Working Class Dog
Rick Springfield · 1981
35 min · 11 tracks · rock music
Jangly guitars and infectious hooks create a vibrant pop-rock landscape that captures youthful yearning and romantic longing.
Why this album works
'Working Class Dog' reached No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and was pivotal in establishing Springfield as a leading figure in early '80s rock. The album's standout single, 'Jessie’s Girl', won a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance and remains an enduring classic, influencing future pop-rock sound.
- Best for
- short, catchy song bursts nostalgic afternoon vibes upbeat drive-time listening
- Context
- Released in 1981, 'Working Class Dog' was Rick Springfield's breakthrough album, following his earlier, less successful records. This marked a pivotal moment in his career, as he transitioned from a struggling musician to a chart-topping star, propelled by the success of tracks like 'Jessie’s Girl'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kylie Minogue· Dannii Minogue· Olivia Newton-John· Crowded House· John Farnham· INXS· Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds· Midnight Oil
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Is Alright Tonite Standout 3:27
- 2 Jessie’s Girl Standout 3:14
- 3 Hole in My Heart 3:12
- 4 Carry Me Away 3:02
- 5 I’ve Done Everything for You Standout 3:16
- 6 The Light of Love 2:45
- 7 Everybody’s Girl 2:59
- 8 Daddy’s Pearl 2:37
- 9 Red Hot & Blue Love 2:59
- 10 Inside Silvia 4:43
- 11 Bruce 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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