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 New Edition – Mr Telephone Man (US:#12 UK:#19)
“Mr. Telephone Man” is a song by New Edition, and the second single from their eponymous second album, New Edition. Released as a single, by December 8, 1984, it was being added to the most “Hot Black” radio station playlists. Musicians Bass Ray Parker Jr Drums Ray Parker Jr Guitar Ray Parker Jr Electric Piano Sylvester Rivers Piano […]
1985 New Edition – Lost In Love (US:#35)
“Lost In Love” is a 1985 ballad by R&B/pop group New Edition, and is the third single from their eponymous second album, New Edition. Released in early 1985, the song peaked at #35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on Billboard’s Hot Black Singles chart. Musicians Drums Carlos Vega Keyboards Randy Waldman Synthesizer Randy […]
1990 Magnum – Rockin’ Chair (UK:#27)
“Rockin’ Chair” is the first single by Magnum from their album Goodnight L.A., released in 1990. It peaked at #27 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Wally Lowe Drums Mickey Barker Guitar Tony Clarkin Keyboards Mark Stanway Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Vocals Bob Catley Produced By Keith Olsen Songwriters Russ BallardTony Clarkin Charts US:# –UK:#27
1989 Julian Lennon – Now You’re In Heaven (US:#93 UK:#59)
“Now You’re in Heaven” was the leading single by Julian Lennon from his album Mr Jordan. It was released in 1989 and reached #93 in the US Billboard and #59 in the UK. Musicians Bass Schuyler Deale Drums Jonathan Moffett Guitar Justin Clayton Guitar John McCurry Keyboards Jai Winding Keyboards Patrick Leonard Keyboards Julian Lennon […]
1989 Taylor Dayne – With Every Beat Of My Heart (US:#5 UK:#53)
“With Every Beat Of My Heart” is a song recorded by American singer Taylor Dayne for her second studio album Can’t Fight Fate (1989). Written by Tommy Faragher, Lotti Golden and Arthur Baker, and produced by Ric Wake, the song was released on October 10, 1989, by Arista Records as the lead single from Can’t […]
1982 Roberta Flack – I’m The One (US:#42)
“I’m The One” is the second single by Roberta Flack from her album I’m The One. It reached #42 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass Marcus Miller Drums Steve Gadd Guitar Eric Gale Fender Rhodes Richard Tee Synthesizer Paul Griffin Percussion Ralph MacDonald Vocals Roberta Flack Produced By Ralph MacDonaldRoberta FlackWilliam EatonWilliam Salter Songwriters […]
1980 George Duke – A Brazilian Love Affair (UK:#36)
“A Brazilian Love Affair” is single by George Duke from his same titled album. It was released in 1980 and reached #36 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Byron Miller Drums Ricky Lawson Guitar Roland Bautista Fender Rhodes George Duke Oberheim George Duke Synthesizer George Duke Percussion Airto Moreira Vocals George Duke Produced By George […]
1990 Jude Cole – House Full Of Reasons (US:#69)
“House Full Of Reasons” is the second single by Jude Cole taken from his album A View From 3rd Street (1990). It reached at #69 in the US Billboard Charts. Musicians Bass Leland Sklar Drums Pat Mastelotto Guitar Tim Pierce Guitar Jude Cole Organ Dave Tyson Vocals Jude Cole Produced By David Tyson Songwriters Jude […]