![]() ![]() His dedication to his craft has helped these songs last beyond the trend-conscious contributions of his many contemporaries. ![]() The absence of an arrogant rock star attitude gave Adams a nice guy persona at odds with most cocky rockers of his day. “Run to You,” “Heaven,” “Summer of ‘69” begin what became an effortless hit machine, while “Everything I Do – I Do It For You,” “the flamenco-based “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman,” the slightly embarrassing “The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You” are the sound of a professional songwriter (Adams worked best as a collaborator with Jim Vallance and Robert John “Mutt” Lange) finding the perfect balance between AOR accessibility and the stringent demands of modern rock radio. ![]() This 36-track collection includes an eye-popping amount of versatile radio hits. “Cuts Like a Knife” may not be the most inventive use of the phrase, but its pleasing radio presence, highlighted by Adams’ gritty voice, made it a true sign of the times. Bryan Adams has been an incredibly successful singer-songwriter since emerging in the early 1980s with his modest, workmanlike pop tunes that bypass the usual rock star poses for clean, concise pop hooks and a heartfelt sincerity. ![]()
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