Turn Me Loose

For some reason, I've had "Turn Me Loose" by Loverboy playing through my mind over and over today.  I have no idea where that came from.  Honestly, I don't think I've heard this song in ages--certainly not on the radio.  When I looked at some song facts this evening, I found out that the song came out in 1980.  Wow!  I thought it was a bit later (maybe '82 or so), but nope.  It was 1980 on the nose.  The song's lyrics are pretty clear from my interpretation, although I read some crazy stuff about S & M overtones.  I think that is ridiculous.  I thought it was absurd when I first read it, and then I watched the video.  I was floored looking at Mike Reno--he was so young in this video.  So, for those who think there is an alternate interpretation, well, I disagree.  I think that is silly.  Reno even said it was a song written as a "put-down" to a girl.  Seems pretty clear.  He wants his freedom, he wants to call the shots, he does not want to be kept on a tight leash--so for heaven's sake, turn him loose!  I see lots of couples where either the guy or the girl has total control, and that's not good.  Doesn't sound from the lyrics like Reno wanted something balanced and magical, but he just had had enough---he's got to do it his way---or no way at all.

So, I hope you enjoy this vintage video.  Awesome bass guitar in the beginning.  I found a cover of this song from 2007 by an Australian group called "Young Divas," but, well...yeah, I didn't care for it.  So, here is the original "Turn Me Loose," along with a recent performance from 2006.  Turn yourself loose and crank it up!