from THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL (single)
written by John Jarvis
“Once Upon A Christmas” was released in 1984 by two legends of country/pop, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. It was also the first holiday-themed recording ever produced by David Foster. At the time, the Canadian producer worked with Rogers on chart topping hits like “We’ve Got Tonight,” “What About Me?” and “Crazy.”
from A MARY CHRISTMAS
written by Donny Hathaway & Nadine McKinnor
“This Christmas” is one of the brighter gems of the late Donny Hathaway’s repertoire. Since Hathaway’s original release in 1970, this joyful and festive song has become a modern Christmas standard covered by a who’s who of stars including Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle,
from THE VANISHING RACE
written by David Foster & Linda Thompson
Air Supply is a veteran soft-rock duo from Australia who delivered an important string of hits in the eighties with power ballads including “Lost In Love,” “All Out Of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Even The Nights Are Better” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.”
from LOVE IN PORTOFINO
written by Fred Buscaglione & Leo Chiosso
After the triumphs of “Under The Desert Sky,” “Vivere: Live In Tuscany,” “My Christmas” and “One Night In Central Park,” Andrea Bocelli teams up with David Foster again to present a release of his new CD/DVD, “Love In Portofino.” Originally shown in selected theaters around the world on Valentine’s Day, “Love In Portofino” was aired on PBS’ Great Performances in March 2013.
from NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT/SHOULD WE CARRY ON (single)
written by David Foster, Jay Graydon & B.J. Cook
Around the late seventies, David Foster and Jay Graydon were red-hot session players who were making their transition to producers/songwriters. “Should We Carry On” is one of the trademark Foster/Graydon ballads that also gave them a recording contract with RCA.
