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.
1982 O’Bryan – The Gigolo (US:#57)
“The Gigolo” is the first single from O’Bryan‘s album Doin’ Alright, released in 1982. It reached #57 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass (synthesizer) Jack Perry Drums Melvin Webb Guitar John McGhee Clavinet O’Bryan Burnette II Synthesizer Greg Phillinganes Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Background Vocals Don Cornelius Vocals O’Bryan Burnette II Produced By O’Bryan […]
1986 Eddie Money – I Wanna Go Back (US:#14)
“I Wanna Go Back” is a 1984 song by American rock band Billy Satellite, written by band members Monty Byrom, Danny Chauncey, and Ira Walker, that achieved major popularity when recorded by Eddie Money in 1986. Another version was recorded by former Santana/Journey keyboardist/singer Gregg Rolie for his self-titled 1985 debut solo album. American rock […]
1987 Eddie Money – Endless Nights (US:#21)
“Endless Nights” is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money, released in 1987 as the third single from his sixth studio album Can’t Hold Back (1986). It was written by John Cesario, Michele Collyer and Steve Mullen, and produced by Richie Zito and Money. It reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and […]
1986 Eddie Money – Take Me Home Tonight (US:#4)
“Take Me Home Tonight” is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money. It was released in August 1986 as the lead single from his album Can’t Hold Back. The song’s chorus interpolates the Ronettes’ 1963 hit “Be My Baby”, with original vocalist Ronnie Spector reprising her role. The song reached number four on the […]
1987 Eddie Money – We Should Be Sleeping (US:#90)
“We Should Be Sleeping” is a song by American rock singer Eddie Money, released as the fourth single from his album Can’t Hold Back in 1986. It reached #90 on the Billboard Hot 100. Musicians Bass Arthur Barrow Drums Mike Baird Guitar Richie Zito Keyboards Arthur Barrow Vocals Eddie Money Produced By Eddie MoneyRichie Zito […]
1977 Natalie Cole – Our Love (US:#10)
“Our Love” is a song by American singer Natalie Cole. Released as a single from her 1977 album Thankful, it spent 2 weeks at number one on the Hot Soul Singles chart in January 1978. It also was a hit on the pop charts, reaching number ten, and has become one of her most familiar […]
1992 Go West – What You Won’t Do For Love (US:#55 UK:#15)
“What You Won’t Do for Love” is a song by American singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell. It was released in September 1978 as the lead single from his eponymous debut album. English pop duo Go West recorded a version on their 1992 album Indian Summer that was released as a single. After gaining a reputation in Miami […]
1981 Dolly Parton – 9 To 5 (US:#1 UK:#47)
“9 to 5” is a song written and originally performed by American country music entertainer Dolly Parton for the 1980 comedy film of the same name. In addition to appearing on the film soundtrack, the song was the centerpiece of Parton’s album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs, released in late 1980. The song was […]