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"Waiting For A Girl Like You"...

Experience Foreigner's timeless 1981 power ballad, "Waiting For A Girl Like You." This iconic...
BAND | Foreigner

"Waiting For A Girl Like You" by Foreigner

Experience Foreigner's timeless 1981 power ballad, "Waiting For A Girl Like You." This iconic soft rock love song captured hearts worldwide with its atmospheric synthesizers and heartfelt emotion. A massive chart success, it remains one of the most beloved and defining romantic anthems of the early 80s.

Released from Foreigner's colossal 1981 album 4, "Waiting For A Girl Like You" became a monumental soft rock hit. It famously spent ten weeks at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the band's incredible versatility beyond hard rock. Co-written by Mick Jones and Lou Gramm, this love song's enduring appeal helped propel 4 to multi-platinum status.

Characterized by Thomas Dolby's distinctive synthesizer textures and Lou Gramm's soulful, yearning vocals, this 1981 classic perfectly embodies the era's soft rock power ballad sound. Its sincere lyrics expressing the profound joy of finally finding true love resonate deeply, solidifying its place as an iconic love song. "Waiting For A Girl Like You" remains a testament to Foreigner's songwriting depth.

SONG MEANING: This quintessential love song expresses the overwhelming feeling of finally finding the perfect romantic partner after a long period of searching ("So long, I've been looking too hard..."). It's about the profound relief, happiness, and sense of destiny ("waited for a girl like you to come into my life") that accompanies meeting 'the one' who fulfills a deep emotional longing.

  • HASHTAGS: #Foreigner #SoftRock #LoveSong #October01
  • BAND: Foreigner
  • GENRE: Soft Rock
  • OTHER: Love Song
  • RELEASEDAY: October 01
  • YEAR: 1981
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"Foreigner"

Foreigner, the iconic British-American rock band led by guitarist Mick Jones, defined arena rock success from the late 1970s onwards. Featuring Lou Gramm's powerful vocals, they crafted an incredibly successful formula blending hard rock energy with melodic hooks and chart-topping power ballads, selling millions worldwide.
Active since 1976 and still performing today (as of 2025), Foreigner dominated the charts throughout the late 70s and 80s. Their music spanned a wide spectrum of rock styles, including Hard rock, Arena rock, and Power pop evident from their 1977 debut through releases in 1978 and 1979. The 80s saw them expertly navigate Pop rock, Funk rock influences around 1981, and master the Soft rock power ballad by 1984 and 1987. This prolific output, marked by numerous key release dates during this decade, highlights their consistent hit-making ability. Their legacy is built on a foundation of unforgettable anthems. Early hits like "Feels Like the First Time," "Cold as Ice," "Hot Blooded," and "Double Vision" established their rock credentials. They continued with rockers like "Head Games," "Urgent," and "Juke Box Hero," alongside hugely successful power ballads such as "Waiting For A Girl Like You," the global number one "I Want to Know What Love Is," and "I Don't Want to Live Without You." This remarkable run of diverse hits cemented Foreigner as multi-platinum superstars...
BAND | Foreigner

"Feels Like the First Time"

Launch into rock history with Foreigner's explosive 1977 debut single, "Feels Like the First Time"! This instantly recognizable track, blending hard rock power with polished production, announced the arrival of a major new force. Its iconic riff and soaring chorus defined the band's accessible yet powerful sound.
Released from Foreigner's multi-platinum self-titled debut album in 1977, "Feels Like the First Time" rocketed up the charts, hitting number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It perfectly introduced their signature style – a potent mix of hard rock energy and melodic hooks, sometimes labeled corporate rock due to its radio-friendly polish and massive commercial appeal...
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