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.
1975 David Cassidy – Darlin’ (UK:#16)
“Darlin’” is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1967 album Wild Honey. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. It was covered by David Cassidy in 1975. Muscians Bass Willie Weeks Drums Jim Keltner Guitar Danny Kortchmar Guitar Bill House Piano John Hobbs Percussion David Cassidy Percussion Jim Seiter Background […]
1978 Donna Summer – Last Dance (US:#3 & UK:#15)
“Last Dance” is a song by American singer Donna Summer from the soundtrack album to the 1978 film Thank God It’s Friday. It was written by Paul Jabara, co-produced by Summer’s regular collaborator Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte, and mixed by Grammy Award-winning producer Stephen Short, whose backing vocals are featured in the song. “Last […]
1998 Cliff Richard – Can’t Keep This Feeling In (UK:#10)
“Can’t Keep This Feeling In” was the lead single from Cliff Richard‘s 1998 album Real as I Wanna Be, released a week prior to the album. The song co-written by Arnie Roman, Dennis Lambert and Steve Skinner peaked on debut at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. Produced By Peter Wolf Songwriters Arnie Roman […]
1999 Cliff Richard – The Miracle (UK:#23)
“The Miracle” was the second single from Cliff Richard’s album Real As I Wanna Be. It reached #23 on the UK Charts. Produced By Peter Wolf Songwriters Brenda Lee Eager Charts US:# – UK:#23
1995 Chanté Moore – Free/Sail On (UK:#69)
“Free/Sail” On is a single from Chanté Moore from her album A Love Supreme. The song is a mashup from two songs: Free (Deniece Williams) and Sail On (Commodores). It reached #69 in the UK Charts. Muscians Bass Ross Anderson Drums (programming) Ross Anderson Drums (programming) Simon Law Guitar Ross Anderson Fender Rhodes Adrian Reid […]
1979 Tim Curry – I Do The Rock (US:#91)
“I Do The Rock” is a single from Tim Curry‘s album Fearless. It became Curry’s most successful in the United States, reaching the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #91. Produced By Dick Wagner Michael Kamen Songwriters Michael Kamen Tim Curry Charts US:#91 UK:# –
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 […]