The One Thing (album)

The One Thing
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 16, 1993 (1993-11-16)
RecordedJune – September 1993
StudioOut of Pocket Productions; Passion Studios (Westport, Connecticut); Record Plant (Los Angeles, California); Ocean Way Recording (Hollywood, California)
Genre
Length51:31
LabelColumbia
Producer
Michael Bolton chronology
The Artistry of Michael Bolotin
(1993)
The One Thing
(1993)
Greatest Hits (1985–1995)
(1995)
Singles from The One Thing
  1. "Said I Loved You... But I Lied"
    Released: October 22, 1993
  2. "Soul of My Soul"
    Released: December 1993
  3. "Completely"
    Released: March 1994
  4. "Ain't Got Nothing If You Ain't Got Love"
    Released: April 1994
  5. "Lean on Me"
    Released: July 1994
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Chicago Tribune
The Rolling Stone Album Guide

The One Thing is the ninth album by Michael Bolton, released on November 16, 1993. Although it produced the hit single "Said I Loved You... But I Lied", which reached number 6 in the US, it did not match the sales of his previous three albums. Nevertheless, the album was still a respectable hit on its own, reaching number 3 on the Billboard 200 and being certified triple platinum in the US. It was also certified Platinum in the United Kingdom.

Like his previous album, Bolton co-produced all the tracks and co-wrote all but two songs.