I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner Song Info
"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a power ballad by the British-American rock band Foreigner. It was released in November 1984 as the lead single from their fifth album, Agent Provocateur. The song hit number one in the United States, the United Kingdom, and several other countries, and is the group's biggest hit to date. The song was written by guitarist Mick Jones. The recording features backing vocals from the New Jersey Mass Choir affiliated with the Gospel Music Workshop of America, Dreamgirls star Jennifer Holliday, and featured keyboard work by Thompson Twins frontman Tom Bailey.