Studio Album · No. 1

Gordon Songwriting Credits by Barenaked Ladies

1992 Reprise / Sire 16 tracks 59:15

Produced by Michael Phillip Wojewoda  ·  Engineered by Michael Phillip Wojewoda, Greg Calbi

Reprise / Sire Alternative RockCollege RockFolk RockComedy Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Barenaked Ladies carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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16 trackswritten by Barenaked Ladies 0 tracksoutside writers
Barenaked Ladies's roles on this album

Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

16
Tracks
7
Lyricists
1
Producers
1 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1992
Released
Data Insight

Page is on fifteen of the sixteen tracks and Robertson on thirteen, mostly together. Andy and Jim Creeggan each take a couple, so all five members appear somewhere in the credits.

The 1992 debut, a Canadian number 1 that was certified diamond there for a million copies.

Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Hello City
Steven PageEd Robertson Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
2
Enid #2
Steven PageEd Robertson Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
3
Grade 9
Steven PageEd RobertsonAndy CreegganJim CreegganTyler Stewart Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn RobertsonAndrew Burnett CreegganJames Raymond CreegganTyler Stewart Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
4
Brian Wilson #18
Steven Page Steven Jay Page Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
5
Be My Yoko Ono
Steven PageEd Robertson Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
6
Wrap Your Arms Around Me
Steven PageEd RobertsonJim Creeggan Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn RobertsonJames Raymond Creeggan Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
7
What a Good Boy
Steven PageEd Robertson Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
8
The King of Bedside Manor
Steven PageEd Robertson Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
9
Box Set
Steven Page Steven Jay Page Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
10
I Love You
Steven PageEd RobertsonAndy CreegganJim Creeggan Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn RobertsonAndrew Burnett CreegganJames Raymond Creeggan Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
11
New Kid (On the Block)
Steven PageEd RobertsonScott Dibble Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn RobertsonScott Dibble Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
12
Blame It on Me
Steven PageEd Robertson Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
13
The Flag
Steven Page Steven Jay Page Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
14
If I Had $1000000 #13
Steven PageEd Robertson Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
15
Crazy
Ed RobertsonTim Wilson Lloyd Edward Elwyn RobertsonTim Wilson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)
16
Dat Fodder
Steven PageEd Robertson Steven Jay PageLloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson Michael Phillip Wojewoda Barenaked Ladies (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 13 contributors

SJ
Steven Jay Page
Writer
On this album15 written
SP
Steven Page
Writer
On this album15 written
ER
Ed Robertson
Writer
On this album13 written
LE
Lloyd Edward Elwyn Robertson
Writer
On this album13 written
JR
James Raymond Creeggan
Writer
On this album3 written
JC
Jim Creeggan
Writer
On this album3 written
AB
Andrew Burnett Creeggan
Writer
On this album2 written
AC
Andy Creeggan
Writer
On this album2 written
SD
Scott Dibble
Writer
On this album1 written
TW
Tim Wilson
Writer
On this album1 written
TS
Tyler Stewart
Writer
On this album1 written
MP
Michael Phillip Wojewoda
Producer
On this album16 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Gordon

Who wrote the songs on Gordon?
Steven Page on fifteen of the sixteen and Ed Robertson on thirteen, usually together. Jim Creeggan has three and Andy Creeggan two.
How did it sell?
One million copies in Canada, where it was certified diamond.
How high did the singles chart?
"Enid" reached number 2 in Canada, "If I Had $1000000" number 13 and "Brian Wilson" number 18.
Who produced it?
Michael Phillip Wojewoda.
How high did the album chart?
Number 1 in Canada.
Did it chart in America?
No. The album did not reach the Billboard 200.
How long is the album?
59:15 across sixteen tracks, the longest in the catalogue.

Sources

Wikipedia: Gordon Wikipedia: Barenaked Ladies discography Wikipedia: Barenaked Ladies Cover Art Archive: Gordon by Barenaked Ladies