Loose Salute is the second solo album by American singer-songwriter Michael Nesmith released during his post-Monkees career.

Issued by RCA Records in 1970 and dedicated to Tony Richland, it peaked at No.

A cover of Jerry Reed's song "Guitar Man" was recorded but not issued on the album.

When the album was reissued with Magnetic South on CD by RCA/BMG International in 2000, the "First National Dance" was included on this release.

Allmusic stated in their review "Loose Salute doesn't cohere quite as well as Magnetic South, but the material is strong, the band sounds great, and Michael Nesmith offered even more surprises than he had in his first turn at bat; it's one of the strongest records in his catalog as a solo artist.