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Rick Springfield – Working Class Dog (used)

Rick Springfield – Working Class Dog (used)

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Key facts about "Working Class Dog":
  • Release Date: February 24, 1981
  • Genre: Power pop, pop rock
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • Significance: It was Rick Springfield's fifth studio album and his first to achieve major commercial success. It propelled him to international stardom and made him a prominent figure in 80s rock.
  • Hit Single: The album features "Jessie's Girl," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 1982.
  • Chart Performance: "Working Class Dog" peaked at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart.
  • Producers: Rick Springfield, Bill Drescher, and Keith Olsen.
  • Album Cover: The cover features Rick Springfield's pet Bull Terrier, Ronnie, wearing a white shirt and black tie. Ronnie also appeared in the "Jessie's Girl" music video. The cover was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Album Package in 1981.
  • Tracklist: The album includes other successful tracks, such as "Love Is Alright Tonite" and "I've Done Everything for You". 
"Working Class Dog" is considered a classic of the 80s rock era, highlighting Springfield's ability to create catchy power-pop anthems. 
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