When Michael Bolton and Seal United for a Powerful Soul Mashup in Las Vegas
Live performances produced by David Foster are known for surprise collaborations, and one unforgettable night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas delivered exactly that.
With Foster at the piano leading a world-class band, Michael Bolton opened the performance with a heartfelt rendition of When a Man Loves a Woman.
His delivery was emotional and restrained, drawing the audience in with every note and proving once again why the song remains one of the most iconic ballads ever written.
Just as the performance seemed complete, the moment took an unexpected turn.
Seal stepped onstage and, with a brief and playful remark, shifted the energy of the room before launching into It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World.
What followed was a deeply soulful interpretation that contrasted beautifully with Bolton’s opening—bold, expressive, and full of raw emotion.
Rather than competing, the two voices complemented one another, creating a seamless mashup that felt both spontaneous and carefully crafted.
Foster’s elegant piano work and the band’s tight arrangement tied the performance together, turning the duet into a standout moment of the evening.
The result was more than a mashup—it was a meeting of styles, generations, and vocal power, leaving the audience with a performance that felt both classic and refreshingly alive.
