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.
1982 Bugatti and Musker – Thank You For The Party (US:#53)
“Thank You For The Party” is a song from The Dukes (feat. Dominic Bugatti, Frank Musker). It was released in 1982 and peaked at#53 on the US Charts. Produced By Arif Mardin Songwriters Dominic Bugatti Frank Musker Charts US:#47 UK:# –
1971 The Doors – Love Her Madly (US:#11)
“Love Her Madly” is a song by American rock band The Doors. It was released in March 1971 and was the first single from L.A. Woman, their final album with singer Jim Morrison. “Love Her Madly” became one of the highest-charting hits for the Doors; it peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 […]
1977 The Brothers Johnson – Strawberry Letter 23 (US:#5 UK:#35)
“Strawberry Letter 23” is a song written and composed by Shuggie Otis from his 1971 album Freedom Flight. It is also widely known by the 1977 cover version recorded by The Brothers Johnson and produced by Quincy Jones. Muscians Bass Louis Johnson Drums Harvey Mason Sr Guitar (solo) Lee Ritenour Guitar George Johnson Keyboards Dave […]
1996 Quincy Jones – Stomp! (UK:#28)
“Stomp!” is a song released by the Brothers Johnson from their fourth album, Light Up the Night, in early 1980. It was covered by Quincy Jones in 1996 for his album Q’s Jook Joint. It reached #28 in the UK Charts. Muscians Bass (synthesizer) Greg Phillinganes Drums JR Robinson Drums (programming) Erik Hanson Drums (programming) […]
1981 Rex Smith & Rachel Sweet – Everlasting Love (US:#32 UK:#35)
“Everlasting Love” is a song written by Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden. It was recorded as a duet by Rex Smith and Rachel Sweet. This version features revised lyrics including an additional verse of uncredited authorship which was approved by the song’s composers Produced By Rick Chertoff Songwriters Buzz Cason Mac Gayden Charts US:#32 UK:#35
1966 The Mamas & The Papas – Dancing In The Street (US:#73)
“Dancing In The Street” is a song written by Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, and Ivy Jo Hunter. In 1966, the folk rock group, The Mamas & The Papas, recorded a cover version of the song “Dancing in the Street,” which was taken from their second studio album The Mamas and the Papas. Cass Elliot sang […]
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 […]