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.
1984 George Benson – 20/20 (US:#48 UK:#29)
“20/20” was the first single by George Benson from the same titled album 20/20. It reached #48 in the US and #29 in the UK Charts. Muscians Drums (programming) Randy Goodrum Drums (programming) Steve Kipner Synclavier Rob Mounsey Guitar (solo) George Benson Synthesizer Randy Waldman Percussion Dave Weckl Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Background Vocals James […]
1989 Paula Abdul – Forever Girl (US:#1 UK:#24)
“Forever Your Girl” is a song by American singer Paula Abdul from her debut studio album, Forever Your Girl (1988). The song was written and produced by Oliver Leiber, with additional production by Keith “K.C.” Cohen. Virgin Records released it as the album’s fourth single on February 20, 1989. “Forever Your Girl” spent two weeks […]
1976 Elton John – I Feel Like A Bullet (In The Gun Of Robert Ford) (US:#14)
“I Feel Like A Bullet (In the Gun Of Robert Ford)” is a song by English musician Elton John written by John and Bernie Taupin, released in 1976 as a double A-side single with “Grow Some Funk of Your Own” from his tenth studio album Rock of the Westies (1975). The song reached No. 14 […]
2006 Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats (US:#8)
“Before He Cheats” is a song by American singer Carrie Underwood from her debut studio album, Some Hearts (2005). Written by Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear, it was released as the fourth single from the album. The song tells the story of a woman taking revenge on her unfaithful partner. The song became an enormous […]
1989 D’Atra Hicks – Sweet Talk (UK:#91)
“Sweet Talk” is a single by D’Atra Hicks from her self titled album. It reached #91 in the UK Charts. Muscians Bass Walter Afanasieff Drums (programming) Walter Afanasieff Keyboards Walter Afanasieff Synthesizer Walter Afanasieff Synthesizer Ren Klyce Background Vocals Claytoven Richardson Background Vocals Kitty Beethoven Background Vocals Skyler Jett Background Vocals Liz Jackson Vocals D’Atra […]
1996 Madonna – One More Chance (UK:#11)
“One More Chance” is a song by American singer Madonna for her ballads compilation album, Something to Remember (1995). Written and produced by Madonna and David Foster, it was released on March 7, 1996 by Maverick Records as the album’s second single in Australia and Japan, and the third single in the European countries. An […]
1981 Little River Band – Night Owls (US:#6)
“The Night Owls” is a song by Australian rock band Little River Band. It was released in September 1981 as the lead single from their sixth studio album Time Exposure. It is the first song to feature new bassist Wayne Nelson on vocals. “The Night Owls” peaked at number 18 on the Australian Kent Music […]
1999 Jo Dee Messina – Because You Love Me (US:#53)
“Because You Love Me” is a song written by Kostas and John Scott Sherrill, and recorded by American country music singer Jo Dee Messina. It was released in October 1999 as the fifth and final single from her album I’m Alright. The song peaked at number 8 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart and peaked at […]