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.
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 […]
1978 John Denver – It Amazes Me (US:#72)
“It Amazes Me“ is the second by John Denver, taken from his album I Want To Live. It was released in 1978 and reached #72 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Milton Okun Songwriters John Denver Charts US:#72 UK:# […]
1991 Phil Collins – Who Said I Would (US:#73)
“Who Said I Would” is a song performed by Phil Collins that was originally recorded for his 1985 album No Jacket Required but was released in 1991 as a single from his live album Serious Hits… Live! in the United States and Japan. Collins originally wrote and recorded the song for the album, No Jacket […]