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.
1979 The Manhattan Transfer – Who, What, Where, When, Why (UK:#49)
“Who, What, When, Where, Why” is a single by The Manhattan Transfer from the album Pastice. The single was written by Rupert Holmer and released in 1979. Musicians Bass Scott Edwards Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Ben Benay Guitar Jay Graydon Piano David Foster Synthesizer Michael Omartian Percussion Victor Feldman Produced By Steve Barri Songwriters Rupert […]
1978 Melissa Manchester – Don’t Cry Out Loud (US:#10)
“Don’t Cry Out Loud” is a song written in 1976 by Peter Allen with lyricist Carole Bayer Sager that is best known as a hit single for Melissa Manchester in the US and for Elkie Brooks in the UK. According to Arista Records president Clive Davis, Melissa Manchester recorded “Don’t Cry Out Loud” at his […]
1988 Olivia Newton-John – The Rumour (US:#62)
The Rumour was a single by Olivia Newton-John from the The Rumour album, It was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, features backing vocals and piano by John, and was a Number One single in Finland. Note: The liner notes tells that Jerry Hey & Co did horns on the title track The Rumour. […]
1990 Eric Clapton – Run So Far (US:#88)
“Run So Far” is a single by Eric Clapton from the album Journeyman, released in 1990. The song was written by George Harrison. Musicians Bass Darryl Jones Drums Jim Keltner Drums (programming) Jim Keltner Drums (programming) Jimmy Bralower Guitar Eric Clapton Guitar George Harrison Synthesizer Greg Phillinganes Synthesizer Rob Mounsey Percussion Carol Steele Background Vocals […]
1990 Eric Clapton – No Alibis (UK:#53)
“No Alibis” is a track from Eric Clapton‘s 1989 album Journeyman. It was released as a single in a shortened version, with “Running on Faith” (also on the Journeyman album) as the b-side. The 12″ single and CD maxi-singles, both released the following year, included the longer album version and also added live versions of […]
1989 Eric Clapton – Bad Love (US:#88 UK:#25)
“Bad Love” is a rock song recorded by the British rock musician Eric Clapton, who co-wrote it with Foreigner’s lead guitarist Mick Jones. The track was released as the third single from Eric Clapton’s 1989 studio album Journeyman on March 10, 1990 for Reprise Records a sublabel of the Warner Music Group company. The rock […]
1989 Eric Clapton – Pretending (US:#55 UK:#96)
“Pretending” is a rock song written and composed by Jerry Lynn Williams. It was released in 1989 on Eric Clapton‘s Journeyman as the first track of the album. The song was released as the lead single from the album, backed with “Hard Times,” and reached #55 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the album’s […]
1987 Dan Hill – Can’t We Try (US:#6)
“Can’t We Try” is a 1987 duet performed by Dan Hill and Vonda Shepard. The passionate ballad was Billboard’s No. 1 Adult Contemporary Song of the Year for 1987. “Can’t We Try” was released as a single from Dan Hill’s 1987 self-titled album. The song reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and in […]