Studio Album · No. 2
Watermark Songwriting Credits by Enya
Produced by Nicky Ryan, Ross Cullum, Enya · Engineered by Ross Cullum, James "Jimbo" Barton, Pete Schwier
WEA / Geffen
New AgeCelticAmbient
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Enya carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Enya
0 tracksoutside writers
Enya's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
3
Producers
1988
Released
Data Insight
Eleven tracks, every one composed by Enya and written by Roma Ryan. The split that would hold for the next thirty years is fixed here with no exceptions at all.
Watermark came out on WEA in September 1988 and made her a worldwide act on the back of "Orinoco Flow".
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Watermark
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 2 |
Cursum Perficio
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 3 |
On Your Shore
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 4 |
Storms in Africa
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 5 |
Exile
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 6 |
Miss Clare Remembers
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 7 |
Orinoco Flow
#24
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 8 |
Evening Falls...
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 9 |
River
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 10 |
The Longships
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
| 11 |
Na Laetha Geal M'óige
|
Roma Ryan | Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin | Nicky RyanRoss CullumEnya | Enya (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Watermark
Who wrote Watermark?
Enya composed all eleven tracks and Roma Ryan wrote all eleven lyrics. Neither shares a credit with anyone else.
How high did the single chart?
"Orinoco Flow" reached number 24 on the Hot 100 and number one in Britain.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Nicky Ryan with Ross Cullum and Enya.
Who engineered it?
Ross Cullum mixed most of it, with James "Jimbo" Barton on "Orinoco Flow" and Pete Schwier on "Storms in Africa".
Did it win anything?
The RTÉ Choice Music Prize named it a Classic Irish Album in 2025.
How long is the album?
40:05 across eleven tracks.