Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone (- Top Gun) May 2026

: Declined as he preferred to perform only his own compositions.

: Turned it down because they were not allowed to contribute their own original material. Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone (- Top Gun)

Loggins was not the first choice for "Danger Zone." The producers initially vetted over for the film's opening aircraft carrier sequence before asking Moroder to write something custom. Once the track was ready, it was offered to several prominent artists who all declined: : Declined as he preferred to perform only

: Refused because he felt the film glorified war. Once the track was ready, it was offered

: Withdrew due to legal and arrangement disputes with the film’s lawyers.

Loggins, who was already contributing "Playing with the Boys" to the film, accepted the offer on a "snap judgment" because he needed a high-tempo rocker for his live sets. Kenny Loggins on 'Danger Zone' and 'Top Gun: Maverick'