No Lookin' Back (song)

"No Lookin' Back" is a song written by Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins and Ed Sanford. The best-known version was recorded by American recording artist Michael McDonald and is the first single from his second solo studio album of the same name.

The song was included on the soundtrack to the crime drama film Thelma & Louise (1991), starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis.

Track listing

• 12" Single (Warner Bros. W 8960 T)

1. "No Lookin' Back"
2. "Don't Let Me Down"
3. "I Gotta Try"

• 7" Single (Warner Bros. 928 960-7)

1. "No Lookin' Back"
2. "Don't Let Me Down"

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.

Musicians

• Michael McDonald – vocals, keyboards
• David Pack – guitars
• Willie Weeks – bass
• Jeff Porcaro – drums
• George Perilli – tom (drum) solo

Chart performance

Kenny Loggins version

"No Lookin' Back" was originally recorded by co-writer Kenny Loggins and released on his fifth studio album Vox Humana (1985), four months prior to the McDonald version. Kenny Loggins' version has additional lyrics in the second verse and adds a contemplative "When everything fades away" bridge section.

Musicians

• Kenny Loggins – vocals
• Michael Omartian – keyboards, synthesizers
• Michael Landau – guitars
• Tim Pierce – guitar solo

References

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