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.
1993 Lulu – Let Me Wake Up in Your Arms (UK:#51)
“Let Me Wake Up in Your Arms” is the song written by Barry Gibb; Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb, released by Lulu in 1993. It hit the UK charts at #51. Muscians Bass George Perry Drums Steve Ferrone Guitar Alan Kendall Guitar Barry Gibb Keyboards Lester Mendez Programming Lester Mendez Programming Tim Moore Background Vocals […]
1989 Paula Abdul – The Way That You Love Me (US:#3 UK:#74)
“(It’s Just) The Way That You Love Me” is a song recorded by American singer Paula Abdul for her debut album Forever Your Girl (1988). Written and produced solely by producer Oliver Leiber, the song was originally released in its remix form as the second single from the album on August 2, 1988, by Virgin […]
2024 Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes – Going Home (Theme From Local Hero) (UK:#18)
“Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero” is an instrumental rock track by Mark Knopfler, and the closing track from the 1983 film Local Hero soundtrack. In 2024 a supergroup, referred to as Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes, recorded “Going Home” to support the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. The recording, released 15 March […]
1987 Kenny G – Don’t Make Me Wait For Love (US#:15)
“Don’t Make Me Wait For Love” is a song by Kenny G featuring Lenny Williams on lead vocals—the first single released from Kenny G’s 1986 album Duotones. The song was written and composed by Walter Afanasieff, Preston Glass and Narada Michael Walden. In the US, “Don’t Make Me Wait For Love” was first released in […]
1975 Lobo – Don’t Tell Me Goodnight (US:#27)
“Don’t Tell Me Goodnight” is a song by American singer-songwriter Lobo. It was released as a single in 1975 from his album A Cowboy Afraid of Horses. The song peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his final top 40 hit until 1979’s “Where Were You When I Was Falling in Love”. […]
1985 René & Angela – Your Smile (US:#62)
“Your Smile” is a song by American singing duo René & Angela. Released on February 5, 1986, it was the third single from the duo’s 1985 album, Street Called Desire. “Your Smile” was the duo’s second number-one single on Billboard’s R&B chart. It was also a minor hit on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at […]
1989 Paula Abdul – Cold Hearted (US:#1 UK:#46)
“Cold Hearted” is a song by American singer Paula Abdul, released in June 1989 as the fifth single from her debut album, Forever Your Girl (1988). It was written and co-produced by Elliot Wolff and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the album’s third song to top the US chart. Muscians […]
1982 Kenny Rogers – A Love Song (US:#47)
“A Love Song” is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Lee Greenwood on his 1982 album Inside Out. In October 1982, a version by American singer Kenny Rogers was released as the second single from his album Love Will Turn You Around. Rogers’ version reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot […]