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.
1977 Natalie Cole – Our Love (US:#10)
“Our Love” is a song by American singer Natalie Cole. Released as a single from her 1977 album Thankful, it spent 2 weeks at number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart in January 1978. It also was a hit on the pop charts, reaching number ten, and has become one of her most familiar […]
1992 Go West – What You Won’t Do For Love (US:#55 UK:#15)
“What You Won’t Do for Love” is a song by American singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell. It was released in September 1978 as the lead single from his eponymous debut album. English pop duo Go West recorded a version on their 1992 album Indian Summer that was released as a single. After gaining a reputation in Miami […]
1981 Dolly Parton – 9 To 5 (US:#1 UK:#47)
“9 to 5” is a song written and originally performed by American country music entertainer Dolly Parton for the 1980 comedy film of the same name. In addition to appearing on the film soundtrack, the song was the centerpiece of Parton’s album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, released in late 1980. The song was […]
1974 George Harrison – You (US:#36 UK:#38)
“You” is a song by English musician George Harrison, released as the opening track of his 1975 album Extra Texture (Read All About It). It was also the album’s lead single, becoming a top 20 hit in America and reaching number 9 in Canada. A 45-second instrumental portion of the song, titled “A Bit More […]
1982 Tané Cain – Holdin’ On (US:#37)
“Holdin’ On” is a song by Tané Cain from her self-titled 1982 debut album. The song reached No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, her only top 40 song. Author Wayne Jancik included the song in their book “The Billboard Book of One-hit Wonders” Musicians Bass Dennis Belfield Drums Mike Baird Guitar Chas Sandford Guitar […]
1976 Keith Carradine – I’m Easy (US:#17)
“I’m Easy” is an Academy Award-winning song written and performed by Keith Carradine for the 1975 movie Nashville. Carradine recorded a slightly faster version that became a popular music hit in 1976 in the United States. The song is a ballad about a lover who is guileless and in awe of the object of his […]
1993 Mick Jagger – Don’t Tear Me Up (UK:#86)
“Don’t Tear Me Up” is a single by Rolling Stones singes Mick Jagger from his album Wandering Spirit, released in 1993. It peaked at #86 in the UK Charts. Musicians See Album Information Produced By Mick JaggerRick Rubin Songwriters Mick Jagger Charts US:# –UK:#86
1981 Lani Hall – Where’s Your Angel? (US:#88)
Where’s Your Angel? is a a single by Lani Hall taken from her album Blush. It was released in 1981 and peaked at #88 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Drums Raymond Pounds Keyboards Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer Greg Phillinganes Percussion Steve Forman Background Vocals Arno Lucas Background Vocals Arnold McCuller Background Vocals Lauren Wood Background […]