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.
1980 Linda Ronstadt – I Can’t Let Go (US:#31)
“I Can’t Let Go” is a song co-written by Al Gorgoni and Chip Taylor, who also wrote “Wild Thing”. “I Can’t Let Go” was originally recorded by blue-eyed soul singer Evie Sands’ on George Goldner’s Blue Cat label, which was popular in New York City in 1965. Linda Ronstadt released the most successful American version […]
1985 Atlantic Starr – Silver Shadow (UK:#41)
“Silver Shadow” is a song by American R&B group Atlantic Starr, released as the third single from their successful 1985 album As the Band Turns. Lead vocals were performed by Barbara Weathers. The song peaked at #13 on the USA Billboard R&B charts, and at #49 on the dance charts; however, it failed to crack […]
1974 Earth, Wind & Fire – Mighty Mighty (US:#29)
“Mighty Mighty” is a song by R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, released as a single in 1974 on Columbia Records. The single reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. Musicians Bass Verdine White Drums Ralph Johnson Drums Maurice White Guitar Al McKay Guitar […]
1982 Lionel Richie – My Love (US:#5 UK:#70)
“My Love” is the title of a 1983 hit song by the American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. It was the third single released off Richie’s self-titled debut solo album. The song features harmony backing vocals by country music singer Kenny Rogers.[1] It reached the Top 10 on three notable Billboard magazine charts in the spring of […]
1982 Lionel Richie – You Are (US:#4 UK:#43)
“You Are” is the title of a popular song from 1983 by the singer-songwriter Lionel Richie. “You Are” was written by Richie and his then-wife, Brenda Harvey Richie. It appears on his self-titled debut solo album, which came out in 1982. It resumes where he left off with D-flat major tunes with Commodores’ “Sail On” […]
1986 Robbie Nevil – C’est La Vie (US:#2 UK:#3)
“C’est La Vie” is a song by American singer-songwriter Robbie Nevil, from his self-titled debut album in 1986. The song was first recorded by gospel singer Beau Williams for his album Bodacious! (1984). Written by Nevil, with Duncan Pain and Mark Holding, Nevil recorded the song for his eponymous debut album, and it was released […]
1987 Robbie Nevil – Dominoes (US:#14 UK:#26)
“Dominoes” is a song by American singer Robbie Nevil from his self-titled debut album in 1986. Written by Nevil with Bobby Hart and Dick Eastman, Nevil recorded the song for his eponymous debut album, and it was released as the second single. The song reached #14 on the U.S. singles chart and #26 on the […]
1987 Robbie Nevil – Wot’s It to Ya (US:#10 UK:#43)
“Wot’s It to Ya” is the third single by American musician Robbie Nevil from his self-titled debut album, released as a single in May 1987 by Manhattan Records. It peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song is about an ex who jilted the singer and then wants to know how […]