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4, also known as Foreigner 4, is the fourth studio album by the British-American rock band Foreigner, released on July 3, 1981, by Atlantic Records.The album's name signifies that it is the band's fourth studio album and also the fact that the band's membership had reduced from six to four members.
The iconic tenor saxophone solo was performed by celebrated Motown multi-instrumentalist Junior Walker, [3] who was coincidentally performing in New York during Foreigner's album sessions and agreed to contribute. Lange was a perfectionist with Dolby, making him play some of the simple notes over and over until they were perfect.
The band's debut album, Foreigner, was released in March 1977 and achieved significant commercial success. It was certified for sales of five million copies in the United States, remaining in the top 20 for a year and peaking at No. 4. The album also reached the top 10 in Canada and Australia and climbed to No. 1 in Norway.
The discography of Foreigner, a British-American rock band, consists of 9 studio albums, 7 live albums, 20 compilation albums, and 47 singles. The band was formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and Ian McDonald , and American vocalist Lou Gramm .
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Foreigner's 1981 album 4 featured Walker's sax solo on "Urgent". [2] He later recorded his own version of the song for the 1983 All Stars's album Blow the House Down. [3] Walker's version was also featured in the 1985 Madonna film Desperately Seeking Susan. In 1983, Walker was re-signed with Motown. [1]
Foreigner is currently on tour with Styx and John Waite. Visit their site for details. To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here .
"Juke Box Hero" is a song by British-American rock band Foreigner written by Lou Gramm and Mick Jones from their 1981 album 4. It first entered the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in July 1981 and eventually reached #3 on that chart. [4]