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.
1970 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water (US:#1 UK:#1)
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” is a song by the American folk duo Simon & Garfunkel, released in January 1970 as the second single from their fifth studio album, Bridge over Troubled Water (1970). It was composed by Paul Simon and produced by Simon & Garfunkel and Roy Halee. Muscians Bass Joe Osborn Drums Hal Blaine […]
1986 Aretha Franklin – Jimmy Lee (US:#28 UK:#46)
“Jimmy Lee” is a song written by Narada Michael Walden, Lisa Walden, Preston Glass, and Jeffrey Cohen for American singer Aretha Franklin, who recorded it for her 1986 album Aretha. Produced by Narada Michael Walden, the track was released as the lead single from the album in late 1986. Muscians Acoustic Bass Randy Jackson Drums […]
1976 Barbra Streisand – Evergreen (US:#1 UK:#3)
“Evergreen” (also called “Love Theme from A Star Is Born”) is the theme song from the 1976 film A Star Is Born. It was composed and performed by American singer, songwriter, actress and director Barbra Streisand with lyrics by Paul Williams, and arranged by Ian Freebairn-Smith. The song was released on the soundtrack album to […]
2001 Faith Hill – If My Heart Had Wings (US:#39)
“If My Heart Had Wings” is a song written by J. Fred Knobloch and Annie Roboff, and recorded by American country music singer Faith Hill. It was released in January 2001 as the fourth and final single from her album Breathe. The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks […]
1989 Starship – It’s Not Enough (US:#12)
“It’s Not Enough” is the second single by Starship from their album Love Among The Cannibals. It was released in 1989 and reached #12 on the US Billboard Charts. Muscians Bass Brett Bloomfield Drums Donny Baldwin Guitar Craig Chaquico Keyboards Mark Morgan Programming Larry Klein Background Vocals Brett Bloomfield Background Vocals Donny Baldwin Background Vocals […]
1979 Earth, Wind & Fire – Can’t Let Go (UK:#46)
“Can’t Let Go” is a single by R&B/funk band Earth, Wind & Fire released in 1979 on ARC/Columbia Records. The song peaked at No. 12 on the Blues & Soul Top British Soul Singles chart, No. 31 on the Dutch Pop Singles chart and No. 46 on the UK Pop Singles chart. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are […]
1983 Eddie Money – The Big Crash (US:#54)
“The Big Crash” is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money, from his album Where’s the Party? in 1983. Released as a single, it reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 17 on the Mainstream Rock chart. Muscians Bass Ralph Carter Drums Mike Botts Guitar John Nelson Guitar Frank Linx Guitar […]
1991 Luther Vandross – Power Of Love / Love Power (US:#4 UK:#46)
“Power Of Love/Love Power” is a single by American singer-songwriter Luther Vandross. It was released on April 9, 1991 as the lead single from his 1991 album of the same name. The hit song spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart, and peaked at number four on the US pop chart, […]