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Michael Bolton
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▸ Artist · 1980–1997

Michael Bolton

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OriginUnited StatesGenrepop rockLabelRCA Records, Columbia Records, Concord Records

Picture a smoky club, where the air is thick with anticipation and the lights dim just enough to set the mood. Enter Michael Bolton, a powerhouse vocalist whose emotive delivery makes every ballad feel like a personal confession. Known for his pop rock anthems, he’s crafted unforgettable hits like “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You” and “When a Man Loves a Woman,” each one a testament to love, longing, and heartfelt emotion. With a career that began in the hard rock scene and evolved into a soulful journey, Bolton’s music resonates like a favorite mixtape from the past. Whether he’s crooning “Time, Love and Tenderness” or belting out “Love Is a Wonderful Thing,” his songs linger in your heart, making you feel both nostalgic and uplifted. In the end, it’s a celebration of the human experience, wrapped in that unmistakable Bolton charm.

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Missing You Now
Michael Bolton
1980
How Am I Supposed to Live Without You
Michael Bolton
1989
How Can We Be Lovers
Michael Bolton
1989
When I'm Back On My Feet Again
Michael Bolton
1990
Love Is a Wonderful Thing
Michael Bolton
1991
Time, Love and Tenderness
Michael Bolton
1991
When a Man Loves a Woman
Michael Bolton
1992
To Love Somebody
Michael Bolton
1993
Said I Loved You...But I Lied
Michael Bolton
1994
Go the Distance (From Disney's Hercules)
Michael Bolton
1997

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