Hitman: Forty Years Making Music, Topping the Charts, and Winning Grammys is the frank and entertaining memoir of legendary producer, arranger, songwriter, and performer David Foster. After nearly four decades in the music business, he opens up about the sessions, stars, and songs that helped define modern pop.
From his early days as a young session player in Los Angeles to his first Grammy win for Earth, Wind & Fire’s “After the Love Has Gone,” Foster traces how he became one of the most influential figures behind the scenes. He recounts shaping Celine Dion’s first English-language album, helping revive Chicago’s chart success, and contributing to Natalie Cole’s acclaimed comeback.
Foster offers an insider’s view of high-pressure recording sessions with icons such as Madonna and Michael Jackson, and explores the remarkable sequence of events that led to Whitney Houston’s blockbuster rendition of “I Will Always Love You.” Throughout, he reflects on the delicate relationship between artist and producer and what it takes to thrive in a volatile industry.
Featuring behind-the-scenes stories with
- Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Josh Groban, Michael Bublé, and Andrea Bocelli
- Barbra Streisand, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Natalie Cole
- Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, George Harrison, *NSYNC, and more
Part career chronicle, part industry guide, this memoir will appeal to music fans, aspiring producers, and anyone curious about how hit records are really made.
