from SEAL : THE ACOUSTIC SESSION WITH DAVID FOSTER
written by Sam Cooke
A gorgeous rendition of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” was the first single off Seal’s 2008 “Soul” album. Produced and arranged by David Foster, “Soul” was a collection of some of the most important classics of the black music of the sixties and the seventies that quickly became an international hit.
from ST. ELMO’S FIRE/ONE LOVE (single)
written by David Foster & Bob Rock
John Parr’s “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion)” from the soundtrack of the 1985 hit movie “St. Elmo’s Fire” is one of the most important successes of David Foster’s songbook. This rocking tune was a huge worldwide hit reaching #1 in the US and Canada, #6 in the UK and the top ten in several other countries.
from BABY IT’S ME
written by Donald Dunn & Charles Smith
“Baby It’s Me” is one of the lesser known gems of Diana Ross’ career. Released in 1977, this refined album was produced by Richard Perry who gave to the soul/R&B diva a little spin adding a more sophisticated pop sound to support her unmistakable voice.
from SOMEBODY LOVES YOU
written by Paul Anka, Carole Bayer Sager & Gerry Goffin
In the Eighties, the great Paul Anka released a couple of very good albums in an adult contemporary vein filled with refined songwriting and superior playing. The first record was, in 1983, “Walk A Fine Line” that’s an absolute masterpiece for the lovers of quality pop.
from MY LOVE – ESSENTIAL COLLECTION
written by David Foster, Babyface & Linda Thompson
“The Power Of The Dream” is a song co-written by David Foster, Babyface and Linda Thompson for the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics.
This evocative anthem was performed at the opening ceremony by Celine Dion accompanied by Foster on piano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
