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.
1989 The Four Tops – The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (UK:#84)
“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine” is a song from the Four Tops from their album Indestructible. It reached #84 in the UK Charts. Muscians Bass (synthesizer) Walter Afanasieff Drums Narada Michael Walden Guitar Vernon Black Keyboards Walter Afanasieff Synthesizer Ren Klyce Programming Bob Smith Sax Clarence Clemons Cymbal Greg Gonaway Background Vocals Claytoven Richardson Background […]
1971 The Doors – Riders On The Storm (US:#14 UK:#22)
“Riders On The Storm” is a song by American rock band The Doors, released in June 1971 by Elektra Records as the second single from the band’s sixth studio album, L.A. Woman. It is known for being the last song that Jim Morrison recorded prior to his sudden death in Paris on July 3, 1971. […]
1991 Glenn Frey – Part Of Me, Part Of You (US:#55)
“Part Of Me, Part Of You” is a single from Glenn Frey. It was earlier released as part of the Thelma and Louise soundtrack and peaked at #55. It was added to the album Strange Weather. Muscians Bass Jerry Scheff Drums Kenny Aronoff Guitar Mark Goldenberg Acoustic Guitar Glenn Frey Keyboards Jay Oliver Organ Benmont […]
1971 The Rascals – Love Me (US:#95)
“Love Me” is a single from The Rascals, taken from their album Peaceful World. It was released in 1971 and reached #95 in the US Billboard Charts. Muscians Bass Chuck Rainey Drums Dino Danelli Guitar Buzzy Feiten Organ Felix Cavaliere Piano Felix Cavaliere Percussion Ralph MacDonald Vocals Molly Holt Vocals Felix Cavaliere Produced By Felix […]
1990 Eddie Money – Peace Of Our Time (US:#11)
“Peace in Our Time” is a song written by English songwriters Andy Hill and Peter Sinfield, first recorded by American singer and actress Jennifer Holliday for the 1988 Summer Olympics album One Moment in Time. The song was later covered by American rock singer Eddie Money and English singer Cliff Richard. Muscians (confirmed) Drums Mike […]
1966 The Mamas & The Papas – Words Of Love (US:#5 UK:#47)
“Words Of Love” is a song by The Mamas & The Papas from their second studio album of the same name. The song was written by John Phillips, and featured Cass Elliot as the primary vocalist. It was released as a single in November 1966 (backed with a cover of Martha and the Vandellas’s “Dancing […]
1979 Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland (US:#6 UK:#4)
“Boogie Wonderland” is a song by American band Earth, Wind & Fire with the Emotions, released in April 1979 on Columbia Records as the first single from their ninth album, I Am (1979). The song peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard dance chart, number six on the Hot 100, and number two on […]
1975 Ambrosia – Holdin’ On To Yesterday (US:#17)
“Holdin’ On To Yesterday” is the debut single by American rock band Ambrosia. It was written by David Pack and Joe Puerta. The song was released in the spring of 1975 as the lead single from their eponymous debut album, peaking at No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was also a top […]