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.
1990 Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville – When Something Is Wrong With My Baby (US:#78)
“When Something Is Wrong with My Baby“ is a classic hit song, a soul ballad, written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, recorded in Memphis and sung by Sam & Dave, and first released in 1967 by Stax Records. The song was covered by: Otis Redding & Carla Thomas in 1967; by Charlie Rich in […]
1989 Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville – All My Life (US:#11)
“All My Life” is a hit song written by Karla Bonoff and performed as duet by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville on Ronstadt’s triple platinum-certified 1989 album Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind; this was the second global hit from Ronstadt and Neville. The song was released as a single in early 1990 […]
1989 Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville – Don’t Know Much (US:#2 UK:#2)
“Don’t Know Much” is a song written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and Tom Snow. The original version was recorded by Barry Mann in 1980 and made famous when covered as a duet by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville in 1989. The song had a rich history prior to its success in 1989. It first […]
1982 Leo Sayer – Have You Ever Been In Love (UK:#10)
“Have You Ever Been in Love” was the first single of the album Word Radio by Leo Sayer, released in 1982 Musicians Bass Will Lee Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Steve Khan Piano Robbie Buchanan Synthesizer Bob Christianson Vocals Leo Sayer Produced By Arif Mardin Songwriters Andy Hill Peter Sinfield John Danter Charts US: – UK:#10
1988 Glenn Frey – True Love (US:#13 UK:#84)
“True Love“ is a song by American musician and singer-songwriter Glenn Frey, a member of the Eagles. It was released as a single from his third studio solo album Soul Searchin’, in 1988. The single features the track, “Workin’ Man” as the B-side, which was also released on the album. In the liner notes to […]
1983 George Benson – In Your Eyes (UK: #7)
“In Your Eyes“ is a single by American R&B singer George Benson, which entered the UK Singles Chart on 24 September 1983. It reached a peak position of number 7, and remained in the chart for 10 weeks. It was written by Michael Masser (music) and Dan Hill (lyrics). It was also covered by Jeffrey […]
1985 DeBarge – Who’s Holding Donna Now (US:#6 UK:#83)
“Who’s Holding Donna Now“ is a 1985 hit single recorded by DeBarge for the Gordy label. It was their second consecutive top ten U.S. hit after the release of “Rhythm of the Night”. After recording the successful dance single, DeBarge returned to their more comfortable standard of ballads. Relying on an outside producer, outside songwriters, […]
1989 Cher & Peter Cetera – After All (US:#6 UK:#84)
“After All“ is a 1989 Billboard Hot 100 hit song performed as a duet by American singer and actress Cher and American singer and bass player Peter Cetera (former lead vocalist of Chicago), released on February 21, 1989 by Geffen Records. It was used as the love theme for the movie Chances Are and was […]