from JEFF PORCARO SESSION WORKS
written by Dwayne Ford & Derek Kendrick
The late Jeffrey Porcaro was the heart and soul of the legendary rock group, Toto and also one of the most important drummers in the history of rock music. Together with his father Joe and younger brothers Steve and Michael, Jeff Porcaro was part of one of the most respected legacies in the music world.
from BROTHERS (Japanese Edition)
written by David Foster, Linda Thompson & Cedric Dent
“I’m Only Here For A While” is a gorgeous tune that David Foster co-wrote with his former wife Linda Thompson and Cedric Dent, original member of the extraordinary jazz/gospel vocal combo, Take 6. The track was included on Foster’s 1994 album, “Love Lights The World.”
from TODAY IS YOUR DAY (single)
written by Shania Twain
Shania Twain is one of the most popular country/pop singers/songwriters ever. In the past fifteen years, this Canadian-born songbird has topped the charts with multi-platinum smash albums and wildly-popular hit singles like “From This Moment On,” “You’re Still The One,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and “Man! I Feel Like A Woman.”
from I AM (2004 reissue)
written by David Foster & Maurice White
In 1978, David Foster went to the Sunset Sound recording studios for a meeting with one of the most successful groups of those days, Earth, Wind & Fire. The young, talented musician submitted to EWF’s leader, Maurice White, a song that he had recently co-written with his pals Jay Graydon and Bill Champlin.
from EVERYBODY DO WHAT YOU CAN/HARLEM (single)
written by Andy Kim & Jeff Barry
Andrew Joachim, aka Andy Kim, is a Canadian pop singer/songwriter who is mostly remembered for his #1 hit “Rock Me Gently” and as the co-writer of The Archies’ evergreen, “Sugar Sugar.” In 1977, Kim got in touch with fellow Canadian David Foster who was making his first steps in the production field after being a top session guy.
