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The single was released in November 1977. It reached number 20 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] in 1978.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Hot 100|date=February 18, 1978|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1978-02-18|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=2018-05-02}}</ref><ref name=gramm/> It was also a hit in Canada, reaching #22.
The single was released in November 1977. It reached number 20 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] in 1978.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Hot 100|date=February 18, 1978|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1978-02-18|magazine=Billboard|accessdate=2018-05-02}}</ref><ref name=gramm/> It was also a hit in Canada, reaching #22.


''[[Billboard Magazine]]'' described "Long, Long Way from Home" as a "sparkling rocker" with "urgent and soulful" vocals and a "hard driving hypnotic rhythm" propelled by the guitars and [[bass guitar|bass]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Top Single Picks|newspaper=Billboard Magazine|page=72|date=December 3, 1977|accessdate=2020-06-11|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1977/Billboard%201977-12-03.pdf}}</ref> ''[[Cash Box]]'' said that it "has an uplifting beat, with a sinewy lead vocal by Lou Gramm."<ref name=cb>{{cite news|title=CashBox Singles Reviews|date=December 3, 1977|page=18|newspaper=Cash Box|accessdate=2021-12-26|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1977/CB-1977-12-03.pdf}}</ref> ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' critic Eduardo Rivadavia rated it as Foreigner's 2nd most underrated song.<ref name=ultimate/> Music author Kent Hartman described the song as an "anthem-like [[FM broadcasting|FM]] favorite."<ref>{{cite book|title=Goodnight, L.A.: The Rise and Fall of Classic Rock--The Untold Story from inside the Legendary Recording Studios|author=Hartman, Kent|publisher=Da Capo Press|year=2017|isbn=9780306824388}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone Magazine]]'' critic John Milward rated it as the best song on ''Foreigner'', comparing Gramm's vocal delivery to [[Paul Rogers]] of [[Bad Company]], and saying that the synthesizer and saxophone give it a bit of [[Roxy Music]]'s sophistication.<ref>{{cite news|title=Foreigner|newspaper=Rolling Stone|url=https://www.superseventies.com/spforeigner.html|accessdate=2022-01-09|date=June 2, 1977|author=Milward, John}}</ref>
''[[Billboard Magazine]]'' described "Long, Long Way from Home" as a "sparkling rocker" with "urgent and soulful" vocals and a "hard driving hypnotic rhythm" propelled by the guitars and [[bass guitar|bass]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Top Single Picks|newspaper=Billboard Magazine|page=72|date=December 3, 1977|accessdate=2020-06-11|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1977/Billboard%201977-12-03.pdf}}</ref> ''[[Cash Box]]'' said that it "has an uplifting beat, with a sinewy lead vocal by Lou Gramm."<ref name=cb>{{cite news|title=CashBox Singles Reviews|date=December 3, 1977|page=18|newspaper=Cash Box|accessdate=2021-12-26|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Cash-Box/70s/1977/CB-1977-12-03.pdf}}</ref> ''Ultimate Classic Rock'' critic Eduardo Rivadavia rated it as Foreigner's 2nd most underrated song.<ref name=ultimate/> Music author Kent Hartman described the song as an "anthem-like [[FM broadcasting|FM]] favorite."<ref>{{cite book|title=Goodnight, L.A.: The Rise and Fall of Classic Rock--The Untold Story from inside the Legendary Recording Studios|author=Hartman, Kent|publisher=Da Capo Press|year=2017|isbn=9780306824388}}</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone Magazine]]'' critic John Milward rated it as the best song on ''Foreigner'', comparing Gramm's vocal delivery to [[Paul Rodgers]] of [[Bad Company]], and saying that the synthesizer and saxophone give it a bit of [[Roxy Music]]'s sophistication.<ref>{{cite news|title=Foreigner|newspaper=Rolling Stone|url=https://www.superseventies.com/spforeigner.html|accessdate=2022-01-09|date=June 2, 1977|author=Milward, John}}</ref>


Co-writer Mick Jones has rated it as one his favorite Foreigner songs.<ref name=jones/>
Co-writer Mick Jones has rated it as one his favorite Foreigner songs.<ref name=jones/>

Revision as of 01:18, 10 January 2022

"Long, Long Way From Home"
Single by Foreigner
from the album Foreigner
B-side"The Damage Is Done"
ReleasedNovember 1977
Recordedlate 1976
GenreHard rock
Length2:45 (single)
2:53 (album)
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald
Producer(s)Gary Lyons, John Sinclair
Foreigner singles chronology
"Cold as Ice"
(1977) 		"Long, Long Way From Home"
(1977) 		"Hot Blooded"
(1978)

"Long, Long Way from Home" is a song written by Mick Jones, Lou Gramm & Ian McDonald that was initially released on Foreigner's debut album. It was the third single taken from the album.

Lyrics and music

The lyrics refer to a person leaving a small town to try to succeed in New York City ("I left a small town for the apple in decay") and the loneliness he feels there.[1] According to Gramm, the lyrics are autobiographical, reflecting his experience moving from Rochester to New York City.[1][2][3] Gramm and Jones have stated that this was the first song they worked on together.[2][3] The song features a clavinet.

Reception

The single was released in November 1977. It reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978.[4][2] It was also a hit in Canada, reaching #22.

Billboard Magazine described "Long, Long Way from Home" as a "sparkling rocker" with "urgent and soulful" vocals and a "hard driving hypnotic rhythm" propelled by the guitars and bass.[5] Cash Box said that it "has an uplifting beat, with a sinewy lead vocal by Lou Gramm."[6] Ultimate Classic Rock critic Eduardo Rivadavia rated it as Foreigner's 2nd most underrated song.[1] Music author Kent Hartman described the song as an "anthem-like FM favorite."[7] Rolling Stone Magazine critic John Milward rated it as the best song on Foreigner, comparing Gramm's vocal delivery to Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, and saying that the synthesizer and saxophone give it a bit of Roxy Music's sophistication.[8]

Co-writer Mick Jones has rated it as one his favorite Foreigner songs.[3]

Features

  • The song was featured in the 13th episode of Supernatural's 4th season, and the 2nd episode of its 5th season.

References

  1. ^ a b c Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Top 10 Underrated Foreigner songs". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  2. ^ a b c Gramm, Lou (2013). Juke Box Hero: My Five Decades in Rock 'n' Roll. Triumph Books. ISBN 9781623682057.
  3. ^ a b c "Mick Jones' 11 Favourite Foreigner Songs". Classic Rock. Louder Sound. April 26, 2017. Retrieved 2018-05-04.
  4. ^ "Hot 100". Billboard. February 18, 1978. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  5. ^ "Top Single Picks" (PDF). Billboard Magazine. December 3, 1977. p. 72. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  6. ^ "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. December 3, 1977. p. 18. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  7. ^ Hartman, Kent (2017). Goodnight, L.A.: The Rise and Fall of Classic Rock--The Untold Story from inside the Legendary Recording Studios. Da Capo Press. ISBN 9780306824388.
  8. ^ Milward, John (June 2, 1977). "Foreigner". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-01-09.


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