Whenever I Call You "Friend"
Kenny Loggins
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Written by Kenny Loggins and M. Manchester. (KL) Whenever I call you friend I begin to think I understand Anything we are You and I have always been ever and ever (KL/SN) I see myself within your eyes And that's all I need to show me why Everything I do, always takes me home to you Ever and ever (KL) Now I know my life has given me more Than memories day by day...we can see (SN) In every moment there's a reason to carry on (Chorus) (KL/SN) Sweet love showin' us a heavenly light I've never seen such a beautiful sight Sweet love flowin' almost every night I know forever we'll be doin' it Sweet love showin' us a heavenly light I've never seen such a beautiful sight Sweet love flowin' almost every night I know forever we'll be doin' it right (SN) Whenever I call you friend I believe I've come to understand Everywhere we are you and I were meant to be Forever and ever (KL) I think about the times to come Knowin' I will be the lucky one Ever our love will last I always want to call you friend (Chorus) sax solo (SN) Now I know my life has given me more Than memories...(KL)day by day...we can see (SN) In every moment there's a reason to carry on (Chorus) Sweet love...sweet love yeah Sweet love...sweet love yeah
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"Whenever I Call You 'Friend'" is a collaborative song by American singer-songwriters Kenny Loggins and Melissa Manchester. Although Stevie Nicks is not the official collaborator, she provided backing vocals on the track.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in 1978 and was included in Loggins' album, "Nightwatch."
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Kenny Loggins and Melissa Manchester. Stevie Nicks, a member of the band Fleetwood Mac, also received a songwriting credit, despite the song being mainly associated with Loggins and Manchester.
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Chart Performance"Whenever I Call You 'Friend'" was a significant hit and reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Kenny Loggins' most popular hits.
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GenreThe song is considered a soft rock or yacht rock song and exhibits characteristics of the pop style prevalent in the late 70s.
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Notable PerformanceDespite not being the official collaborator, Stevie Nicks performed the song live with Kenny Loggins on his 1992 concert in the Grand Canyon.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by several artists including country music singer, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, who released it as a single in 1990 which reached #48 on the country music charts.
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Classic Track"Whenever I Call You 'Friend'" is often considered a classic hit from the '70s and continues to receive airplay on adult contemporary and classic rock radio stations.
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Unofficial DuetEven though the song is a duet between Kenny Loggins and Melissa Manchester, the single was released under Kenny Loggin's name only. Manchester is not credited on the cover of the single.
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Music VideoThere is no official music video for "Whenever I Call You 'Friend'". However, live performances of the song by Loggins and Manchester can be found online.
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