Footloose (Live 1993)

Hey there, Zoo Freaks, the Zoo Crew's cranking up that timeless energy with Kenny Loggins' live take on "Footloose" from his 1993 album Outside: From The Redwoods. Man, this version was captured under those majestic California redwoods at a beautiful outdoor spot in Santa Cruz, turning the high-octane '84 anthem into something even more alive and acoustic, with the crowd kicking off their Sunday shoes right there in nature's embrace. Recorded back in June '93 for a PBS special that snagged an Emmy nod, it's all about reimagining classics with guest stars like Michael McDonald joining in on other tracks, bringing that warm, heartfelt vibe that just pulls you in like a gentle forest breeze.

Pulling from Kenny's own words in his memoir Still Alright, the original "Footloose" came about when his buddy Dean Pitchford, fresh off writing the screenplay, asked him to co-write the title track as a favor—and boom, they locked themselves in a room for three days straight, channeling all those influences into a dance rebellion anthem that shot to number one and defined a generation. Kenny's shared how it was born from that pure creative spark, no big plan, just riding the wave of opportunity after "I'm Alright" opened doors to soundtrack gold. Even decades later, he's posting about it hitting a billion streams, saying it's almost unimaginable how the song keeps finding new ears and hearts, proving some tunes are just eternal like the redwoods themselves.

Flowing back to the roots, Zoo Freaks, Kenny Loggins kicked off his journey in the late '60s, playing in high school bands and landing a staff songwriter gig where his tunes got picked up by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. That led straight to teaming with Jim Messina—who was producing his intended solo debut—for what became the accidental duo Loggins and Messina, dropping gems like "Danny's Song" and "Your Mama Don't Dance" across seven albums of that sweet folk-rock harmony in the '70s. When they parted ways amicably in '76, Kenny stepped out solo with Celebrate Me Home, blending soft rock soul that set the stage for his soundtrack reign and all those heartfelt hits that still resonate today.

If you're feeling the pull to dive deeper into Kenny's world, swing by his official site at kennyloggins.com for all the latest vibes and stories. Catch him sharing the love on Facebook at facebook.com/KennyLoggins, Instagram at instagram.com/thekennyloggins, and X at @kennyloggins. For that true community spirit, join the official fan club over at klconnection.com or connect with fellow fans in groups like the Kenny Loggins Fan Club on Facebook. Keep the good energy rolling, freaks—the vinyl's warm and the waves are endless.