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.
2004 SHeDAISY – Don’t Worry ’bout a Thing (US:#59)
“Don’t Worry ’bout a Thing” is a song written by Kristyn Osborn and Jason Deere, recorded by American country music group SHeDAISY. It was released in January 2005 as the third and final single from their album Sweet Right Here. The song was the fourth and final Top Ten hit of the group’s career, reaching […]
2009 Mika – Rain (UK:#72)
“Rain” is a song by Mika, released as the second single from his second studio album, The Boy Who Knew Too Much. The song was produced and mixed by Greg Wells and features violinist Owen Pallett. Musicians Bass Greg Wells Drums Greg Wells Guitar Tim Pierce Guitar Greg Wells Guitar Martin Waugh Keyboards Greg Wells […]
2009 Mika – We Are Golden (UK:#4)
“We Are Golden” is the first single from English singer Mika‘s second studio album, The Boy Who Knew Too Much. The song was produced and mixed by Greg Wells and features the gospel choir of Andraé Crouch. The single made its radio airplay debut in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2009, on BBC Radio […]
1993 Rod Stewart – Have I Told You Lately (US:#5 UK:#5)
“Have I Told You Lately” is a song written and recorded by Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison for his nineteenth studio album Avalon Sunset (1989). It is a romantic ballad that is often played at weddings, although it was originally written as a prayer. Rod Stewart covered the song for his album Vagabond Heart (1991). A live version from […]
1967 Johnny Rivers – The Tracks Of My Tears (US:#10)
“The Tracks of My Tears” is a song written by Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, and Marv Tarplin. It is a multiple award-winning 1965 hit R&B song originally recorded by their group, the Miracles, on Motown’s Tamla label. The Miracles’ million-selling original version has been inducted into The Grammy Hall of Fame, has been ranked by […]
1967 Johnny Rivers – Baby I Need Your Lovin’ (US:#3)
“Baby I Need Your Loving” is a 1964 hit single recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown’s main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland, the song was the group’s first Motown single and their first pop Top 20 hit, making it to number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and […]
1980 Livingston Taylor – First Time Love (US:#38)
“First Time Love” is a single from the album Man’s Best Friends by Livingston Taylor. It peaked at #38 on the US Billboard Charts. Orchestrated by Jimmie Haskell. Musicians Bass Scott Edwards Drums Russ Kunkel Acoustic Guitar Livingston Taylor Keyboards Victor Feldman Percussion Victor Feldman Background Vocals Tom Kelly Background Vocals Tommy Funderburk Vocals Livingston […]
1972 Harry Chapin – Sunday Morning Sunshine (US:#75)
“Sunday Morning Sunshine” is a song written and performed by Harry Chapin. The song was included on his 1972 album, Sniper and Other Love Songs. The song was released as a single the same year as his top 20 hit, “Taxi” and debut album, Heads & Tales. Cash Box described it as a “realistic look […]