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.
1985 Dionne Warwick – That’s What Friends Are For (US:#1 UK:#16)
“That’s What Friends Are For” is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. It was first recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film Night Shift, but it is better known for the 1985 cover version by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder. This recording, […]
1981 Rufus – Sharing The Love (US:#91)
Sharing The Love is a single from the Rufus album Camouflage, released in 1981. This song was written by Kevin Murphy. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Rufus Songwiters Kevin Murphy Charts US:#91UK:# –
1974 Bobby Blue Bland – Goin’ Slow Down (US:#69)
“Goin’ Down Slow” or “Going Down Slow” is a blues song composed by American blues singer St. Louis Jimmy Oden. It is considered a blues standard and “one of the most famous blues of all”. “Goin’ Down Slow” has been recorded by many blues and other artists, notably Howlin’ Wolf and Bobby Bland, whose rendition […]
1982 Barry Manilow – Let’s Hang On (US:#32 UK:#12)
“Let’s Hang On!“ is a song composed by Bob Crewe, Sandy Linzer, and Denny Randell that was popularized by The Four Seasons in 1965. The single reached the number three position in the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the group’s highest placement since “Rag Doll” hit the top spot in July 1964. In 1981, the […]
1979 Dynasty – I Don’t Want To Be A Freak (But I Can’t Help Myself) (UK: #20)
“I Don’t Want To Be A Freak (But I Can’t Help Myself)” is a song by the band Dynasty, released in 1979 Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Leon Sylvers Songwriters Dick GriffeyLeon SylversNidra Beard Charts US:# –UK:#20
1979 Cher – Take Me Home (US:#8)
“Take Me Home” is a song by American singer Cher from her 1979 fifteenth studio album of the same name. A disco song, it was conceived after Cher was recommended to venture into said genre, after the commercial failure of her previous albums. The lyrics center around the request of a woman to be taken […]
1979 Cher – Wasn’t It Good (US: #49)
“Wasn’t It Good“ is a song written by producers Bob Esty and Michele Aller. The song was originally recorded by American singer-actress Cher. “Wasn’t It Good” was released as the second single from Cher’s 1979 album Take Me Home. “Wasn’t It Good” was officially released in the United States, but in places such as the […]
1976 Rhythm Heritage – Theme From S.W.A.T (US:#1)
Theme from S.W.A.T.” is an instrumental song written by Barry De Vorzon and performed by American funk group Rhythm Heritage, released on their debut album Disco-Fied. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the United States on the chart date of February 28, 1976. As the title implies, it was […]