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Down Two Then Left

by Boz Scaggs

Released: November 03, 1977

Pop, rock, blue-eyed soul

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This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

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"Down Two Then Left" is the eighth studio album by singer Boz Scaggs, released in 1977. One notable aspect of "Down Two Then Left" is that it marked the first studio work by Steve Lukather, who would later gain fame as the guitarist of Toto. Lukather's contributions added a fresh dimension to the album, blending his guitar skills with Scaggs' soulful vocals and the overall smooth rock sound that characterized the album.

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Overall, "Down Two Then Left" remains a significant…

Overall, "Down Two Then Left" remains a significant entry in Boz Scaggs' discography, combining elements of rock, soul, and pop that resonated with audiences in the late 1970s.

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Its success on the charts and Lukather's debut studio performance further solidified its place in music history. It reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it a successful release for Scaggs during that period.

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"Down Two Then Left" is the eighth studio album by singer Boz Scaggs, released in 1977. It reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it a successful release for Scaggs during that period.

One notable aspect of "Down Two Then Left" is that it marked the first studio work by Steve Lukather, who would later gain fame as the guitarist of Toto. Lukather's contributions added a fresh dimension to the album, blending his guitar skills with Scaggs' soulful vocals and the overall smooth rock sound that characterized the album.

Overall, "Down Two Then Left" remains a significant entry in Boz Scaggs' discography, combining elements of rock, soul, and pop that resonated with audiences in the late 1970s. Its success on the charts and Lukather's debut studio performance further solidified its place in music history.