Music icon David Foster tells the stories behind his biggest hits

Award-winning record producer and songwriter David Foster joins Tom Power to talk about some of the massive hits he's helped create with the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Bublé and more. cbc.ca/1.5010127
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[@jermellhaywood2638]

I say this all the time, this man single handedly revived and saved the band CHICAGO! And they weren't appreciative of it because they felt it wasn't Chicago but it was! David gave Chicago what they would sound like in the 1980s and he achieved that big time!!

[@user-uy7sz2mu2i]

Chicago's 70s music was by F A R the best

[@terri6904]

Thank You David Foster for gifting the world with beautiful music. You hard work has amazing results.

[@polarbear111000]

I love David Foster's confidence and honesty. Yes, you could view him as "arrogant", or "cocky", but he just strikes me as someone who knows who he is, what he wants, and is willing to do what it takes to get it. There's nothing wrong with that. He isn't afraid to voice his opinion and will tell you what he is really thinking. That's why he's been so successful. The world is full of phonies. He isn't one of them.

[@lamarravery4094]

He's good, he's very good and he knows it. He should be arrogant, he deserves to be, he earned it.

[@Faji9r]

glory in the Lord if your're going to glory.

[@pedrogomes4491]

@@shawk2832 David Foster also worked on a classic Brazilian song, called Lilás from Djavan.

[@pamelaharrmann8420]

Lee, you nailed it...

[@edwinabeat]

Fantastic response. 100% accurate summary of the king.

[@HealthCoachStacyPhillips]

I appreciate David's heart and his recounting of the story of the 5 year old little girl who needed a liver transplant, and how his gift of an airline ticket meant the world to her and her family. Bless you, David Foster. We just made it through a second kidney transplant for our only child, Julian. He's 16 now, and his first transplant was at age 3, and he and my husband returned to AZ in October from Stanford Children's where they had been for 4 months. David has written/produced/performed amazing songs and worked with amazing people, it his clearly his gift and strength, but it is his heart for transplant kids and their families that makes him a rock star in my book.

[@jillleonard3212]

This was an awesome interview, respectful but not “fan boy” interviewer held his own with Mr. Foster. What a huge honor to have David Foster accompany you on the piano. Nice!

[@NatNat4Tally]

David Foster is a musical genius. Hit after hit. I never knew as a kid most of my favorite ballad's were created by him.

[@maryannmaycen3124]

I never knew how many songs that David Foster had written. He is so talented. Judge his music but not his married life and divorces. Great interview and I enjoyed it very much. Love all his songs.

[@davidfoster6634]

Hello Marry Ann I really appreciate what you think about me please feel free to write me on hangouts on [e-mail]

[@shalomccs]

This man really knows how to combine music notes to go deep in your feelings.

[@RodTejada502]

What a legend! I didn't know him but sure did know his work and legacy. My heart is filled with joy today! :D

[@amyboydgreen456]

Thank you Mr Foster for Motivation to complete a God given legacy.

[@jgruen1066]

That is a collective energy and vibration that is felt when a star is in a room and everybody takes notice.

[@JustineAndrew]

I love how the interviewer really knows David Foster's songs.I hate it when the composer/singer ask questions about the interviewer's favorite songs of him then he can't answer.

[@OUTNABOUTwithYoursTrulyLIZZOC]

David Foster had me at St Elmo's Fire (Instrumental), that's when I fell in love with David Foster's music ❤🎵⭐

[@tuptekgaming321]

Foster, Jay Graydon and Toto

[@mightymike1845]

I love this interview. Not an ounce of boringness...i respect David Foster and the legacy he created...what a life...what a career.

[@scotabot7826]

Two of my musical "Heros" would have be David Foster, and the one and only Burt Bacharach! Their chordal changes and arrangements burn pure joy into my soul and heart!!

[@lamarravery4094]

Burt dominated the 60s, Foster dominated the 80s.

[@patpearson6947]

I love love love David Foster!

[@christiansfortruth5953]

I know what David meant talming about the 5 year old girl. At the moment also when sisters met it touched his Humanity deeply. Its called empathy. A great tennis player. Mr. Agasi once said on stage that David was a ery kind man. A giving man. He is. He is an example to us all. Its not about the money. Its about being a good human being whatever you have. Thanks David. 😊😊😊😊

[@fly3po1]

What a great interview!!! Mr. Foster is a true musical legend!!!

[@Dragon240264074]

David Rocks... I really love this man. All these concerts we can see now on youtube. His songs makes me happy

[@biegel88]

Just found this. Love every second, every minute. The love, the genuine passion, dedication and conviction is so inspiring - every time.

[@maremiy9007]

Of course I’ve always heard of David Foster but didn’t realize how much he has done with music until I saw his Documentary 🤯LEGEND.

[@erinfoster7770]

Hello there please if you’re a fan of my Dad (David Foster) and would be interested in chatting with him for 30 min please kindly add my Dad on WhatsApp ‪[phone]‑9798‬

[@angelb3111]

David Foster-- A legend.

[@erinfoster7770]

Hello there please if you’re a fan of my Dad (David Foster) and would be interested in chatting with him for 30 min please kindly add my Dad on WhatsApp ‪[phone]‑9798‬

[@jpr7702]

Greatest music producer ever. Period.

[@cs6113]

Tom Power...you enrich my gray matter: always...a fan and student, thank you

[@cherylslatton3718]

What a great man. He is so talented. Touches my heart the best him is so humanitarian. Blessings to awesome people like him. Oh yes you are the inspiration.

[@deanne4044]

When he says the music came through him not from him that makes so much sense because in my line of work I work as a master holistic healer a lot of times information when I'm in front of a client around a client information will come through me not from me many times we will be talking about their relative and I hear myself talking and saying things I've never done before and the client will tell me that's exactly how my grandma sounded that's the way she would have said it..... Their past loved one and the messages from them come through me to the client.....

[@EveHoward631]

When I visit a shop or market selling cd’s, I turn the cd cover over & look for David’s name - that way I know it’s the best & I’ve never been disappointed 🎼

[@wendybrown500]

This is a fantastic interview! Great questions!

[@athlene110]

This is one of Tom's BEST interviews. Wow! It was like watching two old friends sit down for a chat. UNBELIEVABLE! This MADE my night. David Foster rocks! And Tom Power rocks!!!!!!

[@TheMallyjoe]

Such a accomplished talented man.

[@debcash4006]

Fantastic video and with two amazing men speaking from their heart. Thanks 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@patmcc7758]

He's a decent guy and great advert for a cool, older gentleman with style.

[@lisaconnally9388]

David Foster is a genius ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johannerodrigue9005]

Love this Interview 🎧 Thankyou for sharing🎙Quebec 🇲🇶 Canada 🇨🇦

[@jeremyvanbriesies1940]

God has blessed this guy tremendously ....In fact , God Himself chosed a body called David Foster , to express His divine musical genius ...

[@jerrycatian9100]

I LOVED David foster so much,, and his my IDOL forever!!!!!!!!!!

[@monchatsplash]

What a great interview - such thoughtful questions

[@carolschultz3588]

I think David Foster has written most of my favorite music. Hands down. Love him.

[@myllim9720]

David Foster is my hero.

[@sailingsam3815]

David Foster brought us so much great music...thank you. My life is much better for it. Love that he still has some humour.

[@clc7763]

So many great singing artists, I learned about David Foster when I learned about Michael Buble all of them so talented

[@cupsizematters21]

"Hit songs come through you not from you." David Foster ... Love it! Alignment ;D Big fan of you both LOL🙏

[@kathysimmons3536]

I just late saw David foster documentary on Netflix. Iook alot of things now what he does. I like him alot.

[@blinderII]

Great interview! Intelligent questions. Intelligent answers. Thanks!

[@mikeyriart816]

David Foster is my Musical HERO !!! He has an Incredible TALENT.!! Mike Yriart From San Andres Great Buenos Aires Argentina

[@catsbythefire]

Great interview Tom ❤️ Love David Foster

[@ninod1502]

My favorite df collaboration was with Peter Allen on his Bicoastal album. Great artist, brilliant songs, horn section, strings, synth, never hear that again. I think he's being p.c. on today's musics though, doesnt want to burn bridges, can't blame him for that.

[@Jimbo54]

Absolutely a great interview.

[@christiansfortruth5953]

Fantastic interview. Why? Because David was very open and interesting. This happened because of tbe great skill of the interviewer. Never heard anything like it before. The man did his homework. Great vid. Thanks.😊😊😊😊

[@jeanmarienadal7268]

Oh you Sr. Foster are soo a MASTERPIECE.Youre to trust.From the Dominican Republic.

[@mathumphreys]

I'm just discovering David Foster's influence. He's such an amazing person.

[@BrentKamrath]

David. Foster is amazing

[@gingin6246]

Great interview. Thanks .

[@donkey3187]

Absolutely fascinating interview.

[@johnmcfadden55]

What a great interviewer

[@Beans-great]

Wow. Music came through me, from the universe…. So true!

[@IIcorrinthians519]

Great interview!

[@jerrycatian9100]

God bless you David foster Forever!!!!!!!

[@johannerodrigue9005]

DAVID FOSTER 🎙 IS A 🎹 GENIUS 🎤

[@erinfoster7770]

Hello there please if you’re a fan of my Dad (David Foster) and would be interested in chatting with him for 30 min please kindly add my Dad on WhatsApp ‪[phone]‑9798‬

[@autumnanderson7694]

Great Interview!

[@moniquegin8444]

Love how he said the music came through me not from me

[@lamarravery4094]

Thank you David for resurrecting my favorite band Chicago, they needed help and you got them going again.

[@jeremyheintz1479]

He turned them into the soulless pop band they became.

[@lamarravery4094]

@@jeremyheintz1479 Without Foster, Chicago would've been done in 1980.

[@jeremyheintz1479]

@@lamarravery4094 they should have been done in 78

[@lamarravery4094]

@@jeremyheintz1479 I got into them in the 80s. It was a testament to the group how they could be reinvented to go with the times. But I do wish they could've brought back their old sound into the 1990s, it was more at home there than it was in the 80s.

[@MrJsfingers]

@@jeremyheintz1479 listen to Stay The Night, Please Hold On, Bad Advice and others. The soul from 16 and 17 was there, you just can’t or refuse to hear it

[@angelbaby3737]

David Foster what a legend.💓💜💖💕

[@erinfoster7770]

Hello there please if you’re a fan of my Dad (David Foster) and would be interested in chatting with him for 30 min please kindly add my Dad on WhatsApp ‪[phone]‑9798‬

[@andytupaia]

Tom great interview very interesting

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Ha! Just got to the part “have you ever met someone you wish you hadn’t?” I was a festival promoter/operator/owner for many years in the early 2000’s and met many of my hero’s. My top two disappointments- Sly Stone (meth head when I met him in Detroit in the late 90’s) and Robert Cray (totally restocked his wine fridge on his tour bus at my expense!) One of the very nicest guys - Jimmy Vaughn (gave his entire rider to the stage hands! Booze too!) and an honourable mention goes to Bob Babbit (RIP) - the only possible replacement for James Jamerson! A prince of a man!

[@chrisrophernunn9856]

One of Canada's greatest artists

[@lw1391]

Wow I know David Foster has had a great career but I didn't know about him and Earth Wind and Fire. Great track

[@Fragatron]

White Spot is a BC only thing. I can relate to David here. Gotta have that Legendary Burger with Triple O' Sauce.

[@philippetersen64]

Love him

[@craigdaniel3262]

“Symphony Sessions”, by foster - my desert island album

[@tahutahu3406]

23:03 - 23:25 perfect summation of Madonna

[@JNo-sk5mz]

19:55 I finally get to hear David Foster sing

[@suzannecrowe7775]

He also sang and Rene’s celebration of life. It was really moving

[@KitCotter]

" which your ex-wife gets" LOL ! Classic interview

[@montysloungetv]

'i have nothing' - 'she's a beauty' - 'look what you've done to me'

[@WineSippingCowboy]

He mixes humility with humor. 1983 Junos. DF: After the break, we will return to the Loverboy awards. LoL(2 years later, Mike Reno sang for DF.) 1985. DF: Neil Young, we need another take. NY: Bit that's how I sound man! (NY sang like Bob Dylan on We Are the World.) LoL Junos. Teen-aged girls knocked on my door. I thought that they wanted to see me, but they wanted to see the guy next door, Bryan Adams! LoL

[@MrOptomai]

What about Gino Vannelli? Another great Canadian artist.

[@jgruen1066]

Great guest for sure, but I am impressed by the host - well done.

[@Victoria-ni3tf]

Exactly my response.

[@m.m.m.5494]

David is pretty cool and with Yolanda by his side no stopping the amount of success they will have...

[@aniketpradhan6453]

How can you miss his hit "Whos gonna love you tonight"

[@ellew4573]

It’s easier for celebrities to “raise” money than to spend money that’s already deep in their pockets.

[@jupiterorante8084]

I hope that foster, will allowed jake zyrus to sing and perform with him

[@BlackPanther-vk5ew]

I'm embarrassed I'd never heard of him before housewives. Even then I had NO idea how many songs he'd written.

[@fernandoa3191]

When they recorded I will always love you they might be right about the third verse wrapping aroound, but saying that he mistakingly grabbed Linda Ronstadt's version is a understate to Linda Ronstadt. That was the only version he knew and what inspired them to sing it. The way Whitney sung it is exactly the way Linda Ronstadt sung it. Despite of no singing the third verse, there is a huge influence from Linda Ronstadts version. Not much from the original version by Dolly Parton. I think they should give some credit to Linda Ronstadt too.

[@musicmovesme7nightgirl340]

Do Tom and George Strombo ever go for walks together and then make a mixed tape together? we need that , would be a good fundraiser as well

[@yogini326]

David Foster walked into a restaurant I was at in London during the Junos and I just about fell off my bar stool.

[@alexari2622]

oh my god, is he as handsome as he looks ???? who was he with ?

[@METODOMIRKOVIC]

13:00

[@silentboyzmusic]

10:00

[@fabricetremblay9023]

Que des artistes anglos... Et bien le Canada, c'est plus que juste les anglophones! Les artistes québécois sont encore plus talentueux que les canadiens !!! And I mean it !!!

[@kkdoc7864]

It’s a shame that there are young KZbinrs pretending to know music who sit there with headphones listening for the FIRST TIME the most iconic songs by artists who really knew music and had no auto tune. It’s disingenuous and pretty clear evidence that they are clueless about good music and it’s history. Certainly not worth watching.

[@montysloungetv]

Gordon Lightfoot - whom foster collaborated with

[@sagrsalem6340]

What is the Name of the Song at 2:32 ????

[@frankdibasta2546]

Tears are not enough. That’s the name

[@sagrsalem6340]

@@frankdibasta2546 Thank you Frank 🙏

[@frankdibasta2546]

Np

[@jupiterorante8084]

I miss the collaboration of David and Charice.

[@kkdoc7864]

JuPs Orante charice isn’t the same. Kinda lost her appeal.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I was a part of putting the Jack Richardson Awards together in London Ont. Despite my love for Jack (God rest his soul), David Foster is the greatest producer ever to come out of Canada - except for Daniel Lanois! Sorry Dave. But you’ve gotta admit, he’s a great guy to be number two to. And I will never say tutu again!

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Bob Ezrin comes up close.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

David Foster does his band like Montrose, J Geils and Santana. Smart move!

[@lamarravery4094]

I enjoyed Karate Kid pt2 more than Topgun. I remember so many people were inspired to learn martial arts in 1986 than wanting to fly an F16.

[@moniquegin8444]

Fiona Apple, Alanis Morrisette

[@breakfree97]

Ease up on the strong eye contact..it's a little aggressive

[@noktilux4052]

St. Elmo's Fire is like a chef bragging about a junk/fast-food food hit.

[@centurytuna100]

Control freak? I wonder if he did that to Streisand 😅

[@disneygirljamie9974]

I so so wanted to like this video but 666 just doesnt feel right, im not superstitious but that number, yikes. LOVED this interview!!