Rick Springfield rose to fame as an '80s rock icon and pop hitmaker and Emmy winner through his success with the chart-topping song "Jessie's Girl" and his dual career in music and television. Through his career spanning multiple decades, Springfield built a devoted fan base through his combination of memorable melodies, sincere lyrics and his engaging stage presence and television work.

Working Class Dog became Springfield's first major success in 1981 when it produced the Grammy-winning "Jessie's Girl" which established itself as a major hit of the decade. Springfield released several successful songs after his breakthrough including "Don't Talk to Strangers," "Affair of the Heart" and "Love Somebody" which demonstrated his talent for blending rock concert energy with radio-friendly songwriting.