Kenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks ~ Whenever I Call You Friend

[@foreignfilmfan711]

I attended a Kenny Loggins concert at Madison Square Garden in 1978. We were enjoying his songs, happily singing along, when the crowd erupted as they escorted Stevie Nicks on stage. With her signature long flowing dress, wide brimmed hat, and unique sultry voice, she left an unforgettable image. Their duet was the highlight of the evening.

[@sallyfreeman9971]

I wish I could've been there!

[@kristenpotter6058]

❤

[@silversprings62]

Omg what an incredible moment that must of been! After all these years, there is still no known live recording of that song…..it’s become my holy grail to find!!!!

[@jamespeterson5631]

I hope to someday, to be able to have a copy of them, doing it in concert. You were one of the real fortunate ones. Thanks for sharing

[@mattsweeny3957]

What a Beautiful song..I love Stevie.....The pop songs of the 1970s cannot and will not be matched...it was the greatest decade of music...Pop, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Classic 🎸 Rock matt

[@ceceliecamarillo9226]

Who is still listening in 2024? This song takes me back to high school.

[@JoeSachenbacher]

Joe is

[@Myveryownplace]

Beautiful! This sound so much seventies!

[@leojohn9707]

I am😊

[@cherrikrider7109]

Everyday! It takes me to my happy place!

[@cherrikrider7109]

🎉

[@tcr1130]

Wish they could reinvent 1978 one more time...she has so many great collabs

[@Nattiw72]

Love this song - perfect harmonies, great lyrics

[@raiderdanCA]

Simply one of the BEST DUET pieces in rock history !

[@OneDawn4All]

AGREED!!!🎯💗

[@bobm7250]

She and Walter Egan did "Magnet & Steel" two months earlier.

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

The Best

[@randywissler9923]

Stevie and Tom Petty was a damn good one too!!

[@darlaalonzo2177]

Absolutely⚘️❤⚘️

[@MrJohn49g]

Proof that Stevie can sing a duet with anyone and sound great.

[@battlestarmarc]

Stevie is a great singer !!!!

[@ReeseMac]

I love the part where Stevie starts singing. The way her voice flows and rises into harmony with Kenny gives me chills.

[@TheLTD_]

Agreed.timeless classic

[@glynndove9511]

She just wraps her vocal around his like putting her shaw on or her cape, just beautiful ❤️

[@localtowee]

It's perfection. Stevie does it so well. Every song she has sung or sung back up on is the best version.

[@landreaulover]

Great voices, great song! One of the best duets of all time. Stevie and Kenny both have several duets, but this is the cream of the crop!

[@wickedout2010]

One of my all time favorite Kenny Loggins songs. Such a classic! Stevie Nicks is incredible in this song. ❤🎉😊

[@jeffsullivan2044]

Played the "45" to death in grade 10 ( sooo many years ago!). A great song by 2 of the best in the business. Never really gets old....this song is the true definition of "timeless". Ohhhhh, the poor younger generations today. They've got no " substance" to listen to ( unless they're listening to an " oldies" radio station). Lol

[@sallyfreeman9971]

I'm not sure. But I think I used to have the 45 also. I was a sophomore when this song came out. I'm listening to it on a CD I got at the library this weekend.

[@reneearguelles7777]

The younger generations are lucky though cause we get to listen to old and new songs with substance cause of today's technology. I mean I found this and I listen to "oldies" too. This song was released just a few years after my parents were born.

[@paulrenault9679]

In high school I met a lot of mean, nasty people. And then I heard this song. Stevie, Kenny, and their band were a breath of fresh. This song made my day many times when I was a freshman in high school. Thank you, Kenny, Stevie, and band! You are awesome! And I still love this song after all of these years.

[@marshallrogers8011]

I was also a Freshman in High School in 1978!! The Greatest Decade!! Wish I could go back+relive some of those by gone days. Life was so much simpler!!

[@onetransam1998]

I was in elementary, and in music class students could bring in 45's on Fridays and play them throughout the class period. This was one of them, that was until Carters desegregation act. Because we could not agree on the music, there were complaints, Ms. Mrosic thought it best she stop the practice. I did save money because I did not buy as many records after that.

[@ottomatic3123]

Revisiting this song from my childhood, it sounds much better than I already remembered it to be. It's a pleasant subject matter too. Good times.... ❤

[@jmac4138]

Born in 2007, listening to my favorite song my dad showed me before he past in a car wreck.

[@bryanbourbin2098]

I’m so very sorry for your loss, Jacob.

[@melaniebrown4947]

So sorry for your loss. God bless you.

[@burtonrivera5253]

Wow, thanks for sharing. Your father had good taste!

[@sallyfreeman9971]

Awwwwww! I can imagine listening to the song reminds you of your dad. Sorry for your loss. Stay strong.

[@pammynickerson1073]

Love this song❤

[@christopherl4806]

They just don't write them like this anymore: with sophisticated harmonies and key changes, intricate voice leading, and beautiful melodies.

[@gregpalermo3861]

It's like good music like this just disappeared. Sad.

[@katiecoollady]

what a great radio hit!

[@madams6198]

What a unique song structure. Honestly. 😁

[@jerryhoward8133]

Their Voices together are Sublime.

[@leighbrouwer5712]

Sublime... But confident and powerful!!! These WERE "the good ol' days" .. back before anyone knew what was going be hitting us in 2020

[@danterosenberg7506]

sublime*

[@taralance5139]

Absolutely💗

[@7100sae]

Beautiful, inspiring song. If you heard this song as a kid, I bet it stuck with you! I haven’t heard it in decades...made me smile. Incomparable vocals, but also that funky bass. Drum part/mix at beginning reminds me a bit of Paul McCartney’s Take it Away (vibe at the beginning) but this was 4 years earlier...

[@sonyaethaniel]

I was leaving the store a few days ago and heard this after so many years. I had no idea who sang it and always thought they were talking about sax on a Saturday night. I've listened to it a hundred times in the past few days because it's such a beautiful sentiment and I'm obsessed with the good feeling it gives me. Edit: I just watched a video with Kenny and the beginning of the song was inspired by the Beach Boys. Melissa Manchester (co writer) was supposed to sing it but when Stevie offered he couldn't resist. Also he originally wrote the song for Michael McDonald to sing but Michael didn't understand it.

[@lilylee5924]

Beautiful duet! Both are legendary artists! Their songs are a big part of memories during that time of my life. Love this song!

[@tghostpipe5472]

I was 10 when this song came out....was my favorite then...still me favorite now.

[@BridgetStuart]

Me too!! We were so lucky to grow up when we did!

[@paulapickett6375]

Me three😂😂

[@RomeyB]

Kenny's and Stevie's voices compliment each other! After this duet, the industry has tried but couldn't match this!

[@80sruler]

Reminds me of growing up…got a lot of radio play

[@grudgerun]

This is one of those tunes that has a memorable opening which gets forgotten by awesomeness of the chorus.

[@craigjackson5903]

Stephanie Lynn Nicks is one of the Greatest Contralto voices of our generation . She can sing in just about any style and you can tell it's her singing 💖💖💖 CLASSIC 😎😎

[@paulrenault9679]

Such a wonderful song, sung by talented artists. In 1978, I discovered this song by Kenny and Stevie. Amazing harmony and melody! Bravo, Stevie and Kenny. I still love this song.

[@auntielisalisabopeepsa]

Absolutely music 🎶 gold. Stevie’s vocal range and the timbers in her voice are mesmerizing. Her & Kenny sound beautiful together. I was 9 when this song came out, my sister was graduating high school that year. Wonderful memories 💜

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

Same

[@jasonquartin5196]

i was 9 to in 1978. long time ago

[@AshAirheart1995]

My dad was 11 and ny mom was alive

[@judasplow25]

Oh, does this bring back memories of my early teenage years.

[@girlwalkerII]

I grew up on radio so brings back great memories. I was 10 when this one came out. I saw Kenny live in Santa Clara's Great America in 1986 it was a fun show.

[@FNAFEDITS171]

Miss those shows at GA

[@thunderstruck5484]

Such a great radio song always made me happy hearing then and now

[@rdeloges7957]

About the same age, it was a great time in music. To think we got this, Baker Street, all the Eagles, Journey, Styx, floating us right into the MTV British/Aussie wave.

[@marshallrogers8011]

OMG,My cousin+I got stuck on. A roller coaster at Marriott's Great America in 1978 for 30 mins!!

[@burtonrivera5253]

Captain and Tennile, Peaches and Herb, On and on.... Legit duets existed then

[@sallyfreeman9971]

I agree

[@rgrndu]

I like Captain & Tennille but he never duetted vocally. Maybe backup vocals. Peaches & Herb were a duet vocally. Feel free to shake your groove thing.

[@Lynn22823]

Wow just perfect and beautiful!! Loved the pics too so much talent those two

[@BrianMcLaughlin-o8k]

Kenny Loggins with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and The Beach Boys on Harmonies. Doesn’t get better than that. Happy Birthday Stevie. Love you!!!!!!!!!

[@Lilliana3]

I wish we could do the 70's over!❤

[@jamessmith-rd3sf]

Everybody damn person or band sang with Stevie Nicks sang with was a damn hit... She will always me my goddess..

[@MusicFan1977]

Her vocals never hurt a song.

[@sonyaethaniel]

She's prolific.

[@rgrndu]

Were you high when you wrote this?😅

[@billyhensley7770]

This is what's called good music to these younger generations I feel sorry for them they'll never know great music unless they dig in our record collections

[@vkaustralia1898]

The Golden Era of Rock 1977-1981 Termed “The Neo Romantic Era”

[@rgrndu]

By you? I never heard that in my 61 years.

[@LabGenius17]

@ranlive1 well you just learned something Google it

[@mang0529]

Love this & them two 🤗🫶🏼👍🏼👏🏼perfect song 🎵 together

[@BigVegasAlwaysWins]

I work at a Casino in Vegas, the overhead music plays this song alot. I love this song🎲🎵🎶

[@sonyaethaniel]

Is it flooded where you are?

[@Godawg]

Love his song!! An underrated Stevie Nicks song.

[@rgrndu]

It was written by Kenny Loggins & Melissa Manchester. It reached #5 on the pop chart. There’s nothing underrated about Kenny Loggins song that Stevie sang on.

[@jnteeter]

Fantastic very special doing. Love the lyrics. How their voices mesh and harmonize so beautifully

[@hectoramador4728]

Great Friendship song.

[@JA-ll4kv]

45 years old and sounds as if it a new release - except that it's better than most new releases. Just doesn't date. And her voice. WOW!

[@tunnleking]

Instantly takes me right back to 1978, pretty good year for music and everything else I was doing as a young teenager.

[@markkalfahs1047]

...the intro is an all-time classic...along with the rest of this signature tune...

[@raindeerprojekt4119]

Cheers to X!!! Generation X was PEAK America. Also Please Save us all!!! WE NEED YOU NOW!!!!

[@jeffreyhamilton2407]

Thank you!!

[@johnnybonds77]

no worries. we got this

[@RamblinJer]

Makes me feel good every time

[@theramden6025]

The Unforgettable 70's!!! Whenever I call...

[@jeffk7734]

One of the very few light rock songs I enjoyed as a kid. I was only about a year in a half when this came out and remember it being played a lot on WNIC and WMJC in Detroit.

[@stevetilk4926]

I was in high school in Trenton when this song came out. Hearing transports me back to my sophomore year.

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

I was 7 when this came out. Remember being in back of mom's car listening to this. Great song and times.

[@CheLGaZm]

Genius... Played almost every instrument marry that with lyrics that were hot & his kinky point of view He produced MASTERPIECES

[@JimmyMoss]

Lot's of great pictures I've never seen!!

[@annecohen8927]

I remember this song from my childhood!!!!!

[@reginarepp3639]

Oh the memories this brings back ❤️❤️

[@sheriedwards8257]

Great song, but the first 30 seconds...just haunting...

[@JRIJR75]

I’ve always wanted to see them sing live together… we need Stevie to come to one of his shows!

[@mustlovepretzels]

Music Fan: thanks for posting. For some reason, this song reminds me of the Hasbro toy "Lite-Brite". probably the jingle is similar to the melody of the song. Cheers! 🥨

[@EdMcCornhole]

I was searching up this song. Heard on classic radio . Thanks.

[@MusicFan1977]

I'm glad you found it.

[@Leroy-w8i]

When music was positive loving caring fun living words of wisdom ❤😂😮

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Kenny sounds a lot Iike Lindsey on this one. Kenny is a GREAT singer and does what the song calls for.

[@forgottencas2272]

I always thought it was Lindsey until recently.

[@marksusskind1260]

I went to a convenience store shortly before my bedtime, but the store had the nerve to play this song while I was there. No sleep now!

[@mikeboll9481]

Thanks for the photos. 👍

[@MusicFan1977]

Thanks for the comment :)

[@mikeboll9481]

@@MusicFan1977, I was checking out Rick Beato's best 20 vocal intros of all time. Whenever I Call You Friend didn't even make the list! That made me want to hear it, so I watched your vid. Then I saw all the photos you included, which got me wondering if Stevie Nicks and Kenny Loggins ever had an intimate relationship. That brought me to a "behind the scenes" vid of that song - which you also might find interesting. Cheers kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGiTaJSQeZiae8k

[@MusicFan1977]

@@mikeboll9481 I've seen that video, it's a good one!

[@mattsmith7244]

I close my eyes 10 years old living in NEW CANEY TX LISTENING TO LATE NOGHT WEEKEND RADIO OUT OF HOUSTON STARING AT THE EARL CAMPBELL HOUSTON OILERS POSTER ABOVE MY BED AND THIS WONDERFUL SONG COMES ON THE RADIO LOVED IT THEN LOVE IT NOW.

[@battlestarmarc]

Great song. Stevie nicks is so cool.

[@kristinmcgovern2851]

Great old song! Love it❤

[@donovansnyder6749]

Best feel-good song of the '70s!!

[@joes0406]

I remember this from my childhood, not knowing who they were

[@billsuszynski6549]

Still have my 45 from Kindergarten and listen it it all the time

[@chrishultgren777]

thats crazy i have heard this song for 40 years and never realized that was Stevie Nicks 😳

[@REVLIMITER3]

two gentle souls

[@jennyjones3978]

Yes! Just beautiful ❤️

[@dancingponies7971]

It’s hard to believe there is not a version of these two singing this and they were on KZbin……

[@FabledRomance]

Love this so much💗

[@tutoelmejormurillo2713]

The best of Fleetwood mac and Loggins , very nice.

[@sallyfreeman9971]

Amen

[@rgrndu]

You disrespect Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham & the rest of Fleetwood Mac with your comment. They all made the band what it is. And I love Stevie Nicks. She would agree with me.

[@scotttimothy64]

The best pairing of a male and female voice in music history

[@christine6205]

O Yeah Baby keep singing 🎤❣

[@9094nancyj]

I love, love, love this song!

[@trumpforKing808]

fucking love this song. miss the 80s

[@trentpettit6336]

Actually this song is from even earlier than that! 1976 in fact! Sure has aged well!

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

Yea. This is the 70s.

[@rgrndu]

@@trentpettit6336. It was a hit in ‘78, in fact.

[@trentpettit6336]

@@rgrndu Oops, sorry for my mistake! Do you notice the opening part of this song sounding similar to "Daniel" by Elton John?

[@salvatorerizzo8640]

Was the 70s. But we feel ya. Was 79 actually

[@richsantilli4465]

I go right back to the great 80s!!!

[@kenchidester7702]

i love this song this is real music

[@roylopez6520]

❤️❤️❤️❤️70sand 80s Stevie nicks❤️❤️

[@trudieristich795]

I think he can be underrated. I mean, still to this very day. He has a very good voice compared to some people that are kind of losing them still looks good going strong love them both glad I got to see. It's still looking good

[@TheBennie102103]

Love it . .

[@luckypenny4263]

Love this ❤❤

[@misterpresident4394]

This song is MASSIVE! I'm glad I found it! I heard it first as a sample in another song. I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT SONG, THOUGH😢... could someone help me, please?

[@AlisaPowerDashaPowerV1945Briga]

Love this

[@marianneghent8383]

For all of humanity......this is it!

[@scottculross4470]

Love all 3 duets.. this, leather & lace , stop dragging my heart around.. i personally was hoping for one w/ Phil Collins...oh well never happened

[@lisal2275]

Cruising with the parents in the Cutlass with this blaring!

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

One of my fav songs

[@sallyfreeman9971]

Mine too

[@TheCloakedOwl]

An old flame showed me this (he absolutely HATES Stevie, too lol), but he knew how much I love and adore her (love Kenny, too). He didn't give me much other than some good and bad memories (ah, the struggles of a one-sided love), but this was one of the good ones.

[@therealrodney8561]

Epic!

[@laurieglick9574]

AWESOME KENNY HAPPY BDAY KENNY! JAN 6th!

[@tweeglaister4885]

Love her xx

[@crawdaddy511]

Awesome 😎

[@Kent-bq8bs]

FANTASTIC ☮️☯️⚛️💟🎺🎷🪗🥁🪘🟡🔴⚫😎🐕

[@mzeklektik1089]

the intro is the best of all his songs KL fan

[@badhabitbabbitt7655]

1980s Power Duets Lionel Richie & Diana Ross "Endless Love", Joe Crocker & Jennifer Warnes " Up Where We Belong", Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes "(I've Had) The Time If Ny Life", Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer", Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton "We've Got Tonight", Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville "Don't Know Much", Linda Ronstadt & James Ingram "Somewhere Out There", Stevie Nicks & Don Henley "Leather And Lace", Kenny Loggins & Stevie Nicks "Whenever I Call You Friend", Eddie Rabbitt & Crystal Gayle "You and I", Cher & Oeter Cetera "After All".

[@rgrndu]

This song was a hit in ‘78.

[@bobm7250]

Brings back memories of "Grease"!

[@rgrndu]

Why?

[@bobm7250]

@@rgrndu Have you heard of the song "Summer Days" with Olivia Newton John (Sandy) and John Travolta (Danny)?

[@RavenWolfDrum69]

This song gives me feelings.... lol

[@joelong1159]

1978 all over again.