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 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 […]
1986 David Bowie – Underground (UK:#21)
“Underground“ is a song from the soundtrack of the film Labyrinth, performed by David Bowie. The track was something of an experiment for Bowie, dabbling in gospel music to a small extent, helped by a large chorus of backing vocalists and blues guitarist Albert Collins, but retaining use of synthesizers. The single reached No. 21 […]
1984 Chaka Khan – I Feel For You (US:#3 UK:#1)
“I Feel for You“ is a song written by Prince that originally appeared on his 1979 self-titled album, one of two songs on that album (along with “I Wanna Be Your Lover”) written as demos for Patrice Rushen, though neither appeared on any Rushen album. The most successful and well known version was recorded by […]
1985 Amy Grant – Wise Up (US: #66)
“Wise Up” is a 1985 single by Christian music singer Amy Grant. It was released as the third single from her Unguarded album. The song reached The Billboard 100, as well as the Adult Contemporary and Christian music charts in the United States. “Wise Up” is an uptempo, inspirational song with a rock sound, featuring […]
1988 Anita Baker – Just Because (US: #14 UK: #93)
“Just Because“ is a song by American R&B/soul singer Anita Baker. The single was the second release from her multi-platinum album, Giving You the Best That I Got. “Just Because” peaked at number one on the Hot Black Singles, making it Anita Baker’s second number one and also made the Top 40, peaking at number […]
1985 Amy Grant – Find A Way (US: #29)
“Find a Way” is a 1985 single by Christian music singer Amy Grant. It was released as the first single from her Unguarded album. Also, “Find a Way” was Grant’s first major single release, as it was issued in secular outlets by A&M Records along with the album. Although the single was released in both […]