Studio Album · No. 2

I Love Rock 'n Roll Songwriting Credits by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

1981 Boardwalk 10 tracks 30:02

Produced by Kenny Laguna, Ritchie Cordell, Glen Kolotkin  ·  Engineered by Glen Kolotkin, Gerry Gabinelli, Stew Romain

Boardwalk Hard Rock
Collaborator
50%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 5 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 5 / 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.

50%
5 trackswritten by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts 5 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.

Lyricist50%
Composer50%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
13
Lyricists
3
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1981
Released
Data Insight

Half the album is other people's, including both hit singles. Jett writes five and keeps two of them to herself, on the record that made her a star for songs she did not write.

I Love Rock 'n Roll came out on Boardwalk in November 1981 and put a cover of a 1975 Arrows song at number one for seven weeks.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
I Love Rock 'n Roll #1
Alan MerrillJake Hooker Alan MerrillJake Hooker Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
2
(I'm Gonna) Run Away
Joan JettKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
3
Love Is Pain
Joan Jett Joan Marie Larkin Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
4
Nag
Arthur Crier Arthur Crier Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
5
Crimson and Clover #7
Tommy JamesPeter Lucia Jr. Tommy JamesPeter Lucia Jr. Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
6
Victim of Circumstance
Joan JettKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
7
Bits and Pieces
Dave ClarkMike Smith Dave ClarkMike Smith Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
8
Be Straight
Joan JettGreg KihnKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinGreg KihnKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
9
You're Too Possessive
Joan Jett Joan Marie Larkin Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
10
Little Drummer Boy
Katherine Kennicott DavisHenry OnoratiHarry Simeone Katherine K. DavisHenry OnoratiHarry Simeone Kenny LagunaRitchie CordellGlen Kolotkin Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 18 contributors

JJ
Joan Jett
Writer
On this album5 written
JM
Joan Marie Larkin
Writer
On this album5 written
KL
Kenny Laguna
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
AM
Alan Merrill
Writer
On this album1 written
AC
Arthur Crier
Writer
On this album1 written
DC
Dave Clark
Writer
On this album1 written
GK
Greg Kihn
Writer
On this album1 written
HS
Harry Simeone
Writer
On this album1 written
HO
Henry Onorati
Writer
On this album1 written
JH
Jake Hooker
Writer
On this album1 written
KK
Katherine K. Davis
Writer
On this album1 written
KK
Katherine Kennicott Davis
Writer
On this album1 written

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Bad Reputation
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1983 82%
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1986 60%
Good Music
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1990 0%
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1991 100%
Notorious
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1994 100%
Pure and Simple
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2004 81%
Naked
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16 tracksProd. Kenny Laguna
2006 86%
Sinner
Blackheart
14 tracksProd. Kenny Laguna
2013 90%
Unvarnished
Blackheart
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2022 85%
Changeup
Blackheart
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Frequently Asked Questions I Love Rock 'n Roll

Who wrote I Love Rock 'n Roll?
Jett has a credit on five of the ten tracks and writes two alone. The title track is by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker, and "Crimson and Clover" by Tommy James and Peter Lucia Jr.
How high did the singles chart?
"I Love Rock 'n Roll" reached number 1 on the Hot 100 and "Crimson and Clover" number 7.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes chart placings for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Kenny Laguna, Ritchie Cordell and Glen Kolotkin.
Who engineered it?
Glen Kolotkin and Gerry Gabinelli, with Stew Romain mastering.
Where did the title track come from?
The Arrows recorded it in 1975. Jett saw them perform it on British television while she was in the Runaways.
How long is the album?
30:02 across ten tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: I Love Rock 'n Roll Wikipedia: Joan Jett discography Wikipedia: Joan Jett Wikipedia: I Love Rock 'n Roll Wikipedia: Crimson and Clover Cover Art Archive: I Love Rock 'n Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts