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.
1987 Eric Clapton & Tina Turner – Tearing Us Apart (UK:#56)
“Tearing Us Apart” is a song recorded by English blues rock guitarist and singer Eric Clapton on his 1986 album August, produced by Phil Collins. The song was about “the committee”, the group of Pattie Boyd’s friends whom Clapton blamed for coming between Pattie and him. “Tearing Us Apart” was a duet with Tina Turner […]
1987 Eric Clapton – Behind The Mask (UK:#15)
“Behind the Mask” is a synthpop song by electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra, written by member Ryuichi Sakamoto and first produced in 1978 for a Seiko commercial. It was later released in 1979 as part of the band’s album Solid State Survivor with English lyrics added by Chris Mosdell. It was also a single […]
1987 Eric Clapton – Holy Mother (UK:#95)
“Holy Mother” is a single from the album August from Eric Clapton. This song is a tribute to Richard Manuel of The Band, written by Eric Clapton and Stephen Bishop Musicians Bass Nathan East Percussion Phil Collins Guitar Eric Clapton Keyboards Greg Phillinganes Background Vocals Phil Collins Background Vocals Katie Kissoon Background Vocals Tessa Niles […]
1973 Art Garfunkel – All I Know (US:#9)
“All I Know” is a song written by American songwriter Jimmy Webb, first recorded by Art Garfunkel on his 1973 debut solo album, Angel Clare, released by Columbia Records. Instrumental backing was provided by members of the Wrecking Crew, L.A. session musicians. Garfunkel’s version is the best known and highest-charting version, peaking at number nine […]
1973 Art Garfunkel – I Shall Sing (US:#38)
“I Shall Sing”, the third track of the album, was the second single of the Art Garfunkel album Angel Clare. The Van Morrison reggae based song (which would later be a hit for Boney M) was changed from reggae to a Latin beat by Jim Gordon, with Milt Holland providing the prominent percussion (namely agogo […]
1980 Average White Band – Let’s Go Round Again (US:#53 UK:#12)
“Let’s Go Round Again“ was a single released by the Scottish funk and R&B group Average White Band. The single achieved in the charts UK #12, US Pop #53, US R&B #33. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Foster Songwriters Alan Gorrie Charts […]
1980 Average White Band – For You, For Love (UK:#46)
“For You, For Love“ was the second single released by the Scottish funk and R&B group Average White Band. It peaked at 46 in the UK charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Foster Songwriters Bill ChamplinRoger Ball Charts US: –UK:#46
1980 Warren Zevon – A Certain Girl (US:#57)
“A Certain Girl” (a cover of a song previously recorded by Ernie K-Doe and The Yardbirds) reached No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Warren Zevon‘s second and final hit on that chart. Musicians Bass Leland Sklar Drums Rick Marotta Guitar Waddy Wachtel Guitar Don Felder Guitar Jorge Calderon Background Vocals Jackson Browne Background […]