Studio Album · No. 9
Garth Brooks in... the Life of Chris Gaines Songwriting Credits by Garth Brooks
Produced by Don Was
Capitol
Pop RockRock
0%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Garth Brooks carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Garth Brooks
13 tracksoutside writers
Garth Brooks's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
10
Lyricists
1
Producers
1999
Released
Data Insight
He is credited on none of the thirteen tracks. Gordon Kennedy and Wayne Kirkpatrick wrote most of it and Tommy Sims the rest. The only album in the catalogue where the singer has no writing credit at all is the one where he was not playing himself, and it produced his highest-charting Hot 100 single.
Garth Brooks in... the Life of Chris Gaines came out on Capitol in September 1999. He recorded it in character as a fictional rock star for a film, The Lamb, that was never made, and it is certified twice platinum.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
That's the Way I Remember It
|
Tommy SimsTony Arata | Tommy SimsTony Arata | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 2 |
Lost in You
#5
|
Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickTommy Sims | Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickTommy Sims | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 3 |
Snow in July
|
Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickMike MoreAndrew Logan | Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickMike MoreAndrew Logan | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 4 |
Driftin' Away
|
Tommy Sims | Tommy Sims | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 5 |
Way of the Girl
|
Gordon Kennedy | Gordon Kennedy | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 6 |
Unsigned Letter
|
Gordon KennedyWayne Kirkpatrick | Gordon KennedyWayne Kirkpatrick | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 7 |
It Don't Matter to the Sun
|
Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickTommy Sims | Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickTommy Sims | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 8 |
Right Now
|
Cheryl WheelerChet Powers | Cheryl WheelerChet Powers | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 9 |
Main Street
|
Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickTrisha Yearwood | Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickTrisha Yearwood | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 10 |
White Flag
|
Gordon KennedyWayne Kirkpatrick | Gordon KennedyWayne Kirkpatrick | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 11 |
Digging for Gold
|
Gordon KennedyWayne Kirkpatrick | Gordon KennedyWayne Kirkpatrick | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 12 |
Maybe
|
Gordon KennedyPhil Madeira | Gordon KennedyPhil Madeira | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
| 13 |
My Love Tells Me So
|
Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickTommy Sims | Gordon KennedyWayne KirkpatrickTommy Sims | Don Was | Garth Brooks (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 12 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Garth Brooks in... the Life of Chris Gaines
Who wrote the Chris Gaines album?
Gordon Kennedy, Wayne Kirkpatrick and Tommy Sims wrote most of it. Brooks is credited on none of the thirteen tracks.
Who is Chris Gaines?
A fictional rock star Brooks played for a film, The Lamb, that was never made.
Which single charted in the Hot 100?
"Lost in You" reached number 5, his highest placing on that chart.
How did it sell?
It is certified 2x platinum by the RIAA. The discography publishes no sales figure.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists writers and producers but names no engineer.
Is it a country album?
No. It is a pop rock record, which is what the character was supposed to make.
How long is the album?
56:23 across thirteen tracks.