Turn Me Loose (Loverboy song)
| "Turn Me Loose" | ||||
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| Single by Loverboy | ||||
| from the album Loverboy | ||||
| B-side | "Prissy Prissy" | |||
| Released | February 7, 1981 | |||
| Recorded | 1979 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:38 (album) 3:30 (single/video) | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriters | Paul Dean, Mike Reno | |||
| Producer | Bruce Fairbairn | |||
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"Turn Me Loose" is a song by Canadian rock band Loverboy. It was released in 1980 as the second track on their self-titled debut album in 1980, then as their debut single in 1981. Written by vocalist Mike Reno and guitarist Paul Dean, the song combines hard rock guitars, a disco beat and new wave keyboards.[3]
It was a top ten hit in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa, while peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart.
Reception
Record World attributed the song's success to "Mike Reno's vocal plea, a guitar grind, and marvelous production."[4]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 3 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[6] | 7 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[7] | 5 |
| South Africa (Springbok)[8] | 4 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 35 |
| US Billboard Top Rock Tracks[9] | 6 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1981) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[5] | 12 |
| Canada Top Singles (RPM)[10] | 48 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 75,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[12] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Personnel
- Mike Reno – Lead vocals
- Paul Dean – Guitar, and Backing vocals
- Doug Johnson – Keyboards
- Scott Smith – Bass
- Matt Frenette – Drums
Additional musicians
- Nancy Nash – backing vocals
- Katie Kissoon – backing vocals
Cover versions
- Tim Rogers and Tex Perkins covered it on their 2006 album My Better Half, under their recording alias T'N'T
- Electric Six covered the song on their cover album Mimicry and Memories (2015).[13]
Young Divas version
| "Turn Me Loose" | ||||
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| Single by Young Divas featuring Savage | ||||
| from the album New Attitude | ||||
| B-side | "Dear Santa (Bring Me a Man)" | |||
| Released | November 17, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Dance, pop | |||
| Length | 3:50 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
| Songwriters | Paul Dean, Mike Reno | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Turn Me Loose" on YouTube | ||||
"Turn Me Loose" was covered by Australian girl group Young Divas for their second studio album New Attitude. It was released physically and digitally as the lead single from the album on November 17, 2007.[14] "Turn Me Loose" also features New Zealand rapper Savage and is the final single released by the Young Divas. The song peaked at number 15 on the ARIA Singles Chart. The music video for "Turn Me Loose" features the Young Divas singing and dancing in front of a white backdrop.[15]
Track listing
- CD single
- "Turn Me Loose" – 3:50
- "Dear Santa (Bring Me a Man This Christmas)" – 3:40
- Digital EP[16]
- "Turn Me Loose" – 3:50
- "Dear Santa (Bring Me a Man This Christmas)" – 3:40
- "Turn Me Loose" (Divas Only Version) – 3:18
Weekly chart
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[17] | 15 |
Year-end chart
| Chart (2007) | Rank |
|---|---|
| Australian Artists Singles (ARIA)[18] | 35 |
References
- ↑ Linn, Sarah (11 July 2012). "Pat Benatar, Loverboy to join Journey at California Mid-State Fair". The Tribune. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ Morrow, Fiona (19 January 2009). "Loverboy keeps them young". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ↑ Turn Me Loose at AllMusic
- ↑ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. 17 January 1981. p. 1. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- 1 2 "National Top 100 Singles for 1981". Kent Music Report. 4 January 1982. p. 7. Retrieved 11 January 2022 – via Imgur.
- ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Image 0315". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ↑ "Loverboy – Turn Me Loose". Top 40 Singles.
- ↑ "SA Charts 1965–March 1989". Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- 1 2 "Turn Me Loose (song by Loverboy)". Music VF.com. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ↑ "Top RPM Singles: Image 4689". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Loverboy – Turn Me Loose". Music Canada.
- ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Loverboy – Turn Me Loose". Radioscope. Retrieved 20 December 2025. Type Turn Me Loose in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- ↑ "Final track listing for Mimicry and Memories". Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ↑ "CD Releases: Turn Me Loose". Sony BMG. Archived from the original on 30 October 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Video: Turn Me Loose". Take 40 Australia. MCM Entertainment. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Turn Me Loose – EP by Young Divas". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Young Divas – Turn Me Loose". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Singles 2007". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
