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:
: Turned it down because they were not allowed to contribute their own original material.
: Refused because he felt the film glorified war.
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:
: Turned it down because they were not allowed to contribute their own original material. Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone (- Top Gun)
: Refused because he felt the film glorified war. Loggins was not the first choice for "Danger Zone