The song that effectively broke Bolton’s career wide open to the masses took a few twists and turns before it became a hit in 1989 to 1990. The singer wrote the pain-drenched ballad with Doug James in 1983 for Air Supply. But, the success of this gripping performance about a man who can’t escape his lover’s considerable grasp proved that he definitely held his musical ground.ĥ. Michael Bolton – “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” Admittedly, when approached by Dylan’s camp to write with the icon, Bolton had his doubts that he would not be able to get past the intimidation level of writing with Dylan. It took more than a few people by surprise when they noticed that this song - from Time Love and Tenderness - was penned by Bolton and Bob Dylan. 3 on the adult contemporary chart, and made the Top 20 on the Hot 100, serving notice to the musical world that an artist who would stake a reputation as one of the top song interpreters of the next decade was about to take flight - and indeed he did! At the centerpiece of that set was this beautifully worded ballad (written by the singer with Eric Kaz) that became the first major Michael Bolton song hit. Once again, the singer turned to the highly esteemed Diane Warren for the track, which also served as the title cut from his most successful album - selling over 8 million copies in the United States alone.ħ. Michael Bolton – “That’s What Love Is All About”Īfter a decade of recording, success finally came Bolton’s way with the 1987 release of The Hunger.
There were few artists more bankable on the adult contemporary charts in the 1990s than Michael Bolton, and this 1991 hit was among his biggest, topping that chart - and hitting a peak of No.
At the point of this song’s release in the winter of 1990, the singer had deservedly earned a reputation for being one of the top ballad singers in the business, but this song showed that Michael Bolton was no one-trick pony.Ĩ. Michael Bolton – “Time Love and Tenderness” The first major hit single for Bolton from the pen of Diane Warren, the singer also shares writing credit with producer Desmond Child on this brilliantly written (and produced) plea for emotional stability in a relationship. And, the lyrics evoked pure romantic dedication - a hallmark of the Michael Bolton song catalog.ĩ. Michael Bolton – “How Can We Be Lovers” On this 1998 single from All That Matters, the singer demonstrated a vitality and energy that was as apparent as on anything he ever recorded. Still, one shouldn’t discount his later work simply because the hits weren’t as huge. Michael Bolton – “Safe Place From The Storm”īy 1998, the chart numbers of Michael Bolton had slowed down considerably when compared to his glory days of the early part of the decade. Janet Jackson's 10 Best Songs: Critic's Picksġ0.
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