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The Essential Kenny Loggins is the third compilation and second greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, released on November 19, 2002.[2] It is part of Sony BMG's Essential series of compilation albums and includes tracks from Loggins' solo output, as well as tracks from his Loggins and Messina days. A limited edition was released with seven additional tracks.

Track listing

Disc one

No.TitleWriter(s)Originally fromLength
1."Your Mama Don't Dance"Kenny Loggins, Jim MessinaLoggins and Messina, 19722:50
2."Vahevala"Dan Loggins, Dann LottermoserSittin' In, 19714:47
3."Danny's Song"Kenny LogginsSittin' In4:17
4."House at Pooh Corner"Kenny LogginsSittin' In4:21
5."A Love Song"Kenny Loggins, Dona Lyn GeorgeFull Sail, 19733:13
6."Watching the River Run"Kenny Loggins, Jim MessinaFull Sail3:28
7."Angry Eyes (single version)"Kenny Loggins, Jim MessinaLoggins and Messina2:27
8."Celebrate Me Home"Kenny Loggins, Bob JamesCelebrate Me Home, 19774:47
9."I Believe in Love"Kenny Loggins, Alan Bergman, Marilyn BergmanCelebrate Me Home3:32
10."Wait a Little While"Kenny Loggins, Eva EinNightwatch, 19783:58
11."Whenever I Call You 'Friend'" (featuring Stevie Nicks)Kenny Loggins, Melissa ManchesterNightwatch4:01
12."This Is It"Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonaldKeep the Fire, 19793:58
13."Keep the Fire"Kenny Loggins, Eva EinKeep the Fire4:36
14."Now And Then"Kenny Loggins, Jeff BouchardKeep the Fire3:56
15."I'm Alright"Kenny LogginsCaddyshack (soundtrack), 19803:48
16."Heartlight"Kenny LogginsHigh Adventure, 19823:57
17."Heart to Heart"Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonaldHigh Adventure5:20
18."I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)"Kenny Loggins, Dean PitchfordFootloose (soundtrack), 19843:47
19."Don't Fight It" (featuring Steve Perry)Kenny Loggins, Dean Pitchford, Steve PerryHigh Adventure3:37
Total length:74:50

Disc two

No.TitleWriter(s)Originally fromLength
1."Footloose"Kenny Loggins, Dean PitchfordFootloose (soundtrack)3:48
2."No Lookin' Back"Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Ed SanfordVox Humana, 19854:52
3."Forever"Kenny Loggins, David Foster, Eva EinVox Humana4:26
4."Danger Zone"Giorgio Moroder, Tom WhitlockTop Gun (soundtrack), 19863:37
5."Vox Humana"Kenny Loggins, Anita Pointer, June PointerVox Humana4:14
6."Meet Me Half Way"Giorgio Moroder, Tom WhitlockOver the Top (soundtrack), 1987 / Back to Avalon, 19883:41
7."Nobody's Fool"Kenny Loggins, Michael TowersCaddyshack II (soundtrack) / Back to Avalon4:19
8."All the Pretty Little Ponies" (featuring David Crosby and Graham Nash)Kenny Loggins, David PackReturn to Pooh Corner, 19944:01
9."Leap of Faith"Kenny Loggins, Guy ThomasLeap of Faith, 19917:35
10."The Real Thing"Kenny Loggins, David FosterLeap of Faith5:39
11."For the First Time"James Newton Howard, Jud J. Friedman, Allan DennisOne Fine Day (soundtrack), 19964:28
12."Conviction of the Heart"Kenny Loggins, Guy ThomasLeap of Faith6:53
13."Your Heart Will Lead You Home"Kenny Loggins, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. ShermanThe Tigger Movie (soundtrack) / More Songs from Pooh Corner, 20005:00
14."Return To Pooh Corner"Kenny Loggins, Jeff BouchardReturn to Pooh Corner4:17
15."The Unimaginable Life"Kenny Loggins, David FosterThe Unimaginable Life, 19976:05
16."What a Fool Believes (live)" (with Michael McDonald)Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonaldOutside: From the Redwoods, 19934:19
Total length:77:20

Disc three (Limited edition 3.0)[3]

  1. "Till the Ends Meet" - 3:09
  2. "The More We Try" - 4:00
  3. "Easy Driver" - 3:34
  4. "Love Will Follow" - 7:13
  5. "Sweet Reunion" - 5:47
  6. "Always, In All Ways" - 4:09
  7. "Junkanoo Holiday (Fallin'-Flyin')" - 5:03

Personnel

  • Kenny Loggins – vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, acoustic guitar
  • Jim Messina – vocals, lead guitar, electric mandolin, acoustic guitar (tracks 1-7)
  • Stevie Nicks – lead and backing vocals on "Whenever I Call You Friend"
  • Mike Hamilton – guitar, backing vocals
  • George Hawkins – bass, backing vocals
  • Brian Mann – keyboards
  • Tris Imboden – drums, harmonica
  • Jon Clarke – horns, woodwinds
  • Vince Denham – horns
  • Bob James – string arrangements
  • Dann Huff – guitar on "Danger Zone"
  • Giorgio Moroder – keyboards on "Danger Zone"
  • Tom Whitlock – synthesizer on "Danger Zone"
  • John Robinson – drum fills on "Danger Zone"
  • Tom Scott – saxophone on "Danger Zone"
  • Steve Perry – co-lead vocals on "Don't Fight It"
  • Neil Giraldo – lead guitar on "Don't Fight It"
  • Mike Hamilton – bass on "Don't Fight It"
  • Dennis Conway – drums on "Don't Fight It"
  • Tris Imboden – percussion on "Don't Fight It"

Loggins & Messina band

  • Merel Bregante – backing vocals, drums (tracks 1–7)
  • Lester "Al" Garth – violin, recorder, alto and tenor saxophones (tracks 1–7)
  • Jon Clarke – flute, oboe, recorder, baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone (tracks 1–7)
  • Larry Sims – backing vocals, bass (tracks 1-7)

Charts

Chart performance for The Essential Kenny Loggins
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[4] 186

Release history

Release history and formats for The Essential Kenny Loggins
Country Date Label Format Catalog
United States November 19, 2002 Columbia, Legacy[5] CD 1058077856/201420897
Australia August 13, 2004 Columbia, Legacy[6] CD 109735

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