Jim Foster (musician)
James Edwin Foster (born August 28, 1950) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player.[1]
Biography
Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Foster is best known for his Canadian singles "X-Ray Eyes"[2] and his work with his band, Fosterchild, which existed from 1976 to 1980. In 1993, Foster joined the band One Horse Blue. Foster has had success in the adult contemporary, country, and rock-music fields, writing such songs as "Here We Go Again" [3] for Patricia Conroy (1993), and the Western Canadian Music Award-winning "X-Ray Eyes" (1986).[1] He also co-wrote "I Put Away My Gun" with Murray McLauchlan.[4]
Awards
Western Canada Music Awards 1986[1]
Discography
Albums [5]
| Year | Album | Position | Weeks | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Fosterchild | 72 | 11 | CBS | |
| 1978 | Troubled Child | 84 | 10 | CBS | |
| 1980 | On The Prowl | - | - | Vera Cruz | |
| Solo Albums | |||||
| 1986 | Power Lines | 86 | 16 | RCA | |
| 1998 | Artist's Print | - | - | No Label | |
| 2011 | Lone Bird | - | - | Quest | |
| 2013 | A Sailor's Advice | Quest | |||
| 2015 | 6 Foot Ladder | Quest |
Singles [5]
| Year | Song | Position | Weeks | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Let Me Down Easy | 72 | 11 | CBS |
| 1978 | Until We Meet Again | 84 | 10 | CBS |
| 1978 | I Need Somebody Tonight | 59 | 14 | CBS |
| 1978 | It's Too Late Now | 40 | 4 | CBS |
| 1986 | X-Ray Eyes | 86 | 16 | RCA |
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See also
References
- CANOE - JAM! Music - Pop Encyclopedia - Foster, Jim
- "X-Ray Eyes". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- "Here We Go Again". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- "I Put Away My Gun". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
- Browse by Chart - RPM - Library and Archives Canada
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