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.
1984 George Benson – Beyond The Sea (La Mer) (UK:#60)
“Beyond The Sea” is the English-language version of the French song “La Mer” by Charles Trenet, popularized by Bobby Darin in 1959. American R&B singer George Benson recorded an R&B version of the song under the title “Beyond the Sea (La Mer)”. It was released on Warner Bros. This version entered the UK Singles Chart […]
1975 Frankie Valli – Our Day Will Come (US:#11)
“Our Day Will Come” is a song composed by Mort Garson with lyrics by Bob Hilliard. It was recorded by American R&B group Ruby & the Romantics in early December 1962, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. American singer Frankie Valli recorded and released “Our Day Will Come” in 1975. His rendition features Patti […]
1988 Narada – Divine Emotions (UK#8)
“Divine Emotions” is a 1988 single by Narada Michael Walden, from the album Divine Emotion. A successful producer, Walden billed himself as Narada for his later music releases. Walden released “Divine Emotions,” in 1988. The single went to number one on the Billboard dance club play chart for one week. Although the single did not […]
1993 Mariah Carey – Dreamlover (US:#1 UK:#9)
“Dreamlover” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter and record producer Mariah Carey, released on July 27, 1993 by Columbia Records, as the lead single from the singer’s third studio album, Music Box (1993). Its lyrics were written by Carey, with music composed by Carey and Dave Hall, and was produced by Carey, Walter Afanasieff […]
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 […]