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.
1987 Scarlett & Black – You Don’t Know (US:#20)
“You Don’t Know” is a single from Scarlett & Black, released in 1987. It reached #20 on the US Billboard Charts. Unable to provide a viable follow-up, Scarlett & Black remain dubbed as one-hit wonders. Muscians Bass John Pierce Drums Craig Krampf Guitar Dann Huff Keyboards Robin Hild Keyboards Daize Washbourn Percussion Craig Krampf Vocals […]
1972 Paul Simon – Mother And Child Reunion (US:#4 UK:#5)
“Mother And Child Reunion” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the lead single from his second studio album, Paul Simon (1972), released on Columbia Records. The song reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1972. Muscians Bass Jackie Jackson Drums Winston Grennan Guitar Hux Brown Guitar […]
1995 Peter Cetera & Crystal Bernard – (I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight (US:#86)
(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight is a song from Peter Cetera with Crystal Bernard from his album One Clear Voice. It was released in 1995 and reached #86 on the US Billboard Charts. Muscians Bass Gary Lunn Drums Paul Leim Guitar Dann Huff Acoustic Guitar Bruce Gaitsch Steel Guitar Paul Franklin Keyboards Randy Waldman Synthesizer […]
1996 Quincy Jones – Slow Jams (US:#68)
“Slow Jams” is a song by American musician Quincy Jones from his studio album Q’s Jook Joint (1995). Written and produced by Rod Temperton, vocals for the song were initially recorded by Babyface, Portrait, Barry White and SWV. A remix version, released in 1996 as the album’s second single, replaced the latter’s vocals with Tamia. […]
1995 Mariah Carey – Open Arms (UK:#4)
“Open Arms” is a song by American rock band Journey. It was released as a single from the Heavy Metal soundtrack and their 1981 album, Escape. Co-written by band members Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain. Mariah Carey co-produced her cover of the song with Walter Afanasieff for her fifth album, Daydream (1995). Carey’s career has […]
1972 Loggins & Messina – Your Mama Don’t Dance (US:#4)
“Your Mama Don’t Dance” is a hit 1972 song by the rock duo Loggins and Messina. Released on their self-titled album Loggins and Messina, it reached number four on the Billboard pop chart and number 19 on the Billboard Easy Listening Chart as a single in early 1973. Musicians Bass Larry Sims Drums Merel Bregante […]
1998 Phil Collins – True Colors (UK:#26)
“True Colors” is a song written by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. In 1998, the song was recorded by English musician Phil Collins for his first greatest hits album, …Hits (1998). R&B singer Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds produced and provided backing vocals. The track peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under […]
1995 Luther Vandross – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now (UK:#20)
“Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” is a 1979 disco song performed by American R&B duo McFadden & Whitehead, from their debut album McFadden & Whitehead (1979). They wrote and produced the song along with keyboard player Jerry Cohen. In 1995, Luther Vandross released his version of the song which charted in New Zealand at number […]