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Hit Man Returns: David Foster & friends (CD/Blu-ray)

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This is a 2-disc collection of some of today's and yesterday's best artists. The DVD gives you the whole concert which was held at Mandalay Bay Resort Casino in 2010, including a 12-minute behind the scenes video, while the CD is a shortened 11 song selection from the video.

David Foster was introduced to the crowd by 2 Olympian skaters, Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano, both of whom have skated and performed to David Foster's music back when they were actively competing.

Kenny Loggins started the program with a couple of songs, he sang "Heart to Heart" and "Forever". He was followed by Gary Wright, one of those artists that I have never seen before, but certainly heard before. "Dreamweaver" was beautiful.

Chaka Khan's first appearance was her signature "Through the Fire". It was nostalgic.

When "All-4-One" took the stage, I said wow! How they changed. Still, they sang 2 of their chart toppers "I Can Love You Like That" and "I Swear", which were very nicely done.

Natalie Cole hasn't changed at all. She moves and talks so elegant, except that her dress gave me a bit of vertigo. I don't know how she feels being compared to her father, but I can't help but notice the similarities. Her voice is calming and mellow, it gives you chills. A duet with American Idol champion Ruben Studdard.

Jackie Evancho - I love Charlotte Church, until she wrecked her life and eventually her voice too. I think Jackie is the new voice of an angel. Her cherubic innocence is disarming. She was followed by the "Canadian Tenors", who sang only one song.

Michael Bolton and Seal. Why I can't disassociate Bolton with the movie "Office Space", I can't really tell. It just stuck there in my head. Both have very soulful voices, they did an interesting medley of "When a Man Love's a Woman" and "It's a Man's Man's Man's World", segwayed to Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman".

David Foster described "Earth Wind & Fire" as his most favorite band ever. They started the second part of the show with a bang.

Lara Fabian did a very entrancing version of "Caruso". Enchanting.

One of the highlights of the night must be Charice's voice climbing the stratosphere. I was so nervous when she was about to get to the part of the song "All By Myself" that David described as insane. She nailed it, and the last note which ended with one of the longest standing ovations.

It was an eclectic combination of talents, from young R&B artists like Charice & Neyo, operatic performances by Evancho, Lara and the Canadian Tenors, disco and country singer Martina McBride, all shared the same stage in one stellar night.

The last number was performed by disco queen Donna Summer with the a song appropriately titled "Last Dance".

Great pure entertainment.

Theres only one reason i bought this dvd and that was Jackie Evancho.Seen most of the other performers several times and they were really good but the kid if she wasnt getting standung ovations she was bringing people to tears in the audience.Wish i could have been there.

This is no disney performer. This kid is serius.

I was highly entertained with David Foster's previous "Hitman" production. In "Hitman Returns," he provides us with another opportunity to marvel at his genius. With a wide variety of musicians and songs (although not all of the songs performed are Foster's), I am more impressed with this program than the last. My only complaint is that the CD only includes a minimal amount of music performed on the DVD.

You can never go wrong with a David Foster production,he is a special kind of guy, but come to think of it, it is mainly because Jackie Evancho was included that I bought several copies. Both the DVD and CD are well done. I am now waiting for the Jackie Evancho CD(and hopefuly DVD also) produced by David Foster, to be available this spring. It will most probably be a great hit and sell millions.

Recorded live at Mandalay Bay this picks up where the last "Hit Man" left off. A few of the performers from that concert return (Kenny

G, Charice) but most of them are other performers that David Foster worked with during the past four decades like Kenny Loggins (whom he first met when he was hired as an audition pianist for Loggins & Messina), Donna Summer, Natalie Cole, Ruben Studdard, All-4-One, Michael Bolton (whom he loves!) and much more. There is also a preview of the new Betty Boop musical he is working on which sounds interesting and much more. I hope he does another one!

Having loved his first Hit Man album, ordering this was a definite no-brainer!! He continues to amaze with the great selection of known artists, including some relatively new on the scene (e.g. Jacki Evantco)! This sequel is a beautiful addition to the Hit Man concept, and watching the concert completely draws one into the performances. Any music lover of differing genres will truly enjoy this DVD/CD set!!!

I had recorded the concert when PBS was doing their annual fundraiser. I enjoyed it off and on throughout the year..........until my cable/DVD box died.

I went to Amazon to purchase it and was SO glad I did - there are cuts on the DVD that weren't on the PBS special.

I can't decide if the first or second Hit Man concert is my favorite, so I got them both. So glad I did.

They say that second parts are never good. But this is the exception to the rule.

Great concert, great artists, great sound, great photofraphy and superb selection of songs.

David is an all star musician.

Excellent!!!

What a great presentation of Stars and great musicians !

Mr. Foster is a genius of music !

And that "Last Dance" by Donna Summer at the end of the show was the perfect closing !

Miss Summer is a Diva !

I saw the first David Foster and Friends. I am a music lover. If a love a song I want to know who wrote it and produced it. The ones behind the scenes do not get the credit until it is awards time. David Foster has a magic touch in the 70s to today and the music is timeless.

Earth Wind and Fire

Michael Jackson

Seal

Michael Buble

Whitney Houston

Barbara Streisand

Donna Summer

The list goes on and on.

Read Hitman and get the first dvd cd.

You will not be disappointed.