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.
1991 Dire Straits – Calling Elvis (UK:#21)
“Calling Elvis” is a song written by Mark Knopfler and performed by Dire Straits. It first appeared on the final studio album by the band, On Every Street (1991). It was released as the first single from that album, peaking at number 21 in the United Kingdom, and reaching the Top 10 in numerous other […]
1992 Dire Straits – On Every Street (UK:#42)
“On Every Street” is the second single and title track from the album of the same name by English rock band Dire Straits. No promotional video was made for the song. Its B-side is a track from the band’s 1980 album Making Movies, “Romeo and Juliet”. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For […]
1992 Dire Straits – The Bug (UK:#67)
“The Bug” is a song written by Mark Knopfler and originally performed by Dire Straits on the final studio album by the band, On Every Street (1991). It was covered by Mary Chapin Carpenter in 1992 and also recorded on the albums Blues Ballads (1996) by The Alex Bollard Assembly and Keep Your Hands to […]
1985 DeBarge – The Heart Is Not So Smart (US:#75)
“The Heart Is Not So Smart” was a moderate hit single recorded by DeBarge for the Gordy label. Relying on an outside producer and songwriters, this song was recorded and released as the fourth single from their fourth album, Rhythm of the Night. The song eventually reached number 29 on the U.S. R&B chart and […]
1982 Bobby Caldwell – All Of My Love (US:#77)
Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By Bobby Caldwell Songwriters Bobby Caldwell Charts US:#77UK:# –
1971 Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine (US:#3 UK:#40)
“Ain’t No Sunshine” is a song by Bill Withers from his 1971 album Just As I Am, produced by Booker T. Jones. The record featured musicians Donald “Duck” Dunn on bass guitar, Al Jackson, Jr. on drums and Stephen Stills on guitar. String arrangements were done by Booker T. Jones, and recorded in Memphis by […]
1971 Bill Withers – Grandma’s Hands (US:#42)
“Grandma’s Hands” is a song written by Bill Withers about his grandmother. It was included on his first album Just as I Am (1971), and was released as a single, reaching number 18 on the Best Selling Soul Singles chart and 42 on the Billboard Hot 100. In Canada it reached No. 37 in the […]
1977 Attitudes – Sweet Summer Music (US:#94)
“Sweet Summer Music” is a single by the band Attitudes (Paul Stallworth, Jim Keltner, Danny Kortchmar and David Foster) from their album Good News, released in 1977. Musicians Bass Paul Stallworth Drums Jim Keltner Guitar Danny Kortchmar Guitar Jay Lewis Keyboards David Foster Synthesizer David Foster Harmonica Marvin Braxton Congas Pat Murphy Timbales Vince Charles […]