From BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME (single)
Written by Diane Warren
“Because You Loved Me” was the debut single off Celine Dion’s 1996 multi-platinum album, “Falling Into You.” This nostalgic ballad was featured in the blockbuster movie “Up Close And Personal” starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer. Written by hit-maker Diane Warren, “Because You Loved Me” was perfectly produced by David Foster.
From ALEX RYON
Written by David Foster & Eric Benet
“Hurricane” was the title track from Eric Benet’s 2005 album. For that record, Benet worked extensively with David Foster who co-wrote and produced some of the material including “Hurricane.” In 2007, Dutch jazz singer Alex Ryon released his self-titled debut album that included a wonderful cover of “Hurricane.”
From THE CATE BROTHERS
Written by Earl Cate, Ernie Cate & Steve Cropper
Twin brothers Earl and Ernie Cate became well known in the Seventies as The Cate Brothers. Through their friendship with drummer Levon Helm of The Band, these two talented singer/songwriters were offered a contract with Asylum Records that lead to their 1975 debut album, “The Cate Brothers.”
From SARA/ONE WAY TICKET (single)
Written by Bill Champlin & Alan Thicke
Bill Champlin’s solo works have always been packed with great music. His 1982 single, “Sara,” off his “Runaway” album is a sweet ballad that was perfectly suited for Pop/Adult Contemporary radios. “Sara” was co-written by Champlin with actor/TV host/singer Alan Thicke and perfectly produced by David Foster.
