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.
1988 Bangles – In Your Room (US:#5 UK:#35)
“In Your Room” is a 1988 song by American rock group The Bangles, written by Susanna Hoffs in collaboration with Billy Steinberg and composer Tom Kelly. The song was released as the first single from the band’s third album, Everything. It reached the top five of the US singles chart, and also charted in Australia, […]
1980 Toby Beau – If I Were You (US:#70)
“If I Were You” is a single by Toby Beau from their album If You Believe. It was released in 1980 and reached #7o on the US Billboard Charts. Produced By Jerry Fuller Songwriters Balde Silva Charts US:#70 UK:# –
1977 The Manhattan Transfer – Chanson D’Amour (UK:#1)
“Chanson D’Amour” is a popular song written by Wayne Shanklin. A 1977 recording by The Manhattan Transfer was an international hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. Muscians Bass Andy Muson Drums Jim Gordon Guitar Ira Newborn Piano John Barnes Accordion Steve Paietta Sax Jay Migliori Vocals Tim Hauser Vocals Laurel Massé Vocals […]
1988 Tiffany – All This Time (US:#6 UK:#47)
“All This Time” is a song recorded by American singer Tiffany. The song was written by Tim James and Steven McClintock, with the song being produced by her manager George Tobin. The song was released through MCA Records on October 24, 1988, as the lead single to her second studio album Hold an Old Friend’s […]
1978 The Three Degrees – Givin’ In, Givin’ Up (UK:#12)
“Giving Up, Giving In” is the first single by The Three Degrees from their album New Dimensions. It was released in 1978 and reached #12 in the UK Charts. Produced By Giorgio Moroder Arranged By Greg Mathieson Songwriters Giorgio MoroderPete Bellotte Charts US:# –UK:#12
1982 Bugatti and Musker – Thank You For The Party (US:#53)
“Thank You For The Party” is a song from The Dukes (feat. Dominic Bugatti, Frank Musker). It was released in 1982 and peaked at#53 on the US Charts. Produced By Arif Mardin Songwriters Dominic Bugatti Frank Musker Charts US:#47 UK:# –
1971 The Doors – Love Her Madly (US:#11)
“Love Her Madly” is a song by American rock band The Doors. It was released in March 1971 and was the first single from L.A. Woman, their final album with singer Jim Morrison. “Love Her Madly” became one of the highest-charting hits for the Doors; it peaked at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 […]
1977 The Brothers Johnson – Strawberry Letter 23 (US:#5 UK:#35)
“Strawberry Letter 23” is a song written and composed by Shuggie Otis from his 1971 album Freedom Flight. It is also widely known by the 1977 cover version recorded by The Brothers Johnson and produced by Quincy Jones. Muscians Bass Louis Johnson Drums Harvey Mason Sr Guitar (solo) Lee Ritenour Guitar George Johnson Keyboards Dave […]