Iconic Band FELT Frontman's Song Was CRAP-So HE Did it Solo…Became #1 hit of 1987!-Professor of Rock

Coming up, an interview with Lou Gramm, one of the greatest rock voices in history about his biggest hit. He was in the Hall of Fame band Foreigner, and they ruled the 70s and 80s. But as they hit their peak the Lou wanted to Rock, but their guitarist and band leader Mick Jones was writing softer ballads. So Lou brought in a rock song he’d written called Midnight Blue to possibly put on their next album. But his writing partner didn’t want to do it. So in the end Lou Gramm recorded it for his solo album. And lo and behold it became the most-played song of 1987, and out-performed every single from Foreigner's new album in direct competition. Get ready for a very funny interview with the great Lou Gramm, next on Professor for Rock.
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I’m excited to jump into another episode of our series: Revelations- where featured artists go deep on their greatest songs and albums. In the mid-80s after moving audiences with rockers like Feels Like the First Time, Hot Blooded, and Jukebox Hero, Foreigner had their biggest hit with I Want to Know What Love Is. It went to #1 and according to the lead singer of the band at that time LOU Gramm, it pushed the band into a big of a different direction. Mick Jones was putting the guitar down and doing more with synthesizers and more and more ballads were becoming part of the current lifeblood. Lou wanted to rock so one day he brought in a song he’d written called Midnight Blue to show to Mick for their next record, Well Mick turned it down so it would get put on Lou’s first solo album… It became one of the biggest records of 1987 hitting #1 on the rock charts and was awarded the most played song of the year outdoing Foreigner’s next album…
Up next Lou tells the story and shares his hilarious blow-by-blow in trying to sing what he thought was the most syrupy ballad of the band’s career and what Midnight Blue actually means. Let’s get into the interview. As we do, I want to thank our sponsor Zenni Eyewear Look with Summer around the corner You’re going to need some sunglasses. If you’re in the market for those or other types of frames, whether prescription or reading glasses, Zenni has you covered. Get up to 80% off the price you would normally pay for glasses. Just click on the info button right up there to get the POR rate.
Here’s Lou with the story...
I think Midnight Blue is the most under-appreciated song of 1987... Make sure to Leave us a comment about this amazing song… What are your memories of Midnight Blue? What would it have sounded like as a Foreigner song? What is your take what are your memories of this classic song? Stay tuned for more special episodes to celebrate a million subs. Let’s discuss in the comments. If you dig our content and our videos, make sure to subscribe below so you never miss out on our content. Make sure to look us up on Patreon for more content help us Keep the music alive my friends. Until next time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the greatest "SOLO" SONG or ALBUM after "SAID" artist had been in a band?

[@BillGraper]

Phil Collins - Everything he did as a soloist. 😎

[@Whisper_292]

Stevie Nicks

[@mikenicholson7465]

Sting. Blue Turtles. Oh my goodness!

[@freezer8530]

I'll nominate ... Lionel Ritchie (formally of the Commodores).

[@rogerdeahl9629]

Paul McCartney -- Wings Over America Rod Stewart -- Young Turks George Michael -- Freedom 90 Stevie Nicks --Bella Donna

[@davidanderson-wn4ep]

I like to remind people that Lou had hits without Foreigner, but Foreigner has never had a hit without Lou. Great tune, great voice.

[@larrylarry739]

Correct! Foreigner with Kelly Hansen is just a cover band playing Lou Gramm's big hit songs.

[@JohnSmith-es9qx]

Lowdown and Dirty from 1991's Unusual Heat was a minor hit in the US and it did quite well here in NZ, but I find it ironic that Lou left because he wanted a more rock focused Foreigner and Mick goes and releases wha could arguably be considered the rockiest Foreigner album for a decade. Haha

[@judymusselman567]

@@JohnSmith-es9qx wtf are you fr?. I'm just asking but please name one top ten or even top twenty after Lou left them .

[@judymusselman567]

@@JohnSmith-es9qx only because Lou called him out jmo

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Good reminder!

[@BaddogSports]

Lou Gramm, one of the GREATEST rock vocalists EVER! Unmistakable voice, without question!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

No doubt!

[@coachhumph5524]

Good to see you on here Baddog. It's a great channel.

[@sandikorevaar4743]

Loved Midnight Blue.

[@BaddogSports]

@@coachhumph5524 My man!! Hell yeah, brother! LOVE this channel! The Professor rocks!

[@bucky4047]

Lou is an amazing singer and a good man.

[@counterpuncher01]

How rare is it the singer wanted to rock more than the guitar player...wow

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That’s kinda ironic!

[@wallofrock6725]

Yeah, Mick was a money hound.

[@justsomeguy6133]

Mick is an average guitarist at best anyway.

[@Rob-dp3vr]

Van Halen/Roth is the only other example I can think of. And Roth was right. The next era with the fill-in singer was loaded with keyboards, and it became a melancholy band that sold less records and went down in popularity. Turn on the radio, all you hear is classic VH

[@justsomeguy6133]

@@Rob-dp3vr that’s an interesting situation. Sammy has it in him to rock hard, he has done so. I think he’s superior as a singer and musician to Roth. I also think it’s important to point out that Eddie wanted the band to go that direction, Dave didn’t, Sammy went along with it.

[@OriginalGrasshopper]

I met Lou Gramm after one of his solo concerts a couple of years ago. Such a gentleman! He was so kind to all of the fans and you can tell he appreciates us as much as we appreciate him.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Such a great person.

[@JasonGorton]

@@ProfessorofRock I live in the same area as Lou. When he's performing and with his fans he's very affable and generous with his time. But he's also somewhat private and visibly uncomfortable when you run into him at the grocery store or the local diner. I can't fault him for that though. 😁

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s a very nice man.

[@harrytuttle1446]

So glad to hear that. He has always seemed to be wonderful person.

[@Moment-14]

Yeah... I lived in Webster for awhile... don't talk to Lou about music... just muscle cars ... especially novas.... I had a friend that didn't know rock and roll, nor Foreigner, even though Tom lived in Rochester.. Tom got on great with Lou at a car show where Lou brought his Nova haha

[@MalluFilipino]

Let's not forget "Lost In The Shadows" by Lou Gramm on the Lost Boys movie soundtrack in 1987. Epic!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed!

[@LivingInTheKaliYogurt]

Had no idea that was him! That song was perfect in that movie and the most intense song from that soundtrack. Awesome 🎉

[@czluver4338]

I love that song!!!

[@heidichristensen7919]

I was going to mention that!

[@angelamillard6418]

❤❤❤

[@susannea142]

Lou Gramm and Steve Perry were the iconic voices of the 70’s and 80’s !

[@joseluiscintron6863]

I would like to add that Jimi Jamison (Survivor's 2nd and best lead singer) belongs on that list with Lou Gramm and Steve Perry.

[@joseluiscintron6863]

@davidadams5280... I'm sorry Sir but, in my opinion Foreigner is superior to Bad Company. I don't believe Paul Rodgers was one of the best vocalists during his prime. I actually like the songs that the band put out from 1986 through 1994 as Bad Co. with Brian Howe (R.I.P.) as the lead singer, much better than the songs that were put out with Rodgers.

[@DavidBennett-fv2jg]

Great though Rogers, Gramm and Perry were... Brad Delp was, still... next-level, and easily as iconic as any of the others.

[@DavidBennett-fv2jg]

Rodgers

[@Nobodyimportant696]

Steve Perry? barf!

[@scottburton9701]

"Midnight Blue" is a fantastic song-Glad it was a big hit for Lou Gramm.

[@TubbsFarquhar]

Lou Gramm could sing the phone book and make it sound great, but I agree with him about the ballads. The hard rock stuff was Foreigner's greatest.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure.

[@Terk131]

Absolutely. I saw Lou when he went on tour with Brett Michaels. Brett told Lou “only sing the rockers and not the ballads” and man the show was AWESOME

[@fivestring65ify]

Yes. They killed it with the rock songs.

[@LazyIRanch]

Paul Rogers is another voice that is so spectacular I don't think it would matter what he sang, or what band he sang with. It's all good!

[@No1414body]

Absolutely true, the guy is an Icon

[@chrisfreemanfilms]

"My following days are over, now I just gotta follow through" changed my life in 87!

[@DavidMartin-tc1gl]

Midnight Blue changed the direction in my life: "But my following days are over, now I just gotta follow through" is forever lodged in my heart and thinking. Thanks, Lou!

[@Stoneylfm]

I think of that line sometimes to this day

[@Whisper_292]

I hated Foreigner's departure from rock to adult boring. Midnight Blue was a refreshing change.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@fivestring65ify]

I didn't hate it, but the seventies rockers were much better.

[@rhgamecock1]

REO Speedwagon and Journey made that same mistake I think. A ballad or two is okay like Keep On Loving You and Don't Stop Believin and Waiting For A Girl Like You but they all went too far with it.

[@marktait2371]

same reo styx journey foreigner all went down that road

[@karenmcdade7718]

@@fivestring65ify I agree. The 70s rockers were better but there is just something about Lou's voice that just electrifies whatever he sings, including the songs that he said he wasn't feeling.

[@christineml1476]

I love the opening lyrics: "Ain't got no regrets I ain't losin' track of which way I'm going" Hearing it, you know you're in for a great, uplifting song.

[@ProfessorofRock]

SO classic!

[@fivestring65ify]

Graham captured that young love crazy emotional feeling you have growing up.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It really uplifts you!

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

Mick Jones should be grateful that Lou Gramm brought a lot of creativity to Foreigner.

[@ProfessorofRock]

They were great together.

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

Perhaps Lou should be more grateful for the opportunities he got thanks to Mick. His previous band was sunk and he was cleaning public buildings when Mick called. A degree of frustration is understandable, but he's been re-hashing this Mick-bashing bit for years now. And he has continued to perform _I Want to Know What Love Is_ in his solo act. If he hates it so much, why doesn't he quit singing it?

[@davearonow65]

​​@@ProfessorofRockI agree. It's easy to downplay Micks' musical talent because of the way he treated Lou and did him dirty which is hard to imagine wasn't fueled simply by greed, but Mick was the brains and the sound of that great band and Lou was the voice. History has proven that both of them needed each other and that they were far better together than either of them were on their own.

[@George-cn1fz]

Jones needs to understand there would be no Foreigner without Lou.

[@user-yv4kn2ws8r]

Should of yes

[@lewiscrow]

When I heard Midnight Blue, I thought, "I wish Foreigner's recent stuff sounded this good."

[@thetitleisours1]

Love these interview's with Lou Gramm. Inspiration how he has bounced back from his medical issues!

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's truly an inspiration.

[@thetitleisours1]

@@ProfessorofRock Indeed. You have been so great to him

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s a strong man!

[@thetitleisours1]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Sure is :)

[@bettyrichmond7244]

Lou is my favorite Rock & Roll singer. He really bares his soul in everything he sings.

[@terryvittitow6362]

I love this song! When I turned 16 my dad gave me his old 1980 Ford F150 farm truck to drive. I started fixin' it up and I painted it Metallic Midnight Blue. It was a beautiful truck. Not long after painting the truck, Lou's Midnight Blue song came out and I named my truck Midnight Blue after Lou's song. When I would cruise the town I would blast Lou's song through the stereo system I had in the truck. Great times! I miss that old girl.

[@ProfessorofRock]

So cool!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Was she a stunner?

[@tristramcoffin926]

What a great interview. Definitely remember Midnight Blue. It was on the radio all the time and people didn't get tired of it.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure.

[@dranet47]

I can't believe this song is almost 40 years old. I feel ancient!

[@MSDOGS1976]

And it still sounds great.

[@MelCowart-xu8xr]

Right along with you!

[@andrewvail5458]

Lou Gramm is an under appreciated singer. Damn that man had and has such a powerful, evocative voice. 😎🤟

[@johnnyxmusic]

Always a wonderful sense of yearning and urgency.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Funny how Lou wanted to continue singing harder-edge songs while Mick the guitarist wanted to go soft rock/pop, not the other way around. Not sure if Mick was chasing the pop charts or just getting mellower with age. Glad Lou went the route he went; the real Juke Box Hero of my youth!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s ironic.

[@wallofrock6725]

Mick was chasing money. Lou just enjoyed the music.

[@tonycrabtree3416]

Was midnight blue a rocking song, though? It was top 40 at the “heaviest”. 😂

[@wallofrock6725]

@@tonycrabtree3416 Midnight Blue was heavy metal compared to I Want To Know What Love Is 🤣

[@jonfargo7321]

I love how candid Lou is when he speaks of his time with Foreigner. He’s so authentic. An unforgettable voice.

[@user-xo4tn3gk3p]

Lou left the band bc He had a medical concern. No hard feelings

[@JimRyser]

Lou has been a staple since I was in 7th grade. Still at it. Respect. (I’m 59!)

[@ProfessorofRock]

Awesome!

[@shiroibasketshoes]

I"m 59, too and I agree. What do you think about Lou's Black Sheep music?

[@cliffordanello1037]

I was in the Army, stationed in South Korea. Loved Foreigner but was so glad Lou jumped the Synthing Ship!

[@americankickboxer]

"Synthing Ship"...Nice!

[@peterflynn2111]

Midnight Blue was a top tune still play it today and it is staple on the DAB radio 80s stations .Peaked at 8 in May of 1987 here in Australia

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Peter!

[@duromusabc]

And there was their hit Say You Will in 1987 - awesome song ! I remember it was used at my high school gym class for aerobics

[@tony69em]

I think that was the last song by them that I liked. I've never heard this song they are talking about in this video right now.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@tony69em]

Oh yeah! Now that you say it, I remember that one. It was good too.

[@deanlaterza9675]

I actually like Say you will more than Midnight Blue

[@tony69em]

@@deanlaterza9675 me too. I don't even remember Midnight Blue.

[@NamathCB]

Can't explain exactly what it is, your tone, delivery, idk but man your videos put me back by my portable radio listening to Casey back in the good, carefree days. Thank you Man!

[@laraschauble]

I loved Midnight Blue when it was first released...and I STILL love it to this day...Thank you Lou Gramm for a fantastic hit song!! ❤❤

[@CA7VINBACH]

Midnight Blue is something very special indeed. Same with 'Just Between You And Me' also, Simply stunning!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Right? Glad I"m not the only one.

[@CA7VINBACH]

@@ProfessorofRock 👊🏻

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@CA7VINBACH Rock on!

[@c.e.anderson558]

April Wine definitely rocks.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Great songs.

[@dabbozknowz4845]

I love that song. Makes me nostalgic for my youth lol. Love the line "When I win your heart I'm gonna paint it cherry red". Thanks for covering this song and for reminding me of the other great tunes on this album. What a great interviewee Lou is! Great job Adam!

[@deantoso5376]

Was a big fan of rocking Foriegner. I was with Lou Gramm on that front.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Who isn't! Ha ha.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too.

[@justsomeguy6133]

Foreigner’s best song is Juke Box Hero, which was the peak of their hard rock era IMO.

[@Daniel-79]

Lou Gramm doesn’t get the credit he deserves. In my opinion, he is one of the top vocalists of the 70s and 80s!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. Right up there with the best ever!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed!

[@gailarnold2660]

I always loved Lou. Thanks for this interview.

[@t.o.408]

Midnight Blue is one of those songs that never gets old for me. I was never a big Foreigner fan, and I've always leaned more towards post-punk and power pop as my genres of choice, but I can't get enough of Midnight Blue even after listening to it hundreds of times. And I can't really explain why, but I guess that's the great thing about music... you like what you like.

[@davidurban3357]

Midnight Blue is on my all time favorites playlist, thanks for doing this feature!

[@tinahs8269]

I completely agree with you about Midnight Blue...not played enough on the radio but it always commands attention when it is.

[@trinaq]

Lou took a chance on this tune, and it eventually paid off. It might not have been right up Foreigner's alley, but it was a perfect solo song.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Agreed.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

For sure. It’s got some oomph.

[@JamesDavis-sh9gh]

I just hope Mick is on his best behavior and shows some respect for Lou and all the work he's done at the RRHOF

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen>

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Me too. One can only wish.

[@Herb-and-Harmony]

Thanks Adam I really appreciate your videos

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@GenkiSugiru]

Lou Gramm is one of my all-time favorite rock singers. And has always seemed like a decent person as well. I've always loved "Midnight Blue".

[@bigtods001]

Loved that song and loved that album! I wore that cassette OUT. Great interview. Thanks, P.O.R.

[@jasonmoquin]

I swear, I still listen to this song at least once a week and absolutely love it. I also use it as part of my vocal warm-ups when I need to do rock vocals. Amazing song!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Such a great song. I know what you mean.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Do you sing in a band?

[@counterpuncher01]

There's nothing funnier than iconic bandmates at odds with each other... What I would do to be a fly on the wall during those sessions.

[@exvan3571]

The Black Crowes' Robinson brothers engaged in fisticuffs and swung mic stands at each other

[@bicyclist2]

I fondly remember this song being played multiple times a day on our local radio station in northern Michigan. Really great song. I love it. I know some of us would get up and dance when ever it came on at the local roller skating rink. Great memories. Thank you.

[@counterpuncher01]

Mick got "lost in the keyboards on the NEXT album TOO" LOL

[@davidstremel5358]

My band @project Foreigner plays this song every show. The fans love it still! My mom and dad come to our shows a lot and it’s always special to sing “what my father said “. Thanks Lou!

[@cindyjames100]

Great interview. I’ve always loved Lou’s voice. So glad he has enjoyed such success.

[@greghornbacher8079]

Thanks Professor for the great interview with Lou. been a big Fan of Lou from the days with Foreigner and his Solo stuff . his vocals are amazing and powerful. even after his medical ordeal he still sounds great. some other songs from Lou's solo catalog . I like are "just between you and me" and "True Blue Love" give them a listen.

[@davemoyer505]

Great sing along song. I miss the rock n roll days. Foreigner was one of those give it all you got bands. The synthesizer didn’t cut it. Good stuff, Prof. As usual!👍🎸🥁🇺🇸❤️

[@xifled63]

Was fortunate enough to see Lou’s solo tour of this album. Great show

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Where at?

[@xifled63]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Civic Center in Poughkeepsie NY

[@wisdomhunter3797]

You’ve got to be absolutely stoked to now have access to these iconic musicians and these STORIES! Great episode - thanks for sharing

[@brianlondon5967]

This is one of your best interviews pal. I LOVE the fact that Lou wanted to rock even though his vocals stood out more and were even featured more on the synth material. Foreigner and Journey were my 2 favourite bands in the eighties but without Steve and Lou, I couldn’t get into it and I wasn’t alone.

[@seereadnhear]

I can't tell you how much I love this channel. To be honest I don't think there's that many people that do it better than you.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow! Thanks!

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

He was born to do this and because of his passion that is what makes him great! Glad you discovered it.

[@seereadnhear]

@@ProfessorofRock no problem and thank you

[@jasonmoquin]

Adam, I love what you do! You have the coolest job imaginable, in my opinion….LOVE this background history stuff. Keep rocking, dude.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Wow, thanks!

[@williamegan8212]

I loved this segment! Thanks Professor Adam! Love the channel, love the content. Continued success 🙂

[@brentcox7772]

Such a great band!! Saw them in OKC in ‘78!! Awesome interview Professor. 🤘🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on Brent!

[@devonbrooks246]

Thank You for this Adam! I LOVE this song. Lou Gramm is the best. And I agree with you. His best song from him!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Amen!

[@counterpuncher01]

Lou calling Micks song sappy is the funniest thing I've heard a guest on your channel say yet Adam. I didn't see that coming...bless you Lou...history has vindicated you

[@user-vb5xn7ok2l]

One of my favorite songs, & been playing it for years. Knew nothing of the background, but voice & guitar had such a unique sound, & interesting lyrics topped it off. Thanks for the backstory. 🌞👍👍👍

[@Xerxes910]

The one of the best, most underrated, and forgotten about singers until someone mentions him and everyone goes YES! What a great interview.

[@warrenny]

One of the things I love most about these kinds of interviews is seeing the realism of the band members. Back in the day reading Rolling Stone or whatever, it was all just marketing hype. Here, we get the humble stories of people thinking about who they are and the legacy of their music.....and the differences of creative process within the group. They maybe close...they maybe friends, but they are also business people with careers. I love these details.

[@rogerdeahl9629]

❤🎉 Lou Gramm! Midnight Blue! When this first came out I thought it was indeed a Foreigner song. One of my favorites from 1987. And Lou is a great down to earth guy. Great sense of humor. Thanks Professor. I have to go look for my Fisher Price record player. 😅

[@Sweet--Richard.4981]

❤

[@judymusselman567]

😂

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha!

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@judymusselman567 Ha!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It rocked harder than Foreigner ever could at the time

[@michaelrochester48]

It’s always good when you mention Lou because in Rochester New York, he is it when it comes to rock ‘n’ roll stars

[@buzzsmith8146]

This was a nice interview, Adam. Thanks!

[@fivestring65ify]

THANK YOU PROFESSOR!! This is one of the greatest songs of the 80s, and it has a 70s feel to it. Lou Graham is a classic rock icon. This is one of my favorite songs.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for listening

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s so simple that it rocks!

[@fivestring65ify]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Yep, the intro grabs you, then the rhythm kicks in, and you're hooked.

[@petegregory517]

'87, first full year of single after 18 years (16 married) from my ex. Driving around the mountains of south central PA (somtimes very late at night) with LG and MB in the cassette, over and over again and again. '88, met my babydoll, swept her up....still got 'er! Meant to be (as is everything).

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Congrats and happy anniversary

[@user-xt7rs8md7p]

I grew up in the town next to where Lou grew up… I remember the kids on my elementary school bus rocking to Foreigner every morning lol…. Myself included. When Midnight Blue hit the radio, I absolutely loved it… still do. Definitely one of the very best songs of the 80s… ever actually. I met Lou at a meet and greet at the House of Guitars in Rochester about 14 or so years ago. It was the Lou Gramm Band… he signed my son’s guitar. What a gentleman! He thanked me when I asked him to keep my paint pen… he was impressed by how it looked when he signed the guitar… What a gracious person. Thanks for all the music Lou! God bless

[@robd.1314]

Always been a huge fan of Lou Graham. A positive and refreshing bookmark of my childhood. I was very fortunate to see Lou and Foreigner in the 90s in concert.

[@vanatic22]

Midnight Blue is a defining track for Lou Gramm. That song just blew me away back then, and I would sing that to my girlfriend at the time that I chased until she married me, albeit quite a few years later! The song perfectly fit us . . . from "When I win your heart I'm gonna paint it cherry red. I don't wanna talk about it, What you do to me, I can't live without it" to "I won't say where and I don't know when Soon there's gonna come a day, baby I'll be back again" In my opinion, Lou was the driving force in Foreigner's success.

[@christyhubbard8074]

I always loved Lou’s voice. I played that tape over and over in 87’

[@tizmawpux]

Thanks Lou for giving us this outstanding number, midnight blue is one of these tunes that you'll never get tired of listening to, great conversation too, thanks Prof.

[@user-xd7bo1nh8g]

Loved the interview with this great rock legend!

[@MyName-pl7zn]

I was the trouble boy looking for a double dare! I loved Lou's solo album. I had no idea what was going on behind the scenes with Lou and Mick, seems Mick was a bit of a control freak when it came to ideas and direction. Maybe that's a good thing because that got us Lou's fantastic solo album with his creations. Love Foreigner and glad they could work it out but Lou definitely could have stayed solo and he proved that. Great interview professor with so much insight!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He seemed like the kind of guy that wanted to take over everything.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 yes it seems Lou was kind of upset about his input not being taken but maybe I'm wrong

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@MyName-pl7zn No I totally agree with you. It’s ironic considering the guy has a guitar in hand.

[@MikeB-1965]

Very interesting and entertaining chat with a legend in rock music. It's a shame to hear about the battling behind the scenes between Lou and Mick. It's sad when egos can get in the way of great music. Midnight Blue is definitely a great song, and I agree that it's underappreciated.

[@robwr737]

Great song, my late brother had it when it came out, takes me back to 9th grade dances too. Great interview 👍 it's a great thing you are doing Professor getting these stories from the legends for us. TY 🤗

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@JaneSmith0709]

Lou Gramm has one of the best voices ever! I loved the lyrics to this song, it's one of my all-time favorites.

[@jennyjenny4501]

Turn it up louder!!! This song is a total jam!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s meant to be played loud!

[@gregbuchanan1130]

It is not foreigner without Lou!!!! It ended when he left but loved his solo stuff!!! One of the best lead singers to ever be in a rock band!!!!

[@mariocampa4647]

Midnight Blue is one of my favorite songs of the decade. And Signor Grammatico one of my favorite singers. Great interview, Professor. And, even better tune!

[@jimray2281]

Thanks Professor! New appreciation for Lou, seems like a great regular guy. I wish Ben Orr was still around for you to interview- another regular guy that was a superstar

[@christianboyd4635]

Midnight Blue is one of my favorite songs of the decade. It’s been on rotation on my playlist on my phone for decades and I still love it every time I hear it.

[@tb6791]

Lou 😮 solo it's an underrated Gem. It seemed the timing was right for it. Such a master vocally 🎙

[@mspiggles6850]

This brings back memories…Midnight Blue was my best friend’s (in high school) favorite song! I will never forget her and her absolute love for this song!!!

[@mattray4876]

Great interview as always, Professor! I've loved "Midnight Blue" since hearing it on the radio late one night in the summer of 1987, but as much as I love that Lou Gramm song, there's another song he released that year that is equally iconic. I'm talking about "Lost in the Shadows" from the soundtrack to The Lost Boys.

[@mrchromaticable]

Mick Jones seems to be a very difficult person to work with. That being said, Midnight Blue is a great song and I'm glad that Lou was able to record it. I still enjoy listening to it to this day

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s a hard dude.

[@allengray5748]

Lou and Steve smoking a Doobie!!! Now that's awesome!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha.

[@heatherwarner865]

My 1st rock concert as a teen in 1995 was Foreigner at the Van Wert County Fair. It was sold out and the crowd went nuts on Juke Box Hero. Lou's voice is iconic. Lost In the Shadows is my favorite Lou song but JBH and Until the End of Time are my favorite songs he's ever written.

[@JaniceMorgan-on1kx]

Yes! Loved that song! Thanks for this❤

[@RiffMusic1970]

🎶 and she wears your ring!!!! And it means everything! 🎶 That’s power.

[@cklow100]

For me, I Don't Want To Live Without You was just a beautiful song and Lou Gramm's vocals were amazing. It reminds me when I first met my wife back then and now we have been married over thirty years. I'll always love that song.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Congrats!

[@trebillis7399]

I agree with you. It should not be dissed.

[@orahone]

One of my all time favorite songs!!! Lou one of the greatest voices in rock.

[@123nohamdle]

I just have to say, your content is so great. You really have a way of presenting that enlivens the whole narrative.

[@seedofwonder]

I really respect Gramm for sticking to his guns and saving his song(s) from getting watered down.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

And it’s ironic that the rock guitarist wanted to water the songs down and not the singer.

[@dukeofkool]

When first hearing "midnight blue," I thought wow, another great Foreigner hit. Then I found out it was just Lou and was perfectly fine with it. I just wish that Mick had given a little more room for Lou's creativity. They're both great artists.

[@BarberBobDetecting]

Appreciate his candor, great interview. I see Odessey and Oracle on the shelf - so good.

[@annepearce3089]

Lou is a consummate professional and down to earth. Loved the midnight blue song and video and wow- he really rocked that hair style❤

[@rattyguitars]

I saw them when I was in high school for the cold as ice tour. Las Vegas in the convention center, and Pat Travers was the warm-up band. The smoke of weed was so thick in the air, you could cut a knife with it. One great and memorable concert for a teenager.

[@wtfayfrffs]

Midnight Blue was an instant hit for me. Still love hearing that song, made me want to show my independance as a teenager. Always felt a surge of confidence when I hear that song.

[@Angie-bt6qt]

Great Story! Actually forgot about Midnight Blue- just added it to my playlist. I also love the Foreigner sappy ballads ❤ Heading to see Foreigner, Styx and John Waite in July- excited!