Jim Foster (musician)

James Edwin Foster (born August 28, 1950) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player.CANOE - JAM! Music - Pop Encyclopedia - Foster, Jim

Biography Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Foster is best known for his Canadian singles "X-Ray Eyes" 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" for Patricia Conroy (1993), and the Western Canadian Music Award-winning "X-Ray Eyes" (1986). He also co-wrote "I Put Away My Gun" with Murray McLauchlan.

Awards Western Canada Music Awards 1986

Discography Albums Browse by Chart – RPM – Library and Archives Canada

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 - - Quest2013A Sailor's AdviceQuest20156 Foot LadderQuest

Singles

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

See also One Horse Blue

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