The Young and the Restless fans have watched Danny Romalotti perform for decades, but Michael Damian’s latest musical success isn’t just happening in Genoa City. The actor and singer is climbing the real-life pop charts with his new single, “Mixed Emotions.” Even better, his return to Y&R helped introduce his new music to millions of viewers. Now he’s bringing fans behind the scenes with an official music video that connects his present-day success to the early days of his career.
Key Takeaways
- Michael Damian’s new single “Mixed Emotions” jumped 54 spots to No. 89 on the Mediabase U.S. Top 40 radio chart.
- His recent performances as Danny Romalotti on Y&R helped introduce his new music to millions of daytime viewers.
- Damian’s new music video features live musicians and revisits the legendary clubs where his career began.
Damian’s Y&R Return Helped Put His Music Back in the Spotlight
Danny Romalotti has always been a rock star on Y&R, but Michael Damian has the real-world credentials to back that up. His 1989 hit “Rock On” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and now, decades later, he’s finding success with new music.
According to an October 18 Mediabase rolling chart report, Damian’s latest single, “Mixed Emotions,” climbed from No. 143 to No. 89 on the U.S. Top 40 radio chart. That’s a 54-position jump.
The timing is especially interesting for soap fans.
Damian recently returned to Y&R as Danny and performed two songs from his new album, “Let Me Into Your Heart” and “All I Need Is You.” Those appearances reached a daytime audience of more than 3 million viewers, giving longtime fans a chance to hear what he’s been working on.
His album’s promotional campaign has now generated more than 6 million combined television audience impressions, streams, and digital views. That’s a measure of exposure across platforms, not 6 million individual listeners.
Michael Damian Reunites With the Hitmakers Behind “Rock On”
There’s another connection to Damian’s musical past that makes “Mixed Emotions” particularly interesting. The song was written and produced by Larry Weir and Grammy Award winner Tom Weir, who were also part of the creative team behind “Rock On.”
Damian’s official music video takes viewers inside Studio City Sound in Los Angeles, where musicians perform together rather than simply appearing in a traditional performance video. It also revisits the Roxy, the Troubadour, and the Whisky a Go Go, legendary Sunset Strip venues where Damian performed early in his career.
Watch The New ‘Mixed Emotions’ Music Video
For Y&R viewers who remember Danny’s musical beginnings, the video offers something especially fun. It’s a chance to see the performer behind the character doing what he’s loved for decades.
And for fans who discovered Damian through his more recent Genoa City appearances, it’s an introduction to another side of his career.
Watch the official video below and see what you think of Danny Romalotti’s latest real-life hit. The album Mixed Emotions is available now through Virgin Music Group on major streaming platforms.
