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.
1979 James Taylor – Up On The Roof (US:#28)
“Up on the Roof” is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and recorded in 1962 by The Drifters: released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the U.S. pop singles chart and number 4 on the U.S. R&B singles chart. In the UK […]
1987 George Benson – Teaser (UK:#45)
“Teaser” is a single by American R&B singer George Benson, which entered the UK Singles Chart on 14 February 1987. It reached a peak position of number 45, and remained on the chart for 4 weeks. Musicians Bass (synthesizer) Cory Lerios Drums Narada Michael Walden Guitar David Jenkins Keyboards Walter Afanasieff Keyboards Cory Lerios Synthesizer […]
1986 George Benson – Shiver (UK:#19)
“Shiver” was a single by American R&B singer George Benson, which entered the UK Singles Chart on 29 November 1986. It reached a peak position of #19, and remained in the chart for 9 weeks. It was written by Narada Michael Walden, Preston Glass and Suzanne Valentine. Musicians Bass (synthesizer) Preston Glass Drums Narada Michael […]
1986 George Benson – Kisses In The Moonlight (UK#60)
Kisses In The Moonlight is the first single by George Benson from his album While the City Sleeps…, released in 1986. Musicians Drums (programming) Narada Michael Walden Guitar George Benson Synthesizer Frank Martin Background Vocals Claytoven Richardson Vocals George Benson Produced By Narada Michael Walden Charts US:# –UK:#60
1982 Donald Fagen – I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World) (US:#26)
“I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World)” is a song written and performed by American songwriter, singer and musician Donald Fagen. It was the first track of his Platinum-certified debut solo album The Nightfly, and was released in September 1982 as its first single. It charted well on the Billboard Hot 100, Mainstream Rock, R&B Singles and […]
1988 Cher – Skin Deep (US:#79)
“Skin Deep” is a rock song performed by American singer-actress Cher from her eighteenth studio album, Cher. It was written by Mark Goldenberg and Jon Lind, and produced by Lind. It was released as the album’s third single in mid-1988. Musicians Bass Jimmy Haslip Drums Craig Krampf Synthesizer John van Tongeren Guitar Michael Thompson […]
1987 Cher – I Found Someone (US:#10 UK:#5)
“I Found Someone” is the name of a chart single originally written and composed for Laura Branigan by Michael Bolton and Touch keyboardist Mark Mangold. The song was a bigger hit for Cher in 1987, reaching the Top 10. Musicians Bass Will Lee Drums Chris Parker Guitar Steve Lukather Guitar John McCurry Keyboards Doug Katsoros […]
1984 Irene Cara – Breakdance (US:#8 UK:#88)
“Breakdance” is a song written by Giorgio Moroder, Irene Cara, and Bunny Hull and performed by Irene Cara. It reached #8 on the Billboard pop chart, #13 on the US dance chart, #23 on the US R&B chart, and #88 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984. The song was featured on her 1983 album, […]