In episode # 24 of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez dig into Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs and award their gold, silver and bronze medals accordingly.
Medal Winners
Georgia
Harbor
Lights
Lido
Shuffle
We’re
All Alone
Bonus Tracks
We
Were Always Sweethearts – Boz
Finding
Her – Boz
Dinah
Flo – Boz
Near
You - Boz
Brandy
(You’re A Fine Girl) – Looking Glass
Look
What You’ve Done To Me – Boz
Harbor
Lights – Platters
Low
Down - Boz
Love
Me Tomorrow - Boz
Sooner
Or Later – Grass Roots
Long
Tall Glasses (I Can Dance) – Leo Sayer
What
Do You Want The Girl To Do – Boz
Lone
Me A Dime – Boz
Jump
Street – Boz
Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs was released in March 1976 and became the defining album of his career, blending blue-eyed soul, smooth pop, and West Coast R&B into a polished, radio-friendly sound that helped define
mid-1970s adult contemporary music.
Recorded at CBS Studios in San Francisco, the album benefited from a group of top-tier session musicians, many of whom would soon form Toto, including David Paich (keyboards), Jeff Porcaro (drums), and David
Hungate (bass), along with guitarist Fred Tackett. Their tight, groove-oriented playing gave the record its sleek, sophisticated feel.
The album was produced by Joe Wissert, whose clean, layered production emphasized rhythm, melody, and Scaggs’ smooth vocal delivery.
Several hit singles emerged, including “Lowdown,” “Lido Shuffle,” “What Can I Say,” and “It’s Over,” with “Lowdown” becoming the biggest success, reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Lido Shuffle” also performed strongly, reaching the Top 20, helping sustain the album’s momentum across radio formats.
Silk Degrees peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 and became a multi-platinum success, eventually selling over five million copies in the United States. Its crossover appeal—bridging pop, R&B, and soft rock—made it a staple of FM radio and a key influence on the emerging yacht rock sound.
Critically and commercially, the album marked the high point of Scaggs’ mainstream popularity, cementing his place in 1970s music and showcasing a seamless blend of craftsmanship, musicianship, and accessibility.
Track Listing
Side One
What Can I Say
Georgia
Jump Street
What Do You Want The Girl To Do
Harbor Lights
Side Two
Lowdown
It’s Over
Love Me Tomorrow
Lido Shuffle
We’re All Alone
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