First time hearing of Kenny Loggins - Celebrate Me Home (Reaction!)

[@xkrickett]

When my adult kids discovered him on their own, they were blown away that he's the guy who sang "Return to Pooh Corner". That song was such a big part of their childhood.

[@lindalou6105]

Love that song

[@tarahill2193]

One of my 😍

[@sharonstark1014]

Kenny is an amazing singer!! Check OUT "THIS IS it" and "DANNYS song." He also did a great duet with Stevie Nicks called "Whenever I call you Friend." It's a beautiful song.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

I have been a Kenny Loggins fan from the time he got his start, from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Loggins & Messina, to his solo career and I have always loved him, his talent is extraordinary, he does it all! Singer, song writer, musician, performer. We don't have talent like him anymore. We were so blessed back in the day to have people like him. This performance was something very special.

[@judydubiel]

Kenny Loggins is amazing !!! As a single performer and with Loggins and Messina … amazing every which way !!

[@gailvolm3862]

We sang my Mother Home last month, sang her all the way home into her Savior's arms and she's is no longer suffering pain and disappointment, not to mention stage 4 cancer!

[@horseygirl645]

Kenny also sang the theme song, Danger Zone, for the movie Top Gun. He and Steve Perry, former lead singer of Journey, did a duet called “Don’t Fight It”. This song was written by Kenny, Steve Perry, and Dean Pitchford. Another great song. One of my most favorite songs from Kenny is “House at Pooh Corner”. He wrote this song during his senior year in high school at the age of 17 as he contemplated his impeding adulthood. Love this song!

[@jeffwells8740]

You've gotta find the live version of Loggins and Messina and their song "Angry Eyes" (Santa Barbara, 08.07.05). If you thought the instrumentation here was amazing? This will blow your mind. There's Sax, Flute, amazing guitar...

[@dmbrew54]

If you have never heard of Kenny Loggins, you have just opened a new world for you!

[@trudylewis9063]

Just saw him live in September of 2023. What a show!! House on Pooh Corner! If your kids live Winnie, let them listen with you!! You all will ❤ it!!

[@jasonyoung5905]

He’s a great vocalist and is overlooked because he’s done so many soundtracks.

[@ordinary-not2525]

I love him. I have a 15-track CD of his, and this song is #14, and I have a funny short story about it. I played it when I got on a plane heading home at 5:05am in Las Vegas. My parents and I had been stuck at the airport for 9 hours, with our original flight being delayed until it was finally canceled. Before that, our earlier connecting flight was delayed, too. Before that, there was a storm in Michigan, so the airport got us a taxi to drive us to Chicago to catch the connecting flight. I fell asleep on the plane home while listening to the songs. When we were landing, I woke up to "Celebrate Me Home" beginning to play!

[@Ken-b9b]

Great singer, 27 hits, including "House at Pooh Corner", This is it", "I'm Alright". Good for a deep dive. Was also part of the duo, Loggins and Messina.

[@nancyjohnson2070]

So many great singer/songwriters from when I grew up. Thanks for your input.

[@codygiron7814]

Kenny Loggins career has lasted almost longer than any other musician I can think of. Besides all the exceptional music on his albums, and soundtrack compositions (Caddyshack, Footloose, Danger Zone for top gun to name a few), the number of iconic songs throughout the decades, makes him one of the greatest musicians in modern memory!

[@LisaGranzo]

One of the best live performances ever. A favorite song of mine

[@sandralybrand9425]

That was do cool the way the sax came in!❤️ I also thought it was Kenny because he can hit the high notes❤️ their timing was Perfect!❤❤❤❤

[@virginiacroce5849]

One of my all time favorite singers,

[@lindalou6105]

Me too

[@john_eastep]

You are so lucky to be hearing all this great music for the first time! Yeah not only is he amazing but all the musicians that played with him were all time greats in their own right as well! You are truly seeing music at its best here! Thanks again for turning people on to all this great music from the past!

[@hcribb]

My favorite holiday song....always the first one I listen to starting with Thanksgiving.I'm a 73yr old female.😁 Listen to the studio version, too......SUPERB! Check out his song THIS IS IT, written about his father.

[@cog4life]

Such a beautiful song…😊❤ Kenny Loggins & Loggins & Messina. You might know TOP GUN “Highway to the Danger Zone” 😊❤

[@mikematusek4233]

I saw him in concert at my University in October of 1982 for the Home Coming Concert (New Mexico State). The arena held 15 thousand and there were only 2500 there, he called those in the nose bleed section down, and chased security away. Then he did an over twenty minute rendition of this song. From here to Pooh Corner, to I'm Alright, to Danger Zone, to Footloose, and Your Moma Don't Dance.

[@floraine26]

Love him! You need to listen to Forever, I'm Alright, I'm Free, ....just too many to list.

[@fineasfogg1461]

Holy smokes, incredible 😍

[@myrdozer]

Seeing him live is a treat. Seeing him live with Michael McDonald was just outstanding. It was a small place called Gathering on The Green in Mequon, Wisconsin a few years ago. You just have to get into his catalog. And don't miss out on his song "House On Pooh Corner" for which he needed very special permission to record after writing it. You might want your kids to listen along too.

[@matilijapoppy1140]

two of my favorite vocalists: mcdonald & loggins. only wish messina had stuck in there with them. what a trio they would have been.

[@Songbird-59]

You should try some Loggins and Messina - You Need A Man/Coming to You, Your Mama Don't Dance, My Music, Danny's Song.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Check out Danny’s song by Loggins and Messina . A song he did for his brother Danny after the birth of his son Collin

[@lindalou6105]

Loved him in the 70s

[@tarahill2193]

​@lindalou6105 loved Loggins and Messina then,and forgot how I missed this song.Thankyou1🎉😊

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

He was in a duo called Loggins & Messina. They have some good songs. Then when Kenny went on his own he blossomed! He has so many great songs.

[@kevinsears7382]

Kenny’s duet with Stevie Nicks “Whenever I Call You Friend” is a great tune. Stevie said that he pushed her nearly to the point of quitting to get the vocals he wanted from her. Listening to the song, it’s hard to argue that it is technically about the best we’ve ever heard Stevie sing. Kenny, of course, sings pretty much everything to perfection.

[@packratb4]

You'll definately want to check out "Return to Pooh Corner" (which is House at Pooh Corner with an extra verse), "I'm Alright"(from Caddy Shack), "Footloose", "Danny's Song", and "Your Mama Don't Dance". Just too many good ones to mention them all!

[@richsalm7474]

Angry Eyes

[@douganderson4030]

Another great live saxophone solo is Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" performed many years ago on a show called "Old Grey Whistle Stop". Phenomenal.

[@Treasacello]

It doesn't get more 1980's Americana than this guy. Keep going, he's fantastic.

[@chitown1098]

Absolutely incredible by an incredible artist. The sax was phenomenal in this number. I’ve always the sax. My dad played the sax in his younger days.

[@nrsvlda70]

Oh.. trust me, you’ve heard Kenny! He’s a great singer/songwriter and musician.. deep/wide rabbit hole if you choose to dive in! Have had the joy of seeing him in concert a couple of times - he’s also a great entertainer! Thank-you for sharing this and your enjoyment of it!!

[@shireenis4937]

I loved Kenny and Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina - House at Pooh Corner was special when my daughter was growing up......

[@leekarr4909]

Saw him again last summer at the Hollywood Bowl. He still sounds amazing and his songs make you feel good! Thanks for this reaction!

[@ElaineDayton-o1i]

Check out some Loggins and Messina. That was an amazing video! Never heard that song before.

[@tas22222]

This song, A christmas song ! Love it its ONE of my fav of his :) Hits me in the feels for sure ! He is an amazing song writer tells such a great story !!

[@Citizenesse8]

I love this song. This is a great live. Kenny Loggins is a force. When you get a chance please listen to the studio version that was released of this.

[@sierraskyit]

I’m lucky enough to have seen Kenny Loggins live many times through the height of his career. Highly recommend Conviction of the Heart from this same concert. A treat to watch you discovering this artist. His legacy is everywhere.

[@teebird50]

Kenny Loggins has sooo many fabulous songs.. he’s amazing!

[@maryosborne959]

Kenny is the best. I listen to him all the time, even now. My favorite song by him is probably "Whenever I Call You Friend". You have to check it out. 2nd fav is "This Is It". That's a great one to sing to. Check em out! :)

[@ptaylor4757]

I burst into tears every time I hear this song.

[@robinnortherngirl7868]

Oh my, so do I. It just hits me that way.

[@threekidzmom04]

What a beautiful reaction to a beautiful song!

[@docdurdin]

First time I met Kenny, I thought he was a basketball player. He's 6'5" and has lungs for days, total breath control.

[@shawndawyman1837]

His voice makes cry tears of joy.

[@LoisChisholm]

I've been a fan of Kenny Loggins for over 50 years. I saw him the first time in concert about the time the album "Sittin' In" with Jim Messina came out (1971?). He has an extensive songbook if you need another Rabbit Hole to check out.

[@classicrocklady6288]

House At Pooh Corner is special. Especially having children.

[@mauramanning852]

That's my favorite of all his songs. I was a kid the first time I heard it.

[@musicgrl100]

He's still going strong! I got to see him last year in concert, and it was so much fun. He's fantastic!

[@steveullrich7737]

Kenny has one of the most expressive voices and has so many great songs to discover. I think you'd like "Danny's Song" and "Angry Eyes".

[@franklaforte7873]

I had the pleasure of meeting Kenny yrs ago ...He was extremely humbly, open and low key ..It's reflected in his music ..awww to have a world filled with more Kennys

[@michellestrange6798]

Yay!! You've found Kenny! OMG, his catalog of music is amazing!

[@BeckyLStoutWriter]

"Meet Me Halfway" is my favorite of his songs. And it's from the Over the Top soundtrack. 💪

[@markbarnwell942]

still listening to this album almost fifty years later. so fng goood.

[@renyauger4560]

The recorded version is very complex, this is purposely kept simple. Still so beautiful. I highly recommend This Is It.

[@lindalou6105]

Watching the River Run off Full Sail is a great one

[@_Lisa_S_]

You will absolutely have fun with "Don't Fight It" performed by Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry... check it out !!!

[@chrismalloy7960]

Love this song. Never seen this live version!👏

[@peacebewithyou6048]

Say him a few years ago in Sand Point . . . so fabulous!

[@daleb1279]

This has become a Christmas standard song.

[@jimedwards4214]

This song added to holiday music radio playlists...everywhere

[@Bamaboompa]

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs, listening to it driving home for Christmas- 45 years ago! Add to your list Loggins & Messina “Pooh Corner” - ALBUM version and then “Return To Pooh Corner” live Outside At The Redwoods. They’re not too long, do em back to back. Watch with Ali 😢

[@tracymetherell8744]

AMAZING live version!

[@loisrogers9042]

Beyond words ❤❤❤

[@cptight88]

He co-wrote the Doobie Brothers "What A Fool Believes" and does an amazing live cover with Michael McDonald (from Outside the Redwoods). Also studio version of "This Is It."

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

LOVE KENNY'S MUSIC...GREAT SONGS, SOME IN FILMS SOME NOT.❤❤❤

[@FinallyTuned]

Kenny’s Live album is spectacular.

[@dorothystorry1733]

Kenny Loggins song ……Return to Pooh Corner… (from Outside: from The Redwoods). A live performance.. which he wrote for his children… A must for you…. From the Winnie the Pooh books… Kenny has so many amazing songs..

[@luckychopp402]

Just watched your Aarron Neville/Linda Ronstadt duet video. When you get a chance, check out The Neil Diamond/Barbra Streisand You don't bring me flowers duet at the 1980 Grammy awards video. If it doesn't bring a tear to your eyes, nothing will. Watch it with your wife by your side.

[@donnashain2026]

Loggins and Messina "House at Pooh Corners, Danny's Song, Your Mama Don't Dance" to name a few songs. Band from the early 1970's. I know I have a copy of Sitting in.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

This is played primarily during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.

[@milesandmiles62]

Thanks, Sebs. Perfect timing. Kenny has a said the song wasn’t really a Christmas song as you pointed out but just about someone (him) being away and missing home. Others have pointed out a bunch of his other stuff and for some reason he hasn’t really manifested in this generation.

[@SAM-dg3vd]

I'm Alright (theme from Caddyshack) is so much fun!

[@voncileminter9473]

You will enjoy any of his live performances from concerts at the Red Rock in Morrison, CO or in Redwoods in Santa Cruz, CA. These are both outdoor venues and they were both televised. Great reaction. Thanks!

[@AP-gb3eh]

he is a lovely highly talented artist who works with great people and never has been an ego driven guy .

[@annepinkerton6280]

Kenny Loggins also sings the Theme/Intro song for the movie, Top Gun .... Dangerzone!

[@revaflowers3115]

He is the voice of the original Top Gun song Danger Zone.

[@Skeeter123]

His Celebrate Me Home album is awesome ❤️

[@cindy2252]

This is one of my favorite non-religious holiday songs. If you want another GREAT live performance with an awesome sax solo, you have to check out, Billy Joel - New York State Of Mind (from Old Grey Whistle Test) it's stellar!!

[@bodiedog1743]

Since you really liked this, I would like to recommend Gino Vannelli with "I Just Wanna Stop". I have no doubt you will love it also.

[@sallyphillips9175]

I can't imagine living in a world not knowing who Kenny Loggins is. ETA: Congrats on your citizenship!

[@MarkPeterson-sd6uy]

Exactly

[@lindalou6105]

All the albums saw in concert ...love Kenny!

[@susanzimmer1776]

Unbelievable! When were you born????😂😂

[@susanzimmer1776]

Congratulations 😂❤ welcome!!!!!

[@monkiisme]

Hands down my favorite Christmas song 🤗

[@connielewis5522]

I love your joy watching this video!

[@tonyherrera9329]

One of my fav' songs of his and this is the best version ever. You've gotta check out "Christopher Robin" sometime.

[@sueosborne533]

❤❤❤ Kenny

[@gregcobb4066]

Sweet Reunion

[@teriortiz5360]

Listen to Loggins and Messina - any of their early songs from 70s 🩷

[@danielnovak4284]

Try 'I'm alright.'- Kenny Loggins. You'll enjoy it!! God bless you!

[@gregcobb4066]

Sooo happy you are starting down this MAN . Love Loggins.....feel in love with my wife with Leap of Faith Album playing 24 /7 in 1990.....tears bro ....thanks

[@susanzimmer1776]

Thanks!

[@Ignats75]

My favorite is a live version of him with Jim Messina (Loggins & Messina) doing "Be Free."

[@carla68]

Obscure K-Log. Never heard this one, but he has so many bangers for you to listen to. A couple of my favorites are "This is it" and "Your momma don't dance." But the one your kids might know is "House at Pooh Corner"!

[@gailsmythe8476]

pooh corner is one for the whole family.

[@PatrickSBellSr]

NO Autotune! Just sayin'...😎👍

[@robing9278]

Please have a listen to that complete album. It is really special.

[@brightsprite62]

You should hear House at Pooh Corner or Return to Pooh Corner. Love Kenny Loggins.

[@myprettypsych]

Kenny Loggins is such an underrated singer. Since you are on this train, you should also try Michael Bolton. Any of his live performances would be great, but "When a Man Loves a Woman" is top of the list.

[@dannyrhollingsworth4200]

Congratulations on your Citizenship. Check out Danny's Song. Footloose Danger Zone

[@janflewelling6277]

Goosebumps galore. GREAT live performance. This album came out just about the time I graduated from college. My best friend and I went on a road trip and we played the hell out of this album in the cassette player. Had followed Loggins & Messina for years and was sad they broke up. But this album opened a new chapter and really highlighted Kenny's talent.

[@talltulip]

This is from Kenny's concert on the rim of the Grand Canyon (1992), but by the time he sang this song the sun had set so you can't see the glorious scenery. Great concert. It was filmed (entirely?), and much (or all?) of it is avail on YT. In 1993, he did his amazing concert Outside From the Redwoods (of northern California), which was equally fantastic and beautiful. One of my favorite Kenny songs is from that concert: Leap of Faith. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6fLh4adpsx0q5Isi=Az8GSdpv0uhCQXsQ. Leap of Faith from the Grand Canyon concert is also good -- a little different -- and I can never decide which is better, but I love the guitar solo by Chris Rodriguez so the Redwoods version gets the edge. Anyway Kenny is always phenomenal. He also always had great percussionists, who were always a lot of fun to watch -- the busiest musician on stage at a Kenny concert, LOL! Please do more Kenny, especially live. BTW, other movie hits he's known for, besides Footloose, include Danger Zone from Top Gun, and I'm Alright from Caddyshack.

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

Awesome 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤