The album’s success was historic, achieving certification from the RIAA and spending nearly four years on the Billboard 200, where it peaked at number 3. Globally, it has sold over 12.5 million copies . The record produced five Top 40 hits, most notably:

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While critics were often divided—some dismissed it as over-polished "sap" while others hailed it as a genre masterpiece—the public responded with massive enthusiasm. The album sold over 12.5 million copies worldwide and achieved 6x Platinum status in the US. Bolton won his first Grammy Award

On June 19, 1989: Michael Bolton released the album "Soul Provider"