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.
1998 Goo Goo Dolls – Iris (US:#9 US:#3)
“Iris” is a song by American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls. Originally written for the soundtrack of the 1998 film City of Angels, the song was later included on the band’s sixth album, Dizzy Up the Girl. The song was released as a single on April 1, 1998. “Iris” has contributed greatly to the […]
2015 Ed Sheeran – Bloodstream (UK#2)
“Bloodstream” is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran for his second studio album, × (2014). It was written by Sheeran, Rudimental, and Snow Patrol members Johnny McDaid and Gary Lightbody, and produced by Rick Rubin. The song was released as an “instant grat” digital download to the iTunes Store on 17 June 2014, […]
2015 Ed Sheeran – Tenerife Sea (UK#62)
“Tenerife Sea” is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was written by Sheeran, Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol, and Foy Vance, and produced by Rick Rubin. The song was released on 20 June 2014 as part of his second studio album, x. It entered the UK Singles Chart at number 93 and peaked […]
1976 American Flyer – Let Me Down Easy (US:#76)
“Let Me Down Easy” is a single from the self titled American Flyer album. It was released in 1976 and peaked at #76 in the US Billboard Charts.
1973 BW Stevenson – My Maria (US:#9)
“My Maria” is a song co-written by BW Stevenson and Daniel Moore. Stevenson released “My Maria” as a single in August 1973, and the song became a Top 10 hit, peaking at number 9 on the US pop chart. It remained in the Top 40 for twelve weeks. In addition, “My Maria” spent one week […]
1988 Deniece Williams – I Can’t Wait (US:#66)
“I Can’t Wait” is the second single from Deniece Williams‘ album As Good As It Goods. It was the only single of that album that hit the US Billboard Charts (#66).
1977 Randy Newman – Short People (US:#2)
“Short People” is a song by Randy Newman from his 1977 album, Little Criminals. The verses and chorus are lyrically constructed as a prejudiced attack on short people. In contrast, the bridge states that “short people are just the same as you and I.” Many listeners thought that the song reflected Newman’s sincere beliefs. However, […]
1981 Art Garfunkel – A Heart In New York (US:#66)
“A Heart In New York” is the only single by Art Garfunkel from his album Scissors Cut that hit the US billboard charts (#66).