{"title":"Boz Scaggs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoz Scaggs is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born on June 8, 1944 in Canton, Ohio, USA, he has been playing guitar since the age of 12. He is well-known for his musical collaborations with Steve Miller and his solo releases. Scaggs gained fame as a member of the Steve Miller Band and achieved his greatest commercial success in 1976 with the critically acclaimed album \"Silk Degrees\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-sixties, Scaggs traveled to Sweden where he released his first solo album. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in music both in America and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is Boz Scaggs a talented musician but he is also a proud father. He has made significant contributions to the music industry and continues to captivate audiences with his soulful voice and impressive guitar skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-time","title":"My Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn Boz Scaggs' fourth album, \u003ci\u003eMy Time\u003c\/i\u003e, you can hear his transition to a more pop-oriented smooth soul sound that he became famous for. This makes the album a must for fans of his Silk Degrees and Middle Man albums. \u003ci\u003eMy Time\u003c\/i\u003e also features the fan favourite single \"Dinah Flo\" as the opening track.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP - Blue","offer_id":50390832906571,"sku":"2176122","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/My_Time_2023_Remaster_edfb046c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726395138"},{"product_id":"out-of-the-blues","title":"Out of the Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s been a life of music – five decades in the case of Boz Scaggs, and spread far and wide with remarkable range in style and influence. From his early West Coast rock and soul bands, through his smooth '70s Hollywood years with hits like \u003ci\u003eLowdown\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Lido Shuffle\u003c\/i\u003e, to his more recent explorations in R\u0026amp;B, jazz and the Great American Songbook, the versatile singer \/ songwriter \/ guitarist has created a highly personal, unfailingly soulful repertoire. The latest edition, \u003ci\u003eOut of the Blues \u003c\/i\u003eon Concord Records, finds Scaggs, born in Ohio and raised in Texas and Oklahoma, reconnecting with his earliest musical loves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Concord","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50391011656011,"sku":"1040793","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50391012868427,"sku":"1040792","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/56feaaa1-3320-4789-a274-3eb4daefa2a5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726396460"},{"product_id":"boz-scaggs-2","title":"Boz Scaggs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoz Scaggs' self-titled album, released in 1969, is an iconic and pivotal record in his career, marking a shift in his musical direction to incorporate elements of soul, R\u0026amp;B, and showcasing his musical versatility.  Departing from the Steve Miller Band after a two-album stint, Boz Scaggs found himself on his own but not without support. Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner, his friend, helped him sign with Atlantic Records and the label had him set up shop in Muscle Shoals, recording his debut album with that legendary set of studio musicians, known for their down-and-dirty backing work for Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett, among many other Southern soul legends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e AllMusic writes: \"The Muscle Shoals rhythm section, occasionally augmented by guitarist Duane Allman, gives this music genuine grit, but this isn't necessarily a straight-up blue-eyed soul record, even if the opening 'I'm Easy' and 'I'll Be Long Gone' are certainly as deeply soulful as anything cut at Muscle Shoals.\" Scaggs dabbled in country and blues along with the soul and R\u0026amp;B that grounds this record.  The extended 11-minute blues workout \"Loan Me a Dime,\" functions as much as a showcase for a blazing Duane Allman as it does for Boz. But even with that show-stealing turn, and even with the Muscle Shoals musicians giving this album its muscle and part of its soul, this album is still thoroughly a showcase for Boz Scaggs' musical vision. \"Loan Me a Dime\" is blues-rock classic. It showcased Scaggs' soulful vocals and Allman's remarkable guitar skills.  Boz Scaggs' songs garnered significant radio airplay and helped introduce Boz Scaggs to a wider audience. The impact of Boz Scaggs extended beyond its initial release. It has continued to influence and inspire subsequent generations of musicians, particularly those interested in blending blues, rock, and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic","offers":[{"title":"LP - Turquoise","offer_id":50393685262667,"sku":"2050990","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":50923014783307,"sku":"2235005","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SACD","offer_id":57098596254027,"sku":"R7013-8769","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Boz_Scaggs_4a604358_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726423956"},{"product_id":"slow-dancer","title":"Slow Dancer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSlow Dancer\u003c\/i\u003e is the sixth album by Boz Scaggs. It was originally released in 1974, two years before “Lowdown” hit it big. Although the 1976 Silk Degrees was Boz Scaggs’ big commercial breakthrough, \u003ci\u003eSlow Dancer\u003c\/i\u003e is already filled with songs as catchy as the follow-up album. Producer and Motown owner Johnny Bristol helped Scaggs give the album an urban soul sound that creates an exciting mix of soul and pop-rock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP - Yellow","offer_id":50433723334987,"sku":"2201069","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Slow_Dancer_2023_Remaster_fafb1c92_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726882410"},{"product_id":"middle-man","title":"Middle Man","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter \"Down Two Then Left\" and \"Silk Degrees\", Boz Scaggs again worked with the members of Toto to create \u003ci\u003eMiddle Man; \u003c\/i\u003eanother amazing mix of soul, harder rock, slow ballads and catchy songs. The two singles Breakdown Dead Ahead and JoJo were two of his most successful, both reaching the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself reached the US album top 10 and went Platinum. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP - Crystal Clear","offer_id":50446651031883,"sku":"2205419","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Middle_Man_2023_Remaster_9a6df96b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727060891"},{"product_id":"silk-degrees-4","title":"Silk Degrees","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmerican singer, songwriter and guitarist Boz Scaggs rose to fame in the 1970s with several top 20 hit singles in the United States. In 1976, he teamed up with a group of session musicians who would later form Toto and recorded his seventh album, \u003ci\u003eSilk Degrees\u003c\/i\u003e, which became a huge hit. The album reached #2 on the US Billboard 200, #1 in a number of countries around the world, and spawned three hit singles: \"Lowdown,\" \"Lido Shuffle,\" and \"What Can I Say,\" as well as the MOR standard \"We're All Alone,\" which was later recorded by Rita Coolidge and Frankie Valli\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music On Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50478101135691,"sku":"2218027","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - Translucent Green","offer_id":56094975623499,"sku":"R0415-7564","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Silk_Degrees_2023_Remaster_44240c4a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727480546"},{"product_id":"detour","title":"Detour","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrammy-winner, Boz Scaggs, known for his silky voice and genre-blending style, takes a refined turn with a jazz-influenced record that showcases his deep appreciation for classic grooves and sophisticated arrangements. Blending smoky vocals with laid-back rhythms, the album nods to the cool jazz clubs of the past while keeping Scaggs’ signature soul intact. It’s a smooth, mature work comprised of Boz’s interpretation of classic standards as well as one new original track.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Concord","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53265196548427,"sku":"R3920-8896","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":53314472378699,"sku":"R3920-9458","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot2025-08-28at06.43.35.png?v=1756359830"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_c8a0bbe5_thumbnail_4096_528cb355-5d16-4648-963c-a78c11ff2cec.jpg?v=1726395118","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/boz-scaggs.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}