written by David Foster & Carole Bayer Sager

Leann Rimes is a famous American country/pop singer. Since her debut in 1996 with the multi-platinum album “Blue,” Rimes has collected an impressive number of hit singles and awards. Among her most loved songs are “How Do I Live,” “I Need You,” “One Way Ticket (Because I Can)” and “Big Deal.”

In 1998, the young singer was at the top of her game. She was enlisted in the star-studded soundtrack of the animated movie “The Quest For Camelot.” That musical project was the brainchild of David Foster and legendary lyricist Carole Bayer Sager. The soundtrack consisted of adult contemporary songs perfectly crafted by Foster and his team. “The Quest For Camelot” included the original version of “The Prayer,” the Academy Awards’ nominated gem sung by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli. Another impressive song was “Looking Through Your Eyes.” Sung by Rimes, it became the lead single off the album. This ballad, a sweet composition beautifully sung by the artist, was another big hit reaching #18 on Billboard’s Hot 100, #4 on the Adult Contemporary chart and #38 on the UK Top Forty. It was paired with “Commitment,” a top five Country hit. The success of both songs gave the single a gold certification for sales in the US. Eventually, “Looking Through Your Eyes” was included in Rimes’ platinum album “Sitting On Top Of The World.”

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Lead Vocals: Leann Rimes
Keyboards: Gary Leach
Acoustic Guitar: Milo Dearing
Bass: Curtis Randall
Electric Guitar: Jerry Metheny & Glynn Flemming
Drums: Dan Wojchiechowksi
Backing Vocals: Gary Leach

Produced by Wilbur C. Rimes

Lyrics

Look at the sky
Tell me what do you see
Just close your eyes
And describe it to me
The heavens are sparkling
With starlight tonight
That’s what I see
Through your eyes
I see the heavens
Each time that you smile
I hear your heartbeat
Just go on for miles
And suddenly I know
My life is worth while
That’s what I see
Through your eyes
[Chorus:]
Here in the night
I see the sun
Here in the dark
Our two hearts are one
It’s out of our hands
We can’t stop what we have begun
And love just took me by surprise
Looking through your eyes
I look at myself
And instead I see us
Whoever I am now
It feels like enough
And I see a girl
Who is learning to trust
That’s who I see through your eyes
[Chorus]
And there are some things we don’t know
Sometimes a heart just needs to go
And there is so much I’ll remember
Underneath the open sky with you forever
[Chorus]

David Foster has recently submitted a new song entitled “One World One Dream” to be considered as the theme of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games. He is also rumored to be the writer of the theme of the forthcoming Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. In the past, Foster was often involved with these types of special events. In 1988, he composed, “Winter Games,” the official theme for Calgary’s Winter Olympics. Foster also co-wrote “The Power of the Dream” for Atlanta’s 1998 Summer Olympics. In recent years he has composed “Because We Believe” performed by Andrea Bocelli at the opening ceremony of Turin’s 2006 Winter Olympics while in 2002 he co-wrote the theme of Salt Lake City’s Winter Games entitled “Light the Fire Within.”

Co-written with Linda Thompson, “Light the Fire Within” was performed by country/pop sensation Leann Rimes. It is an intense ballad that presents the trademark powerful arrangement usually created for these big anthems. Rimes’ passionate vocal performance is really impressive under Foster’s state of the art production. The song was later included on the re-release of Rimes’ 2001 album, “I Need You,” a pop collection that presents a few Diane Warren tunes as well as b-sides and promotional stuff. “Light the Fire Within” was probably added to “I Need You” to help boost its sales after the huge exposure the song had at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

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Lead Vocals: Leann Rimes
Keyboards: David Foster
Produced & Arranged by David Foster

Lyrics

Have no fear
when darkness falls
’cause there’s a light that shines
within us all
although this world
can turn so cold
when we reach inside
we find our warmth

’cause there’s a flame that burns
in every heart
and it’s the will we have
that lights the spark

[chorus]
once in every lifetime
there’s a chance to stand apart
we can show the world
our very best
reveal what’s in our heart
so the story goes and glory
never will end
inspiration lights the fire within

and if we fall
we won’t stay down
we will get back up
and use the strength we’ve found
and we will rise
like champions
every obstacle
we’ll overcome

[repeat chorus]
and if we just stay strong
then our hearts will move us on

[repeat chorus]
each heart there burns desire
inspiration lights the fire within