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.
1975 Anne Murray – The Call (US:#91)
“The Call” is a song written by Gene MacLellan. MacLellan originally released a version the song in 1970. Anne Murray recorded her first version on her 1970 album, Honey, Wheat and Laughter. In 1975, she recorded a different version of the song, produced by Tom Catalano. The song reached #5 on the Canadian country chart, […]
1990 Seal – Crazy (US:#7 UK:#2)
“Crazy” is a song written by English singer Seal, and British songwriter Guy Sigsworth. The song was produced by Trevor Horn for Seal’s debut album, Seal (1991). Released as his official debut single, “Crazy” became one of Seal’s biggest hits. It reached the top five in the United Kingdom, while becoming his first top ten […]
1992 Seal – Killer (US:#100 UK:#8)
“Killer” is a song by British acid house DJ and record producer Adamski. Written by Adamski and British singer-songwriter Seal and produced by Adamski, “Killer” was Adamski’s breakthrough single but is now more notable for featuring Seal as a vocalist. A major hit in the United Kingdom, it reached number one on the UK Singles […]
2001 Shakira – Whenever, Wherever (US:#6 UK:#2)
“Whenever, Wherever” is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira from her fifth studio album and English-language debut, Laundry Service (2001). It was released on 2 October 2001 by Epic Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written, composed, and produced by Shakira and Tim Mitchell, with additional songwriting from Gloria Estefan. […]
2002 Shakira – Underneath Your Clothes (US:#9 UK:#3)
“Underneath Your Clothes” is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira for her third studio album and English-language debut, Laundry Service (2001). The power ballad was the second English language single released from the album; being released on 11 February 2002. It features lyrics by Shakira with music and production from Shakira and Lester Mendez. Lyrically, […]
2002 Shakira – Objection (Tango) (US:#55 UK:#17)
“Objection (Tango)” is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira for her fifth studio album and first English-language album Laundry Service (2001). It was the first song Shakira wrote in English after being encouraged by American singer Gloria Estefan to record material in the language. She also produced the track along with Lester Mendez. “Objection (Tango)” […]
1975 Quincy Jones – Is It Love That We’re Missing? (US:#70)
“Is It Love That We’re Missing?” is a single by Quincy Jones from his album Mellow Madness. It was released in 1975 and reached #70 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Quincy Jones Songwriters Debbie Smith George Johnson Charts […]
1977 Deniece Williams – Baby, Baby My Love’s All For You (UK:#32)
“Baby, Baby My Love’s All for You” is a song by Deniece Williams, released as a single in October 1977 by Columbia Records. The song reached No. 13 on the US Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart, No. 5 on the UK Blues & Soul Top British Soul Singles chart and No. 32 on the UK […]