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.
1969 The Friends Of Distinction – Grazing In The Grass (US:#3)
“Grazing in the Grass” is an instrumental composed by Philemon Hou and first recorded by the South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela. The Friends of Distinction recorded a vocal cover version of the tune in 1969 on RCA Victor, which was also a Top Ten pop and R&B hit, reaching no. 3 on the former and […]
1969 The Friends Of Distinction – Going In Circles (US:#15)
“Going in Circles” is a song written by Jerry Peters and Anita Poree, and originally performed by The Friends of Distinction on their 1969 album Grazin’, reaching number 15 on the U.S. Hot 100, and number three on the R&B chart. The song has since been covered numerous times by other artists, including Isaac Hayes […]
1986 Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (US:#1 UK:#12)
“True Colors” is a song written by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. It was both the title track and the first single released from American singer Cyndi Lauper‘s second album. It was the only original song on the album that Lauper did not to help write. Released late on the summer of 1986, […]
1993 Terence Trent D’Arby – Do You Love Me Like You Say? (UK:#14)
“Do You Love Me Like You Say?” is a single by Terence Trent D’Arby from his album Terence Trent D’Arby’s Symphony Or Damn, released in 1993. It peaked at #14 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Kevin Wyatt Drums Terence Trent D’Arby Guitar Tim Pierce Keyboards Terence Trent D’Arby Percussion Terence Trent D’Arby Vocals Terence […]
1985 The Comsat Angels – I’m Falling (UK:#90)
“I’m Falling” is a song from The Comsat Angels from their album 7 Day Weekend and was featured in the movie Real Genius in 1985. Musicians Bass Kevin Bacon Drums Mik Glaisher Guitar Steve Fellows Keyboards Andy Peake Synthesizer Pete Q Harris Background Vocals Peter Beckett Vocals Andy Peake Produced By James Mtume Songwriters The […]
1993 Bryan Ferry – Will You Love Me Tomorrow (UK:#23)
“Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, sometimes known as “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”, is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It was originally recorded in 1960 by the Shirelles, who took their single to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart Musicians Bass Nathan East Bass Steve Pearce Guitar […]
1993 Bryan Ferry – I Put A Spell On You (UK:#18)
“I Put a Spell on You” is a 1956 song written and composed by Jalacy “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins. Bryan Ferry‘s version reached No. 18 in 1993 in the UK Charts. Musicians Bass Nathan East Drums Steve Ferrone Guitar Neil Hubbard Guitar Michael Brook Guitar Robin Trower Guitar David Williams Piano Bryan Ferry Programming Richard T […]
1993 Bryan Ferry – Girl Of My Best Friend (UK:#57)
“The Girl of My Best Friend” is a song written by Sam Bobrick and Beverly Ross and first released in 1959 by Charlie Blackwell as the B-side to his single “Choppin’ Mountains”. It was later recorded by Bryan Ferry for his 1993 covers album Taxi. Musicians Bass Nathan East Drums Steve Ferrone Guitar Neil […]