He was 76 years old and no cause was given.
It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal performance.
Each verse reaches a sad conclusion: She said, No boy would you come home to me.'

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The verses are also remembered for their concluding line Im the number one fan of the man from Tennessee.
Later, Loggins admitted, The story is almost true, except there wasnt anyone waiting.
So I made her up.

Loggins was born and raised in Tennessee.
He also penned the songAugusta, the longest-running sports theme in history, for the Augusta Masters Golf Tournament.
Per his request, there will be no funeral.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.