From A CIRCLE FILLED WITH LOVE
Written by Bill Champlin
Released in 1976, “A Circle Filled With Love” was the best shot to wider popularity the Sons Of Champlin had in their career. This band, lead by the legendary singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Bill Champlin, was always considered one of the best in terms of pure talent to come out of the San Francisco area.
From CAPTAIN FINGERS
Written by Stevie Wonder
“Isn’t She Lovely” is one of the most beloved and successful songs in Stevie Wonder’s entire career. Through the years this sweet, joyful song has been covered several times by many big names. One of the most interesting and personal covers was recorded in 1977 by guitar legend Lee Ritenour who included it on his album “Captain Fingers.”
From SUPERCHARGED
Written by David Foster & Bill Champlin
Tavares were a famous R&B group originally from Boston. They are often overlooked as a disco act for their huge, late seventies hits like “More Than A Woman” and “Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel.”
From CHICAGO 18
Written by David Foster, Written by David Foster, Tom Keane & Richard Baskin
When Peter Cetera left Chicago in 1985, David Foster had to try and keep the band going through the loss of its most prominent singer/songwriter and also working on the follow-up to the mega successful “Chicago 17” and its millions of copies sold, Grammys and hit singles.
From FRIENDS IN LOVE
Written by David Foster, Jay Graydon & Bill Champlin
The fact that this record didn’t sell a million copies and reach the top of the charts is a true musical crime cause we’re talking about some of the classiest and most elegant music ever created. Here every note is perfectly played, everything is so well arranged, an incredible examples of quality pop at his absolute best.
