Studio Album · No. 5

Good Music Songwriting Credits by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

1986 Blackheart / CBS Associated 10 tracks 37:19

Produced by Kenny Laguna, Thom Panunzio, John Aiosa, Mark S. Berry, Larry Smith, Reggie Griffin

Blackheart / CBS Associated Hard RockPower Pop
Collaborator
60%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 6 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 6 / 10 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Joan Jett and the Blackhearts carries a lyricist or composer credit.

60%
6 trackswritten by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts 4 tracksoutside writers
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts's roles on this album

Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist60%
Composer60%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
13
Lyricists
6
Producers
1986
Released
Data Insight

Six of the ten are hers, all with co-writers. The album leans back toward covers, taking Jimi Hendrix, the Beach Boys and Jonathan Richman.

Good Music came out on Blackheart and CBS Associated in December 1986, with the Beach Boys singing on the title track.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Good Music #83
Joan JettKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
2
This Means War
Joan JettBob Halligan Jr.Kenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinBob Halligan Jr.Kenny Laguna Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
3
Roadrunner
Jonathan Richman Jonathan Richman Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
4
If Ya Want My Luv
Joan JettKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
5
Fun, Fun, Fun
Brian WilsonMike Love Brian WilsonMike Love Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
6
Black Leather
Joan JettReggie GriffinEddie MorrisWilliam Adler Joan Marie LarkinReggie GriffinEddie MorrisWilliam Adler Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
7
Outlaw
Joan JettKenny LagunaBob Halligan Jr.Ricky Byrd Joan Marie LarkinKenny LagunaBob Halligan Jr.Ricky Byrd Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
8
Just Lust
Terry AbrahamsonRick Nowels Terry AbrahamsonRick Nowels Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
9
You Got Me Floatin'
Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
10
Contact
Joan JettKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJohn AiosaMark S. BerryLarry SmithReggie Griffin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors

JJ
Joan Jett
Writer
On this album6 written
JM
Joan Marie Larkin
Writer
On this album6 written
KL
Kenny Laguna
Writer · Producer
On this album5 written
BH
Bob Halligan Jr.
Writer
On this album2 written
RG
Reggie Griffin
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
BW
Brian Wilson
Writer
On this album1 written
EM
Eddie Morris
Writer
On this album1 written
JH
Jimi Hendrix
Writer
On this album1 written
JR
Jonathan Richman
Writer
On this album1 written
ML
Mike Love
Writer
On this album1 written
RN
Rick Nowels
Writer
On this album1 written
RB
Ricky Byrd
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Good Music

Who wrote Good Music?
Jett on six of the ten tracks, all shared. The rest are covers of Jonathan Richman, the Beach Boys and Jimi Hendrix, plus a song by Terry Abrahamson and Rick Nowels.
How high did the single chart?
"Good Music" reached number 83 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes chart placings for it rather than a sales figure.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists the players and producers and names no engineer.
Who produced it?
Kenny Laguna, Thom Panunzio, John Aiosa and others.
Who sings on the title track?
The Beach Boys, on a song Jett wrote with Kenny Laguna.
How long is the album?
37:19 across ten tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Good Music Wikipedia: Joan Jett discography Wikipedia: Joan Jett Cover Art Archive: Good Music by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts