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Month: October 2011

IF WE WANT TO

from SWEET SUMMER MUSIC/IF WE WANT TO (single)

written by David Foster, Danny Kortchmar, Jim Keltner & Paul Stallworth

In 1976, David Foster’s pop/rock quartet, Attitudes, went back into the studio to work on their sophomore album eventually entitled, “Good News.” Again, their new record was released on George Harrison’s label, Dark Horse Records with special guests like Ringo Starr, Booker T. Jones, Jay Graydon and the Tower Of Power horns. “Good News” was another effective mix of pop, soul and rock that was of particular interest for the stellar instrumental performances by the band members Foster, Jim Keltner, Paul Stallworth and Danny Kortchmar.

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THE JOHN DUNBAR THEME

from THE JOHN DUNBAR THEME/DANCES WITH WOLVES (single)

written by John Barry

The late John Barry was the genius behind some of the best music ever writer for movies.
His unforgettable work on many James Bond’s blockbusters like “Goldfinger” and “A View To A Kill”, the multitude of soundtracks for hit movies like “Midnight Cowboy,” “Out Of Africa,” “The Cotton Club” and “The Lion In Winter” place him among the most successful film composers in history.

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NIGHT MUSIC

from NIGHT MUSIC/HEARTSTRINGS (single)

written by David Foster

On the course of his spectacular career, David Foster always had a special knack for writing effective and catchy instrumental tunes. We all remember his 1985 hit, “Love Theme From St. Elmo’s Fire,” or “Winter Games,” the theme of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Another instrumental masterpiece, “Night Music,” was included on the soundtrack of the John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John movie “Two Of A Kind.”

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I KNOW WHAT YOU DID

from COMMITMENT

written by Seal, David Foster & Mark Summerlin

After the big success of “Soul,” UK superstar Seal and super-producer David Foster reunited in 2010 for the follow-up album that was eventually titled “Commitment.” This new release included ten original songs co-written by Seal with just one cover, “You Get Me.” Seal’s fantastic voice dominates the scene here while Foster’s production is top notch.

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LOVE (THE BARREN DESERT)

from HE WHO RIDES THE TIGER

written by Bernie Taupin & Dennis Tufano

Bernie Taupin is internationally renowned as Elton John’s lyricist on evergreens like “Rocket Man,” “ Goodbye Yellow Brick Road ,” “Your Song,” “Daniel,” “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me,” “Candle In The Wind” plus many others. Taupin also wrote lyrics for hits by Jefferson Starship, Heart and Alice Cooper. 

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