The first-ever acoustic performance of the Top Gun hit “Danger Zone” by the great Kenny Loggins, Grammy-Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist! "Danger Zone" is a song, with music composed by Giorgio Moroder and lyrics written by Tom Whitlock, which American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins recorded and released in 1986. This performance occured to a small and highly-engaged 100-person audience at the Historic The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kenny went out on a limb and played a barely-rehearsed acoustic version of “Danger Zone” that was inspired by the TV show, “Archer.” Watch this exclusive interview to see more about his creative process in the concert: youtu.be/XPApG_Up-_0
The audience enjoyed a wonderful setlist of some of his biggest hits including “The Real Thing,” “I’m Alright," and a beautiful version of "Celebrate Me Home," featuring Grady Nichols on the saxophone. This exclusive acoustic performance is part of The Church Studio Legacy Concert Series.
“Danger Zone” was written by Tom Whitlock and performed by Kenny Loggins for the Top Gun soundtrack in 1986, published by Columbia Records, and later also used in the sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.
From Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Loggins and Messina launched to an exceptional solo career that brought “Meet Me Half Way,” “This Is It,” “I’m Alright,” “Forever,” “Whenever I Call You Friend, “Danny’s Song,” and so many more! Kenny has also been crowned, “King of the Movie Soundtrack” with his hits in Academy Award-nominated movie soundtrack successes such as A Star is Born, Caddyshack, Footloose, and Top Gun. Kenny’s extraordinary 4-decade career has brought joy to millions of people worldwide and it was an honor hosting him in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the historic The Church Studio for the Legacy Concert Series.
SONG: Danger Zone
ALBUM: Top Gun: Original Motion Picture Sound Track, 1986
ARTIST: Kenny Loggins
WRITERS: Giorgio Moroder, Tom Whitlock
Band Members:
Kenny Loggins - Vocals
Scott Bernard - Guitars
Rick Cowling - Guitar and Keyboard
David Salinas - Percussion
“DANGER ZONE” LYRICS:
Revvin' up your engine
Listen to her howlin' roar
Metal under tension
Beggin' you to touch and go
Highway to the Danger Zone
Ride into the Danger Zone
Headin' into twilight
Spreadin' out her wings tonight
She got you jumpin' off the deck
Shovin' into overdrive
Highway to the Danger Zone
I'll take you right into the Danger Zone
You'll never say hello to you
Until you get it on the red line overload
You'll never know what you can do
Until you get it up as high as you can go
Out along the edges
Always where I burn to be
The further on the edge
The hotter the intensity
Highway to the Danger Zone
Gonna take it right into the Danger Zone
Highway to the Danger Zone
Ride into the Danger Zone
Executive Producer: Teresa Knox
Video Production Crew: Jack Copeland, Austin Howerton, Jordan Price, Matthew Simonson, Jake Tipton
Lighting: Omni Lighting
Editing: Matthew Simonson
Photography: Phil Clarkin
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