Description
Michael Bolton is the third studio album by American recording artist Michael Bolton. Released in 1983, it was Bolton’s first record to be released on Columbia Records. This was also the first time that Bolton recorded under his stage name as his previous two albums had been released under his given name, Michael Bolotin.
It features then future Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick on lead guitar, rotating with Bolton himself. Future Trans-Siberian Orchestra/Savatage/Megadeth guitarist Al Pitrelli replaced Kulick on the tour supporting the single, “Fool’s Game“, though the tour was cancelled after four shows.
Track listing:
1. “Fools Game” – 3:56 (Brooks, Mangold, Bolton)
2. “She Did the Same Thing” – 3:52 (Bolton)
3. “Hometown Hero” – 3:41 (Bolton, Zito)
4. “Can’t Hold On, Can’t Let Go” – 3:22 (Bolton)
5. “Fighting for My Life” – 3:28 (Bolton)
6. “Paradise” – 4:00 (Bolton, Zito)
7. “Back in My Arms Again” – 3:14 (Holland, Dozier, Holland) The Supremes cover (1965)
8. “Carrie” – 3:51 (Bolton)
9. “I Almost Believed You” – 4:05 (Bolton, Henderson)
Michael Bolton – Vocals, guitars. Bruce Kulick – Guitar. Aldo Nova – Guitar., synthesizers. Bob Kulick – Guitar. Scott Zito – Guitar, synthesizers, backing vocals. Craig Brooks – Guitar, backing vocals. Mark Clarke – Bass. George Clinton – Synthesizers, backing vocals. Mark Mangold – Synthesizers, backing vocals. Doug Katsaros – Synthesizers, piano. Jan Mullaney – Piano, Hammond organ. Michael Braun – Drums. Chuck Burgi – Drums. Lloyd Landesman – Backing vocals.
Video: Michael Bolton – Fools Game 1983
