Soul Provider: The Best of Michael Bolton

~ Release by Michael Bolton (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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CD 1
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1How Am I Supposed to Live Without You (single version)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1989)
recording of:
How Am I Supposed to Live Without You
writer:
Michael Bolton and Doug James (Songwriter / Composer / Keyboards)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Is Hot Music Ltd., フジパシフィック音楽出版 SBK事業部 (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (from 2015-01-01 to present)
44:18
2Time, Love and Tenderness (single version)
recording of:
Time, Love and Tenderness
lyricist and composer:
Diane Warren (US songwriter)
publisher:
Realsongs (from 1991 to present)
4:20
3When a Man Loves a Woman
assistant recording engineer and assistant mixer:
Manny LaCarrubba and Devon Rietveld
recording engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Michael Bolton
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass guitar:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge)
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
guitar:
Chris Camozzi and Michael Thompson (session guitarist)
Hammond organ, keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
piano:
John Beasley (American jazz pianist)
background vocals:
Kitty Beethoven, Gary Cirimelli, Sandy Griffith, Melisa Kary, Claytoven Richardson and Jeanie Tracy
lead vocals:
Michael Bolton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1991)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
cover recording of:
When a Man Loves a Woman
writer:
Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright (US keyboardist)
publisher:
Mijac Music, Pronto Music, Inc. (publisher), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner Chappell North America, Warner/Chappell, Pronto Music (from 1966 to present), Quinvy Music Publishing Company, Inc. (from 1966 to present), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (from 1966 to present), Pronto (BMI affiliated publishing company) (in 1972) and Quinvy (record company and publisher) (in 1972)
3.653:53
4How Can We Be Lovers (single version)
recording of:
How Can We Be Lovers
writer:
Michael Bolton, Desmond Child and Diane Warren (US songwriter)
3:57
5Soul Provider (single version)4:30
6To Love Somebody4:09
7Fools Game3:56
8Back in My Arms Again
associate producer:
Jan Mullaney
producer:
Gerry Block and Michael Bolton
mixer:
Tony Bongiovi
drums (drum set):
Chuck Bürgi
electric bass guitar [bass]:
Mark Clarke (Rock, UK)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Bob Kulick
Hammond organ:
Jan Mullaney
solo electric guitar:
Aldo Nova
background vocals:
Michael Bolton, Craig Brooks and Lloyd Landesman
lead vocals:
Michael Bolton
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
mixed at:
Power Station Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Back in My Arms Again
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland‐Dozier‐Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
3:14
9Steel Bars
assistant recording engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba and Devon Rietveld
recording engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Michael Bolton
mixer:
David Thoener
bass guitar:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge)
drums (drum set), Hammond organ, keyboard, percussion and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar:
Michael Landau
background vocals:
Kitty Beethoven, Gary Cirimelli, Sandy Griffith, Melisa Kary, Claytoven Richardson and Jeanie Tracy
lead vocals:
Michael Bolton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1991)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
Steel Bars
lyricist and composer:
Michael Bolton (in 1991) and Bob Dylan (in 1991)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing France, Mr. Bolton’s Music Inc. (from 1991 to present), Special Rider Music (from 1991 to present), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) (from 1991 to present) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (from 1991 to present)
3:29
10That’s What Love Is All About3:59
11(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay
producer:
Jonathan Cain
bass guitar:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge)
guitar:
Neal Schon
keyboard:
Jonathan Cain
membranophone:
Mike Baird (drummer)
background vocals:
David Glen Eisley and James Ingram (R&B singer)
lead vocals:
Michael Bolton
cover recording of:
(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay
writer:
Steve Cropper and Otis Redding
publisher:
East Publishing Inc., East/Memphis Music Corp., Irving Music (BMI), Irving Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division, Warner Bros. (holding: File NO Releases), Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division, Yamaha Music EH(CM) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company - do not use as release label)
43:54
12When I’m Back on My Feet Again
recording of:
When I’m Back on My Feet Again
lyricist and composer:
Diane Warren (US songwriter)
3:50
13Georgia on My Mind
cover recording of:
Georgia on My Mind
anthem of:
Georgia, United States (from 1979 to present)
lyricist:
Stuart Gorrell (in 1930)
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1930)
publisher:
Peer International Corporation (BMI), ピアーミュージック (Japan, subsidiary of Nichion), Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. (from 1930 to present) and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) (from 1930 to present)
arrangement of:
Georgia On My Mind (Solo piano arrangement)
5:00
14Everybody’s Crazy
recording of:
Everybody’s Crazy
lyricist and composer:
Michael Bolton
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Is Hot Music Ltd., Emboe Music, Inc. (from 1984 to ????) and But for Music Ltd. (from 1984 to present)
4:44
15Said I Loved You… But I Lied35:05
16Completely
4:28
17Ain’t Got Nothing If You Ain’t Got Love
5:06
18Walk Away
producer:
Susan Hamilton (classical artist)
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
lead vocals:
Michael Bolton
recording of:
Walk Away
writer:
Michael Bolton and Diane Warren (US songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Is Hot Music Ltd. and Realsongs
4:13
CD 2
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1Love Is a Wonderful Thing
assistant recording engineer and assistant mixer:
Manny LaCarrubba and Devon Rietveld
recording engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
programming:
Louis Biancaniello and Ren Klyce
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Michael Bolton
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set), Hammond organ, keyboard, percussion and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
brass [horns]:
Gerry Hey, Gary Grant (brass), Dan Higgins (saxophonist and woodwind recording artist) and Larry Williams (Trumpet player)
guitar:
Michael Landau
solo tenor saxophone:
A. Mark Russo
background vocals:
Kitty Beethoven, Laura Creamer, Sandy Griffith, Jeannie Tracy, Melisa Kary, Jean McClain, Shaun Murphy, Claytoven Richardson and Tanya Scarlett
lead vocals:
Michael Bolton
brass [horns] arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Michael Bolton
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Michael Bolton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1991)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
Love Is a Wonderful Thing
additional writer:
O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley (a.k.a. Mr. Biggs) and Rudolph Isley
writer:
Michael Bolton and Andy Goldmark
publisher:
Mr. Bolton’s Music Inc., Nonpareil Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
4:46
2Can I Touch You… There? (single version)4:50
3The Hunger
4:21
4Go the Distance
recording engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle, John Kurlander (engineer) and David Reitzas
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Michael Bolton
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
vocals:
Michael Bolton
conductor:
Jeremy Lubbock
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff, Michael Bolton and Jeremy Lubbock
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Disney Enterprises, Inc. (not for release label use!) (in 1997) and Walt Disney Records (in 1997)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Go the Distance (Michael Bolton version)
lyricist:
David Zippel
composer:
Alan Menken
publisher:
Walt Disney Music Company, Inc. (music publisher, do not use as release label) and Wonderland Music Company, Inc. (a division of Disney Music Publishing)
version of:
Go the Distance (Hercules, film version)
4:43
5Sexual Healing (radio edit)
cover recording of:
Sexual Healing
writer:
Odell Brown, Marvin Gaye and David Ritz (American author)
publisher:
EMI Songs Ltd. and April Music Inc. (in 1982)
4:05
6Reach Out I’ll Be There
cover recording of:
Reach Out, I’ll Be There
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland‐Dozier‐Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
3:51
7The Best of Love
4:18
8Wait on Love
recording of:
Wait on Love
writer:
Michael Bolton and Jonathan Cain
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present), Frisco Kid Music (publisher) and Is Hot Music Ltd.
4:29
9Since I Fell for You
cover recording of:
Since I Fell for You
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Johnson (in 1945)
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (ended), Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) (ended) and Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company - do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部
3:09
10Lean on Me5:20
11I Found Someone
cover recording of:
I Found Someone
writer:
Michael Bolton and Mark Mangold
3:50
12Forever’s Just a Matter of Time
4:29
13Nessun Dorma! From Turandot (vocal)
3:14
14Try a Little Tenderness
cover recording of:
Try a Little Tenderness
lyricist:
James Campbell (British songwriter and music publisher) and Reginald Connelly
composer:
Harry M. Woods (American 1920/30s songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Recordi ex Recordi G.&C., EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), Robbins Music Corp. and Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. (on 1932-11-04)
4:50
15Soul of My Soul
recording of:
Soul of My Soul
writer:
Walter Afanasieff, Michael Bolton and Diane Warren (US songwriter)
5:43
16A Love So Beautiful
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1995)
cover recording of:
A Love So Beautiful
lyricist:
Jeff Lynne
composer:
Roy Orbison
recording of:
A Love So Beautiful
lyricist:
Jeff Lynne
composer:
Roy Orbison
4:09
17Missing You Now
assistant recording engineer and assistant mixer:
Manny LaCarrubba and Devon Rietveld
recording engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
programming:
Louis Biancaniello and Ren Klyce
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Michael Bolton
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set), keyboard, percussion and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar:
Michael Landau
solo soprano saxophone:
Kenny G (saxophonist)
background vocals:
Kitty Beethoven, Sandy Griffith, Claytoven Richardson, Jeanie Tracy and Vicky Randle
lead vocals:
Michael Bolton
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1991)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
Missing You Now
writer:
Walter Afanasieff, Michael Bolton and Diane Warren (US songwriter)
publisher:
Tamal Vista Music, Mr. Bolton’s Music Inc. (from 1991 to present), Realsongs (from 1991 to present), Wallyworld Music (from 1991 to present), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) (from 1991 to present), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (from 1991 to present) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1991 to present)
4:26