Jim Foster (musician)


James Edwin Foster is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player.

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, and the Western Canadian Music Award-winning "X-Ray Eyes". He also co-wrote "I Put Away My Gun" with Murray McLauchlan.

Awards

Western Canada Music Awards 1986

Discography

Albums
YearAlbumPositionWeeksLabel
1977Fosterchild7211CBS-
1978Troubled Child8410CBS-
1980On The Prowl--Vera Cruz-
Solo Albums-
1986Power Lines8616RCA-
1998Artist's Print--No Label-
2011Lone Bird--Quest-
2013A Sailor's AdviceQuest
20156 Foot LadderQuest

Singles
YearSongPositionWeeksLabel
1977Let Me Down Easy7211CBS
1978Until We Meet Again8410CBS
1978I Need Somebody Tonight5914CBS
1978It's Too Late Now404CBS
1986X-Ray Eyes8616RCA