Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone (- Top Gun) -

: Turned it down because they were not allowed to contribute their own original material.

Loggins was not the first choice for "Danger Zone." The producers initially vetted over for the film's opening aircraft carrier sequence before asking Moroder to write something custom. Once the track was ready, it was offered to several prominent artists who all declined: Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone (- Top Gun)

: Withdrew due to legal and arrangement disputes with the film’s lawyers. : Turned it down because they were not

: Declined as he preferred to perform only his own compositions. Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone (- Top Gun)

Loggins, who was already contributing "Playing with the Boys" to the film, accepted the offer on a "snap judgment" because he needed a high-tempo rocker for his live sets. Kenny Loggins on 'Danger Zone' and 'Top Gun: Maverick'