Thursday, November 19, 2009

Paul McCartney - "I Love This House" Young Boy EP

In 1997 David Foster produced the song "I Love This House" for Paul McCartney and it appeared only on this EP and was part of a medley called "Oobu Joobu Part 1". I have seperated this song from the rest of the medley. This one is a rare one as it took me many years to find it. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/2f07b2cc

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Nigel Olsson - Nigel Olsson



Released in 1975 on Elton John's Rocket Records label this album features songs co-written by David Foster who also played keyboards on many of the tracks. Elton John, Davey Johnstone and Dee Murray played on "Only One Woman". This was ripped from a vinyl LP. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/435fed41


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Neil Diamond - I Dreamed a Dream (single)

Released in 1987, this song from "Les Miserables" was recorded by Neil and produced by David Foster. Available only as a single and only on vinyl this studio version is a must have for Neil Diamond and David Foster fans. This was ripped from a 45 rpm single. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/c7f9e065

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Steve Carlisle - Sings WKRP in Cincinnati






Released in 1982 on the MCA record label, this album showcased the vocals of pop singer Steve Carlisle, most famous for singing the title song from the TV sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" which is included on this album. Never released on CD, I ripped this from vinyl LP. This album is great pop music at it's best. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/6c16ac39

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Nielsen/Pearson - Nielsen/Pearson & Blind Luck






This one was requested on the "Late for the Sky" blogspot. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/b4a5bd73

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

David Foster - Selecciones Latinas



This one was requested by klub9. This is a promo CD released by David's publishing company Peermusic. It contains 8 tracks of songs written by David and the last 3 are demos that do not list the names of the session singers that provided the vocals. Some are sung in Spanish and some in Portuguese. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/e2faf07c

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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Bernie Taupin - Tribe



Released in 1987, this is Bernie Taupin's 3rd album. His first was basically poetry readings, his 2nd was the AOR fav "He Who Rides the Tiger". This CD is great. All songs were written by Bernie and Martin Page. Martin Page also produced the CD. I have added 2 bonus tracks at the end "Backbone" and "White Boys in Chains" which are vinyl rips from 45s. These are B-sides that were not included on the CD. Elton John guests on "Citizen Jane" and "Billy Fury". Background vocalists include Tommy Funderburk and Hamish Stuart. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/34905abb


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Akiko - Akiko



Keeping with the Richard Carpenter theme, here is a CD released in 1989 and produced by Richard Carpenter. It is eerie and haunting how this singer sounds like the late Karen Carpenter!!! Richard wrote and sings background harmonies on most of the tracks. This CD is unbelievably amazing and will be loved by any Carpenters fan. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/5c2f192a


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Scott Grimes - Scott Grimes



Released in 1989 and produced by Richard Carpenter, this CD is a true pop gem. Young Scott Grimes has a great voice and under Richard's guidance released an exceptional CD. Scott of course, as an adult, recently starred on the hit TV show "E.R." Scott also released a CD with a hard rock edge a couple of years back. I also have that CD if anyone is interested. Here is the download link for his 1989 CD: http://sharebee.com/797ee71e


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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Richard Carpenter - Time



Richard released this CD in 1987 and it was, of course, produced and arranged by Richard himself. He does most of the lead vocals and all of the background vocals. There are some guest vocalists like Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick and Scott Grimes and Herb Alpert plays solo trumpet on "When Time Was all We Had" which is a tribute to Richard's late sister, Karen Carpenter. I especially love the last track "I'm Still Not Over You". This is a great CD!!! Track 6 was co-written by Richard and Richard Marx. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/3eb5f3ba

Apparently the sharebee file link is dead, so here is the new link as of 1/16/10: http://www.multiupload.com/94C0SRI9S1


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Scorpions - When You Came into My Life CD single

In 1997, the rock group, the Scorpions, asked David Foster to produce and arrange a new version of their song "When You Came into My Life". It was available on this CD single and was only released in Japan. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/a014d8c4

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Tatsuro-Songs from L.A.2 - Various Artists



Here is volume 2. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/0ac2632c


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Tatsuro-Songs from L.A. - Various Artists



This one was requested on the "Late for the Sky" blog. So here it is. The Japanese people really love our American singers like Bill Champlin, Joseph Williams, Tom Keane, etc. so there are a lot of these Japanese compilation CDs out there. And lets face it, if it weren't for the Japanese record labels a lot of these great artists would have no outlet to release new albums and re-issue older albums never released on CD here in the U.S. ( like Bill Champlin's Runaway CD). I have a lot of these compilation CDs. Most of these are L.A. artists singing English versions of Japanese hits. Most of them are recorded in L.A. and feature top notch musicians such as Michael Thompson, John Robinson, Nathan East, Mike Landau and more. Here is the download link:



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Deborah Allen - Telepathy

This is Deborah Allen's best album in my opinion. Released in 1987, it is true straight ahead pop music. Produced by Greg Mathieson this is a must have if you like great melodic music. The title track was produced and written by "Joey Coco" which was a pseudonym for Prince who wrote the song especially for Deborah. I ripped this from vinyl LP. Unfortunately this one was never released on CD. "Take a Picture" is one of the most haunting ballads I have ever heard and is in my top 40 of favorite songs of all time. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/1c5d6f3a


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Friday, May 1, 2009

Mary Lu Zahalan - Zahalan




This one is certainly a Holy Grail for David Foster fans. Released in 1990 only in Canada this CD contains 2 noteworthy tracks. "Letting Go" was produced by David Foster and features Danny Peck on harmony vocals as well as David Boruff on sax. This is the classic "David Foster sound" that I miss since David seems to be producing a totally different sound these days. The other track is "Long Way From Loneliness" produced by Humberto Gatica and arranged by Tom Keane, Tom and Jason Scheff provide background vocals and again David Boruff plays sax. The rest of the CD is really good too. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/0bcf4243


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David Foster & Lee Ritenour - Victory

Okay, now this one is ULTRA, ULTRA, ULTRA!!!!! RARE. This is an instrumental track written and performed by David Foster and Lee Ritenour. I'm not clear on the purpose of this track, it was either written for a Japanese commercial, sport event or movie. This is ripped from vinyl. It was only available as a 12 inch single and it took me YEARS to find it. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/50e1ef8f

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Lou Rawls - Love All Your Blues Away

Released in 1986, this album was produced by Jay Graydon. This was ripped from vinyl. I have only included the "A" side of this album as it was the pop songs side. The "B" side was standards and not as good in my opinion. This album is notable because David Foster co-wrote the song "Learn to Love Again" and "Stop Me From Starting This Feeling" (the latter was also co-produced by David). Richard Page and Steve George sing background vocals on "Stop Me From Starting This Feeling" and Tata Vega sings duet on "Learn to Love Again". Great album!!! Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/e2db914d

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Michael & Stormie Omartian - Mainstream




Released in 1982, this album is often overlooked. This album showcases some of the Omartian's best work in my opinion. Thank goodness that Japan releases these great vintage albums on CD since we can't count on the American Labels to do it. The first track features haunting background vocals by Christopher Cross and gives me chills everytime I hear him and Stormie on the chorus. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/227f97ef


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Michael Omartian - The Race




Someone on the "Late for the Sky" blog requested this one. Released in 1991 this CD is fantastic. I love Michael Omartian's sound and I wish he would sing more often because I love his vocals. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/da14f641


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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Paul Anka - Somebody Loves You

Someone on the "Late for the Sky" blogspot requested this one. This album is in my top 20 all-time favorites list. Released in 1989 this CD was only available in Europe and I believe only in Germany. I'm not 100% sure on that, but I think it is correct. This CD is pure pop heaven with great lush arrangements. It was produced by Humberto Gatica and Robbie Buchannan and most importantly, David Foster produced Track 10 "Stay With Me". I can't say enough good things about this CD. If you don't have this one in your collection then you are missing out. No David Foster collection is complete without it for sure. Dionne Warwick duets on "You and I". Here is the download link:

Please note: the download link has been removed at the request of the publisher on 4/13/2010.


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Karen Kamon - Voices









This one was requested, so here it is. This one was ripped from a sealed vinyl LP. Released in 1987, this album has never been issued on CD. Karen is the wife of record producer Phil Ramone, so it is no surprise that Phil produced this album. Every track on this album is top notch. This one is notable because it includes the David Foster penned "Whatever We Imagine" which Karen performs as a duet with Peter Hewlitt. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/f77be60a


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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Tom Keane - I Love A Gershwin Tune




Released in 2000 only in Japan. Tom took these classic standards and gave them a contemporary spin. The results are nothing short of fantastic. Tom's voice is well-suited to perform these songs. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/e1e2ff46


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Tom Keane - Smoove' and Juicy Covers



Released in 2001, this is Tom's second solo effort released only in Japan. There are 3 instrumentals and 3 vocal performances. I wish that Tom had performed lead vocals on "Through the Fire", it would have been great to hear him sing his version of this great song. The 3 vocals on this CD are great. He sings on "Will You Still Love Me", the song he co-wrote with David Foster and Richard Baskin that was recorded by Chicago. Also there is the song "Loving Every Moment" which of course was recorded by Celine Dion on her first English CD produced by David Foster. Thirdly, there is "No One Emotion", which is another great song. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/65a764e6


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Tom Keane - The Japanese Tracks

Track from this Japanese compilation is "Mystery Eyes".



Track from this Japanese compilation is "Star Ferry".









Track from this Japanese compilation is "Gone".











Tracks from this Japanese compilation are "The Girl in White" and "Lady Blue".













Track from this Japanese compilation is "I Will".












Here are some rare tracks to complete your Tom Keane collection. I believe I have all of the various Japanese tracks here. If anyone knows of any other Tom Keane tracks out there please let me know. Why this guy does not have a recording contract I'll never know. His voice is amazing to me. As you may know, Tom is one of David Foster's proteges. I believe that Tom spends most of his time producing Japanese projects and compilations. I would like for him to perform vocally a lot more. When Tom sings ballads like "Gone" and "I Will" it just blows me away. I hope you enjoy these tracks. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/92d80906


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Deborah Blando - Unicamente




This is a CD that is probably missing from most David Foster fan's collections as this CD was only available in Brazil. Recorded in 1995 and 1996 and released in Brazil in 1997 this CD includes 2 tracks produced by David Foster. The tracks are "God's Creation" and "Innocence". A special bonus is that the background vocals on both tracks are done by the group Millenium, which is a Fifth Dimension kind of group that David Foster got together in the mid 90s comprised of members, Nita Whitaker, Suzette Charles, Wil Wheaton Jr, Joey Diggs and Warren Wiebe. I understand that an entire album was recorded but never released. What a shame.


This CD was recorded partially in Portuguese and partially in English. It really is a good CD. Listen to it several times over and it will grow on you. Brazilian artist, Deborah Blando has a really good voice in my opinion. Patrick Leonard, who produced Madonna and Peter Cetera to name a few, produced tracks 3,6 and 7. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/eb7743ef


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Keith Thomas - Kaleidoscope




Released in 1986, this is the composer/keyboardist/producer Keith Thomas' second solo effort and is ULTRA RARE. I have not been able to find his first solo album. This CD will be a treat for fans of David Foster's first solo CD "The Best of Me". Here there are some instrumental selections and "Imagine" especially reminds me of early David Foster. There are vocal selections here from Bebe Winans, Donna McElroy and Greg Guidry. Here is the download link: http://sharebee.com/ab4f43a2


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