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.
1989 Bruce Willis – Save The Last Dance With Me (UK:#80)
“Save The Last Dance For Me” is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, first recorded in 1960 by American musical group the Drifters with Ben E. King on lead vocals. Bruce Willis released a version which appears on his 1989 album, If It Don’t Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger, it […]
1994 Clive Griffin – Commitment Of The Heart (US:#96)
“Commitment Of The Heart” is a single from Clive Griffin‘s eponymous album. It was released in 1994 and reached #96 on the US Billboard Charts. Muscians Bass Guy Roche Drums Steve Ferrone Drums (programming) Guy Roche Guitar Josh Sklair Keyboards Guy Roche Keyboards Steve Anderson Percussion Clive Griffin Background Vocals Siedah Garrett Vocals Clive Griffin […]
2002 Trace Adkins – Help Me Understand (US:#80)
“Help Me Understand” is a song written by Wayne Hector, Steve Mac and Chris Farren, and recorded by American country music artist Trace Adkins. It was released in March 2002 as the second single from his album Chrome. The song reached #17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Muscians Bass Mike Brignardello […]
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 […]