Hitman: Forty Years Making Music, Topping the Charts, and Winning Grammys

practical hit

foster's story is very compelling great candor and good advice abut how to a home run in life without dwelling on the negatives

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Review of the Hit Man

PBS ran a special I think it was titled David Foster and friends. They were also promoting the book Hit Man. We are already members so I decided to pick it up one day in Barnes & Noble. It is a very quick read with lots of interesting behind the scenes look at David Foster's rise from small time piano player in the local Van Couver, Canada area, to musician trying to make it in 60's London, LA studio musician and finally to major producer. It's a terrific success story. I highly recommend it.

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Hitman--"Always go with what you love"

"I Will Always Love You" (Whitney Houston). "The Prayer" (Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli). "You Raise Me Up" (Josh Groban). These classics that we all know and love as well as many more exist today because of David Foster, a modern-day musical genius. In his book, "Hitman," Foster reveals the dirty truths behind what we call the "Music Industry." Throughout his career, he has encountered many highs and lows, including working and composing with numerous household names as well as introducing many of the notable talents we have today. Upon focusing his attention on his career, he was also sacrificing any chance of saving his dwindling family life. He later came to terms with balancing his career and personal life after many attempts, adding to his list of accomplishments. Foster's unique perspective on creating popular hits gives the reader insight to the actual work that is required in producing a song that will hold a listener's ear. "Hitman" holds the reader's interest through its humor, wit, and empathy. I highly recommend this book to all audiences, but those with interests in the music business will particularly gain a greater respect for "the man behind it all." "Keep the blinders on-the road to success is straight, not full of curves," (Foster 80).

Very interesting read...

A fun peek into what it takes to be successful in the music business. David Foster tells and engaging story of the ups and downs and characters along the way. A fun read.

A Great Book For Todays Generation

I'm big fan of David Foster's hits. I really enjoyed this great book about his career. I highly recommend this book to the youth of this generation who want to explore real music & learn how to be successful in the record business.

It Was Just OK for Me

The book overall was a good read and I learned a lot about who David Foster has worked with and discovered as talent. It was a little self serving though. You do get a good insight into his charity work which you may not have known about until you read the book.

An amazing musician and producer!

I've been a fan of David Fosters' work since I got "The Symphony Sessions" for Christmas back in 1988. As a musician, he's an amazing performer. As a song writer - just as incredible.

After reading his book, I knew he'd worked with some fantastic musicians, but I had NO idea the volume and extent his portfollio was! Earth, Wind and Fire, Barbara Streisand, Chicago, Whitney Houston - just to name a mere trifle....

I found his book inspiring also. He's a no-nonsense guy and it comes through in his writing.

David might be a hitman but....

I love David Foster. He is hands down on of the best producers in the pop music business. As some one in his book said...when you think of pop music you think of David Foster. His contributions can't be measured. I anxiously awaited this book.

That being said I was extremely disappointed when reading this book. The memories were nice and the experiences were interesting, but the book jumped around from incident to incident. It was like watching TV and having someone turn the channels just as you get into whatever is on.

I gave the book two stars for some of the insights but overall it's a book to skim through, nothing else.

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