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 Sting – Nothing ‘Bout Me (US:#57 UK:#32)
“Nothing ‘Bout Me” is a single by Sting from his album Ten Summoner’s Tales, released in 1993. It reached #57 in the US Billboard Charts and #32 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Sting Drums Vinnie Colaiuta Guitar Dominic Miller Guitar Sting Keyboards David Sancious Vocals Sting Produced By Sting Hugh Padgham Songwriters Sting Charts […]
1993 Sting – Shape Of My Heart (UK:#57)
“Shape of My Heart” is a song by English musician Sting. It was released in August 1993 as the fifth single from the album Ten Summoner’s Tales. The song was co-written by guitarist Dominic Miller. The song was used for the end credits of the film Léon starring Jean Reno and Natalie Portman, and within […]
1993 Sting – Seven Days (UK:#25)
“Seven Days” is a single by Sting from his album Ten Summoner’s Tales, released in 1993. It reached #32 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Sting Drums Vinnie Colaiuta Guitar Dominic Miller Keyboards David Sancious Vocals Sting Produced By Sting Hugh Padgham Songwriters Sting Charts US:# –UK:#25
1987 Duran Duran – Meet El Presidente (US:#70 UK:#24)
“Meet El Presidente” is the 16th single from Duran Duran, and the third single from the Notorious album. According to a studio report in Star Hits magazine, one of the early drafts of this song was called “One of the Faithful.” A demo version by that name can be found on several bootlegs. The album […]
1986 Duran Duran – Notorious (US:#2 UK:#7)
“Notorious” is the fourteenth single by the English new wave band Duran Duran. It was released internationally by EMI on 20 October 1986. “Notorious” was the first single issued from Duran Duran’s fourth album Notorious (1986), and the first released by Duran Duran as a 3-piece band after the departure of Roger Taylor and Andy […]
1987 Duran Duran – Skin Trade (US:#39 UK:#22)
“Skin Trade” is the second single from Duran Duran‘s Notorious album, and the band’s 15th single in total. It was released in January 1987, reached #22 on the UK Singles Chart, and #39 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music for “Skin Trade” was written long before Simon LeBon finally finished the lyrics. The title […]
1979 Elton John – Victim Of Love (US:#31)
“Victim Of Love” is the a single by Elton John from his album Victim Of Love, released in 1979. It was the only single of that album that hit the US Billboard Charts and peaked at #31. Musicians Bass Marcus Miller Drums Keith Forsey Guitar Tim Cansfield Guitar Craig Snyder Keyboards Thor Baldursson Keyboards Roy […]
1991 Bee Gees – Secret Love (UK:#5)
“Secret Love” is a song by the Bee Gees. It was the lead single of their album High Civilization, released in March 1991. It is an up-tempo ballad with a clear Supremes style similar to the 1986 Diana Ross hit “Chain Reaction”, which was also written by the Bee Gees. The single reached the Top […]