Covers Album · No. 1
Tracks of My Years Songwriting Credits by Bryan Adams
Produced by David Foster, Bryan Adams, Bob Rock
Holds writing credit on 1 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bryan Adams carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Tracks of My Years is a covers album on which Bryan Adams reinterprets songs he grew up listening to in the 1960s, including the Beatles' "Any Time at All," Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay," the Beach Boys' "God Only Knows," and Smokey Robinson's "The Tracks of My Tears," from which the album takes its name. With one exception, none of these are Adams originals; the lone new song is "She Knows Me," which he co-wrote with his longtime partner Jim Vallance. Most of the record was produced by David Foster alongside Adams, with Bob Rock producing a few of the harder rock numbers. Adams has said he was initially reluctant to make a covers record at his label's suggestion but came around to the project as it took shape.
Tracks of My Years is Bryan Adams's eleventh studio album, released October 14, 2014 on Verve Records. A covers album celebrating the 30th anniversary of Reckless, it is primarily produced by David Foster and Adams. Of the eleven standard edition tracks, Adams co-wrote only "She Knows Me" (with Jim Vallance); all other tracks are covers of songs by other artists.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Any Time at All
|
John LennonPaul McCartney | John LennonPaul McCartney | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 2 |
She Knows Me
|
Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | Bryan AdamsJim Vallance | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 3 |
I Can't Stop Loving You
|
Don Gibson | Don Gibson | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 4 |
Kiss and Say Goodbye
|
Winfred Lovett | Winfred Lovett | Bob RockBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Lay Lady Lay
|
Bob Dylan | Bob Dylan | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Rock and Roll Music
|
Chuck Berry | Chuck Berry | Bob RockBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Down on the Corner
|
John Fogerty | John Fogerty | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Never My Love
|
Don AddrisiDick Addrisi | Don AddrisiDick Addrisi | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Sunny
|
Bobby Hebb | Bobby Hebb | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 10 |
The Tracks of My Tears
|
Smokey RobinsonWarren MooreMarv Tarplin | Smokey RobinsonWarren MooreMarv Tarplin | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |
| 11 |
God Only Knows
|
Brian WilsonTony Asher | Brian WilsonTony Asher | David FosterBryan Adams | Bryan Adams (Vocals) |