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    Foreigner, 'When It Comes to Love' -- Song Premiere

    • Posted on Aug 5th 2009 11:00AM by Robyn Flans
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    Although only one original member of Foreigner -- Mick Jones -- remains, somehow the band's 40-year plus sound is maintained. Case in point: their new single, 'When It Comes to Love.'

    "Mick understands what the sound and vibe of Foreigner is supposed to be," says Kelly Hansen -- the band's lead singer since 2005 -- of the song written by Jones, Hansen and producer Marti Frederiksen. "Regardless of the members, there is a definite musical thread.

    "I'm standing next to the guy who wrote and played all those original riffs," Hansen continues. "Everybody in this band has worked hard to really think about, listen to and understand what elements bring this band to what it's supposed to be. I've seen other bands who go out there who don't play the parts properly, they don't care, it doesn't sound right and there's an attitude. We all care about what we're doing, we're putting our energy into it. I respect this music and want to do it the justice it deserves."

    At the same time, Hansen knows it's important that they each bring their own personality to the table. "The classic question for me was about filling [original vocalist] Lou Gramm's shoes," he says. "Well, I'm not trying to fill Lou's shoes, I'm filling my own shoes. That's what I have to do because if I don't bring myself and my own sincerity to this, it's not going to work anyway."

    The band's new album, 'Can't Slow Down,' will be released September 29. Listen to the first single, 'When It Comes to Love,' exclusively below.

    Listen to 'When It Comes to Love'
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    Dorecca Silveyraat 8-05-2009

    I love it!

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    will hardyat 8-07-2009

    great song great vocals

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    Margaret S.at 9-11-2009

    I absolutely Love It! This has to be one of Foreigner's Best of their many Best Songs of the present. I have been a Foreigner fan from their very beginning. I have to agree w/all, that this is a great song and great vocals too. It is a very true to the heart song. I rate it the very highest!!

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    CoachRayat 9-25-2009

    I have been a fan since they first appeared in 1976 and I am telling you this CD is one of thier best and well worth the wait!!!!!

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    Barbara Marksat 8-05-2009

    Wow! Great song! Looking forward to hearing it life!!!
    Babs

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    Pilarat 8-05-2009

    AWESOME... When It Comes To Foreigner, we can only expect absolute jewels. Congratulations guys!

    All The Best from Spain

    Pilar :)

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    Sibylle Neufurthat 8-05-2009

    Wow, a great song!!! Waiting to hear it live on concert!!!

    Will be great!!!

    Sibylle

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    Brandiat 1-24-2010

    Just seen it last night! It was amazing in concert. NEver heard this song before and bought the CD right away! It's amazing to me how much this singer sounds like the original...just amazin!!

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    KCat 8-09-2009

    Eh, not bad but certainly not great. After waiting for sooo many years for new material I can't say that I'm impressed. It's OK. Hopefully the rest of the CD will have a much harder vibe to it. Please don't be another Mr Moonlight.

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    robertat 8-05-2009

    Absolutamente Genial!!

    el mejor tema que he escuchado este 2009!!

    el Kelly Hansen lo Borda!!

    canta igualito al Dios Lou Gramm del MR. MOONLIGHT!!


    Muchos Saludos desde Barna!

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    Bärbel Keßler-Omlorat 8-06-2009

    It#s magnificent! I like it.

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    Jeanne Cat 8-05-2009

    LOVE IT! I could listen to Kelly's voice all day :o)

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    Adolfoat 8-05-2009

    Yes!, awesome, please, made anothe Mr. Moonlight.

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    stuartat 8-05-2009

    Love it!

    If you go back to most of the Foreigner albums there is usually one love song on each album such as Waiting for a Girl Like You & I Want to Know What Love is. I assume this is the love song that will be on the new album and the rest of the new songs will have a harder vibe.

    Stuart

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    jan berkbiglerat 8-08-2009

    Thank you, Stuart!!! I agree that Foreigner always has a great ballad or two on each CD. I really love this song -- bonded with it immediately!!! Looking forward to hearing the other new songs!

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    KCat 8-12-2009

    That not exactly true. Foreigner didn't dare release love ballads in the early years(the first three albums) when Ian McDonald was in the band. They didn't start writing sappy ballads until 4. I'm a day-one diehard but this tune doesn't do much for me...very generic without even having the classic "Foreigner sound". It seems to be missing something. Oh well, I'm more interested in the rockers anyway...bring it on! :)

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    jan berkbiglerat 8-23-2009

    KC,
    "Starrider" and "Fool For You Anyway" are both on the first album. I would consider both of those ballads. I enjoy the variety. "Too Late" is on this new CD and it has a great rock vibe. Hope you enjoy the whole CD!

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    suse&silviat 8-05-2009

    absolutely amazing!!!!

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    Angeloat 8-05-2009

    Love it!! simply, it is going to be a hit. Kelly's vocals are outstanding. When it comes to great music you can always rely on Mick Jones and company to deliver the goods. Cannot wait to hear the rest of the album.

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    alexat 8-05-2009

    il n'y a que "foreigner"pour nous faire rêver comme ça!!! bravo les gars.

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