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.
1987 Nick Kamen – Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever (UK:#16)
“Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever” is a 1966 song by the Four Tops, on the Motown label. It was written by Ivy Jo Hunter and Stevie Wonder and peaked at #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs singles charts and #45 on the Billboard Top 100 singles charts. Nick Kamen released his version in 1987, […]
1986 Nick Kamen – Each Time You Break My Heart (UK:#5)
“Each Time You Break My Heart” is a song recorded by British singer Nick Kamen, for his eponymous debut studio album (1987). It was released by Sire Records on 2 November 1986 as his debut single in 7″ and 12″ maxi formats. Kamen had gained popularity by starring in a 1985 Levi’s television commercial, later […]
1972 Jackson Browne – Rock Me On The Water (US:#48)
“Rock Me on the Water” is an oft-covered song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, released as the second single from his 1972 debut album, Jackson Browne, following the #7 success of Browne’s debut single, “Doctor My Eyes.” Browne’s version reached #48 on Billboards Sept. 23, 1972, Hot 100 chart, spending nine weeks […]
1972 Jackson Browne – Doctor My Eyes (US:#12)
“Doctor, My Eyes” is a 1972 song written and performed by Jackson Browne and included on his debut album Jackson Browne. Featuring a combination of an upbeat piano riff coupled, somewhat ironically, with lyric about feeling world-weary, the song was a surprise hit, reaching #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in spring 1972, after debuting […]
1971 James Taylor – You’ve Got A Friend (US:#1 UK:#4)
“You’ve Got a Friend” is a 1971 song written by Carole King. It was first recorded by King, and included in her album Tapestry. Another well-known version is by James Taylor from his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. His was released as a single in 1971 reaching number 1 on the Billboard […]
1976 James Taylor – Shower The People (US:#22)
“Shower the People” is the opening track on James Taylor’s 1976 album In the Pocket. The song features Carly Simon on backing vocals. “Shower the People” reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. that fall, remaining in the Top 40 for eight weeks. It also topped the Easy Listening chart for […]
1983 Diana Ross – Pieces Of Ice (US:#31 UK:#46)
“Pieces of Ice” is a rock song written by Marc Jordan and John Capek and recorded by Diana Ross on the RCA label. It was released first as a B-Side of the Muscles 7in. single in 1982,[1] then as its own single in 1983. The first release off the singer’s self-titled Ross album, it was […]
1972 David Cassidy – How Can I Be Sure (US:#25 UK:#1)
“How Can I Be Sure” is a popular song written by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, and originally recorded by The Young Rascals on their 1967 album Groovin’. It became their fourth Top 10 hit in the United States, peaking at No. 4. This was the group’s highest charted record with Eddie Brigati singing lead […]