"I Want to Know What Love Is" became Foreigner's biggest hit, reaching in both the U.S. and the UK in early 1985.
The track was written by Foreigner guitarist during a late-night session at 3:00 AM. Jones has described the writing process as a "gift" from a higher force, inspired by his own search for a lasting relationship after a series of personal upheavals. Foreigner I Want To Know What Love Is MP3 Download
To elevate the emotional depth of the track, Jones brought in the New Jersey Mass Choir . The recording session was so spiritual that the choir members held hands and recited the Lord's Prayer before their final take, which left those in the studio—including Atlantic Records president Ahmet Ertegun—in tears. "I Want to Know What Love Is" became
Though lead singer Lou Gramm initially worried the ballad was too far removed from the band's rock roots, he later admitted the finished product was "magic". Chart Impact and Legacy Jones has described the writing process as a
