From 9 1/2
Written by David Foster & Randy Goodrum
Japanese singer and actress Naoko Kawai released a couple of records in the first half of the eighties with the help of David Foster and the L.A. top session circle. We have already reviewed “Daydream Coast,” a good pop album that included duets with Chicago’s main man, Peter Cetera, and Foster himself in an occasional and very good vocal performance.
From THE ONE THING
Written by Diane Warren
Released in 1993, pop superstar Michael Bolton’s “The One Thing” can easily be considered the quintessential pop/AC album of the 90s. The bulk of the record is made of touching, heart wrenching power ballads with a few polished up-tempo rockers and R&B-flavored moments.
From THE SYMPHONY SESSIONS
Written by David Foster
“Winter Games” was the theme song of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. This rousing track stands out as one of the most loved instrumental pieces of Foster’s entire career. At the time of its release, “Winter Games” became a success in Canada and it brought David Foster a Grammy nomination. There was also a vocal version of this song entitled “Can You Feel It,” that was performed during the Olympic Games.
From TOUCH ME
Written by Jim Gold
In the seventies, David Foster was an elite session player on the Californian scene. His keyboards were featured on an endless list of albums by a variety of top recording artists, often together with his pal, Jay Graydon, and the Toto guys. Cory Wells’ “Touch Me,” released in 1978, is one of those albums.
