III Bill Champlin, Joseph Williams, Peter Friestedt

• 1 Brighter Day 04:40
• 2 Sure 04:22
• 3 Wings Of Tomorrow 04:12
• 4 Find The Love 04:40
• 5 Carrie 03:42
• 6 I Will Find You There 04:25
• 7 Stay With Me 04:05
• 8 Almost Had Me There 03:31
• 9 Fly Away Now 03:47
• 10 Moments Of Joy 03:54
• 11 The Last Unbroken Heart 04:23
• Total Runtime 45:41

Info for III

One of the most anticipated releases of 2024, CWF III, is set to become a milestone in the AOR/West Coast genre. This highly anticipated album, releasing on September 27, 2024, follows the tremendous success of CWF II, which achieved impressive chart positions in Sweden and Japan, along with the chart-topping Live In Concert DVD. This new collaboration between TOTO’s Joseph Williams, former Chicago singer Bill Champlin, and Swedish guitarist/producer Peter Friestedt is poised to capture the hearts of fans worldwide.

The album features an impressive lineup of iconic artists, making it a true celebration of the AOR/West Coast sound. Alongside Williams, Champlin, and Friestedt, contributions from Chicago’s Jason Scheff on vocals and bass, legendary drummer John JR Robinson, and Grammy Award-winning songwriters Randy Goodrum and Bill Champlin ensure top-notch production quality and a stellar listening experience.

Musically, the album offers a rich journey through rock, soul, and classic AOR elements. Key tracks include the TOTO-flavored “Brighter Day,” featuring stellar lead vocals from Joseph Williams, the Chicago-sounding ballad “Find The Love,” and the straightforward rock anthem “Wings of Tomorrow.” Another highlight is the soulful duet “I Will Find You There,” performed by Michael Ruff and Bill Champlin.

The artists behind this project bring a wealth of experience and acclaim. Joseph Williams, the lead vocalist of the Grammy-winning band TOTO, is also known for his work as a composer and session vocalist, as well as the voice of adult Simba in Disney‘s The Lion King. Bill Champlin, a former lead singer of Chicago and a Grammy-winning songwriter, has collaborated with artists like Elton John, The Doobie Brothers, and Steve Lukather of TOTO. Peter Friestedt, a renowned guitarist, producer, and recording artist, has released critically acclaimed albums like LA Project and LA Project II and has toured extensively with Williams, releasing a top 40 hit album in Scandinavia.

CWF III is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a collaboration of musical titans, offering an unparalleled AOR/West Coast experience. With its rich blend of rock and soul, combined with top-tier songwriting and production, it’s a must-have for any fan of TOTO, Chicago, and the classic AOR sound.

Joseph William, vocals
Peter Friestedt, guitar
Bill Champlin, vocals
Additional musicians:
Jason Scheff, vocals
John JR Robinson, drums
Randy Goodrum, keyboards
Tamara Champlin, vocals
Michael Ruff, vocals

Peter Friestedt
Guitarist, producer & recording artist Peter Friestedt has released two critically acclaimed albums “LA Project” (2002) and “LA Project II” (2008) that got top reviews. Peter has been a busy sessionplayer playin on records with David Foster and Fergie Frederiksen and touring Europe and Japan with Joseph Williams with who he also released the "Williams/Friestedt" album that was a top 40 hit in Scandinavia.

Joseph Williams
is the lead vocalist with Grammy winning US band TOTO. He has been busy as a composer of film and drama scores, as a session vocalist, backing singer and can be heard in Disney’s animated feature film “The Lion King”as singing voice of the adult Simba (“Hakuna Matata” and “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”).

Bill Champlin
was the lead singer of the legendary band Chicago for more than 25 years, and is a founding member of the band Sons of Champlin. Champlin has written Grammy award winning songs for Earth Wind & Fire and George Benson, and worked with countless artists including Elton John, The Doobie Brothers and Steve Lukather of TOTO.

This album contains no booklet.