Studio Album · No. 3
Ropin' the Wind Songwriting Credits by Garth Brooks
Produced by Allen Reynolds
Capitol Nashville
CountryCountry Rock
73%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 8 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 8 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Garth Brooks carries a lyricist or composer credit.
8 trackswritten by Garth Brooks
3 tracksoutside writers
Garth Brooks's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist73%
Composer73%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
13
Lyricists
1
Producers
1991
Released
Data Insight
Eight of the eleven tracks carry his name and one, "Which One of Them", is his alone. It is the first album where he wrote most of it, and it went straight to number one on the pop chart. The exception is "Shameless", which Billy Joel wrote.
Ropin' the Wind came out on Capitol Nashville in September 1991 and is certified fourteen times platinum by the RIAA. It was the first country album to enter the Billboard 200 at number one.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Against the Grain
|
Bruce BoutonLarry CordleCarl Jackson | Bruce BoutonLarry CordleCarl Jackson | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 2 |
Rodeo
|
Larry Bastian | Larry Bastian | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 3 |
What She's Doing Now
|
Pat AlgerGarth Brooks | Pat AlgerGarth Brooks | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 4 |
Burning Bridges
|
Garth BrooksStephanie C. Brown | Garth BrooksStephanie C. Brown | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 5 |
Which One of Them
|
Garth Brooks | Garth Brooks | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 6 |
Papa Loved Mama
|
Garth BrooksKim Williams | Garth BrooksKim Williams | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 7 |
Shameless
|
Billy Joel | Billy Joel | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 8 |
Cold Shoulder
|
Kent BlazyGarth BrooksKim Williams | Kent BlazyGarth BrooksKim Williams | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 9 |
We Bury the Hatchet
|
Garth BrooksRoyal Wade Kimes | Garth BrooksRoyal Wade Kimes | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 10 |
In Lonesome Dove
|
Garth BrooksCynthia Limbaugh | Garth BrooksCynthia Limbaugh | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 11 |
The River
|
Victoria ShawGarth Brooks | Victoria ShawGarth Brooks | Allen Reynolds | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Ropin' the Wind
Who wrote Ropin' the Wind?
Brooks is credited on eight of the eleven tracks. "Which One of Them" is his alone.
Who wrote "Shameless"?
Billy Joel, who recorded it first on Storm Front in 1989.
How did it sell?
It is certified 14x platinum by the RIAA. The discography publishes no sales figure.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the Billboard Hot 100.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists writers and producers but names no engineer.
Why does it matter on the pop chart?
It was the first country album to enter the Billboard 200 at number one.
How long is the album?
39:21 across eleven tracks.