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.
1995 Michelle Gayle – Happy Just To Be With You (UK:#11)
“Happy Just to Be with You” is the fifth and final single from Michelle Gayle‘s eponymous album. It reached #11 in the UK Charts. Produced By Narada Michael Walden Mike Mani Claytoven Richardson Songwriters Michelle Gayle Narada Michael Walden Preston Glass Charts US:# – UK:#11
1994 Luther Vandross – Always And Forever (US:#58 UK:#20)
“Always And Forever” is an R&B song written by Rod Temperton and produced by Barry Blue. It was first recorded by the British-based multinational funk-disco band Heatwave in 1976. American R&B/soul singer-songwriter Luther Vandross released his cover of “Always and Forever” as the second single from his ninth album, Songs (1994). His recording earned him […]
2006 Michael Bublé – Save The Last Dance For Me (UK:#99)
“Save The Last Dance For Me” is a single by Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, and released as the third and final single from his second studio album, It’s Time. The song was heavily remixed for its release as a single. Muscians Bass David Foster Drums Vinnie Colaiuta Guitar Michael Thompson Acoustic Guitar Brandon Jenner Piano […]
1999 Lonestar – Smile (US:#53)
“Smile” is a song written by Keith Follesé and Chris Lindsey, and recorded by American country music band Lonestar. It was released in October 1999 as the third single and 10th track from their third album Lonely Grill. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Produced By Dann […]
1972 Beverly Bremers – We’re Free (US:#40)
“We’re Free” is a song written by Irwin Levine and L. Russell Brown and performed by Beverly Bremers. It reached No. 15 on the Billboard easy listening chart and No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972. The song was featured on her 1972 album, I’ll Make You Music. The song was produced by […]
1990 The Simpsons – Do The Bartman (UK#1)
“Do The Bartman” is a song from the 1990 album The Simpsons Sing the Blues, featuring the voice cast of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It was performed by The Simpsons cast member Nancy Cartwright (the voice of Bart Simpson), with backing vocals from American singer Michael Jackson, alongside additional vocals from Dan […]
1962 Ben E King – Don’t Play That Song (You Lied) (US:#11)
“Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)” is a song written by Ahmet Ertegun and Betty Nelson, the wife of soul singer Ben E King. It was first recorded by King and was the title track on his third album Don’t Play That Song! (1962). The song reached number 2 on the U.S. R&B singles chart […]
2000 Ronan Keating – Life Is A Rollercoaster (UK:#1)
“Life Is A Rollercoaster” is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Ronan Keating from his debut solo album, Ronan (2000). The song was written and produced by New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander, and Rick Nowels, having originally been intended for the second New Radicals album which never came to fruition due to Alexander’s decision to break […]