Historical Artist Profile
Michael Bolton
Biography & Overview
Michael Bolotin (born February 26, 1953), known professionally as Michael Bolton, is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton performed in the hard rock and heavy metal music genres from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, both on his early solo albums and those he recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack. His early career also saw him as a successful songwriter, co-writing hits like "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" for Laura Branigan, which he later recorded as a solo single. Bolton achieved peak recognition as a pop ballad singer in the late 1980s and early 1990s with collaborations with songwriters like Diane Warren and Desmond Child.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
13 Charted Tracks
"How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"
Entered Charts: 1989
#1 HIT
"When A Man Loves A Woman"
Entered Charts: 1991
#1 HIT
"How Can We Be Lovers"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #3
"Love Is A Wonderful Thing"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #4
"Said I Loved You...But I Lied"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #6
"When I'm Back On My Feet Again"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #7
"Time, Love And Tenderness"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #7
"(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #11
"To Love Somebody"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #11
"Missing You Now"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #12
"Soul Provider"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #17
"That's What Love Is All About"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #19
"Go The Distance (From "Hercules")"
Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #24
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
20 Charted Tracks
"How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #3
"Can I Touch You...The?"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #6
"When A Man Loves A Woman"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #8
"How Can We Be Lovers"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #10
"Lean On Me"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #14
"The Best Of Love/Go The Distance"
Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #14
"Said I Loved You...But I Lied"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #15
"To Love Somebody"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #16
"Steel Bars"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #17
"Drift Away"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #19
"Love Is A Wonderful Thing"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #23
"A Love So Beautiful"
Entered Charts: 1995
Peak: #27
"Time, Love And Tenderness"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #28
"Missing You Now Ft Kenny G"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #28
"Soul Of My Soul"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #32
"Soul Provider"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #35
"Ach Out I'Ll Be The"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #37
"When I'm Back On My Feet Again"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #44
"(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #77
"Georgia On My Mind"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #94