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 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 […]
1990 Go West – King Of Wishful Thinking (US:#8 UK:#18)
“King of Wishful Thinking” is a 1990 song by the British pop duo Go West. It was featured in the film Pretty Woman and appeared on its soundtrack. It was later featured on Go West’s fourth studio album, Indian Summer, in 1992. The song was written by Peter Cox, Richard Drummie and Martin Page. It […]
1992 Go West – Faithful (US:#14 UK:#13)
“Faithful” is a song performed by Go West. The song is the opening track on the band’s fourth album Indian Summer and serves as the album’s lead single. Written by the band and Martin Page and produced by Peter Wolf, the song reached the top 20 in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United […]
1981 Elton John – Chloe (UK:#34)
“Chloe” is the third single from the album The Fox by Elton John. It was released in 1981. Musicians Bass Reginald McBride Drums Alvin Taylor Guitar Steve Lukather Piano Elton John Fender Rhodes James Newton Howard Percussion Victor Feldman Background Vocals Dee Murray Background Vocals Bill Champlin Background Vocals Gary Osborn Background Vocals Max Gronenthal […]