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.
1996 Lionel Richie – Still In Love (UK#66)
“Still In Love” is a heartfelt R&B ballad by Lionel Richie, featured on his fourth studio album, Louder Than Words, released in 1996. Written and produced by Richie himself alongside James Anthony Carmichael, the song captures a theme of enduring devotion and a search for love that has finally come to an end. Muscians Drums […]
1981 Kenny Rogers – Share Your Love Wit Me (US:#14)
“Share Your Love with Me” is a song written by Alfred Braggs and Deadric Malone. It was originally recorded by blues singer Bobby “Blue” Bland. Kenny Rogers recorded this song for his 1981 album, Share Your Love. It was released in September 1981 as the second single from the album. His version, featuring Gladys Knight […]
1992 Michael Bolton – Reach Out I’ll Be There (UK:#37)
“Reach Out I’ll Be There” is a song firstly recorded by the American vocal quartet Four Tops from their fourth studio album, Reach Out (1967). Written and produced by Motown’s main production team, Holland–Dozier–Holland. Michael Bolton released it with the Four Tops in 1992 and reached #37 on the UK singles charts. Musicians Bass (synthesizer) […]
1995 Luther Vandross – Love The One You’re With (US:#95 UK:#31)
“Love The One You’re With” is a hit cover song by American R&B legend Luther Vandross, released on September 20, 1994. Originally written and performed by Stephen Stills in 1970, Vandross reimagined the folk-rock classic into a smooth, soulful anthem for his ninth studio album, Songs. Muscians Bass Walter Afanasieff Drums Walter Afanasieff Guitar Dann […]
1996 Kenny G – The Moment (US:#63 UK#98)
“The Moment” is the title track and lead single from Kenny G‘s eighth studio album, released in 1996. The instrumental track showcases his signature smooth jazz style on the soprano saxophone and reached number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100. Muscians All Other Instruments Kenny G Guitar Michael Thompson Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Produced By […]
1997 Lisa Stansfield – Never, Never Gonna Give You Up (UK:#74 UK:#25)
“Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up” is a song written by American singer and songwriter Barry White. In 1997, British singer, songwriter and actress Lisa Stansfield covered “Never, Never Gonna Give You Up” for her eponymous album. The song was released as the second single from Lisa Stansfield in Europe, Australia and Japan on June […]
2004 Josh Groban – You Raise Me Up (US:#73 UK:#74)
“You Raise Me Up” is a song composed by Rolf Løvland with lyrics by Brendan Graham. It was first recorded by Norwegian-Irish band Secret Garden, in collaboration with Irish singer Brian Kennedy. In 2003, David Foster decided to produce the song after being introduced to it by Frank Petrone of Peermusic, the song’s publisher. He […]
1995 Jordan Hill – Remember Me This Way (US:#80)
“Remember Me This Way” is a ballad by American singer Jordan Hill, best known as the theme song for the 1995 live-action film Casper. It reached #80 on the US Billboard Charts. Muscians Guitar Michael Thompson Acoustic Guitar Jim Corr Keyboards David Foster Programming Simon Franglen Vocals Jordan Hill Produced By David Foster Songwriters David […]