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.
1980 Eddie Rabbitt – Drivin’ My Life Away (US:#5)
“Drivin’ My Life Away” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in 1980 as the first single from his album Horizon. It reached number one on the Hot Country Singles in 1980, and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by […]
1981 Eddie Rabbitt – I Love A Rainy Night (US:#1)
“I Love a Rainy Night“ is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in November 1980 as the second single from his album Horizon. It reached number one on the Hot Country Singles, Billboard Hot 100, and Adult Contemporary Singles charts in 1981. The song succeeded Dolly […]
1989 Richard Marx – Too Late To Say Goodbye (US:#12 UK:#38)
“Too Late To Say Goodbye” is the fourth released single from the Richard Marx album Repeat Offender. Musicians Bass Jim Cliff Drums Prairie Prince Guitar (solo) Mike Landau Acoustic Guitar Bruce Gaitsch Keyboards CJ Vanston Background Vocals Fee Waybill Produced By David ColeRichard Marx Songwriters Richard MarxFee Waybill Charts US:#12 UK:#38
1989 Richard Marx – Right Here Waiting (US:#1 UK:#2)
“Right Here Waiting“ is a song by American singer and songwriter Richard Marx. It was released in June 29, 1989, as the second single from his second album, Repeat Offender. The song was a global hit, topping charts throughout the world, including the U.S. where it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It […]
1974 Steely Dan – Pretzel Logic (US:#57)
“Pretzel Logic“ is a song written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen that was released as a single by Steely Dan from their album Pretzel Logic, originally released in 1974 by ABC Records. It reached number 57 in the Billboard charts. Steely Dan FAQ author Anthony Robustelli describes “Pretzel Logic” as a bluesy shuffle about […]
1974 Steely Dan – Rikki Don’t Lose That Number (US:# 4 UK:#58)
“Rikki Don’t Lose That Number“ is a single released in 1974 by rock/jazz rock group Steely Dan and the opening track of their third album Pretzel Logic. It was the most successful single of the group’s career, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1974. The song features Jim […]
1990 Michael Bolton – When I’m Back on My Feet Again (US:#7 UK:#44)
“When I’m Back on My Feet Again“ is the title of the fourth single released from Michael Bolton‘s 1989 album, Soul Provider. The song was written by noted songwriter Diane Warren. The song peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 1990, becoming Bolton’s third Top 10 hit in the United […]
1989 Michael Bolton – How Am I Supposed To Live Without You (US:#1 UK:#3)
“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You“ is a song written in 1983 by Doug James and Michael Bolton. The ballad has been recorded by many artists around the world, in several languages, becoming something of a modern pop standard. Instrumental versions of the song have been recorded featuring variously the piano, guitar, saxophone, […]