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.
1981 Sister Sledge – All American Girls (US:#79 UK:#41)
“All American Girls” is a song by the American group Sister Sledge. It was originally released in 1981 as a single. The song became an international hit. It was written by songwriter Allee Willis along with Joni Sledge and Narada Michael Walden’s then wife Lisa Walden. Strings were arranged by Jerry Hey. Released in January 1981, […]
1972 Paul Williams – Waking Up Alone (US:#60)
Waking Up Alone is a single by Paul Williams from his album Just An Old Fashioned Love Song (1971). It peaked at #60 in the US Billboard Charts. Muscians Bass Leland Sklar Drums Russ Kunkel Acoustic Guitar David Spinozza Organ Mike Utley Piano Craig Doerge Oboe Gene Cipriano Sax Tom Scott Percussion Bobbye Hall Vocals […]
1987 Belinda Carlisle – I Get Weak (US:#2 UK:#10)
“I Get Weak” is a song recorded by American singer Belinda Carlisle for her second solo studio album, Heaven on Earth (1987). The song was written by Diane Warren and produced by Rick Nowels, and was released as the second single from Heaven on Earth in January 1988. “I Get Weak” reached number two on […]
1987 Belinda Carlisle – World Without You (UK:#34)
“World Without You” is a song by American musician and singer Belinda Carlisle, released as the fifth single from her second album, Heaven on Earth (1987). It peaked at number 34 in the UK, number 21 in Ireland and number 43 in Italy. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click […]
1977 Paul Simon – Slip Slidin’ Away (US:#5 UK:#36)
“Slip Slidin’ Away” is a 1977 song written and recorded by Paul Simon which appears on his compilation album Greatest Hits, Etc. It was one of two new songs to appear on the album, the other being “Stranded in a Limousine”. Backing vocals on the song are provided by The Oak Ridge Boys. The song […]
1989 Eddie Murphy – Put Your Mouth On Me (US:#27)
“Put Your Mouth on Me” is a single by Eddie Murphy from his album So happy. It was released as the album’s lead single, performing well on both Billboard’s pop and black singles charts. Muscians Bass (synthesizer) Randy Jackson Drums Narada Michael Walden Guitar Vernon Black Keyboards Walter Afanasieff Keyboards Eric Daniels Synthesizer Ren Klyce […]
1985 Feelabeelia – Feel It (UK:#99)
Feel It is a single from Feelabeelia from their album East To West. It was released in 1985 and reached only #99 in the UK. Stevie Wonder features on the harmonica. Musicians Drums Nick Murphy Guitar Jo Partridge Keyboards Andy Povall Synthesizer John van Tongeren Programming Gary Moberley Programming John van Tongeren Harmonica Stevie Wonder […]
1987 Aretha Franklin & George Michael – I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (US:#1 UK:#1)
“I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” is a song released by American singer Aretha Franklin and English singer George Michael as a duet in 1987. The song was a number one hit in the United States and the United Kingdom. Billboard listed “I Knew You Were Waiting (for Me)” as Franklin’s all-time biggest Hot […]