Dave Loggins
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David Allen "Dave" Loggins (born November 10, 1947 in Mountain City, Tennessee
) is a singer, songwriter
and musician. He is widely remembered for his 1974 composition "Please Come to Boston
", which was a top-10 hit in the U.S. for him, and was subsequently covered by numerous other artists. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
in 1995. Besides being a musician, Loggins was previously employed as a draftsman
at Bristol Metals, and as an insurance
salesman. He is a cousin of singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins
.
In addition to his recording
of "Please Come to Boston" reaching #5 on the U.S. pop chart
in 1974, the song also topped the Billboard Easy Listening
survey.
Loggins also wrote "Pieces of April" for Three Dog Night
, which became a top-20 hit in 1973. He has written material for Restless Heart
, Wynonna Judd
, Reba McEntire
, Gary Morris
, Alabama
, Toby Keith
, Don Williams
, and the #1 hit "Morning Desire" by Kenny Rogers
. He recorded a #1 country song with Anne Murray
in 1984 called "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do
" which won a CMA Award.
Loggins also composed the theme music "Augusta" that is used on broadcasts of the The Masters Golf Tournament
. "Augusta" was later released as part of a collection of songs about golf called The New Course Record. On this recording, Loggins shared the vocal duties with Birmingham-based singer and pianist Ray Reach
. The arranging duties were shared by Don Hays and Ray Reach. Hays shared the producer's role with Mike Geselbracht and noted Nashville musician and producer Mike Chapman.
Mountain City, Tennessee
Mountain City is a town in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,383 at the 2000 census. It is the northeasternmost county seat in Tennessee; Mountain City is the county seat of Johnson County.-History:...
) is a singer, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and musician. He is widely remembered for his 1974 composition "Please Come to Boston
Please Come to Boston
"Please Come to Boston" is the title of a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Dave Loggins. It was released in May 1974 as the first single from Loggins' album Apprentice and was produced by Jerry Crutchfield. The song spent two weeks at number five on the Billboard Hot 100...
", which was a top-10 hit in the U.S. for him, and was subsequently covered by numerous other artists. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame was established by the Nashville Songwriters Foundation, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. A non-profit organization, its objective is to honor and preserve the songwriting legacy that is uniquely associated with music community in the city of...
in 1995. Besides being a musician, Loggins was previously employed as a draftsman
Technical drawing
Technical drawing, also known as drafting or draughting, is the act and discipline of composing plans that visually communicate how something functions or has to be constructed.Drafting is the language of industry....
at Bristol Metals, and as an insurance
Insurance
In law and economics, insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss. Insurance is defined as the equitable transfer of the risk of a loss, from one entity to another, in exchange for payment. An insurer is a company selling the...
salesman. He is a cousin of singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins
Kenny Loggins
During the next decade, Loggins recorded so many successful songs for film soundtracks that he was referred to as, King of the Movie Soundtrack.He began with "I'm Alright" , "Mr. Night", and "Lead the Way" from Caddyshack...
.
In addition to his recording
Sound recording and reproduction
Sound recording and reproduction is an electrical or mechanical inscription and re-creation of sound waves, such as spoken voice, singing, instrumental music, or sound effects. The two main classes of sound recording technology are analog recording and digital recording...
of "Please Come to Boston" reaching #5 on the U.S. pop chart
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
in 1974, the song also topped the Billboard Easy Listening
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
survey.
Loggins also wrote "Pieces of April" for Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night is an American rock band best known for their music from 1968 to 1975. During that time the band charted 21 Billboard top 40 hits in America, three of which reached Number One...
, which became a top-20 hit in 1973. He has written material for Restless Heart
Restless Heart
Restless Heart is an American country music band established in 1984. The band's original members were John Dittrich , Paul Gregg , Dave Innis , Greg Jennings , and Verlon Thompson...
, Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Ellen Judd is an American country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds...
, Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire
Reba Nell McEntire is an American country music artist and actress. She began her career in the music industry as a high school student singing in the Kiowa High School band , on local radio shows with her siblings, and at rodeos. As a solo act, she was invited to perform at a rodeo in Oklahoma...
, Gary Morris
Gary Morris
Gary Gwyn Morris is an American country music artist who charted a string of countrypolitan-styled hit songs throughout the 1980s....
, Alabama
Alabama (band)
Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry , soon joined by Jeff Cook...
, Toby Keith
Toby Keith
Toby Keith Covel , best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums — 1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin, plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of...
, Don Williams
Don Williams
Don Williams , is an American country singer, songwriter and a 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He grew up in Portland, Texas, and graduated in 1958 from Gregory-Portland High School. After seven years with the folk-pop group Pozo-Seco Singers, he began his solo career in 1971,...
, and the #1 hit "Morning Desire" by Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
. He recorded a #1 country song with Anne Murray
Anne Murray
Morna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies....
in 1984 called "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do
Nobody Loves Me Like You Do
"Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" is the title of a song written by James Dunne and Pamela Phillips, and recorded by Anne Murray with Dave Loggins as a duet. The song was Dave Loggins' only hit on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the...
" which won a CMA Award.
Loggins also composed the theme music "Augusta" that is used on broadcasts of the The Masters Golf Tournament
The Masters Tournament
The Masters Tournament, also known as The Masters , is one of the four major championships in professional golf. Scheduled for the first full week of April, it is the first of the majors to be played each year...
. "Augusta" was later released as part of a collection of songs about golf called The New Course Record. On this recording, Loggins shared the vocal duties with Birmingham-based singer and pianist Ray Reach
Ray Reach
Raymond Everett Reach, Jr. is an American pianist, vocalist and educator residing in Birmingham, Alabama, now serving as Director of Student Jazz Programs for the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, director of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame All-Stars and President and CEO of Ray Reach Music and Magic City...
. The arranging duties were shared by Don Hays and Ray Reach. Hays shared the producer's role with Mike Geselbracht and noted Nashville musician and producer Mike Chapman.
Studio albums
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| US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
CAN RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
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| 1972 | Personal Belongings
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| 1974 | Apprentice (In a Musical Workshop)
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53 | 74 | |
| 1976 | Country Suite
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| 1977 | David Loggins
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| 1977 | One Way Ticket to Paradise
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Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US AC Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States... |
CAN RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
CAN AC | ||||||
| 1972 | "Claudia" | — | — | — | — | Personal Belongings | |||
| 1973 | "Think'n of You" | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 1974 | "Please Come to Boston Please Come to Boston "Please Come to Boston" is the title of a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Dave Loggins. It was released in May 1974 as the first single from Loggins' album Apprentice and was produced by Jerry Crutchfield. The song spent two weeks at number five on the Billboard Hot 100... " |
5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | Apprentice (In a Musical Workshop) | |||
| "Someday" | 57 | — | 83 | — | |||||
| "Girl From Knoxville" | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 1976 | "Movin' to the Country" | — | — | — | — | Country Suite | |||
| "Savior of My Natural Life" | — | — | — | — | |||||
| 1977 | "Ship in a Bottle" | — | — | — | — | One Way Ticket to Paradise | |||
| 1978 | "So Much For Our Dreams" | — | — | — | — | Our Winning Season Our Winning Season Our Winning Season is a 1978 film directed by Joseph Ruben from a screenplay by Nicholas Niciphor.-Plot:A high school senior aspires to become a track star.-Principal cast:... (soundtrack) |
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| 1979 | "The Fool in Me" | — | — | — | — | David Loggins | |||
| "Pieces of April" | — | 22 | — | — | |||||
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Guest singles
| Year | Single | Artist | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||
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| US Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
US AC Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States... |
US Country Hot Country Songs Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales... |
CAN RPM (magazine) RPM was a Canadian music industry publication that featured song and album charts for Canada. The publication was founded by Walt Grealis in February 1964, supported through its existence by record label owner Stan Klees. RPM ceased publication in November 2000.RPM stood for "Records, Promotion,... |
CAN AC | CAN Country | ||||
| 1984 | "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do Nobody Loves Me Like You Do "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" is the title of a song written by James Dunne and Pamela Phillips, and recorded by Anne Murray with Dave Loggins as a duet. The song was Dave Loggins' only hit on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the... " |
Anne Murray Anne Murray Morna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies.... |
103 | 10 | 1 | 79 | 1 | 1 | Heart Over Mind Heart Over Mind (Anne Murray album) Heart Over Mind is a studio album by Canadian country pop artist Anne Murray. It was released by Capitol Records in 1984. The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.-Track listing:#"Once You've Had It" – 3:58... |
| 1985 | "Just as Long as I Have You Just as Long as I Have You "Just as Long as I Have You" is a song written by Dave Loggins. Loggins originally recorded the song with Gus Hardin in 1985. Their version peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.... " |
Gus Hardin Gus Hardin Gus Hardin was a country music singer.-Career:Hardin was born in 1945 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her rise to country music popularity began in 1983 with her first RCA Records single, the top 10 hit "After The Last Goodbye"... |
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