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.
From THE EWF EXPERIENCE – LIVE IN EUROPE
Written by David Foster, Maurice White & Allee Willis
Guitarist Al McKay is a founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire. His trademark rhythm guitar can be heard on the band’s most famous hits like “That’s The Way Of The World,” “Can’t Hide Love,” “Getaway,” and “Boogie Wonderland.” He and Maurice White also co-wrote some unforgettable stuff for the band like “Sing A Song,” “Let Me Talk,” “September” plus “Best Of My Love” for The Emotions.
From BACK WITH A HEART
Written by Peter Allen & Jeff Barry
Back in 1974, “I Honestly Love you” was a worldwide hit for pop sensation Olivia Newton John. This soft ballad was another gem co-written by the late Peter Allen with Jeff Barry. Newton John’s version became a true evergreen. “I Honestly Love You” was a multi-genre hit reaching #1 on the Pop and Adult Contemporary charts.
From THE BOY FROM OZ
Written by David Foster, Peter Allen & Tom Keane
In the fall of 2003 after being an enormous hit in its homeland, “The Boy From Oz” became the first Australian musical to reach Broadway. This show tells the life story of the late Peter Allen who came from down under in the late sixties to achieve fame and big success in New York.
