Personnel: Michael Bolton (vocals, background vocals); Scott Mayo, Jason Delaire (vocals, saxophone, keyboards); Janis Liebhart (vocals); Chris Camozzi, Michael Landau (guitar); Liz Sharpe (piano, background vocals); David Delhomme, Brian BecVar (keyboards); Schuyler Deale (bass guitar); Land Richards (drums); Sammy "Tre" Balfour (percussion); Pete Wallace (keyboard programming, drum programming); Jim Brickman.

When Michael Bolton cut his long locks in the late 1990s, he seemed to shed a number of listeners, too. However, 2005's TIL THE END OF FOREVER proves to be the perfect link between his 21st-century work and his '90s heyday. The first part of FOREVER offers up seven new studio recordings by the husky-voiced performer, including an emotional duet with vocalist/pianist Liz Sharpe ("Next Lifetime"), an anthemic collaboration with pianist Jim Brickman ("Hear Me"), and a vaguely reggae-tinged version of the earlier Bolton hit "Said I Loved You...But I Lied." The latter part of the disc presents the singer in concert, performing passionate renditions of "When a Man Loves a Woman," "Dock of the Bay," and "To Love Somebody," along with many other signature tunes. For both Bolton diehards and fans of his older material, this release has plenty of appeal, with each tune showcasing his unique charm.