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Month: July 2011

I’M ONLY HERE FOR A WHILE

from BROTHERS (Japanese Edition)

written by David Foster, Linda Thompson & Cedric Dent

“I’m Only Here For A While” is a gorgeous tune that David Foster co-wrote with his former wife Linda Thompson and Cedric Dent, original member of the extraordinary jazz/gospel vocal combo, Take 6. The track was included on Foster’s 1994 album, “Love Lights The World.”

NO MAYBES

from LET ME LOVE YOU

Written by Keisuke Kuwata & Lisa Lovbrand

Lisa Lovbrand is an up’n’comin’ Swedish  singer/songwriter/actress who first rose to popularity with her 2007 album, “Embraceable.” That record presented a well dosed jazzy collection of covers and originals beautifully performed by the singer with a few special guests like Chris Botti, Jeremy Lubbock and David Foster.

TODAY IS YOUR DAY

from TODAY IS YOUR DAY (single)

written by Shania Twain

Shania Twain is one of the most popular country/pop singers/songwriters ever. In the past fifteen years, this Canadian-born songbird has topped the charts with multi-platinum smash albums and wildly-popular hit singles like “From This Moment On,” “You’re Still The One,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and “Man! I Feel Like A Woman.”

DIANA

from I AM (2004 reissue)

written by David Foster & Maurice White

 

In 1978, David Foster went to the Sunset Sound recording studios for a meeting with one of the most successful groups of those days, Earth, Wind & Fire. The young, talented musician submitted to EWF’s leader, Maurice White, a song that he had recently co-written with his pals Jay Graydon and Bill Champlin.

EVERYBODY DO WHAT YOU CAN

from EVERYBODY DO WHAT YOU CAN/HARLEM (single)

written by Andy Kim & Jeff Barry

 

 

 

Andrew Joachim, aka Andy Kim, is a Canadian pop singer/songwriter who is mostly remembered for his #1 hit “Rock Me Gently” and as the co-writer of The Archies’ evergreen, “Sugar Sugar.” In 1977, Kim got in touch with fellow Canadian David Foster who was making his first steps in the production field after being a top session guy.