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.
1972 Albert Hammond – Down By The River (US:#91)
“Down by the River“ is a 1972 Albert Hammond song that was released from his 1972 album It Never Rains in Southern California. Written by Hammond himself, it became his own debut charting hit in 1972. Upon re-release in 1975, it became an international hit for Hammond, charting in the top ten in West Germany […]
1972 Albert Hammond – It Never Rains in Southern California (US:#5 UK:#51)
“It Never Rains in Southern California”, written by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood, is a song first released by Hammond, a British born singer-songwriter, in 1972. Instrumental backing was provided by L.A. session musicians from the Wrecking Crew. The song is from his album, It Never Rains in Southern California. Hammond’s version peaked at number […]
1982 Neil Diamond – Heartlight (US:#5 UK:#47)
“Heartlight” is a song written by Neil Diamond, Carole Bayer Sager and her then-husband Burt Bacharach, and recorded by Diamond in 1982. It is the first track on Diamond’s 1982 album, also titled Heartlight, and reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his eighth (and last) top 5 hit on the chart. It […]
1983 Neil Diamond – I’m Alive (US:#35)
I’m Alive is the second single from the album Heartlight by Neil Diamond. This song was written by Neil Diamond and David Foster. Musicians Bass Reinie Press Drums Ron Tutt Guitar Doug Rhone Guitar Richard Bennett Acoustic Guitar Doug Rhone Acoustic Guitar Richard Bennett Keyboards Tom Hensley Piano Alan Lindgren Piano Tom Hensley Synthesizer Michael […]
1983 Neil Diamond – Front Page Story (US:#65)
Front Page Story is the third single from the Heartlight album by Neil Diamond. The song was written by Neil Diamond, Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager Musicians Bass Neil Stubenhaus Drums Jim Keltner Guitar Dean Parks Acoustic Guitar Marty Walsh Fender Rhodes Mike Lang Piano Burt Bacharach Percussion Victor Feldman Background Vocals Doug Rhone […]
1984 Pointer Sisters – Jump For Your Love (US:#3 UK:#6)
“Jump (For My Love)” is a song by American vocal group The Pointer Sisters, released by the Planet label on April 11, 1984 as the third single from their tenth studio album Break Out (1983). The song was originally titled “Jump” but was changed to “Jump (For My Love)” prior to its release as a […]
1984 Pointer Sisters – Automatic (US:#5 UK:#2)
“Automatic” is a song by American vocal group The Pointer Sisters, released by the Planet label on January 13, 1984 as the second single from their tenth studio album Break Out (1983). “Automatic” reached position number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of the Pointers’ signature songs. Eventually, three other […]
1985 Pointer Sisters – Neutron Dance (US:#6 UK:#31)
“Neutron Dance” is a song written by Allee Willis and Danny Sembello which was introduced by the Pointer Sisters on their 1983 album Break Out. The song became a Top Ten hit in 1985, its success augmented by being prominently featured on the soundtrack of motion picture Beverly Hills Cop. Musicians Drums (programming) Howie Rice […]