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.
1983 Heart – Allies (US: #83)
“Allies“ is a song recorded by the rock band Heart. It was released in 1983 as the second and final single from the band’s seventh studio album Passionworks. The song was written by Jonathan Cain, best known as a member of the rock band Journey. Nancy Wilson from Heart singing in Sydney, Australia 2011 “Allies” […]
1976 Boz Scaggs – Lowdown (US: #3 UK: #28)
“Lowdown“ is a hit song originally recorded in 1976 by Boz Scaggs for his mainstream-breakthrough album, Silk Degrees. The song was co-written by Scaggs and David Paich. Paich, along with fellow “Lowdown” session musicians Louie Shelton, David Hungate, and Jeffrey Porcaro, would later help form the band Toto. Initially, Silk Degrees received a lukewarm commercial […]
1975 Joe Cocker – It’s A Sin when You Love Somebody (US: #5)
The single It’s A Sin When You Love Somebody was written by Jimmy Webb, it was released in 1975 as as single from the album I Can Stand a Little Rain, the fourth studio album by Joe Cocker. Musicians Bass Dave McDaniel Drums Ollie E. Brown Guitar Jay Graydon Guitar Ray Parker Jr Piano David […]
1975 Joan Baez – Blue Sky (US: #57)
“Blue Sky“ is a song by the American rock band the Allman Brothers Band from their third studio album, Eat a Peach (1972), released on Capricorn Records. The song was written and sung by guitarist Dickey Betts, who penned it about his girlfriend (and later wife), Sandy “Bluesky” Wabegijig. The track is notable as one […]
1976 Seals and Crofts – Get Closer (US: #6)
“Get Closer“ is a song by American soft rock duo Seals and Crofts, released as a single in 1976. The song is the title track of their eighth studio album, Get Closer. It reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Billboard ranked it as the No. […]
1975 Neil Diamond – I’ve Been This Way Before (US: #34)
“I’ve Been This Way Before” is a song written and performed by Neil Diamond. It was the second release from Diamond’s “Serenade” album. “I’ve Been This Way Before” was Neil Diamond’s third #1 on the Easy Listening chart and also peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart Musicians Bass Emory Gordy […]
1975 Loggins and Messina – Growin’ (US: #52)
Growin’ is a single by Loggins & Messina. The song was written by Kenny Loggins and Ronnie Wilkins and taken from the Mother Lode album (1974). Produced By Jim Messina Songwriter Kenny LogginsRonnie Wilkins Charts US:#52UK:# –
1979 Cheryl Lynn – Star Love (US: #62)
“Star Love” is the second from the selftitled Cheryl Lynn album, released in 1979. Musicians Bass David Shields Drums James Gadson Guitar Ray Parker Jr Keyboards David Paich Vocals Cheryl Lynn Produced By Marty PaichDavid Paich Songwriters Cheryl Lynn Charts US: #62UK: –