Studio Album · No. 10

Duke Songwriting Credits by Genesis

1980 Charisma / Atlantic 12 tracks 55:06

Produced by David Hentschel, Genesis  ·  Engineered by David Hentschel, Dave Bascombe, Ray Staff

Charisma / Atlantic Progressive RockArt RockPop
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

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 Genesis carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
12 trackswritten by Genesis 0 tracksoutside writers
Genesis's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist92%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
3
Lyricists
2
Producers
1980
Released
Data Insight

Twelve tracks split almost evenly, Banks seven, Collins six, Rutherford six. It is the closest the trio ever gets to a three-way tie.

Duke came out on Charisma in March 1980 and was the band's first British number one.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Behind the Lines
Tony BanksPhil CollinsMike Rutherford Anthony George BanksPhilip David Charles CollinsMichael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
2
Duchess
Tony BanksPhil CollinsMike Rutherford Anthony George BanksPhilip David Charles CollinsMichael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
3
Guide Vocal
Tony Banks Anthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
4
Man of Our Times
Mike Rutherford Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
5
Misunderstanding #14
Phil Collins Philip David Charles Collins David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
6
Heathaze
Tony Banks Anthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
7
Turn It On Again #58
Tony BanksPhil CollinsMike Rutherford Anthony George BanksPhilip David Charles CollinsMichael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
8
Alone Tonight
Mike Rutherford Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
9
Cul-de-sac
Tony Banks Anthony George Banks David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
10
Please Don't Ask
Phil Collins Philip David Charles Collins David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
11
Duke's Travels
Tony BanksPhil CollinsMike Rutherford Anthony George BanksPhilip David Charles CollinsMichael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)
12
Duke's End
Not documented Anthony George BanksPhilip David Charles CollinsMichael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford David HentschelGenesis Genesis (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Duke

Who wrote Duke?
Tony Banks on seven of the twelve tracks, with Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford on six each.
How high did the singles chart?
"Misunderstanding" reached number 14 on the Hot 100 and "Turn It On Again" number 58.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
David Hentschel, who also produced, with Dave Bascombe assisting and Ray Staff mastering.
Who produced it?
David Hentschel with the band.
Who wrote "Misunderstanding"?
Phil Collins, alone. It was his first solo writing credit to become an American hit.
How long is the album?
55:06 across twelve tracks.

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