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.
1990 Eddie Money – Peace Of Our Time (US:#11)
“Peace in Our Time” is a song written by English songwriters Andy Hill and Peter Sinfield, first recorded by American singer and actress Jennifer Holliday for the 1988 Summer Olympics album One Moment in Time. The song was later covered by American rock singer Eddie Money and English singer Cliff Richard. Muscians (confirmed) Drums Mike […]
1966 The Mamas & The Papas – Words Of Love (US:#5 UK:#47)
“Words Of Love” is a song by The Mamas & The Papas from their second studio album of the same name. The song was written by John Phillips, and featured Cass Elliot as the primary vocalist. It was released as a single in November 1966 (backed with a cover of Martha and the Vandellas’s “Dancing […]
1979 Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland (US:#6 UK:#4)
“Boogie Wonderland” is a song by American band Earth, Wind & Fire with the Emotions, released in April 1979 on Columbia Records as the first single from their ninth album, I Am (1979). The song peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard dance chart, number six on the Hot 100, and number two on […]
1975 Ambrosia – Holdin’ On To Yesterday (US:#17)
“Holdin’ On To Yesterday” is the debut single by American rock band Ambrosia. It was written by David Pack and Joe Puerta. The song was released in the spring of 1975 as the lead single from their eponymous debut album, peaking at No. 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It was also a top […]
2013 Daft Punk – Get Lucky (US:#2 UK:#1)
“Get Lucky” is a song written and performed by French electronic music duo Daft Punk featuring American singer Pharrell Williams and American musician Nile Rodgers. Daft Punk released the song as the lead single from their fourth and final studio album, Random Access Memories, on 19 April 2013. Before its release as a single, it […]
2006 Carrie Underwood – Wasted (US:#37)
“Wasted” is a song written by Marv Green, Troy Verges and Hillary Lindsey, and recorded by American country music artist Carrie Underwood. It was released in February 2007 as the sixth and final single from her multi-platinum debut album, Some Hearts. It began receiving country radio airplay as an album track, causing it to place […]
1977 Carpenters – All You Get From Love Is A Love Song (US:#35)
“All You Get From Love Is A Love Song” is a song composed by Steve Eaton. Previously recorded by The Righteous Brothers in 1975, it was popularized by the Carpenters in 1977. It was released to the public on May 21, 1977 and reached #35. Muscians Bass Joe Osborne Drums Ed Greene Guitar Ray Parker […]
1985 George Benson – I Just Wanna Hang Around You (UK:#93)
“I Just Wanna Hang Around You” is the fourth single by George Benson from his album 20/20, released in 1985. It reached the UK charts at #93. Muscians Drums (programming) Michael Sembello Drums (programming) Bryan Lee Janszen Piano Daniel Sembello Synthesizer Daniel Sembello Synthesizer Randy Waldman Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Background Vocals Patti Austin Background […]