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.
1978 Cheap Trick – Surrender (US:#62)
“Surrender” is a single by Cheap Trick released in June 1978 from the album Heaven Tonight. It was the first Cheap Trick single to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 62. Its success in Japan, as well as the success of its preceding singles which are known as “Clock Strikes Ten” and […]
1974 Jim Croce – Workin’ At The Car Wash Blues (US:#32)
“Workin’ At The Car Wash Blues” is a 1974 single written and recorded by Jim Croce. It was the third single released from his album I Got a Name. It reached a peak of #32 in July 1974, on the Billboard Hot 100. It is Croce’s last Top 40 hit to date. It was also […]
1987 Patrice Rushen – Watch Out (UK:#78)
“Watch Out” is the title track by Patrice Rushen from her album Watch Out! It was the only single from the album that reached the UK charts; it peaked at #78. Musicians Bass Freddie Washington Guitar Greg Moore Keyboards Patrice Rushen Percussion Terry Santiel Vocals Patrice Rushen Produced By Patrice Rushen Charles Mims Jr Songwriters […]
1976 Poco – Rose Of Cimarron (US:#94)
“Rose Of Cimarron” is a song by country rock band Poco being the title cut of their 1976 album release Rose Of Cimarron: written by founding member Rusty Young, the song featured lead vocals by Paul Cotton and Timothy B. Schmit. Musicians Bass Timothy B Schmit Drums George Grantham Guitar Paul Cotton Acoustic Guitar Paul […]
1980 Christopher Cross – Ride Like The Wind (US:#2 UK:#69)
“Ride Like The Wind” is the debut single by American singer-songwriter Christopher Cross. It was released in February 1980 as the lead single from his Grammy-winning 1979 self-titled debut album. It reached number two on the US charts for four consecutive weeks, behind “Call Me” by Blondie. On the album’s inner sleeve, Christopher Cross dedicated […]
1980 Christopher Cross – Sailing (US:#1 UK:#48)
“Sailing” is a 1980 soft rock song written and recorded by American artist Christopher Cross. It was released in June 1980 as the second single from his eponymous debut album (1979). The song was a success in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on August 30, 1980, where it […]
1980 Christopher Cross – Never Be The Same (US:#15)
“Never Be The Same” is the title of the third single by singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, released from his debut Grammy Award-winning album Christopher Cross. It was the singer’s third consecutive single to reach the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at number 15 late in 1980. The song was a […]
1988 Judson Spence – Yeah Yeah Yeah (US:#32)
“Yeah Yeah Yeah” is a single by Judson Spence from his self titled album. It was released in 1988 and reached #32 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass Spencer Campbell Drums Rick Marotta Guitar George Cocchini Acoustic Guitar Mick Jones Hammond Organ Billy Preston Keyboards Monroe Jones Synthesizer Gary Barlough Sax Marc Russo Sax […]