3 Facts About Boz Scaggs’ “Lowdown”

“Lowdown” was Boz Scaggs’ biggest hit from his album Silk Degrees. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song won the Grammy for Best R&B Song in 1977. This recognition cemented its place as a standout track of the era.

The track’s smooth, groove-driven sound helped define Scaggs’ shift toward a more polished R&B style. It remains one of his most recognizable songs.