From BEST KEPT SECRET
Written by Cindy Richardson & Jennifer Kimball
After a few years of success with soft ballads like “For Your Eyes Only” and the David Foster-produced “We’ve Got Tonight,” Sheena Easton decided to update her sound to the modern radio trends of the early 80s. Her 1983 album, “Best Kept Secret,” moved the singer towards an up-tempo, synthesized pop in the same vein as other famous songbirds like Donna Summer, Olivia Newton-John and Laura Branigan.
From CLOSER
Written by David Foster, Paul Schwartz, Frank Musker & Kaballa
Josh Groban’s 2001 self-titled debut cd was one of the most important albums of David Foster’s career. Like “Chicago 16,” “Unforgettable” or “The Bodyguard,” the four-time platinum release brought the Canadian super-producer back in the spotlight and started another amazing series of successes for him.
From YOU’RE THE INSPIRATION: A COLLECTION
Written by David Foster & Peter Cetera
“You’re The Inspiration” was one of the most successful collaborations between Peter Cetera and David Foster. A true evergreen, this love ballad was included on the smash 1984 album “Chicago 17” and released as its third single. It reached #3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and topped the Adult Contemporary chart.
From JC PENNEY JAM CONCERT FOR AMERICA’S KIDS
Written by Alejandro Sanz
David Foster is one of the leading figures in show business for charity events. His own foundation, the David Foster Foundation, helps the families of children in need of organs transplants. He also offers his time for several other charitable events for people like Andre Agassi and Mohammed Ali. Through the years, hundreds of benefits have count on his musical talent and endless connections.
From HEADLINES
Written by David Foster & Paul Anka
Two Canadian treasures, David Foster and Paul Anka, have been friends and co-workers for the past 30 years writing beautiful songs like Anka’s 1983 hit single “Hold Me ‘Til the Morning Comes.” Foster also produced fine material for the superstar’s 1989 album “Somebody Loves You” and 1998’s “A Body of Work.”
