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.
1994 Vanessa Williams – The Sweetest Days (US:#18 UK:41)
“The Sweetest Days” is the first single from Vanessa Williams‘ third studio album of the same name. The song was written by the same team who previously penned “Save the Best for Last” for Williams. The song was released on October 18, 1994 by Wing Records. The single reached No. 18 on the US Billboard […]
1979 Poco – Crazy Love (US:#17)
“Crazy Love” is a 1979 hit single for the country rock group Poco introduced on the 1978 album Legend; written by founding group member Rusty Young, “Crazy Love” was the first single by Poco to reach the Top 40 and remained the group’s biggest hit with especial impact as an Adult Contemporary hit being ranked […]
1994 Paul Young – It Will Be You (UK:#34)
“It Will Be You” is the third single by Paul Young from his album The Crossing (1993). It was released in 1994 and reached #34 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Freddie Washington Drums Ed Greene Guitar Paul Jackson Jr Organ Jim Cox Piano Greg Phillinganes Sax Gary Herbig Vibes Alan Estes Background Vocals Darryl […]
1983 Paul Simon – Allergies (US:#44)
“Allergies” was the first single by Paul Simon from his album Hearts And Bones, it peaked at No. 44 in the U.S. Hot 100. Musicians Bass Anthony Jackson Drums Steve Gadd Drums Steve Ferrone Guitar Al Di Meola Guitar Dean Parks Acoustic Guitar Paul Simon Piano Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer Rob Mounsey Synthesizer Rob Sabino Percussion […]
1980 Michael Jackson – She’s Out Of My Life (US:#10 UK:#3)
“She’s Out Of My Life” is a song written by American songwriter Tom Bahler and performed by American singer Michael Jackson. The song was released as the fourth single from Jackson’s 1979 album Off the Wall released on April 19, 1980. In 2004, the song appeared in The Ultimate Collection. It peaked at No. 10 […]
1985 Commodores - Nightshift (US:#3 UK:#3)
“Nightshift” is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their eleventh album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde, as a loving tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984. The first verse mentions Gaye’s song “What’s Going On”, […]
1985 Commodores - Janet (US:#87 UK:#90)
“Janet” is the second single by the Commodores taken from their album Nightshift (1985). It reached #87 in the US Billboard and #90 in the UK Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Dennis Lambert Songwriters Bobby CaldwellFranne GoldePaul Fox Charts US:#87UK:#90
1985 Commodores - Animal Instinct (US:#43 UK:#74)
“Animal Instinct” is the second single from the Commodores‘ album Nightshift (1985). The single peaked at #43 in the US Billboard and #74 in the UK Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Dennis Lambert Songwriters Martin Page Charts US:#43UK:#74