Reckless cover art

  Studio Album · No. 4

Reckless Songwriting Credits by Bryan Adams

1984 A&M Records 10 tracks 38 min

Produced by Bryan Adams, Bob Clearmountain  ·  Engineered by Bob Clearmountain, Mike Fraser, Michael Sauvage, Bruce Lampcov

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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bryan Adams carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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10 trackswritten by Bryan Adams 0 tracksoutside writers
Bryan Adams's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

10
Tracks
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
1
No.1 Single
Approximately 12 million copies worldwide
Worldwide Copies Sold
1984
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

1985 Juno Award for Album of the Year
Kerrang! 1985 Album of the Year
Data Insight

Reckless was Bryan Adams' commercial breakthrough, co-written almost entirely with longtime collaborator Jim Vallance and produced with Bob Clearmountain. It spawned a run of hit singles including "Run to You", "Heaven", and the nostalgic anthem "Summer of '69", and became the first Canadian album to sell over a million copies domestically. The record went on to diamond status in Canada and multi-platinum elsewhere, selling around 12 million copies worldwide. It also features "It's Only Love", a duet with Tina Turner.

Reckless is Bryan Adams's fourth studio album, released November 5, 1984 on A&M Records. Co-produced by Adams and Bob Clearmountain, every track is co-written with Jim Vallance. The album launched five Top 15 singles including "Run to You," "Heaven," and "Summer of '69," making Adams an international star.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
One Night Love Affair #13
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)
2
She's Only Happy When She's Dancin'
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)
3
Run to You #6
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)
4
Heaven #1
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)
5
Somebody #11
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)
6
Summer of '69 #5
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)
7
Kids Wanna Rock
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)
8
It's Only Love #15
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)Tina Turner (Vocals, Featured Artist)
9
Long Gone
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)
10
Ain't Gonna Cry
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsJim Vallance Bryan AdamsBob Clearmountain Bryan Adams (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors

BA
Bryan Adams
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album10 written
JV
Jim Vallance
Writer
On this album10 written
BC
Bob Clearmountain
Producer
On this album10 produced
TT
Tina Turner
Vocals
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Reckless

Who wrote Summer of 69?
"Summer of '69" was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, the songwriting partnership behind nearly every track on Reckless.
Who produced Reckless?
The album was produced by Bob Clearmountain and Bryan Adams, with Clearmountain also serving as engineer.
Who sings the duet on Reckless?
"It's Only Love" is a duet between Bryan Adams and Tina Turner. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Which single from Reckless reached number one?
"Heaven" was the album's only US number one, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks.
How many copies did Reckless sell?
Reckless sold around 12 million copies worldwide. It was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and Diamond in Canada, becoming the first Canadian album to sell over a million copies domestically.
Who wrote the songs on Reckless?
All tracks were written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, his frequent co-writer throughout the 1980s.
What year was Reckless released?
Reckless was released in 1984 on A&M Records and became Bryan Adams' biggest-selling album.
What awards did Reckless win?
Reckless won the 1985 Juno Award for Album of the Year and was named Kerrang! 1985 Album of the Year.

Sources

Wikipedia: Reckless (Bryan Adams album) It's Only Love (Bryan Adams and Tina Turner song) - Wikipedia MusicBrainz - Reckless release group Cover Art Archive - Reckless Cover Art Archive: Reckless by Bryan Adams