Everyday of My Life
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Everyday of My Life is the second studio album by American recording artist Michael Bolton
, and the second recorded under his given name, Michael Bolotin, released on RCA Records
in 1976. It features four original songs, plus six covers, one of which is a remake of "Dancing in the Street", originally made popular by Martha and the Vandellas
. It also features a remake of Joe Walsh's signature song, "Rocky Mountain Way".
Michael Bolton
Michael Bolton is an American singer and songwriter. Bolton originally performed in the hard rock and heavy metal genres from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s, both on his early solo albums and those recorded as the frontman of the band Blackjack...
, and the second recorded under his given name, Michael Bolotin, released on RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
in 1976. It features four original songs, plus six covers, one of which is a remake of "Dancing in the Street", originally made popular by Martha and the Vandellas
Martha and the Vandellas
Martha and the Vandellas were among the most successful groups of the Motown roster during the period 1963–1967...
. It also features a remake of Joe Walsh's signature song, "Rocky Mountain Way".
Track listing
- "Rocky Mountain Way" (Rocke Grace, Kenny Passarelli, Joe Vitale, Joe WalshJoe WalshJoseph Fidler "Joe" Walsh is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has been a member of three commercially successful bands, the James Gang, Barnstorm, and the Eagles, and has experienced notable success as a solo artist and prolific session musician, especially with B.B...
) 4:21 - "If I Had Your Love" (Bolotin) 3:49
- "Everyday of My Life" (Henderson) 3:27
- "You Mean More to Me" (Bolotin) 3:35
- "Singin' the Blues" (McCreary) 3:41
- "Dancing in the StreetDancing in the Street"Dancing in the Street" is a 1964 song first recorded by Martha and the Vandellas. It is one of Motown's signature songs and is the group's premier signature song.-Martha and the Vandellas original:...
" (Marvin GayeMarvin GayeMarvin Pentz Gay, Jr. , better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye, was an American singer-songwriter and musician with a three-octave vocal range....
, Ivy Jo HunterIvy Jo HunterIvy Jo Hunter, born George Ivy Hunter and sometimes credited as Ivy Hunter, is a former R&B songwriter, record producer and singer, most associated with his work for the Motown label in the 1960s....
, William "Mickey" Stevenson) 3:52 - "You Make Me Feel Like Lovin' You" (Bolotin) 4:24
- "Common Thief" (House) 3:22
- "These Eyes" (Randy BachmanRandy BachmanRandolph Charles "Randy" Bachman, OC, OM is a Canadian musician best known as lead guitarist, songwriter and a founding member for both the 1960s–70s rock band The Guess Who, and the 1970s rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive...
, Burton CummingsBurton CummingsBurton L. Cummings, OC, OM is a Canadian musician and songwriter.He was the lead singer and frequent keyboardist for the Canadian rock band The Guess Who...
) 3:34 - "You've Got the Love that I Need" (Bolotin, Henderson) 3:24
Personnel
- Michael Bolotin: Lead Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars
- Billy Elworthy: Electric and Acoustic Guitars
- Papa John CreachPapa John CreachPapa John Creach played for Jefferson Airplane , Hot Tuna, Jefferson Starship, Jefferson Starship - The Next Generation, the San Francisco All-Stars , The Dinosaurs , and Steve Taylor...
: Violin - Rev. Patrick HendersonRev. Patrick HendersonReverend Patrick Henderson is a gospel keyboard player, songwriter and producer. He has written several songs in collaboration with Michael McDonald, playing on a number of his and the Doobie Brothers albums. Henderson has long associations with many other artists as well, including Leon Russell,...
: Piano - Jan Mullaney: Organ
- Gary Ferraro: Bass
- Jay Michaels: Drums
- Colina Phillips, Rhonda Silver, Sharon Williams: Backing Vocals