Human Touch
Rick Springfield · 1983
15 min · 3 tracks · rock music
A blend of polished rock with emotive lyrics, crafting an introspective atmosphere that resonates with longing and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Human Touch (Long Version) — This extended version emphasizes Springfield's vocal delivery and lyrical depth, allowing for a more immersive experience of its themes of vulnerability and desire.
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Human Touch (Short Version) — The short version condenses the song’s essence while maintaining its catchy hook, making it accessible for radio play and showcasing Springfield's knack for pop-rock melodies.
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Me & Johnny — This track provides a narrative shift, presenting a story-driven approach that contrasts with the album's other more introspective moments, highlighting Springfield's versatility as a songwriter.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Follow-up to a successful album, solidifying Springfield's prominence in rock.
- Themes
- intimate longing· 1980s rock vulnerability· narrative storytelling
- Career context
- Released in early 1983, Human Touch was Rick Springfield's follow-up to his highly successful album, Working Class Dog. By this point, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the rock scene, but was facing the pressures of maintaining his commercial appeal after substantial hits like Jessie's Girl.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Waite· Billy Squier· Huey Lewis and the News
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Human Touch (Long Version) 7:12
- 2 Human Touch (Short Version) 3:54
- 3 Me & Johnny 4:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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