Soul Provider

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Soul Provider
Studio album by
Michael Bolton
ReleasedJune 26, 1989 (1989-06-26)
Recorded1987–89
Studio
GenrePop, pop rock, soft rock
Length47:04
LabelColumbia
Producer
Michael Bolton chronology
The Hunger
(1987) 		Soul Provider
(1989) 		Time, Love & Tenderness
(1991)
Singles from Soul Provider
  1. "Soul Provider"
    Released: June 1989
  2. "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You"
    Released: October 1989
  3. "How Can We Be Lovers?"
    Released: January 1990
  4. "When I'm Back on My Feet Again"
    Released: April 1990
  5. "Georgia on My Mind"
    Released: July 1990

Soul Provider is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Michael Bolton. The album was released on June 26, 1989, by Columbia Records/CBS.[1] The album has sold 12.5 million copies worldwide.[2]

Containing five US top 40 hits (including three that reached the top 10), Soul Provider achieved longevity on the charts. The album spent almost four years on the Billboard 200 and peaked at number 3.[3] It was certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[4]

For the single version of "Georgia on My Mind", CBS edited out Michael Brecker's saxophone solo and replaced it with one by Kenny G.[5]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStarFile:Star empty.svg[6]
Robert ChristgauC−[7]
The Rolling Stone Album GuideStarStarFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svg[8]

Soul Provider has received generally mixed reviews from critics. AllMusic retrospectively described it as "more of the same", but noted that due to this album, Bolton "was now stoking the romantic fires in bedrooms across America".[6] Robert Christgau gave the album a negative review, declaring Bolton to be "indistinguishable from pop metal except in the wattage of his guitar parts and the shamelessness of his song doctors."[7] The Rolling Stone Album Guide described the album as the beginning of Bolton's descent into overdone and disrespectful covers, though they added that some of the self-penned performances on the album showed potential.[8]

Track listing

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Soul Provider track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Soul Provider"Michael Bolton, Andrew GoldmarkPeter Bunetta and Rick Chudacoff4:28
2."Georgia on My Mind"Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart GorrellBolton and Susan Hamilton4:58
3."It's Only My Heart"Bolton, Diane WarrenMichael Omartian4:33
4."How Am I Supposed to Live Without You"Bolton, Doug JamesOmartian4:48
5."How Can We Be Lovers?"Bolton, Warren, Desmond ChildBolton and Desmond Child3:55
6."You Wouldn't Know Love"Bolton, WarrenBolton3:54
7."When I'm Back on My Feet Again"WarrenBolton, Guy Roche, Walter Afanasieff3:47
8."From Now On" (featuring Suzie Benson)Bolton, Dean Pitchford, Eric KazBolton4:07
9."Love Cuts Deep"Bolton, Warren, ChildBunetta and Chudacoff3:49
10."Stand Up for Love"Bolton, Barry Mann, Cynthia WeilBolton, Barry Mann, Omartian4:44
11."Forever Eyes" (bonus track)Bolton, Bob Halligan Jr. 4:23
Total length:47:04

Personnel

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Musicians

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  • Michael Bolton – vocals, backing vocals (5, 6, 10, 11)
  • Robbie Buchanan – keyboards (1, 8, 9)
  • Brad Cole – keyboards (1, 9)
  • Richard Tee – keyboards (2)
  • Eric Rehl – additional synthesizers (2), synthesizers (5)
  • Michael Omartian – keyboards (3, 4, 11), drums (3), synthesizers (10), backing vocals (10), drum programming (11)
  • Gregg Mangiafico – keyboards (5)
  • Walter Afanasieff – additional keyboards (5, 7), percussion (5), bass (7), drums (7)
  • Phillip Ashley – keyboards (6), additional keyboards (8)
  • Guy Roche – additional keyboards (6), arrangements (7)
  • Diane Warren – keyboards (7)
  • Barry Mann – keyboards (10)
  • Dann Huff – guitars (1, 9)
  • Steve Lukather – guitars (3, 11), guitar solo (11)
  • Michael Landau – guitars (4, 6, 8, 10), additional guitars (7, 11)
  • John McCurry – electric guitar (5), acoustic guitar (5), additional guitars (6)
  • Chris Camozzi – guitars (7)
  • Schuyler Deale – bass (2)
  • Neil Stubenhaus – bass (4, 6, 8–10), additional bass (7)
  • Hugh McDonald – bass (5)
  • Peter Bunetta – drum programming (1)
  • Chris Parker – drums (2)
  • John Keane – drums (4, 6, 8, 10)
  • Bobby Chouinard – drums (5)
  • John Robinson – drums (9)
  • Paulinho da Costa – percussion (9)
  • Kenny G – saxophone solo (1)
  • Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (2)
  • Jerry Peterson – saxophone solo (9)
  • Jeff Pescetto – backing vocals (1)
  • Sharon Robinson – backing vocals (1)
  • Leslie Smith – backing vocals (1)
  • Terry Brock – backing vocals (2)
  • Jocelyn Brown – backing vocals (2)
  • Robin Clark – backing vocals (2)
  • Milt Grayson – backing vocals (2)
  • Vicki Sue Robinson – backing vocals (2)
  • Fonzi Thornton – backing vocals (2)
  • Richard Marx – backing vocals (3)
  • Joe Turano – backing vocals (3, 6)
  • Kyf Brewer – backing vocals (5)
  • Joe Cerisano – backing vocals (5)
  • Desmond Child – backing vocals (5)
  • Patricia Darcy – backing vocals (5)
  • John Fiore – backing vocals (5, 6)
  • Kate McGunnigle – backing vocals (5)
  • Lou Merlino – backing vocals (5)
  • Bernie Shanahan – backing vocals (5)
  • Myriam Naomi Valle – backing vocals (5, 6)
  • Suzie Benson – vocals (8)
  • Jeanette Hawes - backing vocals (9)
  • Wanda Vaughn – backing vocals (9)
  • Syreeta Wright – backing vocals (9)

Production

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  • Janet Hinde – production coordination (3, 4)
  • Steve Savitt – production manager (5)
  • Doreen Dorian – production coordination (7)
  • Christopher Austopchuk – art direction
  • Glen Erler – photography
  • Louis Levin – direction, management

Technical

  • Vlado Meller – mastering at CBS Records Studio (New York City, New York)
  • Daren Klein – recording (1, 9)
  • Mick Guzauski – mixing (1, 7, 8), remix engineer (4)
  • Rick Kerr – engineer (2), mixing (2)
  • David Albert – engineer (3, 4, 10, 11)
  • Terry Christian – engineer (3, 4, 6–8, 10, 11), mixing (3, 4, 10, 11)
  • Sir Arthur Payson – recording (5), mixing (5)
  • David Frazer – remixing (5)
  • Jay Healy – engineer (6, 8)
  • David Thoener – mixing (6)
  • Richard Piatt – engineer (7)
  • Guy Roche – engineer (7)
  • Arne Frager – remixing (7)
  • Jeff Balding – additional recording (1, 9)
  • Gerry E. Brown – additional recording (1, 9), mixing (9)
  • Mark Ettel – additional recording (1, 9)
  • Gary Wagner – additional recording (1, 9)
  • Bryant Arnett – assistant engineer (1, 9)
  • Laura Livingston – assistant engineer (1, 9)
  • Richard McKernon – assistant engineer (1, 9)
  • Marnie Riley – assistant engineer (1, 8, 9)
  • Steve Satkowski – assistant engineer (1, 9)
  • Tim Leitner – assistant engineer (2)
  • Paul Logus – assistant engineer (2)
  • Tony Van Horn – assistant engineer (2)
  • Michael White – assistant engineer (2)
  • Kevin Becka – second engineer (3, 4, 10, 11), assistant engineer (6, 7), additional engineer (8)
  • Doug Carlton – second engineer (3, 4, 10, 11)
  • Keith Goldstein – assistant engineer (5)
  • Roy Hendrickson – assistant engineer (5)
  • Mike Krowiak – assistant engineer (5)
  • Danny Mormando – assistant engineer (5)
  • Joe Pirrera – assistant engineer (5)
  • John Herman – assistant mix engineer (5)
  • Dary Sulich – assistant engineer (6, 8)
  • Rich Travali – assistant engineer (6, 8)
  • Tony Friedman – assistant engineer (7)

Charts

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Singles

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Chart performance for singles from Soul Provider
Release date Title US Hot 100 US AC
June 1989 "Soul Provider" 17 3
October 1989 "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" 1 1
March 1990 "How Can We Be Lovers" 3 3
May 1990 "When I'm Back on My Feet Again" 7 1
August 1990 "Georgia on My Mind" 36 6

Certifications

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Certifications for Soul Provider
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[29] 2× Platinum 140,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[30] 5× Platinum 500,000^
Netherlands (NVPI)[31] Gold 50,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[32] Gold 7,500^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[33] Gold 50,000^
Sweden (GLF)[34] Platinum 100,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[35] 4× Platinum 1,200,000^
United States (RIAA)[36] 6× Platinum 6,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

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