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.
1981 Four Tops – Don’t Walk Away (UK:#16)
“Don’t Walk Away” is a single by The Four Tops, released in 1981. The song was taken from their album Tonight and reached #16 in the UK Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Wolfert Songwriters Jerry Knight Charts US:# –UK:#16
1975 Neil Sedaka – Bad Blood (US:#1)
“Bad Blood” is a popular song written by Neil Sedaka and Phil Cody. The song, with uncredited backing vocals by Elton John, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1975, remaining in the top position for three weeks. It was certified gold by the RIAA and was the most successful individual commercial release […]
1990 Everything But The Girl – Driving (UK:#54)
“Driving” is a single by Everything But The Girl from their album The Language Of Life, released in 1990. It reached #54 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass John Patitucci Drums Omar Hakim Guitar Ben Watt Acoustic Guitar Ben Watt Piano Larry Williams Synthesizer Larry Williams Programming Larry Williams Sax Michael Brecker Percussion Lenny Castro […]
1983 Mike Oldfield – Moonlight Shadow (UK:#4)
“Moonlight Shadow” is a song written and performed by English multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield, released as a single in May 1983 by Virgin Records, and included in the album Crises of the same year. The vocals were performed by Scottish vocalist Maggie Reilly, who had collaborated with Mike Oldfield since 1980. It is Oldfield’s most successful […]
1976 John Sebastian – Welcome Back (US:#1)
“Welcome Back” is a popular record that was the theme song of the 1970s American television sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter. Written and recorded by former Lovin’ Spoonful frontman John Sebastian, it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in May 1976 after only five weeks on the chart, and also […]
1972 James Taylor – Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
“Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, from his 1972 album One Man Dog. It was released as the lead single from the album, and peaked at #14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on January 13, 1973. It also reached #3 Easy Listening. In […]
1980 Michael Jackson – Rock With You (US:#1 UK:#7)
“Rock with You” is a song recorded by American singer Michael Jackson. It was written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones. It was first offered to Karen Carpenter, while she was working on her first solo album, but she turned it down. It was released on November 3, 1979, by Epic Records as […]
1982 Dionne Warwick & Johnny Mathis – Friends In Love (US#38)
“Friends in Love” is a song by Johnny Mathis and Dionne Warwick, released in 1982. The song was both released on Dionne Warwick’s and Johnny Mathis’ album Friends In Love. The song reached #38 on the US Billboards. Musicians Bass Mike Porcaro Drums Mike Baird Guitar Jay Graydon Piano David Foster Percussion Victor Feldman Background […]