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.
1981 The Brothers Johnson – The Real Thing (US:#50)
The Real Thing is a single from the The Brothers Johnson‘s Winners album. Musicians Bass Louis Johnson Drums JR Robinson Guitar George Johnson Guitar Louis Johnson Keyboards Greg Phillinganes Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Sax Ernie Watts Vocals George Johnson Produced By The Brothers Johnson Songwiters Louis JohnsonGeorge Johnson Charts US:#50UK: –
1981 Aretha Franklin & George Benson – Love All The Hurt Away (US:#46 UK:#49)
Love All The Hurt Away is a song Aretha Franklin recorded with George Benson for the album Love All The Hurt Away (written by Sam Dees). Musicians Bass Louis Johnson Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Buzz Feiten Piano David Foster Sax Eddie Daniels Vocals Aretha Franklin Background Vocals Marcy Levy Background Vocals Mark Stevens Produced By […]
1989 Richard Marx – Satisfied (US:#1 UK:#52)
“Satisfied“ is a chart-topping hit song recorded by American rock singer Richard Marx for his second album, Repeat Offender. It was Richard’s second of three consecutive #1’s on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. “Satisfied” was the lead single from Richard Marx’s highly anticipated second album, Repeat Offender. Heavy radio, video and retail attention led […]
1990 Richard Marx – Children Of The Night (US:#13 UK:#54)
“Children of the Night” is a song written and recorded by Richard Marx, issued as the fifth and final single from his second album Repeat Offender. The song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990, and was written in support of the suburban Los Angeles (Van Nuys)-based organization for runaways Musicians Bass […]
1980 Eddie Rabbitt – Drivin’ My Life Away (US:#5)
“Drivin’ My Life Away” is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in 1980 as the first single from his album Horizon. It reached number one on the Hot Country Singles in 1980, and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by […]
1981 Eddie Rabbitt – I Love A Rainy Night (US:#1)
“I Love a Rainy Night“ is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eddie Rabbitt. It was released in November 1980 as the second single from his album Horizon. It reached number one on the Hot Country Singles, Billboard Hot 100, and Adult Contemporary Singles charts in 1981. The song succeeded Dolly […]
1989 Richard Marx – Too Late To Say Goodbye (US:#12 UK:#38)
“Too Late To Say Goodbye” is the fourth released single from the Richard Marx album Repeat Offender. Musicians Bass Jim Cliff Drums Prairie Prince Guitar (solo) Mike Landau Acoustic Guitar Bruce Gaitsch Keyboards CJ Vanston Background Vocals Fee Waybill Produced By David ColeRichard Marx Songwriters Richard MarxFee Waybill Charts US:#12 UK:#38
1989 Richard Marx – Right Here Waiting (US:#1 UK:#2)
“Right Here Waiting“ is a song by American singer and songwriter Richard Marx. It was released in June 29, 1989, as the second single from his second album, Repeat Offender. The song was a global hit, topping charts throughout the world, including the U.S. where it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It […]