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.
1976 Ringo Starr – A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll (US:#26)
“A Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is a song written by Carl Groszman, who at the time was signed to Ringo Starr‘s record label, Ring O’ Records. Starr released his own recording of the song on his 1976 album Ringo’s Rotogravure. Also issued as the album’s lead single, it became his first hit as an […]
1976 Ringo Starr – Hey Baby (US:#74)
“Hey! Baby” is a song written by Margaret Cobb and Bruce Channel, and recorded by Channel in 1961, first released on LeCam Records, a local Fort Worth, Texas label. After it hit, it was released on Smash Records for national distribution. He co-produced the song with Major Bill Smith (owner of LeCam) and released it […]
1980 Diana Ross – It’s My Turn (US:#9 UK:#16)
“It’s My Turn” is a 1980 song used as the theme to the film of the same name. The song, written by Carole Bayer Sager (lyrics) and Michael Masser (music) for Diana Ross, was released as a single on September 29, 1980 and became a top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at […]
1981 Diana Ross – Cryin My Heart Out For You (UK:#58)
“Cryin My Heart Out For You” is the third single from the Diana Ross album To Love Again, released in 1981. It peaked at #58 in UK Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Michael Masser Songwriters Michael MasserAllee Willis Charts US:# –UK:#58
1981 Diana Ross – On More Chance (US:#79 UK:#49)
“One More Chance” is the second single by Diana Ross from her album To Love Again, released in 1981. It reached at #79 in the US Billboard Charts and #49 in the UK Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Michael Masser Songwriters Michael […]
1991 Roberta Flack & Maxi Priest – Set The Night To Music (US:#6)
“Set the Night to Music” is a song written by Diane Warren and recorded by Starship on their LP, No Protection (1987). It became a major hit for Roberta Flack in 1991. Starship’s original version became a Top 10 hit on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, reaching number nine in the spring of 1988, […]
1976 Paul Anka – Happier (US:#60)
“Happier” is a single by Paul Anka from his album The Painter, released in 1976. It reached #60 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Denny Diante Songwriters Paul Anka Charts US:#60UK:# –
1977 Bill Withers – Lovely Day (US:#30 UK:#7)
“Lovely Day” is a song by American soul and R&B singer Bill Withers. Written by Withers and Skip Scarborough, it was released on December 21, 1977 and appears on Withers’ album Menagerie. The song is notable for Withers’ sustained note towards the end, which at 18 seconds long, is one of the longest ever recorded […]