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 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:# –
1978 Eloise Laws – Number One (US:#97)
“Number One” is a single by Eloise Laws from her album Eloise (1977). It was released in 1978 and reached #97 in the US Billboard Charts. Produced By Jerry Goldstein Linda Creed Songwriters Lolly Vegas Pat Vegas Charts US:#97 UK:# –
1979 Carly Simon – Vengeance (US:#48)
“Vengeance” is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon. Produced by Arif Mardin, the song served as the lead single from Simon’s eighth studio album, Spy (1979). Simon made a music video for the song, and she became the second female solo artist to be featured on MTV’s first day of the […]
2004 Diana DeGarmo – Dreams (US:#14)
“Dreams” is the debut single by American Idol season 3 runner-up Diana DeGarmo. The song peaked at number fourteen on the Billboard Hot 100, and is to date DeGarmo’s only and highest-charting single. Muscians Bass Paul Bushnell Acoustic Bass Dean Parks Guitar Tim Pierce Keyboards Carl Falk Keyboards Kalle Engstrom Piano Matt Rollings French Horn […]