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.
1988 Brenda Russell – Gravity (UK:#77)
“Gravity” is the second single by Brenda Russell taken from her album Get Here, released in 1988 Musicians Drums (programming) Gardner Cole Guitar Paul Jackson Jr Synthesizer Gardner Cole Synthesizer Wayne Linsey Vocals Brenda Russell Produced By Stanley ClarkeBrenda Russell Songwriters Brenda RussellGardner Cole Charts US:# –UK:#77
1983 Pointer Sisters – I’m So Excited (US:#9 UK:#11)
“I’m So Excited” is a song performed by American recording artists The Pointer Sisters. Jointly written and composed by The Pointer Sisters in collaboration with Trevor Lawrence, it was originally released in 1982 (reaching #30 on the U.S. Singles Chart) and saw a remixed re release in 1984 (reaching #9 on the U.S. Singles Chart).[3][4] […]
1982 Pointer Sisters – If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady (US:#67)
“If You Wanna Get Back Your Lady” is a single by The Pointer Sisters, taken from their album So Excited!, released in 1982. Musicians Bass Nathan East Drums JR Robinson Clavinet John Parker Synthesizer Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer John Parker Synthesizer Ed Walsh Programming Michael Boddicker Produced By Richard Perry Songwriters John Lewis ParkerBrian Potter Charts […]
1988 Gail Ann Dorsey – Wasted Country (UK:#76)
“Wasted Country” is a single by Gail Ann Dorsey from her solo album The Corporate World, released in 1988. Musicians Bass Gail Ann Dorsey Drums (Linn) Steve Ferrone Drums (programming) Ted Hayton Guitar (solo) Eric Clapton Guitar Bub Roberts Guitar Gail Ann Dorsey Keyboards Marcel East Keyboards Nathan East Sax Kim Hutchcroft Trombone Bill Reichenbach […]
1972 The Four Tops – Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got) (US:#4)
“Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)” is a 1973 hit single written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter, released as a single by The Four Tops on the ABC/Dunhill record label, from the album Keeper of the Castle. It reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, number one on the Cash […]
1972 Four Tops – Keeper Of The Castle (US:#10 UK:#18)
“Keeper of the Castle” is a song recorded and released by American singing group The Four Tops, notable as the first hit the group scored on the ABC-Dunhill label after leaving Motown in 1972. The song, a social commentary on men’s roles in relationships, was co-written by Dennis Lambert, who also produced the song and […]
1979 Kenny Loggins – This Is It (US:#11)
“This Is It” is a song by American musician Kenny Loggins. It was released in 1979 as the lead single from his 1979 album Keep the Fire. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 17 on the Adult Contemporary chart. “This Is It” was also successful on the Hot Soul Singles […]
1979 Yvonne Elliman – Love Pains (US:#43)
“Love Pains” is a dance song written by Michael Price, Dan Walsh and Steve Barri. It was originally recorded by Yvonne Elliman in 1979. Both Hazell Dean and Liza Minnelli covered it and had hits in 1989 and 1990 respectively with their versions. There have also been many other cover versions of this song. “Love […]