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.
1980 Ambrosia – You’re the Only Woman (You & I) (US:#13)
“You’re the Only Woman (You & I)” is a song by American soft rock band Ambrosia, from the album One Eighty. It was written by band member David Pack, and was released as a single in 1980. The song was a top 20 hit in the U.S. during late summer/early fall of 1980, peaking at […]
1980 Ambrosia – The Biggest Part Of Me (US:#3)
“Biggest Part of Me” is a song by American band Ambrosia, from the album One Eighty. Released as a single in 1980, the song reached number 1 on the Radio and Records chart and number 3 on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. The song was written by band member David […]
1983 Chicago – What You’re Missing (US:#81)
“What You’re Missing” is a song by Chicago from their 16 album. The song was written by Joseph Williams and Jay Gruska and reached #81 in US Billboard charts. Musicians Bass Peter Cetera Drums Danny Seraphine Guitar Bill Champlin Keyboards Bill Champlin Keyboards Robert Lamm Trumpet Lee Loughnane Horn Lee Loughnane Trombone James Pankow Woodwinds […]
1974 Carly Simon – Haven’t Got Time For The Pain (US:#14)
“Haven’t Got Time for the Pain” is a song written by Carly Simon and Jacob Brackman that was first released on Simon’s 1974 album Hotcakes. It was also released as a single, reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It is also known for its use in […]
1974 Carly Simon – Mockingbird (US:#5)
“Mockingbird” is a 1963 song written and recorded by Inez and Charlie Foxx, based on the lullaby “Hush Little Baby”. American singer-songwriters Carly Simon and James Taylor recorded a remake of “Mockingbird” in the autumn of 1973, and the track was released as the lead single from Simon’s fourth studio album Hotcakes in 1974. It […]
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 […]