Studio Album · No. 2
Stories Songwriting Credits by Avicii
Produced by Avicii
PRMD Music / Island Records
EDMDance-PopHouseProgressive HouseTropical House
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Avicii carries a lyricist or composer credit.
14 trackswritten by Avicii
0 tracksoutside writers
Avicii's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
38
Lyricists
4
Producers
1 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2015
Released
Data Insight
Stories extends Avicii's collaborative model further than True, with outside co-writers on every track. Recurring collaborators include Sandro Cavazza, Vincent Pontare, Salem Al Fakir, and Dhani Lennevald. Notable one-time contributions came from Wyclef Jean (Can't Catch Me), Mike Einziger, and Daniel Adams-Ray (Somewhere in Stockholm). Tim Bergling retains a composer credit on nearly every track, but the lyric writing is broadly shared across the cast of vocalists and songwriters.
Stories is the second studio album by Avicii, released in October 2015 on PRMD / Island Records and self-produced by Avicii. Conceived as an album in the traditional singer-songwriter sense rather than a DJ album, the record features a rotating cast of vocalists including Chris Martin, Alex Ebert, Sandro Cavazza, and Zac Brown, contributing to an unusually diverse and cohesive pop record. 'Waiting for Love' became a top-ten hit across Europe and confirmed Avicii's continued ability to create anthemic radio pop within an electronic framework. The album reflected Bergling's desire to be taken seriously as a songwriter and producer rather than simply a festival DJ, and its warm, melodic quality distinguished it from the more aggressive EDM mainstream. Stories was a critical and commercial success that showed Avicii deepening his artistic vision beyond the dance floor.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Waiting for Love
#6
|
Tim BerglingSimon AldredSalem Al FakirVincent PontareMartijn Garritsen | Tim BerglingSimon AldredSalem Al FakirVincent PontareMartijn Garritsen | Tim BerglingMartijn Garritsen | Tim Bergling (Production)Simon Aldred (Lead Vocals)Salem Al Fakir (Lead Vocals)Vincent Pontare (Lead Vocals)Martijn Garritsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Talk to Myself
|
Tim BerglingSterling FoxMatt HartkeAlex Drury | Tim BerglingSterling FoxMatt HartkeAlex Drury | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Sterling Fox (Lead Vocals)Matt Hartke (Lead Vocals)Alex Drury (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Touch Me
|
Tim BerglingAdriano BuffoneGerrard O'ConnellCeleste WaiteAsh Pournouri | Tim BerglingAdriano BuffoneGerrard O'ConnellCeleste WaiteAsh Pournouri | Tim BerglingAsh Pournouri | Tim Bergling (Production)Adriano Buffone (Lead Vocals)Gerrard O'Connell (Lead Vocals)Celeste Waite (Lead Vocals)Ash Pournouri (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Ten More Days
|
Tim BerglingSimon AldredZak Abel | Tim BerglingSimon AldredZak Abel | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Simon Aldred (Lead Vocals)Zak Abel (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
For a Better Day
|
Tim BerglingAlex Ebert | Tim BerglingAlex Ebert | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Alex Ebert (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Broken Arrows
|
Tim BerglingZac BrownEric TurnerRami YacoubNiko Moon | Tim BerglingZac BrownEric TurnerRami YacoubNiko Moon | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Zac Brown (Lead Vocals)Eric Turner (Lead Vocals)Rami Yacoub (Lead Vocals)Niko Moon (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
True Believer
|
Tim BerglingChris Martin | Tim BerglingChris Martin | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Chris Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
City Lights
|
Tim BerglingNoonie BaoOskar Jonas WallinAsh Pournouri | Tim BerglingNoonie BaoOskar Jonas WallinAsh Pournouri | Tim BerglingAsh Pournouri | Tim Bergling (Production)Noonie Bao (Lead Vocals)Oskar Jonas Wallin (Lead Vocals)Ash Pournouri (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Pure Grinding
|
Tim BerglingKristoffer FogelmarkAlbin NedlerEarl Johnson | Tim BerglingKristoffer FogelmarkAlbin NedlerEarl Johnson | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Kristoffer Fogelmark (Lead Vocals)Albin Nedler (Lead Vocals)Earl Johnson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Sunset Jesus
|
Tim BerglingSandro CavazzaGavin DeGrawCarl FalkSavan KotechaDhani LennevaldMike PosnerRami Yacoub | Tim BerglingSandro CavazzaGavin DeGrawCarl FalkSavan KotechaDhani LennevaldMike PosnerRami Yacoub | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Sandro Cavazza (Lead Vocals)Gavin DeGraw (Lead Vocals)Carl Falk (Lead Vocals)Savan Kotecha (Lead Vocals)Dhani Lennevald (Lead Vocals)Mike Posner (Lead Vocals)Rami Yacoub (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Can't Catch Me
|
Tim BerglingMatthew MillerWyclef JeanMike Einziger | Tim BerglingMatthew MillerWyclef JeanMike Einziger | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Matthew Miller (Lead Vocals)Wyclef Jean (Lead Vocals)Mike Einziger (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Somewhere in Stockholm
|
Tim BerglingDaniel Adams-RayHenrik JonbackCarl Petter TarlandOskar Jonas Wallin | Tim BerglingDaniel Adams-RayHenrik JonbackCarl Petter TarlandOskar Jonas Wallin | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Daniel Adams-Ray (Lead Vocals)Henrik Jonback (Lead Vocals)Carl Petter Tarland (Lead Vocals)Oskar Jonas Wallin (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Trouble
|
Tim BerglingCarl FalkWayne HectorRami Yacoub | Tim BerglingCarl FalkWayne HectorRami Yacoub | Tim Bergling | Tim Bergling (Production)Carl Falk (Lead Vocals)Wayne Hector (Lead Vocals)Rami Yacoub (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Gonna Love Ya
|
Tim BerglingSandro CavazzaDhani LennevaldAsh PournouriMarcus Thunberg Wessel | Tim BerglingSandro CavazzaDhani LennevaldAsh PournouriMarcus Thunberg Wessel | Tim BerglingAsh PournouriDhani Lennevald | Tim Bergling (Production)Sandro Cavazza (Lead Vocals)Dhani Lennevald (Lead Vocals)Ash Pournouri (Lead Vocals)Marcus Thunberg Wessel (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 38 contributors
TB
Tim Bergling
Writer · Producer · Production
AP
Ash Pournouri
Writer · Producer · Vocals
RY
Rami Yacoub
Writer · Vocals
DL
Dhani Lennevald
Writer · Producer · Vocals
CF
Carl Falk
Writer · Vocals
OJ
Oskar Jonas Wallin
Writer · Vocals
SC
Sandro Cavazza
Writer · Vocals
SA
Simon Aldred
Writer · Vocals
MG
Martijn Garritsen
Writer · Producer · Vocals
AB
Adriano Buffone
Writer · Vocals
AN
Albin Nedler
Writer · Vocals
AD
Alex Drury
Writer · Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions Stories
Did Avicii write the songs on Stories by himself?
No. Every track on Stories was co-written with outside collaborators. Key contributors include Sandro Cavazza, Vincent Pontare, Salem Al Fakir, Dhani Lennevald, Wyclef Jean, Mike Einziger, and Daniel Adams-Ray. Tim Bergling holds a composer credit on nearly all tracks, but no song on Stories is solely his work.
How did Waiting for Love by Avicii chart?
Waiting for Love peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 1 in Austria, Hungary, Norway, and Sweden. It did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 but topped the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Who co-wrote Can't Catch Me on Avicii's Stories album?
Can't Catch Me was co-written by Tim Bergling alongside Wyclef Jean, Mike Einziger, and Matthew Miller. The track is one of the most collaboratively written songs on Stories.
Who co-wrote Somewhere in Stockholm on Avicii's Stories?
Somewhere in Stockholm was co-written with Swedish rapper Daniel Adams-Ray, who contributed as lyricist alongside Tim Bergling and three other writers including Henrik Jonback and Oskar Wallin.
How did Stories by Avicii sell worldwide?
Stories sold over 1 million copies worldwide as of November 2015. It went 2x Platinum in Sweden, Platinum in Denmark, and Gold in the UK. The album reached the top ten on album charts across much of Europe.
Who co-produced Stories with Avicii?
Stories featured many co-producers alongside Tim Bergling, including Carl Falk, Ash Pournouri, Martin Garrix, Salem Al Fakir, Dhani Lennevald, Kristoffer Fogelmark, Albin Nedler, and Vincent Pontare across various tracks.
Who sings Gonna Love Ya on Avicii's Stories album?
Gonna Love Ya was co-written by Tim Bergling with Sandro Cavazza, Dhani Lennevald, Ash Pournouri, and Marcus Thunberg Wessel. Sandro Cavazza, a Swedish singer-songwriter, was one of Avicii's closest recurring collaborators across both Stories and the Tim album.