Studio Album · No. 2
Ready for the Weekend Songwriting Credits by Calvin Harris
Produced by Calvin Harris · Engineered by Brian Gardner
Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Calvin Harris carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Ready for the Weekend maintains Harris's near-total authorship control: he wrote all tracks except 'Worst Day' (co-written with Izza Kizza) and 'Burns Night' (co-written with Mark Irving). Featured vocalist Ayah Marar contributed to several tracks but Harris remained the primary creative force, sustaining his debut's model of almost complete self-composition.
Ready for the Weekend is the second studio album by Calvin Harris, released in August 2009 on Columbia Records and self-produced by Calvin Harris. The album marked a significant leap in production sophistication, moving toward polished house and electropop while retaining the wit and catchiness of his debut. The title track reached number one in the UK and established Harris as a serious commercial force beyond the novelty of his first album. 'I'm Not Alone,' a grinding synth-heavy dance track, demonstrated his ability to craft music with genuine dancefloor potency alongside radio-friendly pop hooks. Ready for the Weekend was a strong consolidation of Harris's commercial position in British pop and laid the groundwork for the international breakthrough that would follow with 18 Months.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Rain
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 2 |
Ready for the Weekend
#3
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 3 |
Stars Come Out
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 4 |
You Used to Hold Me
#27
|
Adam WilesSophie Ellis-Bextor | Adam WilesSophie Ellis-Bextor | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer)Sophie Ellis-Bextor (Vocals) |
| 5 |
Blue
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 6 |
I'm Not Alone
#1
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 7 |
Flashback
#18
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 8 |
Worst Day
|
Adam WilesIzza Kizza | Adam WilesIzza Kizza | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer)Izza Kizza (Rap) |
| 9 |
Relax
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 10 |
Limits
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 11 |
Burns Night
|
Adam WilesMark Irving | Adam WilesMark Irving | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 12 |
Yeah Yeah Yeah La La La
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |
| 13 |
Dance wiv Me
|
Dylan MillsAdam WilesDetnonPaul | Dylan MillsAdam WilesDetnonPaul | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer)Dizzee Rascal (Rap)Chrome (Rap) |
| 14 |
5iliconeator
|
Adam Wiles | Adam Wiles | Calvin Harris | Calvin Harris (DJ, Producer) |