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DAVID FOSTER. Early Years. David Walter Foster was born on November 1, 1949 in British Columbia, Canada. In 1971 Foster moved to Los Angeles, California with his new band Skylark . In the late 1070s' Foster began writing and producing music. 1980s’.
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Early Years • David Walter Foster was born on November 1, 1949 in British Columbia, Canada. • In 1971 Foster moved to Los Angeles, California with his new band Skylark. • In the late 1070s' Foster began writing and producing music.
1980s’ • Foster worked with the rock band Chicago and helped them top the charts with their single, “Will you still love me.” • Foster’s reputation became more respected as he won multiple Grammys’ with Natalie Cole.
1990s’ • In 1992 he wrote and produced Whitney Houston’s song, “I Have Nothing.” • Foster expanded his work into different genres of music.
2000s’ - present • Founded artists like Josh Groban, Michael Buble and Charice.
Composition history • “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston • Written for the Bodyguard soundtrack • First performed on December 9, 1993
Composition history • “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion • Released on February 19, 1996 • Nominated for multiple Grammys
Composition History • “Un-Break My Heart” By Toni Braxton • Won Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1997
Listening Guide • “I Have Nothing” • Introduction 0:00 to 0:19 • Verse 1, 0:20 to 1:19 • Chorus 1:20 to 2:05 • Verse 2:06 to 3:09 • Chorus 3:10 to 4:19 • Coda 4:20
Listening Guide • “Because You Loved Me” • Introduction 0:00 • Verse 1, 0:02 • Chorus 0:48 • Verse 2, 1:25 • Chorus 2:05 • Bridge 2:40 • Chorus 3:15 • Coda 4:14
Listening guide • “Un-Break My Heart” by Toni Braxton • Introduction 0:00 • Verse 1, 0:20 • Chorus 0:52 • Verse 2, 1:52 • Chorus 2:02 • Bridge 2:56 • Chorus 3:10 • Coda 3:38