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ONE STEP OVER THE BORDERLINE

from THE VERY BEST OF PETER ALLEN – THE BOY FROM DOWN UNDER

written by  David Foster, Peter Allen & Tom Keane

“One Step Over The Borderline” is the opening song of Peter Allen’s 1980 masterpiece “Bi Coastal.” This great tune helps define the kind of music that we call quality pop. There are elements of rock, jazz, soul and pop, but this music can’t be labeled so we call it quality pop to distinguish it from the sad, repetitive, boring pop music that we find too often on radio and at the top of the charts.

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WHEN THIS LOVE AFFAIR IS OVER

From SEPTEMBER BALLADS
Written by David Foster & Peter Allen

“When This Love Affair Is Over” is one of those amazing songs that David Foster co-wrote in the early stages of his career. This bittersweet composition was one of the many gems included on the wonderful 1980 Peter Allen release “Bi-Coastal.” Foster produced the record and co-wrote the bulk of it with the late, unforgettable Allen.

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JUST ANOTHER MAKE-OUT SONG

From NOT THE BOY NEXT DOOR
Written by David Foster & Peter Allen

Peter Allen returned in 1983 with a new label, Arista Records, and a new record entitled “Not The Boy Next Door.” The singer was quite popular in those days having won an Academy Award co-writing “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” and the success of his wonderful “Bi Coastal” album and its single, “Fly Away,” plus his unique, over-the-top live shows.

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