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.
1985 Eurythmics – Would I Lie to You? (US:#5 UK:#17)
“Would I Lie to You?” is a song written and performed by British pop duo Eurythmics. Released on 9 April 1985 as the lead single from the band’s fourth studio album, Be Yourself Tonight (1985), the song was the first by the duo to feature their change in musical direction from a predominantly synthpop style […]
1961 Dee Clark – Raindrops (US:#2)
“Raindrops” is a popular song written and recorded by American R&B singer Dee Clark, released in April 1961. Muscians Bass Quinn Wilson Drums Al Duncan Guitar Earl Skarritt Acoustic Guitar Phil Upchurch Sr Vocals Dee Clark Produced By – Songwriters Dee Clark Charts US:# 2 UK:# –
1979 Amii Stewart – Knock On Wood (US:#1 UK:#6)
“Knock On Wood” is a song by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper. American disco and soul singer Amii Stewart released a disco version of “Knock on Wood” in 1978. It reached number one on the US charts in April 1979; it also made it to the soul singles and disco charts, becoming the best-known version […]
1968 Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay (US:#1 UK:#3)
“(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” is a song co-written by the soul singer Otis Redding and the guitarist Steve Cropper. Redding recorded it twice in 1967, including just three days before his death in a plane crash on December 10, 1967. It was released on Stax Records’ Volt label in 1968, becoming the first posthumous #1 […]
1962 Booker T & The MG’s – Green Onions (US:#3 UK:#7)
“Green Onions” is an instrumental composition recorded in 1962 by Booker T & the MG’s. One of the most popular soul songs ever, and R&B instrumentals of its era, it utilizes a twelve-bar blues progression and features a rippling Hammond M3 organ line played by frontman Booker T. Jones, who wrote it when he was […]
1983 Carpenters – Make Believe It’s Your First Time (UK:#60)
“Make Believe It’s Your First Time” is a song written by Bob Morrison and Johnny Wilson. Originally recorded by Bobby Vinton, the song was twice recorded by Karen Carpenter, both as a solo act and as a member of the Carpenters. The Carpenters recorded this version of “Make Believe It’s Your First Time” for their […]
1977 Tavares – Whodunit (US:#22 UK:#5)
“Whodunit”, written by Keni St. Lewis and Freddie Perren, was a hit song for American R&B/disco group Tavares in 1977. Released from their album Love Storm. Produced By Freddie Perren Songwriters Freddie Perren Keni St Lewis Charts US:#22 UK:# 5
1989 Tracy Chapman – Crossroads (US:#90 UK:#61)
“Crossroads” is a song by American singer Tracy Chapman. It was released in 1989 as the lead single from her second studio album Crossroads. The song was written by Chapman, and produced by David Kershenbaum and Chapman. “Crossroads” reached No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s music video was directed by Matt Mahurin. […]