Studio Album · No. 3
The Best Damn Thing Songwriting Credits by Avril Lavigne
Produced by Dr. Luke, Butch Walker, Rob Cavallo, Deryck Whibley · Engineered by Chris Lord-Alge, Serban Ghenea, Matt Beckley
RCA Records
Pop-punkPop rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Avril Lavigne carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Avril Lavigne
0 tracksoutside writers
Avril Lavigne's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
5
Lyricists
6
Producers
1
No.1 Single
6 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2007
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Japan Gold Disc Award for Album of the Year (2008)
Data Insight
The Best Damn Thing is Avril Lavigne's brightest, most bubblegum record, and she co-wrote all of it across a wider producer pool than before, including Dr. Luke, Butch Walker, Kara DioGuardi, her guitarist Evan Taubenfeld, and her then-husband Deryck Whibley of Sum 41. "Girlfriend" gave her a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, her only one, written with Dr. Luke. The album leans pop, but her name stays on every song.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Girlfriend
#1
|
Avril LavigneLukasz Gottwald | Avril LavigneLukasz Gottwald | Dr. LukeMatt BeckleySteven Wolf | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
I Can Do Better
|
Avril LavigneLukasz Gottwald | Avril LavigneLukasz Gottwald | Dr. LukeMatt BeckleySteven Wolf | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Runaway
|
Avril LavigneLukasz GottwaldKara DioGuardi | Avril LavigneLukasz GottwaldKara DioGuardi | Dr. LukeMatt BeckleySteven Wolf | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
The Best Damn Thing
|
Avril LavigneButch Walker | Avril LavigneButch Walker | Butch Walker | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
When You're Gone
#24
|
Avril LavigneButch Walker | Avril LavigneButch Walker | Butch Walker | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Everything Back but You
|
Avril LavigneButch Walker | Avril LavigneButch Walker | Butch Walker | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Hot
#95
|
Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Dr. LukeMatt BeckleySteven Wolf | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Innocence
|
Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Rob Cavallo | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
I Don't Have to Try
|
Avril LavigneLukasz Gottwald | Avril LavigneLukasz Gottwald | Dr. LukeMatt BeckleySteven Wolf | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
One of Those Girls
|
Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Deryck Whibley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Contagious
|
Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Avril LavigneEvan Taubenfeld | Deryck Whibley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Keep Holding On
|
Avril LavigneLukasz Gottwald | Avril LavigneLukasz Gottwald | Dr. LukeMatt Beckley | Avril Lavigne (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions The Best Damn Thing
Did Avril Lavigne write The Best Damn Thing herself?
Yes, with collaborators. Avril Lavigne co-wrote every track, working with Dr. Luke, Butch Walker, Kara DioGuardi, Evan Taubenfeld, and her then-husband Deryck Whibley. It was her first album to use a wide range of producers.
Who wrote Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne?
"Girlfriend" was co-written by Avril Lavigne with Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), who also produced it. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, her only chart-topping single there.
Was Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne a number one hit?
Yes. "Girlfriend" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2007, the only Avril Lavigne single to top that chart. It was the lead single from The Best Damn Thing.
Who produced The Best Damn Thing by Avril Lavigne?
The album was produced by a team including Dr. Luke, Butch Walker, Rob Cavallo, and Deryck Whibley. It was Lavigne's most pop-oriented record to that point.
How many copies did The Best Damn Thing by Avril Lavigne sell?
The Best Damn Thing sold about 6 million copies worldwide and was certified 2x Platinum in the US. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
When was The Best Damn Thing by Avril Lavigne released?
The Best Damn Thing was released on April 17, 2007, through RCA Records. It was Avril Lavigne's third studio album.