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 Andrew Gold – Thank You For Being A Friend (US:#25 UK:#42)
“Thank You for Being a Friend“ is a song written by Andrew Gold, who recorded it for his third album, All This and Heaven Too. The song reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978. On the Cash Box chart, “Thank You For Being a Friend” spent two weeks at #11. The […]
1974 Andy Kim – Fire Baby, I’m on Fire (US:#28)
“Fire Baby, I’m on Fire” was the second single by Andy Kim from his selftitled album, released in 1974. Musicians See Album Information Produced By Andy Kim Songwiters Andy Kim Charts US:#28UK:# –
1977 Alan O’Day – Started Out Dancing, Ended Up Making Love (US:#73)
The follow-up single of Undercover Angel, “Started Out Dancing, Ended Up Making Love” stalled at #73, marking Alan O’Day’s second and last appearance on the US charts. Three years later, in March 1980, a song called “Skinny Girls” reached #11 on the Australian Singles Chart. In 1981, O’Day co-wrote “Your Eyes” with singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita, […]
1977 Alan O’Day – Undercover Angel (US:#1 UK:#43)
“Undercover Angel“ was a hit single for singer/songwriter Alan O’Day. Certified gold, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (one of 1977’s ten biggest hits) and #9 on the Australian Singles Chart. In 1977, Warner Bros. Music decided to form a special label, Pacific Records, for their composers who also performed. O’Day was the […]
1982 Al Jarreau – Teach Me Tonight (US:#70)
“Teach Me Tonight” is a popular song that has become a pop standard. The music was written by Gene De Paul, the lyrics by Sammy Cahn. The song was published in 1953. Cahn wrote a new verse for Frank Sinatra’s 1984 recording on L.A. Is My Lady, referencing Sinatra’s many love affairs. The song was […]
1982 Al Jarreau – Breakin Away (US:#43)
Breakin’ Away is a single from the same titled album by Al Jarreau. Musicians Bass Neil Stubenhaus Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Jay Graydon Piano David Foster Keyboards Michael Boddicker Trumpet Jerry Hey Trombone Bill Reichenbach Trumpet Chuck Findley Produced By Jay Graydon Songwiters Tom CanningJay GraydonAl Jarreau Charts US:#43UK: –
2000 Christina Aguilera – I Turn To You (US:#3 UK:#19)
“I Turn to You“ is a song written by American songwriter Diane Warren and first recorded by R&B quartet All-4-One from the soundtrack album to the film Space Jam (1996). The ballad, produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, received very little recognition until American pop singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera recorded it for her self-titled debut […]
1989 Climie Fisher – Facts Of Love (UK:#50)
“Facts Of Love” is single by Climie Fisher from their album Coming In For The Kill. It was released in 1989 and hit #50 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Nathan East Drums (programming) Jimmy Bralower Drums (programming) Rob Fisher Guitar Eddie Martinez Guitar Steve Khan Keyboards Rob Fisher Percussion Carol Steele Background Vocals […]