Studio Album · No. 5

Big Thing Songwriting Credits by Duran Duran

1988 EMI 12 tracks 44:48

Produced by Duran Duran, Jonathan Elias, Daniel Abraham  ·  Engineered by Ted Jensen

EMI Synth-PopHouseAlternative Dance
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Duran Duran carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
12 trackswritten by Duran Duran 0 tracksoutside writers
Duran Duran's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
3
Lyricists
5
Producers
1988
Released
Data Insight

All twelve tracks are credited to Duran Duran, still the trio. The album article says it plainly: all songs written and arranged by the band, with nobody else on any of it.

Big Thing came out on EMI in October 1988, made by the three-piece with house and dance production, and is certified gold in America.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Big Thing
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
2
I Don't Want Your Love #4
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
3
All She Wants Is #22
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
4
Too Late Marlene
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
5
Drug (It's Just a State of Mind)
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
6
Do You Believe in Shame? #72
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
7
Palomino
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
8
Interlude One
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
9
Land
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
10
Flute Interlude
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
11
The Edge of America
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)
12
Lake Shore Driving
Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn Taylor Simon Le BonNick RhodesJohn TaylorJonathan EliasDaniel Abraham Simon Le Bon (Performer)Nick Rhodes (Performer)John Taylor (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

JT
John Taylor
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
NR
Nick Rhodes
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
SL
Simon Le Bon
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album12 written
DA
Daniel Abraham
Producer
On this album12 produced
JE
Jonathan Elias
Producer
On this album12 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Big Thing

Who wrote Big Thing?
The credit reads Duran Duran on all twelve tracks, meaning Le Bon, Rhodes and John Taylor.
How high did the singles chart?
"I Don't Want Your Love" reached number 4 on the Hot 100, "All She Wants Is" number 22 and "Do You Believe in Shame?" number 72.
Is it certified?
Gold in America and silver in Britain.
Who engineered it?
Ted Jensen mastered it.
What does it sound like?
Synth-pop pushed towards house and alternative dance, further from guitars than anything before it.
Who produced it?
The band with Jonathan Elias and Daniel Abraham.
How long is the album?
44:48 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Big Thing Wikipedia: Duran Duran discography Cover Art Archive: Big Thing by Duran Duran