from THE MONKEY TIME/SPORTS FANS (single)
written by Curtis Mayfield
The two albums that David Foster did with The Tubes in the early eighties are some of the most challenging works he ever did. Foster applied his smooth, polished pop style to the raw, rock sounds of the San Francisco band and the results were perfectly on target with a well balanced and clever pop/rock that showcased The Tubes’ high potential with important chart results.
from READ MY LIPS
Written by David Foster, Richard Marx & Fee Waybill
Fee Waybill’s solo album, “Read My Lips” was recorded in 1984 as Waybill’s band, The Tubes, was on a six months break before going back in the studio with producer Todd Rundgren for a new album.
From FLESH AND BONE
Written by David Foster, Steve Lukather & Tubes
The Tubes originally released “Talk To Ya Later” in 1981 on their album, “The Completion Backward Principle.” This catchy rock song was co-written and produced by David Foster and quickly became one of the most loved anthems of the band’s career as well as a Mainstream Rock top ten hit. Continue reading »
From READ MY LIPS
Written by David Foster, Steve Lukather & Fee Waybill
“Read My Lips” was Fee Waybill’s debut solo work. The former Tubes’ lead singer left the band in 1983 after the poor sales of their “Love Bomb” record. Continue reading »
From OUTSIDE INSIDE
Written by David Foster, Steve Lukather & Fee Waybill
Here’s another good answer to all those people who always talk about David Foster as a writer of “syrupy love songs”. He is, without any doubt, the master of pop ballads but his incredible talent has brought him often in other territories like jazz/fusion, r&b and pure rock. Continue reading »