Michael Bolton (album)

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Michael Bolton
Michael Bolton cover
Studio album by Michael Bolton
Released April 1983
Recorded 1982-83
Genre Rock
Length 33:24
Label Columbia
Producer Michael Bolton, Gerry Block
Professional reviews
Michael Bolton chronology
Everyday of My Life
(1976)
Michael Bolton
(1983)
Everybody's Crazy
(1985)

Michael Bolton's self-titled first recording on Columbia in 1983 was his first album recorded under the stage name "Michael Bolton".

It features then future Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick on guitar on two songs. Future Trans-Siberian Orchestra,Savatage and Megadeth guitarist, Al Pitrelli supported Bolton during the release of the single, "Fool's Game".

[edit] Track Listing

  1. "Fools Game" - 3:56
  2. "She Did the Same Thing to Me" - 3:52
  3. "Hometown Hero" - 3:41
  4. "Can't Hold On, Can't Let Go" - 3:22
  5. "Fighting for My Life" - 3:28
  6. "Paradise" - 4:00
  7. "Back in My Arms Again" - 3:14
  8. "Carrie" - 3:51
  9. "I Almost Believed You" - 4:05

[edit] Cover versions

Melodic Hard Rock artist Axel Rudi Pell, a German guitar player formerly of the heavy metal band Steeler covered the song "Fools Game" on his 2007 album Diamonds Unlocked a collection of cover tunes done in his signature melodic rock/metal style.