Turn Me Loose (Loverboy song)
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| "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 | |||
| Loverboy singles chronology | ||||
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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.
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. | ||
