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.
1988 Deniece Williams – I Can’t Wait (US:#66)
“I Can’t Wait” is the second single from Deniece Williams‘ album As Good As It Goods. It was the only single of that album that hit the US Billboard Charts (#66).
1977 Randy Newman – Short People (US:#2)
“Short People” is a song by Randy Newman from his 1977 album, Little Criminals. The verses and chorus are lyrically constructed as a prejudiced attack on short people. In contrast, the bridge states that “short people are just the same as you and I.” Many listeners thought that the song reflected Newman’s sincere beliefs. However, […]
1981 Art Garfunkel – A Heart In New York (US:#66)
“A Heart In New York” is the only single by Art Garfunkel from his album Scissors Cut that hit the US billboard charts (#66).
1994 Reba McEntire – Till You Love Me (US:#78)
“Till You Love Me” is a song written by Bob DiPiero and Gary Burr, and recorded by American country music artist Reba McEntire. It was released in October 1994 as the third single from her album Read My Mind. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in February 1995, […]
1983 Crystal Gayle – Baby What About You (US:#83)
“Baby, What About You” is a song written by Josh Leo and Wendy Waldman, and recorded by American country music artist Crystal Gayle. It was released in June 1983 as the third single from the album True Love. The song was Gayle’s twelfth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one […]
1992 Aaron Hall – Don’t Be Afraid (US:#44)
“Don’t Be Afraid” is a song by American singer Aaron Hall. It was produced by Hank Shocklee and Gary G-Wiz. It was one of the singles taken from the soundtrack for the 1992 film Juice starring 2Pac. The song’s drum loop is sampled from Sing a Simple Song by Sly and the Family Stone.
1983 Billy Joel – Tell Her About It (US:#1 UK:#4)
“Tell Her About It” is a 1983 hit song written and performed by Billy Joel, from the album An Innocent Man. The song was number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for one week on September 24, 1983, replacing “Maniac” by Michael Sembello. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA for US sales […]
1984 Billy Joel – Leave A Tender Moment Alone (US:#27 UK:#29)
“Leave A Tender Moment Alone” is a song performed by Billy Joel and the fifth single from his album An Innocent Man. Toots Thielemans makes a guest appearance on harmonica. The song reached number 27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charts and spent two weeks at number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. “Leave […]