5 Facts About Boz Scaggs’s Silk Degrees

Silk Degrees sold over five million copies in the US. The album went five times platinum, making it Boz Scaggs’s breakthrough hit.

It was Scaggs’s seventh studio album. Despite his earlier work, this 1976 release was the one that achieved massive commercial success.

The album features a polished blend of rock, R&B, and pop. Its smooth sound helped it cross over to a wide audience.

Silk Degrees produced several hit singles. Songs like “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle” became radio staples.

The album’s success launched Scaggs into mainstream stardom. It remains his best-selling record by a wide margin.