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 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. […]
1990 Michael McDonald – Take It To Heart (US:#98)
“Take It To Heart” is a single from the same titled album by Michael McDonald, released in 1990. It peaked at #98 on US Billboard Chart. Musicians Drums George Perilli Guitar Bernie Chiaravalle Programming Michael McDonald Programming Michael Mason Programming Mike Hanna Programming Don Was Programming John Tesh Percussion Coral Sitar Percussion Paulinho Da Costa […]
1983 Mike Oldfield – Shadow On The Wall (UK:#95)
“Shadow on the Wall” is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1983 by Virgin Records. English rock singer Roger Chapman performs vocals on the song and it is taken from Oldfield’s Crises album. The song was a hit single especially in Germanic countries. The music video for “Shadow on the Wall” depicts an […]