: A cover of the Drifters’ classic, this track showcased Willis’s ability to handle a pop standard while adding a bit of late-80s production sheen.
If his first album was a fun experiment, If It Don’t Kill You felt like a more seasoned effort. Willis stepped away from the over-the-top "Bruno" persona slightly to lean into a grittier, bar-band aesthetic. The tracks are steeped in electric blues, brassy horn sections, and that signature harmonica playing that Willis actually excelled at. Bruce Willis - 1989 - If It Don't Kill You, It ...
The album is a mix of original songs and covers, all delivered with Willis’s raspy, earnest vocal style. : A cover of the Drifters’ classic, this
Released in 1989 under Motown Records, the album is a time capsule of a specific moment in pop culture when movie stars were encouraged to be multi-hyphenate entertainers. While critics at the time were often skeptical of "actor-turned-singers," looking back at this record reveals a surprisingly soulful, high-energy tribute to rhythm and blues. The Sound of "Bruno" The tracks are steeped in electric blues, brassy