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.
1980 Barry Manilow – Lonely Together (US:#45 UK:#21)
“Lonely Together” is a 1981 song recorded by Barry Manilow. It was written by Kenny Nolan. The song was the second single release from Manilow’s 1980 album, Barry. “Lonely Together” peaked at number 45 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It reached number seven on the U.S. adult contemporary chart.[2] In the Ireland and the […]
1981 Barry Manilow – Bermuda Triangle (UK:#15)
“Bermuda Triangle” is a song by Barry Manilow, from his album Barry, written by Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman. Released as a single in 1981, it reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart, number 16 in Germany and number 23 in Ireland. The song features tonicizations, the cycle of fifths and a […]
1976 Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free (US:#20 UK:#2)
“Young Hearts Run Free” is a disco song written by David Crawford and originally recorded by American soul singer Candi Staton in 1976. “Young Hearts Run Free” was written by its producer David Crawford. According to Staton, the song’s genesis was a conversation she had with Crawford over lunch in Los Angeles: Staton – “Dave […]
1984 The Jacksons – Torture (US:#17 UK:#26)
“Torture” is the second single released off the album Victory by the band The Jacksons. Written by Jackie Jackson and fellow Motown veteran Kathy Wakefield, the song is about someone ending a relationship and the torture that a person can receive while trying to end it. Jackie was originally going to sing the song with […]
1984 The Jacksons – State Of Shock (US:#3 UK:#14)
“State of Shock” is a 1984 hit single by the Jacksons featuring frontman Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. It was written by Jackson and Randy Hansen, a guitarist. “State of Shock” charted at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. The track was originally to be […]
1979 Marc Tanner Band – Elena (US:#45)
“Elena” was the debut single for the West Coast rock group, Marc Tanner Band. It was a hot 100 hit for them in 1979. The song was written by Marc Tanner, Nat Jeffrey, and Jeff Monday. Nat Jeffrey also produced the single. It was released on the Elektra label, in January 1979. Two of the […]
1983 Toto – Waiting For Your Love (US:#73)
“Waiting for Your Love” is a song by American rock band Toto from their 1982 album Toto IV. In 1983, it was released as a single, peaking at number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by keyboardist Bobby Kimball and David Paich and is performed in the key of A-flat […]
1977 Bread – Hooked On You (US:#60)
“Hooked On You” is the second single by the Bread from their album Lost Without Your Love. The song was written by David Gates. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Gates Songwriters David Gates Charts US:#60UK:# –