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Month: August 2006

L’ADIEU

From SEUL
Written by Didier Barbelivien

Quebec born singer Garou is a very popular performer whose big break came in 1997 with his appearance in the leading role of Quasimodo in the ultra-successful musical drama “Notre Dame Du Paris.” His performance won audiences all over the world as he sang the beautiful, heart-wrenching songs written for the musical by Luc Plamondon and Riccardo Cocciante.

ST. ELMO’S FIRE (MAN IN MOTION)

From S/T (single)
Written by David Foster & John Parr

UK rocker John Parr reached the zenith of his career when he was asked by David Foster to collaborate on the soundtrack of the 1985 hit movie “St. Elmo’s Fire.” The result of their partnership was the #1 hit “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion).”

SAVE THIS LOVE

From RIT 2 (Jap. Vinyl Edition)
Written by Lee Ritenour & Eric Tagg

Legendary jazz/fusion guitarist Lee Ritenour released a few-oriented albums, “Rit” in 1981, “Rit 2” in 1982 plus “Banded Together” in 1984. All these records were absolute treats for quality pop lovers. One song, “Is It You” from “Rit,” reached the top 15 on Billboard’s Hot 100. “Rit 2” maintains the same ingredients as its predecessor, a well-dosed mix of elegant pop/soul moments with a strong jazzy flavor and a couple of classy instrumentals.

EVERCHANGING TIMES

From LOVE JAMS vol. two
Written by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager & Bill Conti

Siedah Garrett, a protégé of Quincy Jones, rose to fame in the second half of the eighties singing a couple of hit duets, one with Michael Jackson on “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” and the second with Dennis Edwards on ”Don’t Look Any Further.” She also co-wrote with Glen Ballard the mega-hit “Man In The Mirror” for Michael Jackson’s “Bad” as well as songs for big names like Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole and Paula Abdul.