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Jun 19, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 19, 1989 - Michael Bolton Releases Soul Provider.

On this day June 19, 1989, Michael Bolton released his sixth studio album Soul Provider. Packed with powerful ballads and radio ready hits, the album became a defining moment in his career and catapulted him into superstardom.

Soul Provider reached number 3 on the Billboard charts and hit number 1 in Australia. The album featured several major singles including How Am I Supposed to Live Without You and the title track Soul Provider. It marked Bolton’s successful transition from rock to...

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