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.
1970 The 5th Dimension – The Declaration (US:#60)
“The Declaration” is the first single by The 5th Dimension from their album Portrait, released in 1970. It peaked at #60 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Bones Howe Songwriters Julius JohnsenRené DeKnight Charts US:#60UK:# –
1970 The 5th Dimension – On the Beach (In the Summertime) (US:#54)
“On the Beach (In the Summertime)” is a song written by Landy McNeil and performed by The 5th Dimension. It reached No. 12 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart, No. 29 in Canada, and No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click […]
1970 The 5th Dimension – Puppet Man (US:#24)
“Puppet Man” is the third single by The 5th Dimension from their album Portrait, released in 1970. It peaked at #24 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Bones Howe Songwriters Howard GreenfieldNeil Sedaka Charts US:#24UK:# –
1982 Dazz Band – Let It Whip (US:#5)
“Let It Whip” is a 1982 single by the Dazz Band and their biggest hit, peaking at number one on the R&B chart for five non-consecutive weeks. The single also reached number two on the Dance chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song won the Grammy Award for Best R&B […]
1976 Santana – Let It Shine (US:#77)
“Let It Shine” is the only single from the Santana album Amigos that hit the charts in the US. It peaked at #77. Album Video Musicians See Album Information Produced By David Rubinson & Friends Inc Songwriters David E Brown Ray Gardner Charts US:#77 UK:# –
1973 Paul Simon – American Tune (US:#35)
“American Tune” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the third single from his third studio album, There Goes Rhymin’ Simon (1973), released on Columbia Records. The song, a meditation on the American experience, is based on the melody of the hymn “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”. The song reached number […]
1980 James Last – The Seduction (Love Theme) (US:#28 UK:#48)
The Seduction (Love Theme) is a single by James Last, released in 1980. It is the theme from American Gigolo, composed by Giorgio Moroder. It peaked at #28 in the US Billboard Charts and #48 in the UK. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By […]
1979 Billy Preston & Syreeta Wright – With You I’m Born Again (US:#4 UK:#2)
“With You I’m Born Again” is a 1979 duet written by Carol Connors and David Shire that originated on the soundtrack of the 1979 motion picture Fast Break. It was performed by Motown recording artists Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright (credited as Syreeta) and became an international hit for the duo, reaching number four on […]