From BLAM
Written by David Foster & Harvey Mason
The Brothers Johnson’s 1978 platinum release, “Blam,” witnessed the first collaboration between Quincy Jones and David Foster. The veteran super-producer called Foster to co-write, play and arrange for the album. Jones was the master of the sophisticated funk/soul school.
From ALL 4 ONE
Written by Frank J. Meyers & Gary Baker
“I Swear” was originally a 1994 chart topper for country superstar John Michael Montgomery. That same year, newcomers All 4 One worked on a remake of the song with David Foster that zoomed to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100. “I Swear” kept the #1 spot for an astonishing 11 weeks, making it one of the most successful songs of the rock era.
From FANTASY HOTEL
Written by David Foster & Linda Thompson
“If Not For Love” was a treasure first recorded in 1991 by David Foster and Warren Wiebe for the soundtrack of “One Good Cop,” starring Michael Keaton and Rene Russo. The beauty of its melody attracted producer Andre Fisher who, one year later, was producing the new album, “Fantasy Hotel,” by talented and versatile r&b/jazz singer Carl Anderson.
From GHOSTBUSTERS
Written by David Foster, Jay Graydon & Graham Russell
The soundtrack for “Ghostbusters,” the 1984 summer blockbuster, quickly followed in the movie’s footsteps to become a platinum seller and reaching the Top 10 on Billboard. The title track, written and performed by Ray Parker Jr., zoomed to the top of the charts around the world and was nominated for an Academy Award.
From MAGIC MAN
Written by Richard Page, Steve George & John Lang
Herb Alpert’s name is quite familiar to all lovers of great music around the world. He was the co-founder of A&M Records with his partner Jerry Moss. Their successful label was home for Cat Stevens, The Carpenters, Peter Frampton, Burt Bacharach and Alpert’s own Tijuana Brass, which had an important string of hits in the sixties.
