Studio Album · No. 3
Shepherd Moons Songwriting Credits by Enya
Produced by Nicky Ryan · Engineered by Gregg Jackman, Robin Barclay
WEA / Reprise
New AgeCeltic
100%
Authorship
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 Enya carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Enya
0 tracksoutside writers
Enya's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
1991
Released
Data Insight
Twelve tracks, Enya on the music and Roma Ryan on the words, with two traditional songs arranged rather than written. The pattern does not move.
Shepherd Moons came out on WEA in November 1991 and won her a first Grammy.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shepherd Moons
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 2 |
Caribbean Blue
#79
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 3 |
How Can I Keep from Singing?
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 4 |
Ebudæ
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 5 |
Angeles
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 6 |
No Holly for Miss Quinn
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 7 |
Book of Days
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 8 |
Evacuee
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 9 |
Lothlórien
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 10 |
Marble Halls
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 11 |
Afer Ventus
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
| 12 |
Smaointe...
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky Ryan | Enya (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Shepherd Moons
Who wrote Shepherd Moons?
Enya composed the album and Roma Ryan wrote the lyrics. "How Can I Keep from Singing?" and "Marble Halls" are traditional, arranged by Enya and Nicky Ryan.
How high did the single chart?
"Caribbean Blue" reached number 79 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Nicky Ryan.
Who engineered it?
Gregg Jackman on recording and mixing, with Robin Barclay assisting.
What is "Book of Days"?
A track from this album that appeared in the film Far and Away, sung partly in Irish.
How long is the album?
43:41 across twelve tracks.