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 Peter Allen – Fly Away (US:#55)
“Fly Away” is a single by Peter Allen from the album Bi-Coastal, released in 1980. It is the only single of that album that hit the charts. Musicians Bass Mike Porcaro Drums Ed Greene Guitar David Williams Keyboards David Foster Sax Eugene Meros Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Background Vocals Richard Page Background Vocals Steve George Vocals […]
1982 Donald Fagen – New Frontier (US:#70)
“New Frontier” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Donald Fagen for his debut studio album, The Nightfly (1982). The song was released as the second single from the album in January 1983 through Warner Bros. Records. The song – set in the early 1960s – centers on teenagers finding romance in an underground fallout shelter. It […]
1980 Ray Kennedy – Just For The Moment (US:#82)
“Just For The Moment” is a single by Ray Kennedy his from selftitled album, released in 1980. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Foster Songwriters Ray KennedyJack Conrad Charts US:#82UK:# –
1975 Aretha Franklin – Mr. D.J. (5 For The D.J.) (US:#53)
The only pop chart single from Aretha Franklin‘s album You, “Mr. D.J.” stalled at just #53 on Billboard’s Hot 100, while climbing to only #13 R&B. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Aretha Franklin Jerry Wrexler Songwriters Aretha Franklin Charts US:#53 UK:# […]
1985 Barry Manilow – I’m Your Man (US:#86 UK:#96)
“I’m Your Man” is a song by singer-songwriter Barry Manilow, released as a single on RCA Records in July 1986. It peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 86. The music video was produced and edited by legendary New York DJ/VJ Scott Blackwell and was a favorite on the video show Night Flight at […]
1985 Barry Manilow – In Search Of Love (UK:#80)
“In Search of Love” is the first single by Barry Manilow from his album Manilow, released in 1985. Musicians Bass Howie Rice Drums JR Robinson Guitar Howie Rice Keyboards Howie Rice Background Vocals Bill Hughes Background Vocals Jason Scheff Background Vocals Jon Lind Background Vocals Luther Waters Background Vocals Oren Waters Vocals Barry Manilow Produced […]
1974 Andy Kim – Rock Me Gently (US:#1 UK:#2)
Rock Me Gently was a Billboard #1 hit song for Andy Kim in 1974. The Canadian singer, who had achieved several hits from 1968 to 1971, had not had a Top 100 single since September 1971, and had been without a record label since early 1973. Nevertheless, he said in a 1974 interview, “I never […]
2011 Rascal Flatts – I Won’t Let Go (US:#31)
“I Won’t Let Go” is a song written by Steve Robson and Jason Sellers and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in January 2011 as the second single from the band’s seventh studio album, Nothing Like This as well as their 28th single overall. The song received positive reviews from […]