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.
1984 Jermaine Jackson – Dynamite (US:#15)
“Dynamite” is a song recorded by American R&B singer Jermaine Jackson. It was released as the first single from his 1984 album, Jermaine Jackson. An instrumental version of the song, “Tell Me I’m Not Dreamin’ (Too Good to Be True)”, was released as the B-side. Muscians Bass Michael Sembello Drums (programming) Michael Sembello Synthesizer Michael […]
1980 Teena Marie – Behind The Groove (UK:#6)
“Behind The Groove” is the second single by Teena Marie from her album Lady T, which peaked at #21 on the US Black Singles chart and became Teena Marie’s only top 20 hit in the United Kingdom, reaching #6.
1982 Jeffrey Osborne – On The Wings Of Love (US:#29 UK:#11)
“On the Wings Of Love” is a song by Jeffrey Osborne from his self-titled debut album released in 1982. Written alongside Peter Schless, the song was the second single from the album. “On the Wings of Love” peaked at #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #13 R&B, and #7 Adult Contemporary. It did well […]
1983 Jeffrey Osborne – Eenie Meenie (US:#76)
“Eenie Meenie” is the third and last single by Jeffrey Osborne taken from his self titled album. It peaked at #76 in the US Charts.
1982 Jeffrey Osborne – I Really Don’t Need No Light (US:#39)
“I Really Don’t Need No Light” is the first single from Jeffrey Osborne‘s self titled album, featuring Lynn Davis. It reached #39 on the US Billboard Charts.
1983 Jennifer Holliday – I Am Love (US:#49)
“I Am Love” is a song by singer Jennifer Holliday, released as a single in 1983 by Geffen Records from her album Feel My Soul. The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. I Am Love” was produced by Maurice White and written by White, David Foster and Allee Willis. The B-side of the single is a song called “Heartstrings”.
1981 Heatwave – Gangsters Of The Groove (UK:#19)
“Gangsters Of The Groove” is the first single from the Heatwave album Candles. It was released in 1981 at reached #19 in the UK Charts.
1981 Heatwave – Jitterbuggin’ (UK:#34)
“Jitterbuggin’” is the second single by Heatwave taken from their album Candles and got to #34 in the UK Charts.