Studio Album · No. 1

Brian McKnight Songwriting Credits by Brian McKnight

1992 Mercury 13 tracks 63:15

Produced by Brian McKnight, Brandon Barnes

Mercury R&BSoul
92%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Brian McKnight carries a lyricist or composer credit.

92%
12 trackswritten by Brian McKnight 1 trackoutside writers
Brian McKnight's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
10
Lyricists
2
Producers
1992
Released
Data Insight

He is on twelve of the thirteen tracks and alone on none of them. Brandon Barnes and Gerry Brown sit beside him on almost everything, which is what a debut writing deal looked like for a 22-year-old signing.

Brian McKnight came out on Mercury in June 1992 and is certified platinum. "One Last Cry" reached number 13 on the Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Yours
Brian McKnightGerry BrownPhase 5 Brian Kelly McKnightGerry BrownPhase 5 Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
2
The Way Love Goes
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
3
Goodbye My Love
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
4
Love Me, Hold Me
Brian McKnightBrandon BarnesVictor Brooks Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon BarnesVictor Brooks Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
5
After the Love
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
6
One Last Cry #13
Brian McKnightBrandon BarnesMelanie Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon BarnesMelanie Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
7
Never Felt This Way
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
8
I Couldn't Say
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
9
Stay the Night
Brian McKnightBrandon BarnesMelanie Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon BarnesMelanie Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
10
Is the Feeling Gone
Brian McKnightBrandon BarnesEdward Martin Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon BarnesEdward Martin Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
11
I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)
Daryl HallJohn OatesSara Allen Daryl HallJohn OatesSara Allen Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
12
Oh Lord
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)
13
My Prayer
Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian Kelly McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnightBrandon Barnes Brian McKnight (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors

BM
Brian McKnight
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
BK
Brian Kelly McKnight
Writer
On this album12 written
BB
Brandon Barnes
Writer · Producer
On this album11 written
MB
Melanie Barnes
Writer
On this album2 written
DH
Daryl Hall
Writer
On this album1 written
EM
Edward Martin
Writer
On this album1 written
GB
Gerry Brown
Writer
On this album1 written
JO
John Oates
Writer
On this album1 written
P5
Phase 5
Writer
On this album1 written
SA
Sara Allen
Writer
On this album1 written
VB
Victor Brooks
Writer
On this album1 written

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1997 75%
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1999 100%
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2003 100%
U Turn
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2005 100%
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2006 100%
Ten
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2008 17%
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Razor & Tie
12 tracksProd. Silas White
2009 100%
Evolution of a Man
Hard Work International / E1
14 tracksProd. Brian McKnight
2011 90%
Just Me
Mr. Sloane / E1
10 tracksProd. Brian McKnight
2013 100%
More Than Words
Mr. Sloane / E1
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2016 n/a
Better
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2017 n/a
Genesis
SoNo
12 tracksProd. Claude Villani
2020 92%
Exodus
SoNo
13 tracksProd. Earl Cohen
2023 n/a
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SoNo
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Frequently Asked Questions Brian McKnight

Who wrote the debut album?
Brian McKnight on twelve of the thirteen tracks, always with a co-writer, most often Brandon Barnes.
How high did "One Last Cry" chart?
Number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is it certified?
Yes, platinum by the RIAA.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers but names no engineer.
Who produced it?
Brian McKnight and Brandon Barnes.
How old was he?
He was 22 when it came out, having signed to Mercury the same year.
How long is the album?
63:15 across thirteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Brian McKnight Wikipedia: Brian McKnight discography Cover Art Archive: Brian McKnight by Brian McKnight