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.
1978 The Three Degrees – The Runner (UK:#10)
“The Runner” is a single by The Three Degrees. It’s taken from their album “New Dimensions.” Following “Giving Up, Giving In,” it was the three women’s second single in the Netherlands, released through Ariola. “The Runner” was written by Sheila Ferguson, one of the three women, and Giorgio Moroder. Produced By Giorgio Moroder Arranged By […]
1982 Jermaine Jackson – Let Me Tickle Your Fancy (US:#18)
“Let Me Tickle Your Fancy” is a song recorded by American R&B singer Jermaine Jackson. It was released as the first single from his 1982 album, Let Me Tickle Your Fancy. It features the group Devo. Produced By Berry Gordy Jermaine Jackson Songwriters Jermaine Jackson Marilyn McLeod Pam Sawyer Paul Jackson Jr Charts US:#18 UK:# […]
1982 Diana Ross – Muscles (US:#10 UK:#15)
“Muscles” is a 1982 hit single written and produced by Michael Jackson, and performed by American singer Diana Ross. It was released as the first single on September 17, 1982, by RCA from Ross’s Gold-certified album Silk Electric. The single reached number No. 7 in Cash Box magazine and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot […]
2014 DJ Cassidy Feat. Robin Thicke & Jessie J – Calling All Hearts (UK:#8)
Calling All Hearts is a song by American producer DJ Cassidy, featuring vocals from American singer-songwriter, musician and actor Robin Thicke, and English singer-songwriter Jessie J. The track was written by Cassidy Podell, Jessica Cornish, Claude Kelly and Gregory Cohen. It was released in the United States in February 2014 and in the United Kingdom […]
1979 The Babys – Every Time I Think Of You (US:#13)
“Every Time I Think Of You” is a song written by Jack Conrad and Ray Kennedy and released in December 1978 as the lead single from The Babys‘ third studio album Head First; John Waite provided lead vocals, featuring female vocals by Myrna Matthews. The track was a worldwide hit, and became their last top […]
1979 Lobo – Where Were You When I Was Falling In Love (US:#23)
“Where Were You When I Was Falling In Love” is a popular song written by Jeff Silbar, Sam Lorber and Steve Jobe. It was a hit for singer Lobo and was released as a single in 1979 from his self-titled album. The song was Lobo’s final Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, where […]
1972 Van Morrison – Jackie Wilson Said (I’m In Heaven When You Smile) (US:#61 UK:#5)
“Jackie Wilson Said (I’m In Heaven When You Smile)” is a song written and performed by Van Morrison and featured as the opening track on his sixth studio album, Saint Dominic’s Preview. It was released by Warner Bros. in July 1972 as the first of three singles from the album and charted at number sixty-one […]
1995 Matt Goss – The Key (UK:#40)
“The Key” is the debut solo single from English singer-songwriter and musician Matt Goss. It was released in 1995 as the lead single from his debut solo album, The Key (1996). It peaked at number 40 on the UK Singles Chart and 35 in Belgium. The track was re-recorded and re-released in 2004 as “Minimal […]