The voices of the late"England Dan" Seals and his duo partner John Ford Coley will be reunited for the first time since 1980 fora memorable, new edition of "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight,"arriving May 8.Their classic hit celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in May 2026 and was recently ranked in the"Top 50 Love Songs of All Time"(Billboard).Written by Parker McGee, "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight" was first released in1976 and appeared on the pop / rock duo's Gold-Certified album, Nights Are Forever. Though the pair initially were hesitant to record the song, the hit marked a major turning point in their career, reaching No.1 onBillboard's Easy Listening and No. 2 on the Hot 100 charts. The monumental new track will feature an exclusive music video with never-before-seen clips of Seals and Coley together once again, honoring the duo's most popular tune. "Some songs seem to take on a life of their own," says John Ford Coley, adding, "the song 'I'd Really Love to See You Tonight' seems to be one of those iconic songs. Dan and I have not sung together since 1980, and it's interesting that the song that appears to have brought us back together was the one that launched our career as a duo. It never occurred to me that this song would still be as big today as it was 50years ago." "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight" will appear on Dan Seals & Friends: The Last Duet, releasing August 28.Coley still performs across the globe as a well-respected solo artist and has appeared with top musicians Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Lou Gramm, Stephen Bishop, and many more. The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter is also a classically trained pianist, guitarist, producer, and actor whose talents continue to influence new generations. Coley is scheduled to play live in Nashville on June 23 at the Ascend Amphitheater with the five-time GRAMMY-nominated band, Ambrosia
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