Studio Album · No. 9

...And Then There Were Three... Songwriting Credits by Genesis

1978 Charisma / Atlantic 11 tracks 53:35

Produced by David Hentschel, Genesis  ·  Engineered by David Hentschel, Steve Short

Charisma / Atlantic Progressive RockArt RockPop Rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

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 Genesis carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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11 trackswritten by Genesis 0 tracksoutside writers
Genesis's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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Producer100%
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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
1978
Released
Data Insight

Banks eight, Rutherford six, Collins four. The songs get shorter and the writing gets more separate, and the band has its first American hit.

...And Then There Were Three... came out on Charisma in March 1978, the first album as a trio.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Down and Out
Phil CollinsTony BanksMike Rutherford Philip David Charles CollinsAnthony George BanksMichael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
2
Undertow
Tony Banks Anthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
3
Ballad of Big
Phil CollinsTony BanksMike Rutherford Philip David Charles CollinsAnthony George BanksMichael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
4
Snowbound
Mike Rutherford Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
5
Burning Rope
Tony Banks Anthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
6
Deep in the Motherlode
Mike Rutherford Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
7
Many Too Many
Tony Banks Anthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
8
Scenes from a Night's Dream
Phil CollinsTony Banks Philip David Charles CollinsAnthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
9
Say It's Alright Joe
Mike Rutherford Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
10
The Lady Lies
Tony Banks Anthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
11
Follow You Follow Me #23
Mike RutherfordPhil CollinsTony Banks Michael John Cloete Crawford RutherfordPhilip David Charles CollinsAnthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions ...And Then There Were Three...

Who wrote ...And Then There Were Three...?
Tony Banks on eight of the eleven tracks, with Mike Rutherford on six and Phil Collins on four.
How high did the single chart?
"Follow You Follow Me" reached number 23 on the Hot 100, the band's first American hit.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
David Hentschel, who also produced, with Steve Short assisting.
Who produced it?
David Hentschel with the band.
What does the title mean?
Steve Hackett had left, leaving Banks, Rutherford and Collins as the band from here on.
How long is the album?
53:35 across eleven tracks.

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