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.
1986 Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes (US:#26)
“In Your Eyes” is a song by English rock musician Peter Gabriel from his fifth solo album So (1986). It features Youssou N’Dour singing a part at the end of the song translated into his native Wolof. Gabriel’s lyrics were inspired by an African tradition of ambiguity in song between romantic love and love of […]
1987 Peter Gabriel – Big Time (US:#8 UK:#13)
“Big Time” is a song by English rock musician Peter Gabriel from his 1986 album So. It was his second top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at no. 8. The song’s bass guitar part is unique in that backing bassist Tony Levin and then-backing drummer Jerry Marotta teamed up for the main bassline. […]
1993 Beverley Craven – Love Scenes (UK:#34)
“Love Scenes” is a song by British female singer Beverley Craven, the title track of her second album. After taking a 2-year break from music after giving birth to her first daughter, Craven returned to the music scene in September 1993. Love Scenes was released as the first single of her second album. The song […]
1993 Beverley Craven – Mollie’s Song (UK:#61)
“Mollie’s Song” is a ballad performed by British singer Beverley Craven, from her second album Love Scenes. The single peaked at #61 for two weeks in the UK charts. Musicians Bass Felix Krish Drums Russ Kunkel Guitar Ian Bairnson Acoustic Guitar Simon Nicol Keyboards Gary Sanctuary Keyboards Richard Cottle Piano Beverley Craven Percussion Luis […]
1979 Blue Öyster Cult – In Thee (US:#74)
“In Thee” is a song by Blue Öyster Cult, released in 1979. Allen Lanier’s acoustic ballad “In Thee” charted at No. 74. The song’s line “Jim says some destinies should not be delivered” references the Jim Carroll Band song “Day and Night. Musicians Bass Joe Bouchard Drums Albert Bouchard Guitar Donald Roeser Guitar Eric Bloom […]
1976 Candi Staton – Destiny (UK:#41)
“Destiny” is the third single by Candi Staton taken from her album Young Hearts Run Free. It peaked at #41 in the UK Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Dave Crawford Songwriters Dave Crawford Charts US:# – UK:#41
1987 Bruce Willis – Respect Yourself (US:#5 UK:#7)
“Respect Yourself” is a song by American R&B/gospel group The Staple Singers. Released in late 1971 from their album Be Altitude: Respect Yourself, the song became a crossover hit. In 1986, American actor and singer Bruce Willis (under his fictitious alter ego Bruno Radolini) began a short-lived singing career, Willis covered “Respect Yourself” for his […]
1986 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – Like A Rock (US:#12)
“Like A Rock” is a song written by American singer-songwriter Bob Seger. The single peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks. Seger told the New York Times that the song “was inspired partly by the end of a relationship that had lasted for 11 years. You wonder where all that time […]