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.
1986 El DeBarge – Who’s Johnny? (US:#7)
“Who’s Johnny” is the debut solo single by El DeBarge. Released in 1986 on the Gordy label, the single was used for the film Short Circuit and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Hot R&B Singles chart. It was the only solo number 1 single El DeBarge released […]
1993 Clint Black & Wynonna – A Bad Goodbye (US:#43)
“A Bad Goodbye” is a song written by American country music artist Clint Black, and recorded by him as a duet with fellow country music artist Wynonna. The song was recorded after the two toured together during their “Black and Wy” tour in 1993. It was released in May 1993 as the first single from […]
1980 Linda Ronstadt – Hurt So Bad (US:#8)
“Hurt So Bad” is a song written by Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein, and Bobby Hart. It is a classic 1965 Top 10 hit ballad originally recorded by Little Anthony & The Imperials. Linda Ronstadt also had a Top 10 hit with her cover version in 1980. The song has been re-recorded by numerous artists including […]
1980 Linda Ronstadt – How Do I Make You (US:#10)
“How Do I Make You” is a song composed by Billy Steinberg and recorded by Linda Ronstadt in 1980, reaching the top 10 in the United States. Steinberg stated that he was “a little bit influenced” by the Knack hit “My Sharona” in writing “How Do I Make You”. He originally recorded the song with […]
1980 Peaches & Herb – I Pledge My Love (US:#19)
“I Pledge My Love” is a ballad by R&B vocal duo Peaches & Herb from their LP, Twice The Fire. It became a hit in early 1980 in the U.S. (#19) and Canada (#23). It was also a Top 40 R&B and Adult Contemporary hit. The song had an unusually long chart run, spending five […]
1978 Paul Anka – This Is Love (US:#35)
“This Is Love” is a single by Paul Anka, released in 1978. It was taken from his album Listen To Your Heart and peaked at #35 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Wolfert Songwriters Madeline SunshineRobert Trepper Charts […]
1980 Patrice Rushen – Haven’t You Heard (US:#42 UK:#62)
“Haven’t You Heard” is a song by Patrice Rushen. It became her first international hit in 1980. The song reached #42 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #7 R&B. It also reached #62 in the UK. “Haven’t You Heard” has been sampled in many songs, the most notable of which include “Groove Thang” by […]
1993 Oleta Adams – I Just Had To Hear Your Voice (UK:#42)
“I Just Had to Hear Your Voice” is a 1994 R&B single by Oleta Adams. The single earned the singer a Soul Train nomination for R&B Single of the Year, Female in 1994. Musicians Bass Freddie Washington Drums Richie Stevens Guitar Mike Landau Hammond Organ Neil Larsen Piano Oleta Adams Synthesizer Oleta Adams Synthesizer Aaron […]