Foreigner_i_want_to_know_what_love_is_official_... May 2026
: Lead singer Lou Gramm initially had reservations that the ballad might shift the band too far into adult contemporary territory, but ultimately delivered what many consider a career-defining performance.
"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a 1984 power ballad by the British-American rock band Foreigner. Released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Agent Provocateur , it became the band's most successful hit, reaching number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Production and Creative Background foreigner_i_want_to_know_what_love_is_official_...
: The track was written solely by guitarist Mick Jones , inspired by his relationship with his future wife, Ann Dexter-Jones. : Lead singer Lou Gramm initially had reservations
: The recording also features backing vocals from R&B star Jennifer Holliday and keyboard work by Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins. Chart Performance and Accolades Production and Creative Background : The track was

