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.
2005 The Pussycat Dolls – Wait A Minute (US:#28)
“Wait A Minute” is a song recorded by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls for their debut studio album PCD (2005). It features a guest appearance from Timbaland, who served as the song’s sole producer and co-wrote it with Keri Hilson and Craig Longmiles. Lyrically, the song showcases the artists flirting and committing to a […]
2005 The Pussycat Dolls – I Don’t Need A Man (US:#93 UK:#7)
“I Don’t Need A Man” is a song recorded by American girl group The Pussycat Dolls for their debut studio album PCD (2005). It was written and produced by Rich Harrison, with additional writing from Nicole Scherzinger, Vanessa Brown and Kara DioGuardi. A post-disco song, “I Don’t Need a Man” promotes female empowerment. The song […]
1998 Peter Cox – What A Fool Believes (UK:#39)
“What A Fool Believes” is a song written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. The best-known version was recorded by the Doobie Brothers (with McDonald singing lead vocals) for their 1978 album Minute by Minute. Peter Cox released a version of this song in 1998 and peaked at #39 in the UK Charts. Muscians Keyboards […]
1997 Milestone – I Care ‘Bout You (US:#23)
“I Care ‘Bout You” is a single released by Milestone, released in 1997. It is a one-off R&B supergroup quintet that consisted of brothers Kevon Edmonds, Melvin Edmonds, and Kenneth Edmonds (the former two being members of After 7), along with brothers K-Ci & JoJo Hailey of Jodeci in 1997 just for the Soul Food […]
1991 Shanice – I Love Your Smile (US:#2 UK:#2)
“I Love Your Smile” is a song by American singer-songwriter Shanice, released in October 1991 as the lead single from her second studio album, Inner Child (1991). The song features a saxophone solo by Branford Marsalis as well as laughter from Janet Jackson and René Elizondo Jr. near the end of the song. It was produced […]
1992 Shanice – Silent Prayer (US:#31)
“Silent Prayer” is a song by American singer-songwriter Shanice featuring Johnny Gill. It was released in April 1992 as the third single from her debut album, Inner Child (1991). The song peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Muscians Drums Narada Michael […]
1994 Stevie Nicks – Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind (US:#57 UK:#42)
“Maybe Love Will Change Your Mind” is a 1994 song by the American singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks. It was the first single from her solo album, Street Angel. The song peaked at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100. Although it was included on her “Street Angel” tour set list, it has never been included on […]
1977 Billy Joel – Just The Way You Are (US:#3 UK:#19)
“Just The Way You Are” is a song by Billy Joel from his fifth studio album The Stranger (1977). It was released in September 1977 as the album’s lead single. It became both Joel’s first US Top 10 and UK Top 20 single (reaching No. 3 and No. 19 respectively), as well as Joel’s first […]