money because nobody knows what you know and knows what f the future holds THIS IS DEFINITELY IT !!! GOOD JOB WELL DONE !!! Richard and
LEGENDARY 70''s hit. I remember was 6 yrs old first listening to this song on the radio i thought it was Michael Jackson, then i saw the video i was😮. Then i came to know the Hit Maker Kenny Loggins 🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This track along with bill Withers “lovely day” and Randy Crawford “one day I’ll fly away” take me to such a calm, mellow place. If you’re having a bad day, these songs change everything ❤️
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Do I hear Micheal McDonald I the background???? 2024
Yes you do ☺️
I was wondering that too!!
@lisagiles Michael McDonald cowrote it as well.
The legend himself, Michael McDonald, sang the backing vocals.
Yes u do
"THIS IS IT", NOT the garbage of today. Don't know when or where the disconnect came into play. Bring back the classics of yesterday & trashcan what people THINK is music, that really isn't.
We said, I agree
Who else is listening to this great song in 2024 ❤❤❤
I am. Would you believe this recording is 45 years old?
@@Juliaflo crazy right
Kenny mentioned this song in his memoir
Still Alright. . .about his Dad
Came here to listen 🎶
Me..
I am. This has been the best ear worm I’ve ever had! I’ve always loved this song.
Between Kenny's lead vocal, Michael McDonald's soulful background vocals and whoever is playing keys they made this song a winner!
With and without the Doobie Brothers,Michael McDonald is a Hall-of-Famer.
Don't forget the bass player
This song was about his father fighting a deadly disease.
and his father ALMOST giving up lying in the hospital bed about to go into surgery/not caring if he lived or died. I heard Kenny mention this in a radio interview he did back in 1997. GREAT composer/Kenny is.
Dad + son god is good Jesus is our lord and Savior amen
Man I swear it pisses me off that people ALWAYS forget to mention Kenny Loggins when it comes to Blue Eyed Soul!!! That man earned his damn spot!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Kenny made it before the bandwagon came round...
Couldn’t agree with you MORE!!!!!!
You remembered! ❤
It’s okay, it just takes a few longer to reach the top of the hill of appreciation of fine quality music
Kenny is blue eyed soul personified along with Michael McDonald and Bobby Caldwell.
Happy 76th Birthday Kenny Loggins!(Born January 7, 1948)😃🥳🎂🎉🎊🎈🎁🍾🥂👍👏🙌
Happy late birthday to Kenny!!
He is really a Capricorn ❤️😊👍🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶
Another example of how there were some SOULFUL white boys back then! Goooood music
Also the unmistakable sound of the backing vocals by Michael McDonald, who co-wrote the song with Loggins.
@@ebayerragreed
Yes. Cant go wrong w/ Michael McDonald backing vocals!!
Like Hall & Oats, Joe Cocker etc.
This is one of my top 3 songs ever! When I was a little girl it was my inspirational song. I’m now 48 years old. Thank you Mr. Loggins!
Yes mam.
Kenny. Loggins..and. Michael. McDonald ❤pure classic Amazing song 🎵
Thank you Michael McDonald for giving that push to Kenny to put him on top of the charts.
This song was my song to my dad when he first got diagnosed with cancer. From the time he decided to fight it until the end when he couldn't fight it anymore and decided to enter hospice. He passed away Feb 8th with his children by his side,holding him. Miss him everyday.
I'm so sorry for your loss
I believe this was the same issue with Kenny Loggins dad. That’s why he did this song
So sorry for your loss. Parents are the beginning of our life lines. To loose them can be tragic. Hoping your doing better. A fan!
Whether dedicated to Kenny's father or not, the song is not about cancer or alcoholism.
If you read the lyrics and watch the original video, it's about a married woman having
an affair and stringing a guy along. He's giving her an ultimatum. THIS IS IT.
You're going no further, time to decide. It's him or me. Let your friends believe what
they want. Leave him behind. First verse, "don't wait for some miracle"...Second
verse, "Here's your miracle, it's ME, dummy". Perfect marriage of lyrics and music.
Very sorry for your loss🫂
Still loving this awesome song in 2022, 43 years after it's debut. I LOVE Kenny Loggins' voice and his look. "You think that maybe it's over. Only if you want it to be." Michael McDonald co-writing and singing backing vocals further explains why the song is so great. 🔥 💛
I forgot that Kenny Logins ever dressed this way.
Me too
Me
What a great combo of voices
Ithis song kinda sad cause my dad battling cancer back then and so Kinney logging that why made this song
Some songs never get old and this is one of them that will be around forever.
Michael McDonald's voice really makes this song!!!!!!
Absolutely
I’m a Black Woman living in East New York, Brooklyn. I love Kenny Loggins. I used this song to get through my road test. Thanks to him I got my license.
What is the relevance being a black woman have to do with liking Kenny Loggins music? Such a racist comment.
What difference is it what COLOR you ARE African American WOMAN salt of the EARTH NOT
It's an awesome song honey, and if this don't pull on your heart strings I don't what to tell you...
Darealdeal
I dont KNOW what COLOR has to do WITH ANYTHING white people never say im white and im listening to marvin gay if YOU need a song to do anything in life thats SAD go read a BOOK
@@jackieguccione94 Honey, there are many like you, God Bless your soul...
Darealdeal
My cousin was in the hospital for 3 weeks and died. This song was on the radio when I got in the car. Will never forget this song
I’m sorry for your loss🙏🌹
The keyboardist is killing it
KILLING IT!!!!
No matter what specific event this song was really about, or whatever his dad was dealing with, beyond that, the message of this song is so easy to understand and motivating. It’s amazing so many people can be inspired by this song and use it to help friends and family, even themselves.
True 👍 ✌
😂love this song
I've just discovered Kenny Loggins, he's one soulful dude
Blue-eyed soul at its finest.
This what we once called... REAL MUSIC! 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
yessss
we still do
Right on!
Still is.
@K we surely do friend !
This man can really sing and I just love Michael MacDonald’s voice as well.
MM has such a distinctive voice, like in Steely Dan's Peg.
Before "One Shining Moment" from CBS, NBC used this as its theme song for its NCAA men's basketball Final Four from 1979-1981. That's how I first learned of this song. One of the first examples of a network using a hit song at the time of release as theme music for a major sporting event.
I've always associated it with the NCAA Tournament. I wish they would bring it back for those of us who have watched the Tournament since it was used
@@ts7754 @eebradley1 : Born & raised in Louisville, Ky and I STILL associate it with winning the championship in 1980.
This song is pure MAGIC!!!! Best song Kenny ever did. Timeless. Michael McDonald's MAGICAL voice in the background makes this an all time classic & unforgettable song. Shoulda been a waaaaaay bigger hit. So underrated. Never get tired of it. Still sounds great 40 years after it came out. The 49ers played it b4 winning their 1st Super Bowl. Powerful song.
Mr. Loggins, I doubt you will ever get this. But I'm hoping. Back in the 70s, I was in a very bad scene with family. Things came to a head and I got out of there for good. Never been back.
And this song here, is why. This song you did, gave me a reason to break those chains. And do something for me. All within just a few months of the first time I heard this.
You don't know how grateful I am. Your music gave me hope. Gave me drive. For me. I never did wrong to others. I have lived my life for me, but always trying to respect others. Doing unto others, as I would have them do unto me.
My health is now failing really bad and quickly. My time is running short. So I'm closing doors on my past. Saying something to those that need to know some. And you are on my list.
Mr. Loggins, Thank You, Sir. From the bottom of my heart. Honestly, Thank You.
If someone is running this channel for Mr. Loggins. I'm asking, please send this to Mr. Loggins. Thank You.
Did anyone see Kenny came from out of no where like Jesus!!!!! This is it I love ❤️ you Kenny Logins 🙏🏽❤️💯
Who’s enjoying this music during the Coronavirus pandemic? Just love Kenny and Michael MacDonalds voices.
Me...love this....I just turned 60... This song was my era.... Lyrics appreciated now more than ever
x0539p 🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️ Right HERE, I am. This song was used as part of a radio station commercial in Chicago, Q101. What a time that was, the memories & the music. And OF COURSE, Kenny Loggins 🙌👏
@@danperlman3185 AMEN!!!
@@martybowen1 amen back!
Love, your family..of Believers in Jesus. Our first love. Glory to God.
Still listening to this song 2024, this is it!
I was in Middle School when this song came out!! One of the best songs of the 80's with Michael McDonald with the BG vocals, man listen!!! I just need a time machine to go back to the 80's for real!!
RIGHT!
PATRICK HENRY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Granada Hills, what the f!
Patrick Henry Jr. High School
Granada Hills, CA. 1980.
I think technically, this came out in 1979? I feel ya though 😊
I dont think that’s Michael McDonald, thats Kenny Loggins or r u pointing out that he sounds & looks like McDonald??
@@friedricengravy6646 It's actually both. Kenny Loggins is singing lead vocals, and Micheal McDonald is singing background.
They did a lot of work together.
For instance, they cowrote "What a Fool Believes."
In fact, I think Kenny Loggins was even considered a member of The Doobie Brothers at this time.
Gorgeous. Kenny and Michael. Grammy for Best Male Vocal of 1980 - winning over Christopher Cross who won everything else he was up for that year.
Bro’s voice is majestic
Lovin ❤ this song in 2024, 68 years young 😂
This is a classic tune. It really brings back the good times of the early '80s.
This song is so beautiful... I get misty eyed when I hear it
Are🗣️You🗣️Gonna 🗣️Wait For🗣️A🗣️Sign
🗣️Here’s 🗣️Your 🗣️MIRACLE
🗣️Stand 🗣️Up🗣️&🗣️Fight! 🥊 🎹🎹🎹🎹
My go to song when I gotta be brave💯☺️
Thank You 💯
His dad was battling alcoholism like me. Fortunately he bounced back to a normal healthy life. Like me. Thank you Kenny for this uplifting song I love you so much
It was cancer. This song is to his father. Decide to do treatments or let the cancer take him.
@@lauracat33 certain cancers can be caused by alcoholism like liver.
Whether dedicated to Kenny's father or not, the song is not about cancer or alcoholism.
If you read the lyrics and watch the original video, it's about a married woman having
an affair and stringing a guy along. He's giving her an ultimatum. THIS IS IT.
You're going no further, time to decide. It's him or me. Let your friends believe what
they want. Leave him behind. First verse, "don't wait for some miracle"...Second
verse, "Here's your miracle, it's ME, dummy". Perfect marriage of lyrics and music.
Kenny was on CBS Sunday 8/28/22, he looked great. This is It was composed and dedicated to his dad that had cancer. This song Rock my soul to the core. Thanks Kenny and Michael. Best Song Ever! Blessings
I was 10 when this song came on the radio, back in 1979. The beautiful melody and harmony still flow through me just as it did the first time I heard it back then. Mr. Logins you are a great Artist.
I was 12
2022: I took notice of it around the same time when I pulled out an old AM radio and tuned in a distant station - Midwest USA - Added a special something to the tune.
Kenny is so smooth with backup singer Michael McDonald
This song has some kind of magic to it I LOVE IT...
hector vega Yessss
The magic = Michael McDonald
hector vega agree
Agreed! (_not really digging Kenny in that blouse, tho... ahhhh the 70s_)
This song has a very powerful message. Kenny Loggins wrote it for his father, who was discouraged and losing hope because of his serious illness. Even though the lyrics have a universal message, if you listen to it thinking of Kenny telling his father to fight for his life you may get a whole new appreciation for the song's urgency.
This is such powerful song. Kenny Loggins is one of the best writers of our generation. Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins make an awesome writing team. This is a classic and always will be. It’s 2021 and I’m listening to it like it just came out. Real music will always last because it touches people’s hearts
I dont understand why McDonald isnt in the copyrights listed. Expand the link/title page….
June 2022. Still just as good.
I knew I heard Michael McDonald's voice during the bridge
...actually came here to confirm that it was Kenny Loggins with Michael McDonald somewhere in the background.
@@Alienated80
You got it. Michael assists with background vocals and actually co-wrote the song with Kenny. My favorite Doobie Brothers song, "What a Fool Believes", was written by Loggins and McDonald making them a powerful songwriting team as both songs are excellent. I especially love Kenny's vocals on this song. He is one of the best, if not the best.
Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald , Don Fagen and Daryl Hall is one of the GOAT
Make no mistate, who you are.
when music was real
EXACTLY
Mind Rippa when music was music.
True. The music industry is shit now. They just make cookie cutter artist now. Safe bets basically.
YEP
@@pamelaclary5869 YEP
Kenny says people make the mistake of thinking this about a relationship. In fact he wrote it when his father was very sick and giving up. It was challenging him to fight.
I had the song in my phone and sang it to my dad by his hospital bed. I knew Kenny's similar story and the lyrics gave me hope for a few months. My dad died a little while ago. Thank you Kenny for this heartfelt song.
Thanks you for following me and my page all this year's and for the support you've showered to me dear fan, I really appreciate it and I hope you never stop listening to my lyrics.... Where are you streaming from?
@@kennyloggins132
You aren't Kenny Loggins. Kenny Loggins knows how to spell and write grammatically correct and coherent sentences.
@@Kurt77777😂
❤❤❤
My favorite Kenny loggins song
Hands one of the world's best written and composed ever done with honest and good soulful music for sale 4 sure Thank you Kenny and Michael.
Definitely a masterpiece.
this song can mean so many things to so many people... it's about a life changing decision that there is no return from... IMHO
This reminds me of 1980 NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Louisville Cardinals were high flying that year. Before Houston had Phi Slamma Jamma Louisville had the Doctors of Dunk!...with Darrel Griffith! They were the first team to use athleticism on the defensive side of the court. They were pinning shots to the backboard! They also won the national championship that year. It's amazing how one song can generate so many memories...
Yes indeed Rodney and scooter McKay from Mount Vernon NY winning the championship
Used again in 1981 when Indiana played UNC in the final.
Wow I was only 6yrs old but this was one of my very first sports memories along with the first 49ers superbowl and the Bird v Magic college hoops matchup.
I heard his Dad was fighting cancer. Also heard heart problem or "a disease". Whatever, the point of the song is very strong. Great great piece of music.
Always loved this song as a kid. Still love it to this day.
People don't write pop songs with this sweet complexity anymore... too bad.
I hear Michael McDonald but cannot see him.
Apparently this song was dedicated to Kenny’s dad who was struggling with suicide at the time. Such a powerful song, a beautiful moment between father and son.
I thought it was cancer
It was cancer. The song is to his father, trying to convince him to decide to do treatments, or just give up and let the cancer take him.
@@lauracat33 His dad was about to undergo surgery and this song was Kenny's wish for his dad to fight the cancer. He spoke of it this morning (5/22/22) on Sunday Morning.
Whoa, no kidding? Wow, what an awesome dedication to father from son. Since age 15, his music makes a lot of sense today.
@@lauracat33 I read that his dad got through the surgery OK and lived four more years.
Looooooovvvvveeeee this song. It still gives me butterflies when i hear it.
This was one of my favorite songs growing up as a kid of the 80s. Back then I listened to my music primarily on cassette tapes (and vinyl). Ahhh the good 'ole days. :)
RestlessRick I wish the good lord would bring them back. lol.
RestlessRick the golden era ..... Of pure rythms ...tones...original voices.....
And now is...shit
@@andrekaliva And melody baby!
this was, 'the NCAA basketball tournament theme song of all time,' it should be re-established as the permanent song play for the tournament !!! / 1980 LOUISVILLE
I love that middle part when it slows down and we can really hear Michael McDonald
Oh, you mean the bridge! 🤣
Right on
The bridge. Take it to the bridge!😂
Background vocals by Doobie Brothers' Michael McDonald. Those were the days man.
Myers please so can you tell me what year that video was made the Doobie Brothers Kenny Loggins
@@chriswashington5338 the song was released in 1979. MTV did not debut till 1981. Not sure if this was pre- 1981. I do remember it on the radio.
Thank you so much.
Why were the doobie brothers here? Were they not their own group yet?
@@SusanBrooklyn Michael McDonald was in the Doobie Brothers.
The king of movie soundtracks.
It’s 2020 and this beat is still INSANE!!!
Why did you think it would not be? Do songs lose value with age?
Erik Larson for me it does .... now what
Yess it is.. I can listen to this song all day long.
This song played in the store today, and I didn’t mean to, but I was dancing...didn’t even care! Love it. Now I’ve been listening to it off and on the rest of the evening.
It's 2021 and this beat is still INSANE!!!
Think he could win a grammy today?
Great music is great music. Color has nothing to do with it. Aretha Franklin's best era of music was played by white musicians from Alabama in the 60's. Elvis Presley and Tom Jones almost always had all black backup singers. As a five year old black child, I was and still am in love with "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck to adult's amusement. Didn't care or know what race, sex or color he was or the band. Loved James Brown, the Beatles, Hank Williams, Glenn Miller, Aretha, Dionne Warwick, etc., all with equal fervor. It disturbs me when people say they like an artist or genre of music in spite of their race. Really?? Just enjoy the blessings of gifted artists. You will love the music more.
I love Kenny Loggins. Man can blow, one of my favorites is heart to heart.
Hearing Michael’s back vocals… chills!!!!
Kenny Loggins. Que hombre tan bello. 😍😍😍😍😘
Footloise soory
perfecto!!!!
Outstanding. Synonymous with Philadelphia.
Just lost my mother- This has always been my favorite- has so much meaning to me now!
ThatGuyWhoPlaysGTAV Thank You Sooo Much!
For some reason- even as a child- this has always been my favorite song. Now I know why- Life Lessons( I know I'm being deep) But Its the truth.
Annette Jenkins God Bless You, Annette ~ ♡♡♡
Praying that the Lord keeps you strong.🙏🙏🙏
@@sheashea4622 Thanks you for following me and my page all this year's and for the support you've showered to me dear fan, I really appreciate it and I hope you never stop listening to my lyrics.... Where are you streaming from?
What a beautiful song, glad i am not a teenager today, this was soulful music,
This song is always amazing. The strings, the bass, the guitar, xylophone (i think) the lyrics, the cadence...everything.
Kenny sung from his Soul ❤
“Are you gonna wait for a sign, YOUR MIRACLE” 1:09 Love how he sings that part. So much passion!
stand up and fight.. do dodo dooo.. THIS IS IT!!
I didn't realize how versatile of a singer Kenny Loggins is. In Loggins and Messina he was more of a country/rock singer. On "This Is It" he's dabbling into funk and soul, and in the mid 80's he's was doing high octane pop rock. He was the soundtrack king in the 80's.
My Favorite song of all times and I'm 59 y.o!🎯❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m listening to Kenny Loggins! This is a great song and his lyrics are timeless. Kirk Franklin made a great gospel song called The Fight of your Life from this song! Kenny has a great voice!!! I love this song!
HAPPY 76TH BIRTHDAY
KENNETH "KENNY" LOGGINS
(JANUARY 7, 2023)
Dam, i wish I had a time machine. I would like to go back to those days. back then. Music really help, because it were good
Yes had meaning to it
You have no idea what it was like, cause it's back in my day music 🎶 and I am still jamming!!!
This music would still exist if it wasn't controlled by industry execs. This is why Prince quit, they dictate what they want out, there are still artists who make this kind of music that the industry won't even listen too.
In the mid 1970s I got to see Loggins and Messina in concert in Toronto. Amazing and the opening act was an unknown band, Heart!!! Lucky me!!
Check out Gabriel Henrique on TH-cam. He could do justice to any Kenny song. I'd live to hear him sing Celebrate me home or Conviction of the Heart. He could revitalize this music.
2023 and had to share with my 20 year old daughter. CLASSIC
The hair, beard, shirt open… jamming… foggy stage… KENNY WAS 🔥🔥🔥!!!!
Classic! 😳
Yes, he did. He’s a great band a great singer.
Amazing song. Kenny Loggins is a musical genius. Michael McDonald in the wings. Doesnt get any bettee.
Carla Linton. I love Kenny Loggings. He is one of my favorite Male Artists of the seventies and eighties one of my favorite songs by Kenny Loggings is This Is IT.
Carla Linton Loggins... not.leggings
I STILL have a major crush on Kenny. 6/18/2023
One of THEE MOST HEARTFUL, BEAUTIFUL & HEARTBREAKING Songs EVER. Kenny Loggins wrote this Song about his Father having n going through Cancer, the Same Time that My Father had n was going through Cancer. We Both lost Them to It. During that Time I was a Senior in Junior High School, that My Father had been Looking Very Forward to and Graduation. He wasn't there at Riverside Church on Graduation Day, which Still Haunts, Saddens and Hurts Me, 42 Years Later and Forever Will. DEEP SONG. GOD BLESS Kenny Loggins' FATHER & My DADDY. May Their SOULS BE AT REST IN POWER N IN ETERNAL PEACE IN PARADISE...🙏🏾👼🏾🤲🏾🕊🙌🏾😇
I guess Michael McDonald was unavailable for the shoot. His voice is absolutely unmistakable.
How are you doing? Nice meeting you here. I appreciate you for being a great fan, it really means a lot to me.
I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎼
Miss hearing music like this on the radio. Good Times.
This is it, your going no further, your back's to the corner I love this song.
hey brother i like your style of music...
Curtis Gilbert Right on!
Just love Kenny Loggins music. It was a great help to me while I was in college. It has been a comfort to me too during very difficult times in my life. He's a very talented man. I'm happy he is now retiring and taking time for himself and his family. Although he will no longer be touring, his music will still be out there for all to enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent. We will miss you.
The King of movie soundtracks was certainly blessed with other songs such as this song and Whenever I Call You Friend that still resonate today! Maybe he us not underrated but definitely not fully appreciated.
The intro. is so ill...groove.
Yup...serious intro...same for Gin & Juice by Snoop Dogg...same for Get Down Tonight by KC and the Sunshine Band.
“Loggins and a McDonald, you’ve been chosen to make really smooth a music …”
Kenny Loggin and Michael Macdonald sang this blockbuster song the lyrics was on the money because nobody knows what you know and knows what f the future holds THIS IS DEFINITELY IT !!! GOOD JOB WELL DONE !!! Richard and
This song has become a total classic. Most people love it.❤
Damn..I love this song...The opening to the song goes hard...On my daily playlist and I'm a black man..I love all music..
It's funny when people use "goes hard" incorrectly!!!
I'm thinkin' the music probably loves you back.
There’s a lot of a people who associate Kenny with Danger Zone and Footloose, which are great songs but he was definitely blue eyed soul early on.
Daryl Humphrey Alot of black people like Kenny n Michael McDonald
What does being a black man have to do with it? Smooth knows no color, race, or Creed.
THIS IS IT!! A TIMELESS CLASSIC SONG LOVE THE LYRICS ❤ RICHARD SHACKELFORD
I wish this was considered a church revival song that was often played at certain churches. I would be so happy if that was the way it was.
LEGENDARY 70''s hit. I remember was 6 yrs old first listening to this song on the radio i thought it was Michael Jackson, then i saw the video i was😮. Then i came to know the Hit Maker Kenny Loggins 🥰🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This track along with bill Withers “lovely day” and Randy Crawford “one day I’ll fly away” take me to such a calm, mellow place. If you’re having a bad day, these songs change everything ❤️
Amen. On " Lovely Day".
Focus on Jesus.
"God is love"...