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.
1994 Joe Cocker & Bekka Bramlett – Take Me Home (UK:#41)
“Take Me Home” is a duet by English soul/rock singer Joe Cocker and American singer Bekka Bramlett, released in 1994. It peaked at #41 on the UK Single Charts. Muscians Bass Bob Feit Drums Jack Bruno Guitar Michael Thompson Piano CJ Vanston Synthesizer CJ Vanston Sax Ernie Watts Background Vocals Joey Diggs Background Vocals Lamont […]
2001 Jewel – Standing Still (US:#25 UK:#83)
“Standing Still” is a song by American singer-songwriter Jewel. Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, the song was included on her fourth studio album, This Way (2001). Jewel wrote the song sometime after the release of her previous album, Spirit, while she was taking a break from her music career. According to Jewel, the song is about […]
1989 Indigo Girls – Closer To Fine (US:#52)
“Closer To Fine” is a song by American folk rock duo Indigo Girls. The song, written by Emily Saliers, who sang lead vocals, was released as the first single from their eponymous second album in 1989. The song primarily speaks to the search for meaning in life. “Closer to Fine” was reviewed favorably, and although […]
1974 Hoyt Axton – When The Morning Comes (US:#54)
“When The Morning Comes” is a 1974 country song by American singer-songwriter Hoyt Axton. It was the lead single from his album Life Machine and features distinctive harmony vocals and a brief solo by Linda Ronstadt. Muscians Bass Leland Sklar Drums Sammy Creason Acoustic Guitar Hoyt Axton Pedal Steel Guitar Ralph Mooney Piano Mike Utley […]
1981 Henry Paul Band – Keeping Our Love Alive (US:#50)
“Keeping Our Love Alive” is a hit single by the Henry Paul Band, released in 1981. It peaked at #50 on the US Billboard Charts. Produced By Kevin Beamish Songwriters Henry Paul Jim Peterik Steve Grisham Charts US:#50 UK:# –
1982 Herb Alpert – Route 1010 (US:#37)
“Route 101” is song by American trumpeter Herb Alpert, released in April 1982. It reached #37 on the US Billboard Charts. Muscians Bass Freddie Washington Drums Carlos Vega Guitar Abraham Laboriel Sr Guitar Carlos Rios Guitar Tim May Keyboards Michel Colombier Synthesizer Greg Mathieson Trumpet Herb Alpert Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Background Vocals Darlene Koldenhoven […]
1987 Luther Vandross & Gregory Hines – There’s Nothing Better Than Love (US:#50 UK:#72)
“There’s Nothing Better Than Love” is a 1987 song by American recording artist Luther Vandross, with guest vocals by actor/dancer/singer Gregory Hines. The single peaked at number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart for one week, and peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Produced By Luther Vandross Marcus Miller Songwriters Luther […]
1987 Gladys Knight And The Pips – Love Overboard (UK:#42)
“Love Overboard” is a single from Gladys Knight And The Pips, released in 1987. It reached #42 on the UK Charts. Muscians Bass Freddie Washington Guitar Gene Robinson Keyboards Joel Davis Keyboards David Ervin Piano George Duke Background Vocals William Guest Background Vocals Bubba Knight Background Vocals Edward Patten Vocals Gladys Knight Produced By Reggie […]