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.
1985 Carly Simon – Tired Of Being Blonde (US:#70)
“Tired Of Being Blonde” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon for her 12th studio album Spoiled Girl (1985) for which it served as the lead single. Recorded in the autumn of 1984, “Tired of Being Blonde”, originally set for February 1985 release, would not be released until June of 1985. Promoted by […]
1973 Carpenters – Sing (US:#3)
“Sing” is a 1971 song written by Joe Raposo for the children’s television show Sesame Street as its signature song. In 1973, it gained popularity when performed by Carpenters, a #3 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Muscians Bass Joe Osborn Drums Karen Carpenter Guitar Tony Peluso Guitar Gary Sims Keyboards Richard Carpenter Horn Earl […]
1979 Art Garfunkel – Since I Don’t have You (US:#53 UK:#38)
“Since I Don’t Have You” is a song written and composed by Jackie Taylor, James Beaumont, Janet Vogel, Joseph Rock, Joe Verscharen, Lennie Martin, and Wally Lester. It was first a 1958 hit single for the doo-wop group the Skyliners on the Billboard Hot 100. Art Garfunkel reached No. 38 on the UK singles chart […]
1982 Randy Crawford & Yellowjackets – Imagine (UK:#60)
“Imagine” is a song by British rock musician John Lennon from his 1971 album of the same name. The song was covered by Randy Crawford featuring Yellowjackets on the live album Casino Nights in 1982. It reached #60 in the UK Charts. Muscians Bass Jimmy Haslip Drums Ricky Lawson Guitar Robben Ford Keyboards Russell Ferrante […]
1981 Diana Ross & Lionel Richie – Endless Love (US:#1 UK:#7)
“Endless Love” is a song written by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and fellow R&B singer Diana Ross. In this ballad, the singers declare their “endless love” for one another. It was covered by Luther Vandross with fellow R&B singer Mariah Carey and also by country music singer Shania Twain. […]
1992 Lionel Richie – Do It To Me (US:#21 UK:#33)
“Do It To Me” is a song by American singer Lionel Richie. The song was written by Richie, and produced by himself and Stewart Levine. It was the first single from his first compilation album, Back to Front and was released in 1992 by Motown Records. The song spent one week at number one on […]
1992 Lionel Richie – My Destiny (UK:#7)
“My Destiny” is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Lionel Richie. It was released in 1992 as the second single from his first compilation album, Back to Front (1992), by Motown Records. It was written by Richie and produced by himself and Stewart Levine. The song achieved some success, and it even topped […]
1992 Lionel Richie – Love, Oh Love (UK:#52)
“Love, Oh Love” is the third and last single released from Lionel Richie‘s best of album Back To Front. It peaked at #52 in the UK. Muscians Bass Freddie Washington Drums Jim Keltner Guitar Mike Landau Keyboards Lionel Richie Synthesizer Brad Cole Programming Brad Cole Percussion Lenny Castro Background Vocals Alice Sanderson Background Vocals Benjamin […]