Studio Album · No. 12
Shine a Light Songwriting Credits by Bryan Adams
Produced by Bryan Adams, Bob Rock, Johan Carlsson, Phil Thornalley, Jim Vallance · Engineered by Matt Harvey, Bob Rock, Phil Thornalley
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bryan Adams carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Shine a Light is Bryan Adams' fourteenth studio album, recorded with longtime writing partner Jim Vallance, who co-wrote several tracks including "That's How Strong Our Love Is," "Driving Under the Influence of Love," "I Could Get Used to This," and "Nobody's Girl." The title track was co-written with Ed Sheeran, while "That's How Strong Our Love Is" features a guest vocal from Jennifer Lopez. Production was shared across the album, with Bob Rock handling most of the rock-leaning songs, Johan Carlsson on the Lopez duet, and Phil Thornalley and Vallance each producing a track. The set closes with Adams' arrangement of the traditional folk song "Whiskey in the Jar."
Shine a Light is Bryan Adams's thirteenth studio album, released March 1, 2019 on Universal Music Enterprises. Co-produced by Adams with Bob Rock (majority), plus Johan Carlsson, Phil Thornalley, and Vallance on individual tracks. Co-writers include Jim Vallance, Gretchen Peters, Eliot Kennedy, Phil Thornalley, and Ed Sheeran (title track).
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shine a Light
#63
|
Bryan AdamsEd Sheeran | Bryan AdamsEd Sheeran | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 2 |
That's How Strong Our Love Is
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJohan Carlsson | Bryan Adams (Vocals)Jennifer Lopez (Vocals, Featured Artist) |
| 3 |
Part Friday Night, Part Sunday Morning
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Driving Under the Influence of Love
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 5 |
All or Nothing
|
Bryan AdamsEliot Kennedy | Bryan AdamsEliot Kennedy | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 6 |
No Time for Love
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 7 |
I Could Get Used to This
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Talk to Me
|
Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 9 |
The Last Night on Earth
|
Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan AdamsPhil Thornalley | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Nobody's Girl
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Don't Look Back
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsBob Rock | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 12 |
Whiskey in the Jar
|
Traditional | Traditional | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |