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.
1978 The Doobie Brothers – Dependin’ On You (US:#25)
Dependin’ On You was the first single from The Doobie Brothers album Minute By Minute, released in 1978. It was written by Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons. Musicians Bass Tiran Porter Drums John Hartman Drums Keith Knudsen Guitar Jeff Baxter Guitar Patrick Simmons Keyboards Michael McDonald Synthesizer Michael McDonald Sax Andrew Love Trumpet Ben Cauley […]
1984 Lionel Richie – Hello (US:#1 UK:#1)
“Hello” is a song by Lionel Richie. Taken as the third single from his second solo album Can’t Slow Down, the song was released in 1984 and reached number one on three Billboard music charts: the pop chart (for two weeks), the R&B chart (for three weeks), and the adult contemporary chart (for six weeks). […]
1983 Lionel Richie – All Night Long (All Night) (US:#1 UK:#2)
“All Night Long (All Night)” is a hit single by American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie from 1983. Taken from his second solo album, Can’t Slow Down, it combined Richie’s soulful Commodores style with Caribbean influences. This new, more dance music, pop-inspired approach proved popular, as the single reached number one on three Billboard charts (pop, R&B […]
1990 Cher – You Wouldn’t Know Love (UK:#55)
“You Wouldn’t Know Love” is a song written by Michael Bolton and Diane Warren appearing contemporaneously in 1989 on Bolton’s Soul Provider album and Cher’s Heart of Stone album. The song was only released as a single in Europe and Australasia by Cher in 1990. Cher’s version of the song, produced by its writer, Michael […]
1987 Nick Kamen – Nobody Else (UK:#47)
Nobody Else was the third single by Nick Kamen from his selftitled album, released in 1987. The song was written by Brenda Russell and Jeff Hull. Musicians Drums JR Robinson Guitar Dann Huff Keyboards Aaron Zigman Programming Jeff Hull Percussion Lenny Castro Background Vocals Brenda Russell Background Vocals David Lasley Background Vocals Donny Gerrard Background […]
1987 Nick Kamen – Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever (UK:#16)
“Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever” is a 1966 song by the Four Tops, on the Motown label. It was written by Ivy Jo Hunter and Stevie Wonder and peaked at #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs singles charts and #45 on the Billboard Top 100 singles charts. Nick Kamen released his version in 1987, […]
1986 Nick Kamen – Each Time You Break My Heart (UK:#5)
“Each Time You Break My Heart” is a song recorded by British singer Nick Kamen, for his eponymous debut studio album (1987). It was released by Sire Records on 2 November 1986 as his debut single in 7″ and 12″ maxi formats. Kamen had gained popularity by starring in a 1985 Levi’s television commercial, later […]
1972 Jackson Browne – Rock Me On The Water (US:#48)
“Rock Me on the Water” is an oft-covered song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, released as the second single from his 1972 debut album, Jackson Browne, following the #7 success of Browne’s debut single, “Doctor My Eyes.” Browne’s version reached #48 on Billboards Sept. 23, 1972, Hot 100 chart, spending nine weeks […]