On this day March 23 1982 Rick Springfield released his fifth studio album Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet. The album was a major success reaching number 2 on the Billboard charts and solidifying Springfield’s status as one of the biggest pop rock stars of the 80s. The album featured a mix of upbeat rock anthems and heartfelt ballads with the standout hit Don’t Talk to Strangers becoming one of Springfield’s signature songs. The track peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of his most recognizable hits. With strong songwriting and polished production the album continued Springfield’s rise following the breakthrough success of Working Class Dog.
80s insight: Rick Springfield wrote Don’t Talk to Strangers about his own fears that his girlfriend at the time might leave him while he was on tour. The song became his second biggest hit after Jessie’s Girl.
80s insight: Rick Springfield wrote Don’t Talk to Strangers about his own fears that his girlfriend at the time might leave him while he was on tour. The song became his second biggest hit after Jessie’s Girl.
