album · July 21, 1981

You Want It You Got It

Bryan Adams

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Bryan Adams's 1981 sophomore album "You Want It You Got It" is a direct embrace of the arena rock sound that would soon make him a superstar. It's a lean, confident album that offers a clear preview of the stadium-sized hits to come.

• The album was produced by Adams himself along with Jim Vallance, who had been a songwriting partner since Adams's early career. It charted at number 11 on the Canadian RPM charts and number 177 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. The album yielded two singles: "Lonely Nights" and the title track "You Want It, You Got It".
• This was Adams's first album to receive a Gold certification in Canada, eventually going Platinum. The album was recorded at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was released in the summer of 1981, a year after his self-titled debut.
• The album's harder rock edge and more focused songwriting pointed towards the massive success he would achieve with 1983's "Cuts Like a Knife". Critics at the time noted its accessible sound and anthemic qualities.

Bryan Adams is a Canadian rock musician known for his blend of pop-rock and hard rock anthems. This 1981 release found him solidifying his sound after a debut album that had yet to find a wide audience.