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.
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 […]
1972 Jackson Browne – Doctor My Eyes (US:#12)
“Doctor, My Eyes” is a 1972 song written and performed by Jackson Browne and included on his debut album Jackson Browne. Featuring a combination of an upbeat piano riff coupled, somewhat ironically, with lyric about feeling world-weary, the song was a surprise hit, reaching #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in spring 1972, after debuting […]
1971 James Taylor – You’ve Got A Friend (US:#1 UK:#4)
“You’ve Got a Friend” is a 1971 song written by Carole King. It was first recorded by King, and included in her album Tapestry. Another well-known version is by James Taylor from his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. His was released as a single in 1971 reaching number 1 on the Billboard […]
1976 James Taylor – Shower The People (US:#22)
“Shower the People” is the opening track on James Taylor’s 1976 album In the Pocket. The song features Carly Simon on backing vocals. “Shower the People” reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. that fall, remaining in the Top 40 for eight weeks. It also topped the Easy Listening chart for […]