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.
1984 Russ Ballard – Voices (US:#110 UK:#95)
“Voices” is a single by Russ Ballard, from his selftitled album, released in 1984. It peaked at #110 in the US Billboard Charts and #95 in UK Charts. Musicians Bass Mo Foster Drums Simon Phillips Guitar Russ Ballard Keyboards Greg Sanders Vocals Russ Ballard Produced By John StanleyRuss Ballard Songwriters Russ Ballard Charts US:#110UK:#95
1977 Hall & Oates – Why Do Lovers Break Each Other’s Heart? (US:#73)
“Why Do Lovers Break Each Other’s Heart?” is a song by Hall & Oates released in 1977. The single was taken from their album Beauty On A Back Street. It peakes at #73 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass Leland Sklar Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar John Oates Mandolin Daryl Hall Keyboards Daryl Hall Piano […]
1978 Eddie Money – Maybe I’m A Fool (US:#22)
“Maybe I’m a Fool” is a song by American rock singer, Eddie Money, from his album Life for the Taking in 1978. It was released as a single and reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1979. Musicians Bass Lonnie Turner Drums Gary Mallaber Guitar John Whitney Guitar Lloyd Chiate Keyboards Greg Phillinganes […]
1983 Donna Summer & Matthew Ward – Love Has A Mind Of Its Own (US:#70)
“Love Has a Mind of Its Own” is a song by Donna Summer featuring Matthew Ward, released in 1983. It was taken from her album She Works Hard For The Money and peaked at #70 in th US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass Nathan East Drums Mike Baird Guitar Jay Graydon Piano Michael Omartian Percussion Lenny […]
1980 Dolly Parton – Starting Over Again (US:#36)
“Starting Over Again” is a song recorded by American entertainer Dolly Parton. The song was written by Donna Summer and her husband Bruce Sudano. Parton’s recording was performed as a slow tempo ballad, gradually building to a dramatic crescendo. It was released in March 1980 as the first single from her album Dolly, Dolly, Dolly. […]
1980 Pete Townshend – Let My Love Open The Door (UK:#46)
“Let My Love Open the Door” is a song written and performed by Pete Townshend from his 1980 album Empty Glass. It reached the top ten in the United States in that same year, reaching number nine. It reached number five in Canada. Although Townshend is a devotee to the religious guru Meher Baba, he […]
1984 Sheena Easton – Devil In A Fast Car (US:#79)
“Devil In A Fast Car” is a song from Sheana Easton‘s album Best Kept Secret, released in 1984. It reached #79 on the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass Leland Sklar Drums Carlos Vega Guitar Mike Landau Synthesizer Michael Boddicker Synthesizer Greg Mathieson Percussion Lenny Castro Background Vocals Richard Page Background Vocals Steve George Vocals Sheena […]
1978 Tavares – The Ghost Of Love (UK:#29)
“The Ghost Of Love” is a song from the album Future Bound by Tavares, released in 1978. The single peaked at #29 in the UK charts. Musicians Bass Chuck Rainey Drums James Gadson Guitar Bob Bowles Guitar Jim Nau Harpsichord Freddie Perren Piano Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer Freddie Perren Vocals Tavares Produced By Freddie Perren Songwriters […]