All You’ve Got

The Zoo Crew is spinning "All You’ve Got" by RTZ from their 1991 album Return to Zero, and Zoo Freaks, this track’s got some cool vibes and history! Written by Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau, the song hit #56 on the U.S. charts, a solid follow-up to the album’s bigger hit, "Until Your Love Comes Back Around". Fans on platforms like Rate Your Music praise its catchy AOR (Album-Oriented Rock) energy, with one reviewer noting it’s a standout opener alongside "Face the Music" and "There’s Another Side". The song’s lyrics, kicking off with “Well, I heard things took a turn for you / And now you don’t know what to do,” capture a raw, relatable struggle, perfect for the melodic rock sound RTZ nailed. In a 1991 ROCKLINE interview, Delp shared that the band poured their hearts into the album, aiming for a fresh sound distinct from their Boston roots, and “All You’ve Got” was a track they felt had real radio potential.

Another tidbit comes from the recording sessions at studios like Image Recording in Hollywood. The track’s polished production, handled by Chris Lord-Alge, gave it that shiny, full sound typical of early ‘90s rock. Fans on Facebook have posted about how the song’s driving guitar riffs, courtesy of Goudreau, and Delp’s soaring vocals make it a timeless piece. A commenter on Last.fm mentioned blasting it during road trips, calling it “pure ‘90s nostalgia.” While no specific studio stories about “All You’ve Got” surfaced in interviews, Delp once hinted in a fan Q&A on Barry Goudreau’s website that the Return to Zero sessions were a creative high, with the band jamming late into the night, fueled by coffee and a shared passion for rock.

RTZ’s story starts with Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau, both original members of the iconic band Boston. After Goudreau left Boston in the early ‘80s, he and Delp stayed tight, collaborating on Goudreau’s 1980 solo album and the 1984 Orion the Hunter project. By 1989, Delp was on a break from Boston and itching to write again. He reached out to Goudreau, and RTZ was born. They recruited keyboardist Brian Maes, who’d toured with Orion the Hunter, drummer Dave Stefanelli, and bassist Tim Archibald, whose band New Man had an album on Epic Records. Their shared chemistry and diverse backgrounds—Maes and Stefanelli had worked with producer Nick Lowe in England—helped shape RTZ’s melodic rock sound. They landed a deal with Giant Records, and Return to Zero dropped in 1991, marking their debut as a band with serious potential.

You can keep up with RTZ and their legacy through their official channels. Check out Barry Goudreau’s official website for updates and historical goodies like the 1987 demo of "Face the Music". The band’s Facebook page is active with fan posts and throwback photos. For fan communities, the Brad Delp Fanatics Facebook group is a great spot where Zoo Freaks can connect over RTZ and Boston memories. While RTZ doesn’t have an official Instagram or X account, fans often share content on those platforms using hashtags like #RTZ or #ReturnToZero. For more fan-driven content, thirdstage.ca offers detailed RTZ info, perfect for diving deeper into the band’s history.