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.
1993 Celine Dion – The Power Of Love (US:#1 UK:#4)
“The Power of Love” is a song co-written and originally recorded by American singer Jennifer Rush in 1984. It has been covered by several artists, most notably by Air Supply, Laura Branigan and Celine Dion. Musicians Guitar Michael Thompson Keyboards David Foster Synclavier Simon Franglen Programming Claude Gaudette Vocals Celine Dion Produced By David Foster […]
1982 Eddie Money – Shakin’ (US:#63)
“Shakin’” is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money from his Platinum-certified album No Control, released in 1982. It was co-written by Money, Elizabeth Myers, and Ralph Carter, and released as a single, reaching #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #9 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. The video for the single featured […]
1982 Eddie Money – Think I’m In Love (US:#16)
“Think I’m in Love” is a 1982 hit single by American rock singer Eddie Money from his album No Control. The song was written by Money and Randy Oda (who is perhaps best known otherwise for his collaborations with former Creedence Clearwater Revival member Tom Fogerty). The song was released as a single and reached […]
1977 The Emotions – Best Of My Love (US:#1 UK:#4)
“Best Of My Love” is a song by American band The Emotions from their fourth studio album Rejoice (1977). It was composed by Maurice White and Al McKay of Earth, Wind & Fire, and produced by White and Clarence McDonald. Released as the album’s lead single on June 9, 1977, the song topped both the […]
1977 The Emotions – Don’t Ask My Neighbors (US:#44)
“Don’t Ask My Neighbors” is the second single by The Emotions from their album Rejoice. It reached #44 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass Verdine White Drums Fred White Drums Maurice White Guitar Al McKay Electric Piano Skip Scarborough Flute Don Myrick French Horn Alan Robinson French Horn Marilyn Robinson French Horn Richard Perissi […]
1976 Wayne Newton – The Hungry Years (US:#82)
The Hungry Years is a single by singer Wayne Newton, released in 1976 and reached #82 in US Billboard Charts. Album Musicians Drums Hal Blaine See Album Information for more. Produced By John Madara Songwriters Neil Sedaka Howard Greenfield Charts US:#82 UK:# –
1982 Toyah – Brave New World (UK:#21)
“Brave New World” is the tenth UK single by the band Toyah, fronted by Toyah Willcox, and was released in 1982. It was to be the only single release from The Changeling. The single, which was backed by an exclusive b-side and a music video (heavily inspired by David Bowie’s “Ashes to Ashes”) directed by […]
1979 Rex Smith – You Take My Breath Away (US:#10)
“You Take My Breath Away” is the 1979 debut single by singer-actor Rex Smith and the first release from his third studio album Sooner Or Later which is also featured in the 1979 made-for-television film of the same title starring Smith and Denise Miller. It was produced by Charles Calello and Stephen Lawrence, and written […]