Jim Foster (born August 28, 1950) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player.[1]
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Born in Victoria, B.C., Jim Foster is best known for his Canadian singles “X-Ray Eyes”[2] and his work with his band, Fosterchild. 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 West Coast Music Award-winning "X-Ray Eyes" (1986).[1] He also co-wrote "I Put Away My Gun" with Murray McLauchlan.[4]
Western Canada Music Awards 1986[1]
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 |
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 |