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.
1974 Steely Dan – Pretzel Logic (US:#57)
“Pretzel Logic“ is a song written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen that was released as a single by Steely Dan from their album Pretzel Logic, originally released in 1974 by ABC Records. It reached number 57 in the Billboard charts. Steely Dan FAQ author Anthony Robustelli describes “Pretzel Logic” as a bluesy shuffle about […]
1974 Steely Dan – Rikki Don’t Lose That Number (US:# 4 UK:#58)
“Rikki Don’t Lose That Number“ is a single released in 1974 by rock/jazz rock group Steely Dan and the opening track of their third album Pretzel Logic. It was the most successful single of the group’s career, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1974. The song features Jim […]
1990 Michael Bolton – When I’m Back on My Feet Again (US:#7 UK:#44)
“When I’m Back on My Feet Again“ is the title of the fourth single released from Michael Bolton‘s 1989 album, Soul Provider. The song was written by noted songwriter Diane Warren. The song peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 1990, becoming Bolton’s third Top 10 hit in the United […]
1989 Michael Bolton – How Am I Supposed To Live Without You (US:#1 UK:#3)
“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You“ is a song written in 1983 by Doug James and Michael Bolton. The ballad has been recorded by many artists around the world, in several languages, becoming something of a modern pop standard. Instrumental versions of the song have been recorded featuring variously the piano, guitar, saxophone, […]
1988 Julio Iglesias – Love Is On Our Side Again (UK:#81)
Love Is On Our Side Again is a single from the album Non Stop released by Julio Iglesias in 1988 Musicians Bass Neil Stubenhaus Drums JR Robinson Guitar Mike Landau Keyboards Tom Keane Synthesizer Tom Keane Synthesizer David Foster Programming Bo Tomlyn Programming Dave Boruff Harmonica Stevie Wonder Percussion Paulinho Da Costa Background Vocals Andrae […]
1980 Eric Carmen – It Hurts Too Much (US:#75)
Tonight You’re Mine is a 1980 album by Eric Carmen. There is speculation that its title was inspired by the opening line in the Shirelles song “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”, though this is not confirmed. It peaked at #160 on the Billboard album chart. It contained the singles “It Hurts Too Much” (#75 […]
1980 Elton John – Little Jeannie (US:#3 & UK:#33)
“Little Jeannie“ is a song by Elton John and Gary Osborne, recorded by John and released as a single in 1980 from John’s album 21 at 33. It reached number three on the Billboard pop chart in the United States, becoming the singer’s biggest U.S. hit since 1976’s “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (a duet […]
1980 Earth Wind and Fire – You (US:#48)
Faces is the tenth studio album, a double-album by the R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire, released on October 14, 1980 on ARC/Columbia Records. he lead-off single was “Let Me Talk”. The songs “You”, and “Sparkle” followed as single releases. Unlike previous Earth, Wind and Fire albums, there was no U.S. tour in support of […]