Luanne

Album: 4 (1981)
Charted: 75
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • This is a classic example of a teenage love song in which boy meets girl, boy falls in love, girl loses interest but boy is still in love. Of course, the girl's name is Luanne, and that name is repeated 26 times.
  • The title of the song as well as the name of the subject could be derived from the name of Foreigner member Lou Gramm. >>
    Suggestion credit:
    Darrell - Eugene, Oregon, for above 2

Comments: 3

  • Luanne from Haugesund, NorwayLiving in Seattle apt 1994, I dated a gay who put a note on my car window that I had to come to listen to a song that he had written for me, I did.
    Lou-ann
  • Landon from Winchester, OhMan, I can't stand teenaged unrequited love!
  • Max from Rochester, NyThe girl who this song is written about is an employee of my high school, in rochester NY, who attended lou gramm's high school, gates chili hs, while he was a student there. i attend greece olympia hs where she does the announcements.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Ian Astbury of The Cult

Ian Astbury of The CultSongwriter Interviews

The Cult frontman tells who the "Fire Woman" is, and talks about performing with the new version of The Doors.

JJ Burnel of The Stranglers

JJ Burnel of The StranglersSongwriter Interviews

JJ talks about The Stranglers' signature sound - keyboard and bass - which isn't your typical strain of punk rock.

Bible Lyrics

Bible LyricsMusic Quiz

Rockers, rappers and pop stars have been known to quote the Bible in their songs. See if you match the artist to the biblical lyric.

Protest Songs

Protest SongsMusic Quiz

How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?

Adele

AdeleFact or Fiction

Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.

Wedding Bell Blues

Wedding Bell BluesSong Writing

When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.