LOVERBOY TO LAUNCH PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SHOW, “LIVE IN ’82,” FULLY RESTORED AND REMIXED ON JUNE 7TH
The story of Loverboy is akin to a Hollywood movie. Overcoming rejection to eventually become one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of all time and selling millions of albums in the process, is a feel-good story for the ages.
On June 7th, one of their most incredible live performances will be released for the very first time, in high definition. Live In ‘82 has been lovingly restored by Paul Dean from his personal archive of 16mm film, the joyous energy of a band who helped define the golden era of 80’s music captured like lightning in a bottle. With their great music, colorful clothing, outrageous hairstyles (and headbands), and terrific soundtracks for movies like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ and Top Gun, Loverboy has stood the test of time.
Live In ‘82 will become available on limited CD+Blu-ray, limited LP+DVD and digital streaming and download. Today’s announcement coincides with the launch of the first live track: Turn Me Loose is available as digital single and live video (see below). Also, you can pre-order the album, here.
Loverboy–Live In ‘82 tracklisting:
CD:
1. Intro (LP Side A)
2. Jump
3. Lucky Ones
4. Lady Of The 80’s
5. Take Me To The Top
6. It’s Your Life
7. Gangs In The Street (LP Side B)
8. Turn Me Loose
9. The Kid Is Hot Tonight
10. When It’s Over
11. Working For The Weekend
DVD / Blu-ray:
1. Intro
2. Jump
3. Lucky Ones
4. Lady Of The 80’s
5. Take Me To The Top
6. It’s Your Life
7. Gangs In The Street
8. Turn Me Loose
9. The Kid Is Hot Tonight
10. When It’s Over
11. Working For The Weekend
12. End Credits
For more than 40 years, Loverboy has been “Working For The Weekend” (and on the weekend), delighting audiences around the world since forming in 1979, when vocalist Mike Reno was introduced to guitar hot shot Paul Dean – both veterans of several bands on the Canadian scene – at Calgary’s Refinery Night Club. Along with Reno and Dean, Loverboy still includes original members Doug Johnson on keyboards and Matt Frenette on drums, with Ken “Spider” Sinnaeve replacing the late Scott Smith on bass.
With their trademark red leather pants, bandannas, big rock sound and high-energy live shows, the bandhas sold more than 10 million albums, earning several multi-platinum awards. Their string of hits includes, in addition to the anthem Working For The Weekend’ such arena rock staples as The Kid Is Hot Tonight, Take Me To The Top’ Turn Me Loose’ Jump and many more. Loverboy are not only masters of their craft as songwriters, but also renowned for being a formidable touring act, spending years on the road sharing stages with everyone from Def Leppard to Journey.
In 2009, the group was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and more recently the Canadian Walk of Fame, in the fall of 2023.
And there is no stopping the band this year, as they embark on a Live Nation promoted North American tour supporting Sammy Hagar, starting in July, dates here: loverboyband.com/shows.
Loverboy socials: Website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X.
For some reason , other than Lovin’ Every Minute Of It, I never cared for any of their songs. I’ve heard all their hits and it just doesn’t do it for me. Sounds like they’re trying to catch onto the nostalgia train but is there really a market for this band? Just wondering, not trying to be a jerk. I respect any band/artist/musician that can do this stuff for a living whether I personally like their music or not.
I wish more bands released older concerts. Whenever I watch AXSTV and they are showing a concert (like REO Speadwagon, Aerosmith, Heart) it is always from the last 10 years. Would love to see some older concerts from the 70’s and 80’s.
I am still patiently waiting for AVH or WVH (whoever is in charge) to release some old Van Halen concerts from the ’70s/’80s
Doug,
Wolfie Van Halen, always says in interviews, that it is his uncle Alex, that is in charge of Van Halen’s material.
As much as I would love to get my hands on some classic VH concerts, I have to say kudos to Alex for not going for the big cash grab like so many older artists do today.