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 Felix Cavaliere – Only A Lonely Heart Sees (US:#36)
“Only A Lonely Heart Sees” is a single by Felix Cavaliere, released in 1979. It was taken from his album Castles In The Air and peaked at #36 in the US Billoard 100 charts. Musicians Bass Will Lee Drums Steve Jordan Guitar Hiram Bullock Acoustic Guitar Hiram Bullock Fender Rhodes Felix Cavaliere Sax George Young […]
1979 Dan Peek – All Things Are Possible (US#78)
“All Things Are Possible” is the debut single by former America member Dan Peek, from the album of the same name, All Things Are Possible. Released in 1979 it was a No. 1 hit on contemporary Christian music stations (staying at the top of the charts for 13 weeks), as well as reaching the mainstream […]
1979 Brooklyn Dreams – Make It Last (US:#69)
“Make It Last” is a single by the band Brooklyn Dreams, released in 1979. The song, taken from the album Sleepless Nights, reached #69 in the US Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Bob Esty Songwriters Bruce SudanoJoe Esposito Charts US:#69UK:# –
1975 Bruce Springsteen – Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out (US:#83)
“Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out” is the second song on Bruce Springsteen‘s breakthrough album Born to Run, released in 1975. The song tells the story of the formation of the E Street Band. The meaning of the title is unclear. Even Springsteen himself says in the Born to Run documentary Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born […]
1982 Barry Manilow – Oh Julie (US:#38)
“Oh Julie” was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart for one week for Shakin’ Stevens in January 1982. It is Stevens’ third number-one single and his first as a writer. The B-side, “I’m Knockin’”, was also written by Shakin’ Stevens and both tracks benefit from arrangements driven by lead guitarist Mickey Gee. […]
1982 Barry Manilow – I Wanna Do It With You (UK:#8)
“I Wanna Do It with You” is a single by Barry Manilow released in 1982 from his album Here Comes The Night. It reached #8 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Leon Gaer Drums John Ferraro Guitar Richie Zito Piano Victor Vanacore Sax Gary Herbig Percussion Alan Estes Background Vocals Bill Champlin Background Vocals Steve […]
1976 Alessi Brothers – Oh Lori (UK:#7)
“Oh, Lori” is a single by the Alessi Brothers from their album Alessi, released in 1976. The single peaked at #7 in the UK Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Bones Howe Songwriters Billy AlessiBobby Alessi Charts US:# –UK:#7
1993 Air Supply – Goodbye (UK:#66)
“Goodbye” is a song by English/Australian soft rock duo Air Supply, from their twelfth album The Vanishing Race. Released as a single in 1993, it was an Adult Contemporary chart hit, peaking at #48. In the UK, the song peaked at #66. The song was more successful in Asia, particularly in the Philippines and Indonesia. […]