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.
1967 The Mamas And The Papas – Dedicated to the One I Love (US:#2)
“Dedicated to the One I Love” is a song written by Lowman Pauling and Ralph Bass which was a hit for the “5” Royales, the Shirelles and the Mamas & the Papas. Pauling was the guitarist of The “5” Royales, the group that recorded the original version of the song, produced by Bass, in 1957. […]
1967 The Mamas And The Papas – Creeque Alley (US:#5 UK:#4)
“Creeque Alley” is an autobiographical hit single written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas, and composed by John Phillips, in 1967, narrating the story of how the group was formed, and its early years. The third song on the album Deliver, it peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard […]
1967 The Mamas And The Papas – Look Through My Window (US:#24)
“Look Through My Window” is a song recorded by the American vocal group The Mamas & the Papas. Written by John Philips, c. 1964 during a temporary separation from his partner, Michelle Phillips. The song was inspired by the fact that although John thought Michelle was out in California, she in fact was just blocks […]
1981 Burton Cummings – You Saved My Soul (US:#37)
“You Saved My Soul” is a 1981 single by Canadian musician Burton Cummings, from the 1981 album Sweet Sweet. The single reached #12 on Canada’s Adult Contemporary chart. Originally written and recorded for the film Melanie, which starred Cummings and Glynnis O’Connor as a man and woman entering into a romantic relationship, the song won […]
1978 Allan Clarke – Shadow In The Street (US:#41)
“Shadow In The Street” is a song by Allan Clarke from his album I Wasn’t Born Yesterday, released in 1978. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Spencer Proffer Songwriters Gary BensonAllan Clarke Charts US:#41UK:# –
1979 Earth, Wind & Fire – After The Love Has Gone (US:#2 UK:#4)
“After the Love Has Gone” is a 1979 hit single for Earth, Wind & Fire, written by David Foster, Jay Graydon, and Bill Champlin for the album I Am. It held the #2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks, behind The Knack’s smash hit “My Sharona” One of the song’s […]
1990 Hugh Harris – Rhythm Of Life (UK:#92)
“Rhythm Of Life” is a single by Hugh Harris from his album Words For Our Years, released in 1990. Musicians Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Morris Michaels Guitar Sam Harley Piano Danny Schogger Sax Chris White All Other Instruments Hugh Harris Produced By Gary KatzHugh Harris Songwriters Hugh Harris Charts US:# –UK:#92
1978 Gordon Giltrap – Fear Of The Dark (UK:#58)
Fear Of The Dark is a single by Gordon Giltrap from the same titled album, released in 1978. Musicians Bass John Perry Drums Simon Phillips Guitar Gordon Giltrap Acoustic Guitar Gordon Giltrap Keyboards Rod Edwards Piano Rod Edwards Synthesizer Rod Edwards Produced By Jon MillerRod EdwardsRoger Hand Songwriters Gordon GiltrapRod EdwardsRoger Hand Charts US:# –UK:#58