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.
1985 Laura Branigan – Spanish Eddie (US:#40 UK:#87)
“Spanish Eddie” is a song by American singer Laura Branigan released as the lead single from her fourth album, Hold Me. The single was produced by Jack White and arranged by Harold Faltermeyer. A moody black-and-white photo appeared on the picture sleeve and the single was promoted by a music video. Released in July 1985, […]
1970 The 5th Dimension – Save The Country (US:#27)
“Save the Country” is a song written by Laura Nyro, first released by her as a single in 1968. Nyro released another version of the song on her 1969 album New York Tendaberry. Nyro was inspired to write the song after the June 5, 1968 assassination of Robert Kennedy. The most successful version was performed […]
1970 The 5th Dimension – One Less Bell To Answer (US:#2)
“One Less Bell to Answer” is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Originally written in 1967 for Keely Smith, the song was rediscovered in late 1969 by Bones Howe, the producer for The 5th Dimension, and the song was included on the group’s 1970 debut album for Bell Records, Portrait. Lead vocals […]
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:# –