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.
1973 Ringo Starr – Photograph (US:#1 UK:#8)
“Photograph” is a song by English rock musician Ringo Starr that was released as the lead single from his 1973 album Ringo. Starr co-wrote it with George Harrison, his former bandmate from the Beatles. Although they collaborated on other songs, it is the only one officially credited to the pair. A signature tune for Starr […]
1973 Ringo Starr – You’re Sixteen (US:#1 UK:#4)
“You’re Sixteen” is a song written by the Sherman Brothers (Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman). It was first performed by American rockabilly singer Johnny Burnette, whose version peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100 in December 1960 and number 3 in the UK in 1961. The song was covered by […]
1997 Celine Dion & Barbra Streisand – Tell Him (UK:#3)
“Tell Him” is a song written by Linda Thompson and producers Walter Afanasieff and David Foster. It was recorded as a duet between American singer Barbra Streisand and Canadian singer Celine Dion for their 1997 albums, Higher Ground and Let’s Talk About Love, and released as the lead single from these albums on November 3, […]
1979 Dolly Parton – You’re The Only One (US:#59)
“You’re The Only One” is a song written by Carole Bayer Sager and Bruce Roberts, and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. Included on Parton’s album Great Balls of Fire, the song was released as the album’s first single in May 1979, topping the U.S. country singles chart. It was her fifth consecutive chart-topper since […]
1979 Dolly Parton – Sweet Summer Lovin’ (US:#77)
“Sweet Summer Lovin’” a song written by Blaise Tosti, and recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released in August 1979 as the second single from the album Great Balls of Fire. “Sweet Summer Lovin’” reached number 7 on the U.S. country charts. (It was the first Dolly Parton single in two years not […]
1975 Tavares – Free Ride (US:#52)
“Free Ride” is a song written by Dan Hartman and performed by The Edgar Winter Group. Tavares recorded a version of the song for their 1975 album, In the City. Their version would peak at #52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #8 on the Hot Soul Singles chart.
1975 Tavares – It Only Takes A Minute (US:#10)
“It Only Takes A Minute” is a 1975 song by Tavares. The song was the group’s only top-10 pop hit in the United States, peaking at number 10, and their second number one song on the American soul charts. On the US Disco chart, “It Only Takes a Minute” spent five weeks at number two […]
1983 Billy Griffin – Hold Me Tighter In The Rain (UK:#17)
“Hold Me Tighter In The Rain” is the second album by Billy Griffin taken from his album Be With Me. It reached #17 in 1983 on the UK Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By John Barnes Songwriters John Barnes Billy Griffin Sharon Barnes […]