Loverboy Return With New Song ‘Hurtin’ #LISTEN

Loverboy have released a brand new song ‘Hurtin’ ahead of upcoming live dates with Rick Springfield.

According to Loverboy’s Paul Dean the origins of the song came originally from a concept by Pat Benatar band member Mick Mahan and his songwriting partner Gregg Montane intended to be the theme for a national football broadcast.

When that didn’t happen, Mike Reno and Paul Dean made it their own.

“I took what they gave him, changed it up a bit, and came up with a melody and a couple of hooks,” said Dean. “The idea was to create an anthem for the home crowd to sing about putting a ‘hurtin’ ” on the other team.”

Loverboy will start their North American tour with Rick Springfield on May 28.

May 28 – Diamond Jack’s Hotel & Casino – Bossier City, LA
June 4 – Old Shawnee Days – Shawnee, KS
June 19 – Porkapalooza – Edmonton, AB
June 25 – Back Porch on the Creek – Knoxville, TN
July 1 – Tisdale Town Square – Tisdale, SK
July 3 – Grand Victorian Casino – Elgin, IL (with Rick Springfield)
July 4 – Flower Mound Independence Festival – Flower Mound, TX
July 9 – HaveROCK Revival – Havelock, ON
July 16 – Greek Theater – Los Angeles, CA (with Rick Springfield)
July 17 – Harrah’s SoCal – Valley Center, CA (with Rick Springfield)
July 22 – Moondance Jam – Walker, MN
July 24 – California State Fair – Sacramento, CA
July 27 – Shorefest at Celebration of Light -Vancouver, BC
July 28 – Washington County Fair – Hillsboro, OR
July 30 – Rockin The Fields – Minnedosa, MB
August 10 – Iron Horse Saloon – Sturgis, SD
August 12 – Rock The Lake – Kelowna, BC
August 14 – Rockin The Rivers – Three Forks, MT
August 21 – Rock The River – Saskatoon, SK
August 26 – Casino Nova Scotia – Halifax, NS
August 27 – Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick – Moncton, NB
September 10 – Grand RockTember IV Music Festival – Hinckley, MN
October 7 – Seven Feathers Casino Resort – Canyonville, OR