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.
1979 Barry Manilow – Ships (US:#9)
“Ships” is a song written and originally performed by British musician Ian Hunter. The song was first released on Hunter’s fourth solo album, You’re Never Alone with a Schizophrenic in 1979. The song is said to be about Hunter’s relationship with his father. “Ships” was later recorded by singer Barry Manilow for his sixth studio […]
1979 Barry Manilow – When I Wanted You (US:#20)
When I Wanted You” is a track from Barry Manilow‘s 1979 album, One Voice, with music and lyrics written by Gino Cunico. It was the second of three singles released from the LP, all of which became U.S. Top 40 hits. “When I Wanted You” peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, number […]
1986 38 Special – Like No Other Night (US:#14)
“Like No Other Night” is the second single from the 38 Special album Strength In Number, released in 1986. It peaked at #14 in The Billboard Hot 100. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Keith Olsen Songwriters John Barnes Jeff Carlisi Jim Vallance John […]
1986 38 Special – Somebody Like You (US:#48)
“Somebody Like You” is the third single taken from the 38 Special album Strength In Numbers and reached #48 in the US Billboards in 1986. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Keith Olsen Songwriters Don Barnes Jeff Carlisi Larry Steele Donnie Van Zant Jim […]
1984 Bon Jovi – Runaway (US#39)
“Runaway” is the debut single by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was originally recorded in 1981 for the so-called “Power Station Demos” at the beginning of singer Jon Bon Jovi’s career, featuring the vocalist backed by session musicians. The track was recorded in 1982 and released to radio in 1983 by Jon Bon Jovi […]
1979 Baby’O – In The Forest (UK:#46)
“In the Forest” is an single by Baby’O, released in 1979. It was their only chart success and peaked at #46 in the UK charts. Musicians Confirmed: Bass Abraham Laboriel Sr Drums Ed Greene Guitar Kevin Clark Keyboards Greg Mathieson Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Produced By Rafaël L. Viffafane Songwriters Rafael VillafaneGreg Mathieson Charts US:# […]
1971 Barbra Streisand – Mother (US:#79)
“Mother” is a song by English musician John Lennon, first released on his 1970 album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. An edited version of the song was issued as a single in the United States on Apple Records, on 28 December 1970. Barbra Streisand recorded “Mother” (as well as Lennon’s “Love”) on her 1971 album Barbra […]
1997 Babyface – How Come, How Long (UK#10)
“How Come, How Long” is a song written, produced and performed by Babyface (Kenneth Edmonds). It was released as the third single from his album The Day. It is a duet with American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. The lyrics deal with physical abuse, regarding a woman killed by her husband after tremendous physical abuse. This release […]