Thanks to Frédèric and his incredible research who contacted a lot of session players who played on the charting tracks. We only post the charting singles of the session players we are following.
1997 Lisa Stansfield – Never, Never Gonna Give You Up (UK:#74 UK:#25)
“Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up” is a song written by American singer and songwriter Barry White. In 1997, British singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield covered “Never, Never Gonna Give You Up” for her eponymous album. The song was released as the second single from Lisa Stansfield in Europe, Australia and Japan on June […]
2004 Josh Groban – You Raise Me Up (US:#73 UK:#74)
“You Raise Me Up” is a song composed by Rolf Løvland with lyrics by Brendan Graham. It was first recorded by Norwegian-Irish band Secret Garden, in collaboration with Irish singer Brian Kennedy. In 2003, David Foster decided to produce the song after being introduced to it by Frank Petrone of Peermusic, the song’s publisher. He […]
1995 Jordan Hill – Remember Me This Way (US:#80)
“Remember Me This Way” is a ballad by American singer Jordan Hill, best known as the theme song for the 1995 live-action film Casper. It reached #80 on the US Billboard Charts. Muscians Guitar Michael Thompson Acoustic Guitar Jim Corr Keyboards David Foster Programming Simon Franglen Vocals Jordan Hill Produced By David Foster Songwriters David […]
1994 Joe Cocker & Bekka Bramlett – Take Me Home (UK:#41)
“Take Me Home” is a duet by English soul/rock singer Joe Cocker and American singer Bekka Bramlett, released in 1994. It peaked at #41 on the UK Single Charts. Muscians Bass Bob Feit Drums Jack Bruno Guitar Michael Thompson Piano CJ Vanston Synthesizer CJ Vanston Sax Ernie Watts Background Vocals Joey Diggs Background Vocals Lamont […]
2001 Jewel – Standing Still (US:#25 UK:#83)
“Standing Still” is a song by American singer-songwriter Jewel. Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, the song was included on her fourth studio album, This Way (2001). Jewel wrote the song sometime after the release of her previous album, Spirit, while she was taking a break from her music career. According to Jewel, the song is about […]
1989 Indigo Girls – Closer To Fine (US:#52)
“Closer To Fine” is a song by American folk rock duo Indigo Girls. The song, written by Emily Saliers, who sang lead vocals, was released as the first single from their eponymous second album in 1989. The song primarily speaks to the search for meaning in life. “Closer to Fine” was reviewed favorably, and although […]
1974 Hoyt Axton – When The Morning Comes (US:#54)
“When The Morning Comes” is a 1974 country song by American singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton. It was the lead single from his album Life Machine and features distinctive harmony vocals and a brief solo by Linda Ronstadt. Muscians Bass Leland Sklar Drums Sammy Creason Acoustic Guitar Hoyt Axton Pedal Steel Guitar Ralph Mooney Piano Mike Utley […]
1981 Henry Paul Band – Keeping Our Love Alive (US:#50)
“Keeping Our Love Alive” is a hit single by the Henry Paul Band, released in 1981. It peaked at #50 on the US Billboard Charts. Produced By Kevin Beamish Songwriters Henry Paul Jim Peterik Steve Grisham Charts US:#50 UK:# –