Mention David Foster to most people and you’ll get a blank look and a comment like, “Who’s David Foster? I never heard of him.” David Foster has won 15 Grammys, worked with Barbra Striesand, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, and dozens of other artists. He’s written Number One songs, wrote the soundtrack to St. Elmo’s Fire, produced and arranged dozens of hits. Now we have the best of David Foster on this great DVD in wonderful sound. Held in Las Vegas, Foster brought together a bevy of singers to present his best songs to an enthusiastic audience. Glance at the play list and you’ll find plenty of songs you’re familiar with. Foster’s 40-year career as the guy behind the scenes produced some great music. Not bad for a guy most people have never heard of. You might see this concert broadcast on PBS during some fund-raiser.
PLAY LIST
Introduction – Andre Agassi
2 St. Elmo’s Love Theme – Kenny G
3 Can’t Help Falling In Love – David Foster
4 Beauty/Man In Motion – Michael Johns
5 Mornin’/After The Love Has Gone – Brian McKnight
6 Video – Barbra Streisand
7 Somewhere – Katharine McPhee
8 Through The Fire – Renee Olstead
9 Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
10 Wildflower – Blake Shelton
11 Video: Urban Cowboy
12 Love Look What You’ve Done – Boz Scaggs
13 Jo Jo – Boz Scaggs
14 Chocolate Legs – Eric Benet
15 Hard To Say I’m Sorry/You’re The Inspiration/Glory Of Love – Peter Cetera
16 Amapola – Andrea Bocelli
17 Because We Believe – Andrea Bocelli
18 Prayer, The – Katharine McPhee/Andrea Bocelli
19 Asturias – William Joseph
20 Because You Loved Me – David Foaster/David Foster/Celine Dion
21 I Swear – Kevon/Babyface
22 Feeling Good – Michael Buble
23 Home – Michael Buble/Blake Shelton
24 Save The Last Dance – Michael Buble
25 Video: Bodyguard With Kevin Costner
26 I Have Nothing/I Will Always Love You – Charice
27 Alla Luce Del Sole – Josh Groban
28 Bridge Over Troubled Water – Josh Groban/Brian McKnight
29 You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
30 Got To Be Real – All
I always thought Simon wrote Bridge. Or perhaps Foster just produced it.
Foster had a hand in it somewhere, Patti. The guy was everywhere in the Seventies and Eighties.
You’re right. I’d never heard of him.
David Foster is considered a god by Canadians, Bill.
Paul Simon did write it, Patti. Foster had nothing whatever to do with it. He sang it at a Haiti fundraiser this year.
I’ve heard of him, Bill, but I don’t care for a lot of the people he produces. Some of them are on that list.
David Foster has pumped out an impressive number of hits, Jeff.
We’re seeing Boz Scaggs next Friday in a concert with Donald Fagen and Michael McDonald called “The Dukes of September” – can’t wait!
You and Jackie are so lucky, Jeff! I’d love to see that show. Boz Scaggs will be singing some David Foster songs for sure.
George, I thought that bit about the Canadians was funny, but now I’m thinking you might not have been making a joke.
The Canadians regard David Foster as one of their top icons, Drongo. He played a huge role in producing Canadian artists and launching their careers in the U.S.
Donald Fagen? STEELY DAN Donald Fagen? Whoa. That sounds like one hell of a concert. Rip me the CD, please…
Steely Dan has never played in Western New York, Rick. The closest they come is Toronto. If there’s a DUKES OF SEPTEMBER CD, I’ll be happy to rip you a copy.
I have heard of Foster, but not to this extent. I always thought he was an arraigner, not a writer.
We’ve seen Scaggs twice, McDonald and Fagen several times each (including together; McDonald played and recorded with Steely Dan before going to the Doobie Brothers). Often on these New York-area concerts they have Phoebe Snow as a ‘special guest’ so we’re hoping. She was on that New York Rock & Soul Revue CD.
Rick, just got my copy of QUARTER SHARE; paid $8.60 from amazon.
Looks good.
I’m hoping for a CD/DVD set of THE DUKES OF SEPTEMBER, Jeff. Right about in time for Christmas. Love Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald. And, of course, I have all the Steely Dan CDs.
Kenny G, Josh Groban, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion. Reads like a list of everyone I can’t stand. Foster is the king of Dentist Office muzak.
Different strokes for different folks, Steve.
George, thanks for recommending that Steve Winwood collection. I got it today and I’m listening to it now. Great stuff!
Steve Winwood’s REVOLUTIONS is terrific, Jeff. From the Spenser Davis Group to Traffic to Blind Faith to his solo work, this collection has it all.