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

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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lebezel

oh, mick jones,stop already, you are too old to be wearing those tight pants AND without a doubt too old to still be hanging on. Who do you think u are the Rolling Stones?
Leave it alone, leave w/ dignity. Jesus

December 10 2010 at 10:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joanne

Love Foreigner since their start and this is just as amazing! Another album to get!!!

January 09 2010 at 11:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Holly Moser

I was so disappointed when Foreigner cancelled a concert in Los Angeles many, many years ago that I had tickets to at the Greek theater. My dreams came true last nite when I saw them at the Idaho State Fair at they were so worth waiting for. Great job, you took us all to the stars!

August 26 2009 at 3:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pam Kiefer

Totally LOVE the new song! I think Kelly is awesome vocally, and also gives us all an awesome show on stage. Everyone in this band brings something to offer to the audience. They are soo awesome in concert. Seem to get better each time I see them. Can't wait for the next concert. I will be buying the new CD in September. I am counting the days!!

August 24 2009 at 8:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RONALD

Excelente Balada,
foreigner forever¡¡¡¡

August 15 2009 at 12:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
KC

Nobody will EVER fully replace pre-op Lou but Kelly blows Lou outta the water these days. Sad but true. Lou simply hasn't been the same since his brain tumor surgery. Kelly has the vocal chops to make it work and he's a great frontman at their shows. Long live Foreigner!

August 12 2009 at 12:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Roberto Abusleme Gariglio

Dear Friends,

I heard the new great song WHEN IT COMES TO LOVE some times in this web site and took out the lyrics so everyone of you can sing it while it comes to the stores in September.

Any wrong sentence in teh song, please correct it with some ne message, but I think it mostly all right.

Anything, please fell free to contact me by email.


WHEN IT COMES TO LOVE

I remember the day
It seems so far away
When I walked into your life

And I looked in your eyes
I took you by surprise
But it felt so right

When I drew you in
Told you anything
Cause’ I wanted you so bad

Girl I let you on
Said there’s nothing wrong
Ain’t giving your heart to me

But, when it comes to love
I should’ve known better
When it comes to love
I’ll take the blame

Cause’ you are the one
I should have held on to
Oh! It could have been you

I never realized
That time was on my side
Lost sight on my perfect world

And the man that I’ve become
From the damage that I’ve done
It’s so clear to me now

Well I wished that I
Never was the kind
To steal a lonely heart

And I didn’t see
How could you would for me
Now it’s too late to go back



Cause’, when it comes to love
I should’ve known better
When it comes to love
I’ll take the blame

Cause’ you are the one
I should have held on to

Oh! When it comes to love
Girl I can’t help it
When it comes to love
I’ll always loose my way

And you are the one
I should have held on to
Oh! It could have been you

Making a change in my heart
Finding a new place to start
Wondering what I can do
Will I ever get over you?

No! When it comes to love
I should’ve known better
When it comes to love
I’ll take the blame

Cause’ you are the one
I should have held on to

Oh! When it comes to love
Girl I can’t help it
When it comes to love
I’ll always loose my way

And you are the one
I should have held on to
Oh! It could have been you

August 11 2009 at 4:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ForeignerBG

So Great :)
It's Not Too Late ;)

August 11 2009 at 2:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jimmy

I like it. I cant wait to hear the others. I hope it is another Mr. Moonlight ! Loved that album.

August 07 2009 at 9:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pam Doyle

Fantastic! Foreigner is the best!

August 07 2009 at 7:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply