Foreigner Celebrates 50 Years with New Live 'Feels Like the First Time' Single

The classic rock band releases a live version of their hit song ahead of a new concert film and musical.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:00pm

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An abstract close-up photograph of sparkling sequins and shattered glass, conveying the glitz and excitement of a Foreigner concert performance.The shimmering textures and dramatic lighting of Foreigner's 50th anniversary concert film capture the timeless energy of the band's classic rock anthems.Brooklyn Today

Foreigner has dropped a new live performance of their classic hit 'Feels Like the First Time.' The song is the first single from their forthcoming album, 'In the Eye of the Storm,' the soundtrack to their 50th anniversary concert film, which was shot in New York on Ellis Island and at Brooklyn's DUMBO House. The video features footage of the Ellis Island performance, as well as archival clips of Foreigner over the years, with current frontman Luis Maldonado and founding member Lou Gramm all singing the tune.

Why it matters

Foreigner is one of the most iconic classic rock bands, known for their string of hit singles in the 1970s and 1980s. The release of this live version of 'Feels Like the First Time' kicks off the band's 50th anniversary celebration, which includes a new concert film and the opening of a Foreigner musical on Long Island.

The details

The new live performance of 'Feels Like the First Time' opens with an introduction by current Foreigner frontman Luis Maldonado, who pays tribute to founding member Mick Jones and the band's legacy. The video features footage of the Ellis Island performance, as well as archival clips of Foreigner over the years. In addition to Maldonado, original Foreigner singer Lou Gramm is also featured singing on the track.

  • Foreigner released the new live version of 'Feels Like the First Time' on April 17, 2026.
  • The 'In the Eye of the Storm' soundtrack, featuring the live recording, will be released on July 17, 2026.
  • The Foreigner musical 'Feels Like The First Time' opens on the Long Island University Post campus on April 17, 2026 and runs through April 26, 2026.

The players

Foreigner

An iconic classic rock band formed in 1976, known for hits like 'Feels Like the First Time,' 'I Want to Know What Love Is,' and 'Juke Box Hero.'

Mick Jones

A founding member of Foreigner and the primary songwriter behind many of the band's biggest hits.

Luis Maldonado

The current frontman of Foreigner, who introduces the new live performance of 'Feels Like the First Time.'

Lou Gramm

The original lead singer of Foreigner, who is featured singing on the new live recording of 'Feels Like the First Time.'

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years ago, Mick Jones had a song and a vision and, along with original singer and founding member Lou Gramm, Kelly Hansen and I have had the privilege of performing this song many years all over the world. And together, we're very proud to present a live performance of 'Feels Like The First Time' from Ellis Island as a celebration of Mick's dream.”

— Luis Maldonado, Foreigner Frontman

What’s next

The 'In the Eye of the Storm' soundtrack featuring the new live version of 'Feels Like the First Time' will be released on July 17, 2026. The Foreigner 50th anniversary concert film is also expected to hit theaters sometime this summer.

The takeaway

Foreigner's release of a new live recording of their classic hit 'Feels Like the First Time' kicks off a year-long 50th anniversary celebration for the iconic rock band. The song's appearance on the 'In the Eye of the Storm' soundtrack, as well as the opening of a Foreigner musical, show the enduring popularity and influence of the group's music decades after their initial success.