Studio Album · No. 2
Rebel Yell Songwriting Credits by Billy Idol
Produced by Keith Forsey · Engineered by Michael Frondelli, Dave Wittman, Gary Hellman
Chrysalis
New WaveHard Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Billy Idol carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Billy Idol
0 tracksoutside writers
Billy Idol's roles on this album
Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
9
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
1983
Released
Data Insight
Nine tracks and not one of them is his alone. Steve Stevens is on every single credit, which makes the biggest record of Idol's career the one he had the least individual claim on.
Rebel Yell came out on Chrysalis in November 1983 and turned him into an MTV act on both sides of the Atlantic.
Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rebel Yell
#46
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 2 |
Daytime Drama
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 3 |
Eyes Without a Face
#4
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 4 |
Blue Highway
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 5 |
Flesh for Fantasy
#29
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 6 |
Catch My Fall
#50
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 7 |
Crank Call
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 8 |
(Do Not) Stand in the Shadows
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
| 9 |
The Dead Next Door
|
Billy IdolSteve Stevens | William Michael Albert BroadSteven Bruce Schneider | Keith Forsey | Billy Idol (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Rebel Yell
Who wrote Rebel Yell?
Billy Idol and Steve Stevens together, on all nine tracks. There is no solo Idol credit on the album.
How high did the singles chart?
"Eyes Without a Face" reached number 4 on the Hot 100, "Flesh for Fantasy" number 29, "Rebel Yell" number 46 and "Catch My Fall" number 50.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Keith Forsey.
Who engineered it?
Michael Frondelli and Dave Wittman, with Gary Hellman.
Was it nominated for anything?
The title track brought Idol his first Grammy nomination, for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
How long is the album?
38:10 across nine tracks.