Studio Album · No. 3

Nursery Cryme Songwriting Credits by Genesis

1971 Charisma 7 tracks 39:39

Produced by John Anthony  ·  Engineered by David Hentschel

Charisma Progressive Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 7 of 7 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 7 / 7 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 7 tracks with documented writers, by whether Genesis carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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

Share of the 7 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

7
Tracks
7
Lyricists
1
Producers
1971
Released
Data Insight

The only album of the early run where the credits are not identical on every track. Anthony Phillips still appears on two songs written before he left, and the new pair arrive on the sheet the day they join.

Nursery Cryme came out on Charisma in November 1971, the first album with Phil Collins and Steve Hackett.

Track Listing & Credits 7 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
The Musical Box
Anthony PhillipsMike RutherfordPeter GabrielTony BanksMick BarnardSteve Hackett Anthony Edwin PhillipsMichael John Cloete Crawford RutherfordPeter Brian GabrielAnthony George BanksMick BarnardStephen Richard Hackett John Anthony Genesis (Performer)
2
For Absent Friends
Phil CollinsSteve Hackett Philip David Charles CollinsStephen Richard Hackett John Anthony Genesis (Performer)
3
The Return of the Giant Hogweed
Mike RutherfordTony Banks Michael John Cloete Crawford RutherfordAnthony George Banks John Anthony Genesis (Performer)
4
Seven Stones
Tony Banks Anthony George Banks John Anthony Genesis (Performer)
5
Harold the Barrel
Peter GabrielPhil Collins Peter Brian GabrielPhilip David Charles Collins John Anthony Genesis (Performer)
6
Harlequin
Mike Rutherford Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford John Anthony Genesis (Performer)
7
The Fountain of Salmacis
Anthony PhillipsMike RutherfordTony Banks Anthony Edwin PhillipsMichael John Cloete Crawford RutherfordAnthony George Banks John Anthony Genesis (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 15 contributors

AG
Anthony George Banks
Writer
On this album4 written
MJ
Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford
Writer
On this album4 written
MR
Mike Rutherford
Writer
On this album4 written
TB
Tony Banks
Writer
On this album4 written
AE
Anthony Edwin Phillips
Writer
On this album2 written
AP
Anthony Phillips
Writer
On this album2 written
PB
Peter Brian Gabriel
Writer
On this album2 written
PG
Peter Gabriel
Writer
On this album2 written
PC
Phil Collins
Writer
On this album2 written
PD
Philip David Charles Collins
Writer
On this album2 written
SR
Stephen Richard Hackett
Writer
On this album2 written
SH
Steve Hackett
Writer
On this album2 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Nursery Cryme

Who wrote Nursery Cryme?
Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks on four tracks each, with Anthony Phillips, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins sharing the rest.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No single from the album entered the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
David Hentschel, who later produced four Genesis albums.
Who produced it?
John Anthony.
Who joined for it?
Phil Collins on drums and Steve Hackett on guitar, the line-up that stayed together for four years.
How long is the album?
39:39 across seven tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Nursery Cryme Wikipedia: Genesis discography Wikipedia: Genesis Cover Art Archive: Nursery Cryme by Genesis