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.
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 […]
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 […]