Performing before a small crowd of 2000 at Boston’s Agganis Arena, Charice nevertheless gives her usual 110%, inspiring this review of her performance from the venerable Boston Herald: “Charice is still at work on her debut album, but she already has all the trappings of a star: one name, well-timed arm pumps and a voice that does justice to songs originally tackled by Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, including “I Will Always Love You” and “Power of Love,” respectively. Besides drawing a standing ovation, her performance – inspired for any age but especially so at 17 – had the seasoned Foster in awe, exclaiming “My God!” from his perch behind the piano.”

Also worthwhile is this eyewitness report from a chaster who shares this concert experience in CM’s ‘Reflections’ page. Boston writes:

October 25, 2009 at 9:23 pm
“I came from the Boston concert and went straight to my computer to share my experience. I was able to get a 7th row seat right at the center of the stage … whooooaaahhh. The crowd is probably 10 to 20% Filipino, most of the audiences are americans. The only standing ovation of the night (and was long) was right after Charice sang the bodyguard medley. What surprised me really is that, a lot of people around knew her…all I am definitely sure are not Filipinos. I can’t see Filipinos from where I was at in the first place. They were all amazed by her….there was even one lady who just sang along with her all the time with matching beating of her hands…nice beautiful night… ”

Charice opens with “THE POWER OF LOVE”

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

BODYGUARD MEDLEY

NOTE TO GOD

AMERICA’S SONG

MEET AND GREET

Other videos uploaded by todd8176:
1. The Power of Love 4:36
2. Somewhere Over the Rainbow 5:35
3. Bodyguard Medley 7:33
4. Note to God 4:56

Note: the concert review below has links to some of the songs performed by the other artists, courtesy of TheJannie5 from her attendance at the Chicago concert. Please visit her YouTube channel at TheJannie5 to find other songs from the concert at Rosemont Theater since DF is changing up the song selection a little at each concert. Richard Marx was the special guest at Chicago and I especially enjoyed his performance of his hit song “Right Here Waiting” and Deborah Cox’s performance of “Through the Fire.”
Your truly, Eve

By Lauren Carter / Music Review: David Foster and Friends, The Boston Herald

JAMMIN’ WITH HIS FRIENDS
The award for coolest friends definitely goes to David Foster. The songwriter-producer has some of the most celebrated artists in the music business on his speed dial, and he’s rounded up a handful for a 10-city tour that stopped at the Agganis Arena last night. During the nearly three-hour experience, the Hit Man acted as host, pianist and band conductor while unveiling some of his career highlights to a small crowd of about 2,000.

“I’ve written a lot of music,” Foster said in the night’s biggest understatement. “I’m kind of getting tired of myself. No I’m not, that’s not true at all.”

In some cases, Foster brought out the artists he’d helped to write hits for: Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire performed the Foster co-written hit “After the Love Has Gone” as well as the explosive “September.” Peter Cetera belted out ballads from his days as a member of Chicago, including the Foster co-written “You’re the Inspiration” and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry.”

In other cases Foster called out up-and-comers to cover songs written for more established acts. “American Idol” alum Michael Johns took on John Parr’s “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion)”; fellow “Idol” star Ruben Studdard served up some soul with a cover of Al Jarreau’s “Mornin’.” Up-and-comer Cody Carey doubled as Josh Groban on “You Raise Me Up,” while Deborah Cox channeled Toni Braxton on the Foster-produced “Un-Break My Heart.” The Canadian Tenors – reduced from a foursome to a trio for the night – belted out Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

Even Foster’s three backup singers got some shine during a performance of Barbra Streisand’s hit “Somewhere.” And tossing in a surprise, Foster called out Wrentham native and “Idol” finalist Ayla Brown to perform the Cheryl Lynn disco hit “Got To Be Real,” co-written by Foster.

But the night was as much about putting megahits on display as unveiling new talent, including local talent search finalists Gordon Michaels and 16-year-old Mia Boostrum, along with 17-year-old Filipino sensation Charice.

Charice is still at work on her debut album, but she already has all the trappings of a star: one name, well-timed arm pumps and a voice that does justice to songs originally tackled by Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, including “I Will Always Love You” and “Power of Love,” respectively. Besides drawing a standing ovation, her performance – inspired for any age but especially so at 17 – had the seasoned Foster in awe, exclaiming “My God!” from his perch behind the piano.

Possibly Related Posts (automatically generated):

1. David Foster & Charice Live Boston Concert Enjoy David Foster & Friends on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 at 8pm at Agganis Arena at Boston University. Don’t miss...
2. David Foster & Friends in Los Angeles, 11/5 Last November 5, 2009, the David Foster & Friends Concert 10-City Tour made its 8th stop at the Gibson Amphitheatre at...
3. Charice at WaMu Theater, Madison Square Garden 10/23 It was a moving moment of the evening when everyone stood up as CHARICE sings ‘God Bless America’ in a...