From MAKIN’ ROCK
Written by Steve Lukather & Jeffrey Porcaro
Ryo Okumoto is a versatile and talented Japanese keyboardist. In 1980 Okumoto recorded “Makin’ Rock,” an album that showcases an elegant jazz/fusion enhanced by some progressive nuances especially in the leader’s keyboard playing. Joining Okumoto on the project were Jay Graydon, David Foster and Toto members Steve Lukather and David Hungate and the late Jeff Porcaro.
From HARD HABIT TO BREAK/REMEMBER THE FEELING (single)
Written by Steve Kipner & John Parker
Chicago’s “Hard Habit To Break” is one of David Foster’s most successful productions. Released in 1984 as the second single from the band’s multi-platinum “Chicago 17,” this lush, dramatic power ballad was an out of the box smash hit reaching #3 on both Billboard’s Hot 100 and on the Adult Contemporary chart.
From TEVIN CAMPBELL
Written by David Foster, Suzette Charles, Joey Diggs, Will Wheaton, Warren Wiebe & Nita Whitaker
Tevin Campbell’s music career developed under Quincy Jones’ protective wing. When he was only 12 years old, the singer appeared on Jones’ “Back To The Block” album singing the #1 Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles hit “Tomorrow (A Better You Better Me).”
From FEEL NO FRET/VOLUME 8/SHINE/CUPID’S IN FASHION
Written by Larry John McNally
Every time an unknown David Foster-related gem resurfaces from the past, it is an absolute pleasure for fans. This time around we’re presenting a previously unreleased song, “Wasn’t I Your Friend,” that comes directly from Foster’s 1980 work with Average White Band.
From SKYLARK
Written by David Foster & Renee Olstead
After her critically acclaimed 2004 Warner Bros. Records album, talented singer/actress Renee Olstead went back into the studio to work on her sophomore release with her mentor, David Foster. Sessions began in late 2005 and the new album was originally scheduled to be released in 2006.
