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 Donna Summer – MacArthur Park (US:#1 & UK:#5)
In September 1978, American singer Donna Summer released a multi-million selling vinyl single disco version of “MacArthur Park“: number one on the American pop music sales charts for three weeks, the track earned Summer her first nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Summer was also nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Female […]
1979 Olivia Newton-John – Dancin’ ‘Round And ‘Round (US:#82)
Dancin’ ‘Round and ‘Round” from the “Totally Hot” single to Country radio—the first time since Olivia Newton-John‘s 1975 single, “Let It Shine/He Ain’t Heavy … He’s My Brother”, that Olivia Newton-John worked both sides of a single to different radio formats. “Dancin’ ‘Round and ‘Round” peaked at No. 29 on the Country chart and is her […]
1978 Leo Sayer – Raining In My Heart (US:#47 & UK:#21)
“Raining in My Heart“ is a song recorded by Buddy Holly with the orchestral backing by Dick Jacobs. The music and lyrics are written by the songwriting team of Felice Bryant and Boudleaux Bryant. It was released as a single on Coral Records in 1959, peaking at #88 on the Billboard charts as the B-side […]
1978 Daryl Hall & John Oates – It’s A Laugh (US:#20)
“It’s a Laugh” is a single by Hall & Oates from their album Along The Red Ledge, released in 1978. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Foster Songwriters Daryl Hall Charts US:#20UK: –
1978 Daryl Hall & John Oates – I Don’t Wanna Lose You (US:#42)
“I Don’t Wanna Lose You” is a single by Hall & Oates from their album Along The Red Ledge, released in 1978. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Foster Songwriters Daryl HallJohn Oates Charts US:#42UK: –
1978 Diana Ross – Your Love Is Good For Me (US:#49)
“Your Love Is So Good For Me” is the second single from the Diana Ross album Baby It’s Me. Musicians Bass Ray Parker Jr Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Ray Parker Jr Organ David Paich Piano Ken Peterson Horn Chuck Findley Horn Jim Horn Background Vocals David Paich Background Vocals Bobby Kimball Produced By Richard Perry […]
1977 Diana Ross – You Got It (US:#49)
“You Got It” is the fourth single by Diana Ross from the Baby, It’s Me album, released in 1977 Musicians Bass David Hungate Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Lee Ritenour Guitar Ray Parker Jr Fender Rhodes Michael Omartian Percussion Lenny Castro Background Vocals Becky Lewis Background Vocals Patti Brooks Background Vocals Petsye Powell Produced By Richard […]
1978 Boz Scaggs – Hollywood (US:#49 & UK:#33)
“Hollywood” is the second single from the album Two Down Then Left by Boz Scaggs, released in 1978 Musicians Bass Scott Edwards Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Jay Graydon Guitar Ray Parker Jr Keyboards Michael Omartian Vibraphone Victor Feldman Background Vocals Carolyn Willis Background Vocals Julia Tillman Waters Background Vocals Myrna Matthews Produced By Joe Wissert […]