Turn Me Loose
Loverboy
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I was born to run I was born to dream The craziest boy you ever seen I gotta do it my way Or no way at all And I was here to please I'm even on knees Makin' love to whoever I please I gotta do it my way Or no way at all And then you came around Tried to tie me down I was such a clown You had to have it your way Or no way at all Well I've had all I can take I can't take it no more I'm gonna pack my bags and fly, baby Or no way at all So why don't you turn me lose Turn me loose Turn me loose I gotta do it my way Or no way at all Why don't you turn me loose Turn me loose Turn me loose I gotta do it my way I want to fly I'm here to please I'm even on my knees Makin' love to whoever I please I gotta do it my way I gotta do it my way And when you came around You tried to tie me down I was such a clown You had to have it your way Well I'm sayin' no way So why don't you turn me loose Turn me loose Turn me loose I gotta do it my way Or no way at all Why don't you turn me loose Turn me loose Turn me loose I gotta do it my way I want to fly So why don't you turn me loose, Turn me loose Turn me loose I gotta do it my way Or no way at all Why don't you turn me loose Turn me loose Turn me loose I gotta do it my way I gotta do it my way Why don't you turn me loose Turn me loose Turn me loose I gotta do it my way I want to fly Turn me loose
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Written by: PAUL DEAN, PAUL WARREN DEAN, MIKE RENO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Turn Me Loose" was released in 1980 as Loverboy's debut single from their eponymous debut album.
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Chart SuccessThe single was a hit and climbed to number 6 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981.
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Popular Music VideoThe music video of "Turn Me Loose," which features Loverboy's lead singer Mike Reno and guitarist Paul Dean in a concert setting, became highly popular on MTV.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Loverboy band members, Mike Reno and Paul Dean.
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International SuccessOutside of the United States, "Turn Me Loose" also charted in the Netherlands, reaching number 29 on the Dutch Top 40.
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Unique Keyboard SoundThe song features a distinctive keyboard intro played by Loverboy's keyboardist Doug Johnson.
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Cover Versions"Turn Me Loose" has been covered by several artists, including country singer Vince Gill and Polish singer Basia Trzetrzelewska.
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Use in Media and AdvertisingThe song has been used in various films, television series, and commercials, including the movie "Wet Hot American Summer" and commercials for the 2012 Nissan Maxima.
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Collaborative RecordingDespite being a rock band, Loverboy recorded "Turn Me Loose" with a strong pop sensibility, supposedly influenced by producer Bruce Fairbairn.
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Album SuccessAlong with "The Kid is Hot Tonite", another single from their debut album, "Turn Me Loose" helped the Loverboy album achieve multi-platinum status in the US and Canada.
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Legacy"Turn Me Loose", with its catchy guitar riffs and powerful vocals, is still one of Loverboy's most recognized songs more than three decades after its release.
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Live Performance FavoriteThe song continues to be a staple of the band's live performances and is popular with fans.
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