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Michael Bolton possesses numerous attributes inherent to a great recording artist: a grandiose voice able to be at once overwhelming and gentle, the vision to convey powerful emotional details with simple vocal inflections, and the ability to set his songs in precise musical colors. But what is probably his most overlooked quality is also his greatest strength: the man is a tunesmith nonpareil. Not only is he a powerful songwriter in his own right (having written for everyone from Barbra Streisand to Kiss), but his knowledge and choice of cover songs borders on the omniscient. And they all become hits: the proof is on Hits 1985-1995: Best of the Best Gold. It was Bolton's renditions of soul classics that first gained him an audience. Zelma Redding, widow of the legendary Otis Redding, called Bolton's chart-topping take on "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" her "all-time favorite version," and his interpretation of "Georgia on My Mind" personifies the timeless elegance of modern pop. Yet his own compositions shine just as brightly: "Soul Provider" glides with a smoky, saloon feel, "How Can We Be Lovers" deftly communicates the complexities of relationships, and "Steel Bars" (co-written with Bob Dylan) moves with classic Bryan Adams-ish abandon. Hits 1985-1995: Best of the Best Gold also shows off Bolton's knack for nurturing hits out of current songwriters, and finding nuggets ripe for renewing. Among the latter is the remake of Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne's "A Love so Beautiful," a sweeping ballad on which Bolton pays homage to Orbison's unique tenor. Among the former are "When I'm Back on My Feet Again," "Time, Love and Tenderness," and "The River" -- all by Diane Warren -- all modern-day epics of the heart that place the fleeting, indescribable moments of love (and love lost) into exquisitely poetic pop statements.
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Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Main Artist - M. Bolton, Composer, Lyricist - E. Kaz, Composer, Lyricist - Keith Diamond, Producer
1987 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Jonathan Cain, Producer - Otis Redding, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Cropper, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1987 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist - Leslie Smith - Peter Bunetta for Ripe Productions, Producer - Shawn Robinson - A. Goldmark, Composer, Lyricist - Rick Chudacoff for Ripe Productions, Producer - Steve Satkowski, Assistant Engineer - Jeff Pescetto - Marnie Riley, Assistant Engineer - Dan Huff, Guitar - Bryant Arnett, Assistant Engineer - Paulinho Dacosta, Percussion - RICHARD MCKERNAN, Assistant Engineer - Brad Cole, Keyboards - Laura Livingston, Assistant Engineer - Robbie Buchanon, Keyboards - MICK GUZAUSKI, Mixing Engineer - Valdo Meller, Mastering Engineer - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer - Vic Anesini, Mastering Engineer - Daren Klein, Recording Engineer - Mark Ettel, Recording Engineer - Gary Wagner, Recording Engineer - Jeff Baulding, Recording Engineer - Gerry E. Brown, Recording Engineer - Peter Bunetta, Drum Programmer
(P) 1989 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist - Michael Landau, Guitar - JOHN KEANE, Drums - Doug James, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Omartian, Keyboards, Producer - Neil Steubenbaus, Bass - Terry Christian, Engineer, Mixing Engineer - David Albert, Engineer - Doug Carleton, Assistant Engineer - Kevin Becka, Assistant Engineer - Valdo Meller, Mastering Engineer - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer - Vic Anesini, Mastering Engineer - Didier C. Deutsch, Mastering Engineer - Darcy Proper, Mastering Engineer - MICK GUZAUSKI, Mixing Engineer
(P) 1989 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Composer, Co-Producer, Lyricist, Main Artist - Desmond Child, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Myriam Valle - Jon Fiore - Diane Warren, Composer, Lyricist - John Herman, Engineer - Kyf Brewer - Joe Pirrera, Assistant Engineer - Kate McGunnigle - Keith Goldstein, Assistant Engineer - Joe Cerisano - Roy Hendrickson, Assistant Engineer - Patty Darcy - Danny Mormando, Assistant Engineer - Louis Merlino - Mike Kowiak, Assistant Engineer - Bernie Shanahan - Sir Authur Payson, Recording Engineer - David Frazer, Mixing Engineer - Mccurry John, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Walter Afanasieff, Keyboards, Percussion - Bobby Chouinard, Drums - Greg Mangiafico, Keyboards - Hugh McDonald, Bass
(P) 1989 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer - Diane Warren, Composer, Lyricist - Guy Roche, Producer
(P) 1989 Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer - Hoagy Carmichael, Composer, Lyricist - Stuart Gorrell, Composer, Lyricist - Susan Hamilton, Producer
(P) 1989 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer - Diane Warren, Composer, Lyricist - Joe Turano - Jeannie Tracy - Kitty Beethoven - Claytoven Richardson - Sandy Griffith - Chris Hawkins - Larry Batiste - Michael Landau, Guitar - Walter Afanasieff, Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Producer, Synthesizer - Richard Kerr, Engineer - Roger Talkov, Engineer - Michael Christopher, Engineer - Manny LaCarrubba, Assistant Engineer - Devon Rietveld, Assistant Engineer - Marnie Lehmann Riley, Assistant Engineer - Jim Mitchel, Assistant Engineer - Mick Higgins, Assistant Engineer - Michael Gilbert, Assistant Engineer - Matt Lamonica, Assistant Engineer - Dave Thoener, Mixing Engineer - Ren Klyce, Programmer - Gary Cirimelli, Programmer - Vlado Meller, Mastering Engineer - Dana Jon Chappelle, Recording Engineer
(P) 1991 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer - Walter Afanasieff, Producer - C. Lewis, Composer, Lyricist - A. Wright, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1991 Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer - Walter Afanasieff, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Diane Warren, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1991 Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer - Walter Afanasieff, Producer - Bob Dylan, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 1991 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer - David Reitzas - Robert John Lange, Producer - Dan Huff, Guitar - Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Composer, Lyricist - Michael Greene, Executive Producer - Philip Nicholas, Keyboards, Programmer - Geoff Hunt, Engineer - Stephen McNamara, Engineer, Programmer - Max Hayes, Engineer - Dave Bascombe, Mixing Engineer - Jan Mullaney, Programmer
(P) 1993 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist - MUTT LANGE - Robert John "Mutt" Lange, Producer - Brenda Braxton - Robert J. Lange, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Milo, Editor, Engineer - Victor Trent Cook - Bernard Edwards, Composer, Lyricist - Jan Mullaney, Engineer, Keyboards - Pattie Darcy Jones - Nile Rogers, Composer, Lyricist - Glen Marchesi, Assistant Engineer - Tommy Sims, Guitar, Keyboards, Programmer - MIKE SHIPLEY, Mixing Engineer - Danny Duncan, Programmer
(P) 1995 Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Robert John 'Mutt' Lange, Producer - MUTT LANGE - M. Bolton, Composer, Lyricist - DANN HUFF, Guitar - Robert John Lange, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Milo, Editor, Engineer - Tommy Sims, Keyboards, Programmer - Jan Mullaney, Engineer - Glen Marchesi, Assistant Engineer - MIKE SHIPLEY, Mixing Engineer - Danny Duncan, Programmer
(P) 1995 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist, Producer - Walter Afanasieff, Arranger, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Producer, Synthesizer - Larry Batista - Portia Griffin - Mark Mangold, Composer, Lyricist - Dana Jon Chappelle, Engineer - Pat Hawk - Vann Johnson - Jan Mullaney, Engineer - Brandon Harris, Assistant Engineer - Janis Liebhart - Steve Milo, Assistant Engineer - DANN HUFF, Guitar - Craig Silvey, Assistant Engineer - MICK GUZAUSKI, Mixing Engineer
(P) 1995 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Bolton, Arranger, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Walter Afanasieff, Arranger, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Producer, Synthesizer - Jeff Lynne, Composer, Lyricist - Philip Ingram - Dana Jon Chappelle, Engineer - Roy Orbison, Composer, Lyricist - Jim Gilstrap - Jan Mullaney, Engineer - Rose Stone - David Gleeson, Engineer - Alex Brown - Brandon Harris, Assistant Engineer - DANN HUFF, Guitar - Steve Milo, Assistant Engineer - Craig Silvey, Assistant Engineer - MICK GUZAUSKI, Mixing Engineer - Mark Wilder, Mastering Engineer - Vic Anesini, Mastering Engineer
(P) 1995 Sony Music Entertainment
Michael Bolton, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer - Tommy Sims, Arranger, Bass, Drum Programmer, Guitar, Keyboards, Producer - Bob Carlyle - Diane Warren, Composer, Lyricist - Kim Fleming - Vicki Hampton - Bridgett Evans O'Lannerghty - Jan Mullaney, Engineer - Angelo Petrucci - Veronica Petrucci - Steve Bisher, Assistant Engineer, Engineer - Steve Milo, Assistant Engineer - Chris Rodriguez - Martin Woodlee, Assistant Engineer - Micah Wilshire - Jason Goldstein, Assistant Engineer - DANN HUFF, Guitar - Chris McHugh, Drums - MIKE SHIPLEY, Mixing Engineer - Lisa Bevill, Associated Performer - Michael Black, Associated Performer - Lisa Cochran, Associated Performer - Tabitha Fair, Associated Performer - Chris Harris, Associated Performer - Robert White Johnson, Associated Performer - Lisa Keith, Associated Performer - Kim Keyes, Associated Performer - Michael Mellett, Associated Performer - Cindy Morgan, Associated Performer - Nicol Smith, Associated Performer
(P) 1995 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Album review
Michael Bolton possesses numerous attributes inherent to a great recording artist: a grandiose voice able to be at once overwhelming and gentle, the vision to convey powerful emotional details with simple vocal inflections, and the ability to set his songs in precise musical colors. But what is probably his most overlooked quality is also his greatest strength: the man is a tunesmith nonpareil. Not only is he a powerful songwriter in his own right (having written for everyone from Barbra Streisand to Kiss), but his knowledge and choice of cover songs borders on the omniscient. And they all become hits: the proof is on Hits 1985-1995: Best of the Best Gold. It was Bolton's renditions of soul classics that first gained him an audience. Zelma Redding, widow of the legendary Otis Redding, called Bolton's chart-topping take on "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" her "all-time favorite version," and his interpretation of "Georgia on My Mind" personifies the timeless elegance of modern pop. Yet his own compositions shine just as brightly: "Soul Provider" glides with a smoky, saloon feel, "How Can We Be Lovers" deftly communicates the complexities of relationships, and "Steel Bars" (co-written with Bob Dylan) moves with classic Bryan Adams-ish abandon. Hits 1985-1995: Best of the Best Gold also shows off Bolton's knack for nurturing hits out of current songwriters, and finding nuggets ripe for renewing. Among the latter is the remake of Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne's "A Love so Beautiful," a sweeping ballad on which Bolton pays homage to Orbison's unique tenor. Among the former are "When I'm Back on My Feet Again," "Time, Love and Tenderness," and "The River" -- all by Diane Warren -- all modern-day epics of the heart that place the fleeting, indescribable moments of love (and love lost) into exquisitely poetic pop statements.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 17 track(s)
- Total length: 01:13:56
- Main artists: Michael Bolton
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Columbia
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
1987,1989,1991,1992,1993,1995 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
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