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 Rick Springfield – To Love Somebody (US:#5)
“Love Somebody” is a song by Rick Springfield. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his soundtrack album Hard to Hold. Cash Box said that the song demonstrates Springfield’s improvement as a songwriter since he began his pop music career. The song peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Produced […]
1973 Dr John – Right Place, Wrong Time (US:#9)
“Right Place, Wrong Time” is a song by American musician Dr John. It was the first single from his sixth album, In the Right Place, and became his biggest hit single. During the summer of 1973, the song peaked at number nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It is ranked as the 24th biggest […]
1985 James Taylor – Everyday (US:#61)
“Everyday” is a song written by Buddy Holly and Norman Petty, recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets on May 29, 1957. A version recorded by James Taylor was released in 1985, rising to number 3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart in the US and number 1 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart; it […]
1980 Eddie Money & Valerie Carter – Let’s Be Lovers Again (US:#65)
“Let’s Be Lovers Again” is a duet performed by American rock singer Eddie Money and singer-songwriter Valerie Carter. The song appeared on Money’s album Playing for Keeps in 1980. It was released as a single and reached No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. Muscians Bass Bob Glaub Drums Gary Mallaber Guitar David Lewark Guitar […]
1980 Eddie Money – Running Back (US:#78)
“Running Back” is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money, from his album Playing for Keeps in 1980. It was released as a single and reached #78 on the Billboard Hot 100. Muscians Bass Bob Glaub Drums Carmine Appice Guitar David Lewark Guitar Jimmy Lyon Keyboards Randy Nichols Background Vocals Julia Tillman Waters Background […]
1993 Michael Jackson – Will You Be There (US: #7 UK: #9)
“Will You Be There” is a song by American singer Michael Jackson which was released as a single on June 28, 1993. The song is the eighth single from the 1991 album Dangerous. The song gained recognition for its appearance on the soundtrack to the film Free Willy (1993), under the title “Will You Be […]
1988 Michael Jackson – Another Part Of Me (US:#11 UK:#15)
“Another Part of Me” is a song by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson. Produced by Quincy Jones (and co-produced by Jackson), it was released as the sixth single on July 11, 1988, for the singer’s seventh studio album, Bad (1987). The song was originally featured in Jackson’s 1986 3D film Captain EO. It is […]
1994 Vince Gill – Tryin’ To Get Over You (US:#88)
“Tryin’ To Get Over You” is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Vince Gill. It was released in January 1994 as the fifth single from his album I Still Believe in You. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. Produced […]