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.
1962 Rick Nelson – Summertime (US:#89)
“Summertime” is an aria composed in 1934 by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera Porgy and Bess. The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel Porgy on which the opera was based, although the song is also co-credited to Ira Gershwin by ASCAP. It was covered by Rick Nelson in 1962 (Album […]
1973 Jackson Browne – Redneck Friend (US:#85)
“Redneck Friend” is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, released as the first single from his 1973 album For Everyman, and notable for its double entendre lyrics and guest appearances by Glenn Frey and Elton John, as well as the first appearance of David Lindley on a Jackson Browne single. The […]
1977 The Dramatics – Shake It Well (US:#76)
“Shake It Well” is the lead single by The Dramatics from the same titled album. It reached #76 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on album above. Produced By Don Davis Songwriters Don Davis Eddie Robinson Charts US:#76 UK:# –
1973 John Lennon – Mind Games (US:#18 UK:#26)
“Mind Games” is a song written and performed by John Lennon, released as a single in 1973 on Apple Records. It was the lead single for the album of the same name. The UK single and album were issued simultaneously on November 16, 1973. In the US it peaked at No. 18 on the Billboard […]
1974 Earth, Wind & Fire – Devotion (US:#33)
“Devotion” is a single by R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire released in 1974 on Columbia Records. “Devotion” peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot Soul Songs chart and No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Devotion was produced by Joe Wissert and Maurice White and composed by White and Philip Bailey. The […]
1974 Earth, Wind & Fire – Kalimba Story (US:#55)
“Kalimba Story” is a song by R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire released as a single in 1974 on Columbia Records. Kalimba Story was produced by Maurice White and Joe Wissert and composed by Maurice and Verdine White. The song also came off EWF’s 1974 album Open Our Eyes. Musicians Bass Verdine White Drums Ralph […]
1987 Pebbles – Girlfriend (US:#5 UK:#8)
“Girlfriend” is a song recorded by American singer Pebbles for her 1987 self-titled debut studio album. Written and produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, “Girlfriend” was released as the album’s lead single in September 1987, by the MCA label. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on album above. Produced […]
1982 Janet Jackson – Young Love (US:#64)
“Young Love” is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her self-titled debut album (1982). It was written and produced by René Moore, Angela Winbush, with additional production by Bobby Watson. It was released as Jackson’s debut single on July 7, 1982 by A&M Records. Prior to her rise to fame, the singer […]