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.
1974 Bobby Bland – Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City (US:#91)
“Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” is a 1974 R&B song written by Michael Price and Dan Walsh, and first recorded by Bobby “Blue” Bland for the ABC Dunhill album Dreamer. While it is ostensibly a love song, some critics and fans have also heard it as a lament on urban poverty and hopelessness, as well as a lament […]
1974 Bobby Bland – I Wouldn’t Treat A Dog (The Way You Treated Me) (US:#88)
“I Wouldn’t Treat a Dog (The Way You Treated Me)” is the second single from Bobby Bland‘s album Dreamer. It was released in 1974 and peaked at #88 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Steve Barri Songwriters Michael Price […]
1977 The Hues Corporation – I Caught Your Act (US:#92)
“I Caught Your Act” is the first single by The Hues Corporation from their album I Caught Your Act / Not Too Shabby. It reached #92 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass Scott Edwards Drums Jim Gordon Guitar Ray Parker Jr Keyboards Joe Sample Keyboards John Barnes Sax Jackie Kelso Sax John Smith Sax […]
1974 The Hues Corporation – Rock The Boat (US:#1 UK:#6)
“Rock The Boat” is a song by American trio The Hues Corporation, written by Wally Holmes. “Rock The Boat” was first featured on their 1973 debut studio album Freedom for the Stallion (the single edit later appeared on certain editions of the band’s 1974 second album Rockin’ Soul). It was released as the third single […]
1986 Pointer Sisters – Twist My Arm (US:#83)
“Twist My Arm” is the third and final single (reached #83 in the US Billboard Charts) by the Pointer Sisters. It was taken from their 1985 album Contact. Musicians Bass Nathan East Drums (Linn) Andy Goldmark Drums (Linn) Bruce Roberts Guitar Howie Rice Synthesizer Andy Goldmark Synthesizer Bruce Roberts Synthesizer Howie Rice Synthesizer Paul Fox […]
1985 Pointer Sisters – Freedom (US:#59)
“Freedom” is the second single from the Pointer Sisters‘ album Contact. It peaked at #59 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Drums (programming) Howie Rice Drums (programming) Jeff Lorber Guitar Jeff Lorber Mini Moog Howie Rice Synthesizer Jeff Lorber Synthesizer Howie Rice Synthesizer Paul Fox Vocals Anita Pointer Produced By Richard Perry Songwriters David McHugh Charts […]
1985 Pointer Sisters – Dare Me (US:#11 UK:#17)
“Dare Me” is a 1985 song originally by American contemporary R&B group the Pointer Sisters, issued by RCA Records. “Dare Me” was written by Nashville-based songwriters Sam Lorber and Dave Innis in 1984. Innis, who shortly afterwards became a founding member of Restless Heart, was then a staff writer for Warner Bros. music publishing division, […]
1976 Helen Reddy – I Can’t Hear You No More (US:#29)
“I Can’t Hear You No More” is a composition written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was originally recorded as “I Can’t Hear You” in 1964 by Betty Everett. The most successful version was the 1976 top 40 single by Helen Reddy. The 1976 Helen Reddy version was the most successful version which was […]