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.
1973 Art Garfunkel – All I Know (US:#9)
“All I Know” is a song written by American songwriter Jimmy Webb, first recorded by Art Garfunkel on his 1973 debut solo album, Angel Clare, released by Columbia Records. Instrumental backing was provided by members of the Wrecking Crew, L.A. session musicians. Garfunkel’s version is the best known and highest-charting version, peaking at number nine […]
1973 Art Garfunkel – I Shall Sing (US:#38)
“I Shall Sing”, the third track of the album, was the second single of the Art Garfunkel album Angel Clare. The Van Morrison reggae based song (which would later be a hit for Boney M) was changed from reggae to a Latin beat by Jim Gordon, with Milt Holland providing the prominent percussion (namely agogo […]
1980 Average White Band – Let’s Go Round Again (US:#53 UK:#12)
“Let’s Go Round Again“ was a single released by the Scottish funk and R&B group Average White Band. The single achieved in the charts UK #12, US Pop #53, US R&B #33. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Foster Songwriters Alan Gorrie Charts […]
1980 Average White Band – For You, For Love (UK:#46)
“For You, For Love“ was the second single released by the Scottish funk and R&B group Average White Band. It peaked at 46 in the UK charts. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By David Foster Songwriters Bill ChamplinRoger Ball Charts US: –UK:#46
1980 Warren Zevon – A Certain Girl (US:#57)
“A Certain Girl” (a cover of a song previously recorded by Ernie K-Doe and The Yardbirds) reached No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Warren Zevon‘s second and final hit on that chart. Musicians Bass Leland Sklar Drums Rick Marotta Guitar Waddy Wachtel Guitar Don Felder Guitar Jorge Calderon Background Vocals Jackson Browne Background […]
1972 The Mamas &The Papas – Step Out (US:#81)
Step Out is the only single from The Mamas & Papas album People Like Us that hit the charts and peaked at #81. Musicians Musicians in the tags above are confirmed. For more information click on the album. Produced By John Phillips Songwiters John Phillips Charts US:#81UK: –
1978 Eric Carmen – Change Of Heart (US:#19)
Change Of Heart is a single from the same titled album from Eric Carmen, released in 1977. This single hit the charts at #19. Musicians Bass David Winteur Drums Mike Botts Guitar Danny Kortchmar Guitar Richie Zito Piano Jai Winding Synthesizer James Newton Howard Background Vocals Brian Russell Background Vocals Brenda Russell Background Vocals Valerie […]
1982 Don Henley – Johnny Can’t Read (US:#42)
“Johnny Can’t Read” is the first solo single released by Don Henley, included in his debut solo album I Can’t Stand Still (1982). It reached #33 in Cash Box magazine but stopped just short of Billboard’s Top 40. The song focuses upon reading illiteracy and raises several thought-provoking questions. This song also reflects Henley’s respect […]