Studio Album · No. 13
So Happy It Hurts Songwriting Credits by Bryan Adams
Produced by Bryan Adams, Robert John "Mutt" Lange · Engineered by Olle Romo, Hayden Watson
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 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
So Happy It Hurts is Bryan Adams's fourteenth studio album, written and recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic and released March 11, 2022 on BMG. Adams returned to his long-time partner Jim Vallance for several tracks, alongside co-writers including Gretchen Peters and Robert John "Mutt" Lange, who also co-produced part of the record. The upbeat title track was the lead single and earned Adams a nomination for Best Rock Performance at the 65th Grammy Awards, his first Grammy nomination since 1998. The themes of freedom, movement, and human connection run through the album as a response to lockdown isolation.
So Happy It Hurts is Bryan Adams's fourteenth studio album, released March 11, 2022 on BMG Rights Management. Production is split between Adams alone and Adams with Mutt Lange. Co-writers include Gretchen Peters, Mutt Lange, Jim Vallance, Michael Elizondo, Jason Evigan, Kennedi Lykken, and Theodore Shapiro.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
So Happy It Hurts
#28
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Never Gonna Rain
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen PetersMichael ElizondoJason EviganKennedi Lykken | Bryan AdamsGretchen PetersMichael ElizondoJason EviganKennedi Lykken | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 3 |
You Lift Me Up
|
Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 4 |
I've Been Looking for You
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Always Have, Always Will
|
Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 6 |
On the Road
|
Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Kick Ass
|
Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 8 |
I Ain't Worth Shit Without You
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Let's Do This
|
Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan AdamsRobert John "Mutt" Lange | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Just Like Me, Just Like You
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 11 |
Just About Gone
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan AdamsGretchen Peters | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 12 |
These Are the Moments That Make Up My Life
|
Bryan AdamsGretchen PetersTheodore Shapiro | Bryan AdamsGretchen PetersTheodore Shapiro | Bryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |