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GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST

from GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST

written by  David Foster & Linda Thompson

“Grown-Up Christmas List” is a famous Christmas song co-written by David Foster with his ex-wife Linda Thompson. Since the original performance by Natalie Cole on Foster’s 1990 album, “River Of Love,” this beautiful tune has become a new holiday classic with dozens interpretations by superstars like Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublè, The Manhattan Transfer and Amy Grant.

LIGHT THE FIRE WITHIN

From I NEED YOU
Written by David Foster & Linda Thompson

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.

ALL I WANT

From ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
Written by David Foster & Linda Thompson

“All I Want” is a suggestive composition that David Foster and Linda Thompson co-wrote for the soundtrack of the 1991 movie, “All I Want For Christmas.” The song weaves a sweet and tender atmosphere. It is enhanced by the presence of Stephen Bishop, one of the most personal storytellers of the west coast scene in the past thirty years. As a composer, Bishop is well-known for hits like “On And On” and the Academy Award nominated, “Separate Lives.”

GOODBYE

From ONE LIFE TO LIVE – The Best Of Love
Written by David Foster & Linda Thompson

“I miss Warren very, very much. To me, he was probably the greatest male singer I ever had the chance to work with. Céliné, Barbra, Natalie, they all fell in love with him and his talent. There was nothing he couldn`t do vocally. I wish I had done an album with him. Now I`ll never get the chance, but I will remember him forever.”

YOU ARE MY SOLID GROUND

From FLAME
Written by David Foster & Linda Thompson

Patti Labelle is one of the soul divas of our time. Her powerful, pyrotechnic voice has won her legions of fans around the globe. In 1997 she worked on a comeback project, “Flame,” produced by music giants like David Foster, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and the late Arif Mardin.