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 Bryan Ferry – Mamouna (UK:#57)
“Mamouna” is the title track and second released single from Bryan Ferry. It reached #57 in the UK Charts. Muscians Bass Pino Palladino Drums Steve Ferrone Guitar Jeff Thall Guitar Chester Kamen Guitar Neil Hubbard Guitar David Williams Mellotron Bryan Ferry Piano Bryan Ferry Synthesizer Bryan Ferry Sounds Brian Eno Background Vocals Carleen Anderson Vocals […]
1994 Barbra Streisand & Michael Crawford – The Music Of The Night (UK:#54)
“The Music Of The Night” (also labelled as just “Music of the Night”) is a major song from the 1986 musical The Phantom of the Opera. The music was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. Initially made famous by Michael Crawford, the actor who originated the role of […]
1985 Clarence Clemons & Jackson Browne – You’re A Friend Of Mine (US:#18)
“You’re A Friend Of Mine” is a 1985 hit song, written by Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen, with lead vocals by Clarence Clemons and Jackson Browne in a duet. At the time of the song’s release, Clemons was already well known nationally as the saxophonist in Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. The song was […]
1989 Michael Damian – Rock On (US:#1)
“Rock On” is a song written by English singer David Essex. Recorded in 1973 and released as a single by Essex, it became an international hit. In 1989, American actor and singer Michael Damian recorded a cover version that went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Produced By Larry Weir Tom Weir […]
1999 Brandy – Have You Ever? (US:#1 UK:#13)
“Have You Ever?” is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood for her second studio album, Never Say Never (1998). The song was written by Diane Warren, while production was handled by David Foster. It was released as the album’s third single by Atlantic Records in October 1998. The song became Norwood’s second song […]
1974 Art Garfunkel – Traveling Boy (US:#102 UK:#51)
“Traveling Boy” was the third single of the album and the opening track. Written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols, the song tells the story of a young man heading for the road, leaving a lover behind. The opening track piano riff was made by Larry Knechtel, with J.J. Cale performing the guitar solo. Art […]
1995 Toto – I Will Remember (UK:#64)
I Will Remember is a song by American rock band Toto, released in 1995. It is the lead single from their ninth studio album Tambu. The song is a tribute to drummer Jeff Porcaro , who died in 1992. Muscians Bass Mike Porcaro Drums Simon Phillips Guitar Steve Lukather Keyboards David Paich Piano David Paich […]
1978 Eloise Laws – 1000 Laughs (US:#91)
“1000 Laughs” is an single taken from Eloise Laws‘ album Eloise, released in 1978. Produced By Jerry Goldstein Linda Creed Songwriters Lolly Vegas Pat Vegas Charts US:#91 UK:# –