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Who sang Urgent?

Foreigner released the song Urgent. Date of release: 1981.

Release date: 1981
Duration: 04:31
The story of the song ' Urgent '

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The meaning of the song 'Urgent ', based on the lyrics
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🎶 Urgent song analysis
The song is about a man who is in a relationship with a woman who likes to live life to the fullest and take risks. He sometimes fears that she is interested in someone else, but he knows how to treat her right. He loves her so much that he is always available for her, anywhere, anytime. The chorus repeats the urgency of their love and how important it is to him.

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Foreigner - Short Biography

- Foreigner is a British-American rock band formed in 1976 by Mick Jones, Ian McDonald and Lou Gramm.
- Their self-titled debut album went five times platinum in the U.S. and reached the top 10 in Canada, Australia and North America.
- Double Vision was even more successful, reaching #3 in North America with two hit singles.
- Head Games (1979) reached number five in North America, with two top 20 singles.
- 4 (1981) reached #1 (for 10 weeks) in the U.S. and #2 in Canada, becoming Foreigner's most popular album outside North America.
- 1982: Release of the album Records, which sold 7 million copies in the United States.
- 1984: The single "I Want to Know What Love Is" topped the charts in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
- Inside Information (1987) saw a sharp decline in sales, reaching the Top 10 in only a few European countries.
- Unusual Heat (1991), Mr. Moonlight (1994) and Can't Slow Down (2009) were not big commercial successes.
- Foreigner is one of the best-selling bands of all time, with worldwide sales of over 80 million records.
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The song "Urgent" was a hit for the British-American rock band Foreigner. It was released as the first single from their 1981 album 4. With its catchy hook and fast pace, the song became a fan favorite and helped cement Foreigner's place in the rock music pantheon.

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