Dave Loggins dies at 76: 'Please Come to Boston' singer and '70s one-hit wonder remembered by fans
NASHVILLE: Dave Loggins, the celebrated singer-songwriter known for his 1974 hit 'Please Come to Boston' has died at the age of 76. According to an obituary published in The Tennessean, Loggins died on Wednesday, July 10 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Dave Loggins, Grammy-Nominated artist of 'Please Come to Boston' dies at 76
Loggins, a Grammy-nominated artist and member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, has left an indelible mark on the music world. In addition to his signature song, 'Please Come to Boston,' which reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, he was also known for writing 'Augusta,' the theme song for golf Masters Tournament.
Born in Shady Valley, Tennessee, and raised in Bristol, Loggins was deeply influenced by his father, a country fiddle player. His musical journey began in high school when he started playing guitar and writing songs. “I listened to records every free moment for hours at night,” he shared on the All Things Vocal with Judy Rodman podcast in 2021, describing how he studied the structures of songs in a near-trance state.
Before making his mark in the music industry, Loggins worked as a draftsman and insurance salesman. However, his passion for music led him to Nashville, where he lived with his brother and released his debut album, 'Personal Belongings', in 1972. Despite initial struggles in the country-dominated Nashville scene, Loggins found success in 1973 when Three Dog Night recorded his song 'Pieces of April' which became a Top 20 hit.
Throughout the 1970s, Loggins released several albums but eventually shifted his focus to songwriting. This pivot proved fruitful as he penned hits for some of Music City’s biggest stars, including Johnny Cash, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson and Wynonna Judd. His talent for collaboration was highlighted in 1985 when he won the CMA vocal duo of the year award for 'Nobody Loves Me Like You Do' a No 1 duet with Anne Murray.
Dave Loggins is survived by his three sons, Quinn, Kyle, and Dylan, and his grandson, Braxton. His legacy in music and his influence on the songwriting community will be remembered for generations to come.
Fans mourn Dave Loggins death
Fans took to the internet to express their sorrow and pay tribute to the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter.
"I am sorry to hear that. Condolences to his family," wrote one user.
Another user added, "Great song! Sorry for his family's loss."
"Rest well, my friend," a simple yet heartfelt message, captures the collective mourning of fans worldwide.
"A beautiful voice silenced. RIP," another user commented.
Lastly, a user summed up the widespread sentiment with, "May He Rest In Peace."
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