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Don't Fight It (Kenny Loggins & Steve Perry song)

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Wikipedia article




'"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'.

Background



Loggins 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.

It was released as a single in August 1982 and peaked at number 17 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 1983 Grammy Awards.

Track listing



;US 7" single

# "Don't Fight It" - 3:37

# "The More We Try" - 3:59

Credits and personnel



*Kenny Loggins - Co-lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar

*Steve Perry - Co-lead Vocals

*Neil Giraldo - Lead Guitar

*Mike Hamilton - Bass

*Dennis Conway - Drums

*Tris Imboden - Percussion

Chart performance



Cover versions



In 1984, 'Kids Incorporated' covered "Don't Fight It" in the Season 1 episode "The Ghost of the P*lace." 'Kids Incorporated' covered the song again in 1986 in the Season 3 episode "Boy Wonder".

References



Category:1982 songs

Category:1982 singles

Category:1980s ballads

Category:Columbia Records singles

Category:Kenny Loggins songs

Category:Steve Perry (musician) songs

Category:Songs written by Kenny Loggins

Category:Songs written by Steve Perry

Category:Songs written by Dean Pitchford

Category:Malemale vocal duets


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