Songs Written by Fred FosterTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Fred Luther Foster (July 26, 1931 – February 20, 2019) was an American record producer, songwriter, and music business executive who founded Monument Records and Combine Music. As a record producer he was most closely associated with Roy Orbison, and was also involved in the early careers of Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. Foster suggested to Kris Kristofferson the title and theme of "Me and Bobby McGee", which became a hit for Kristofferson, Roger Miller, and Janis Joplin, and for... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Fred Foster first charted in 1959 with The Shag (Is Totally Cool).The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.