Studio Album · No. 8

Notorious Songwriting Credits by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

1991 Blackheart / Epic 10 tracks 45:03

Produced by Kenny Laguna, Thom Panunzio, Joan Jett, Phil Ramone  ·  Engineered by Thom Panunzio, Thom Cadley, Carl Glanville

Blackheart / Epic Hard RockPower Pop
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 10 / 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.

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10 trackswritten by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts 0 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.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

10
Tracks
9
Lyricists
4
Producers
1991
Released
Data Insight

All ten tracks are hers, the first album where that is true. She goes from writing none of the record before to writing all of this one.

Notorious came out on Blackheart and Epic in August 1991, made with Paul Westerberg of the Replacements among others.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Backlash
Joan JettPaul Westerberg Joan Marie LarkinPaul Westerberg Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
2
Ashes in the Wind
Joan JettDesmond Child Joan Marie LarkinJohn Charles Barrett Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
3
The Only Good Thing (You Ever Said Was Goodbye)
Joan JettDesmond ChildDiane Warren Joan Marie LarkinJohn Charles BarrettDiane Warren Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
4
Lie to Me
Joan JettDesmond ChildKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinJohn Charles BarrettKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
5
Don't Surrender
Joan JettDesmond Child Joan Marie LarkinJohn Charles Barrett Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
6
Goodbye
Joan JettDesmond Child Joan Marie LarkinJohn Charles Barrett Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
7
Machismo
Joan JettKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
8
Treadin' Water
Joan JettRicky ByrdJohn McCurryRichard SupaKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinRicky ByrdJohn McCurryRichie SupaKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
9
I Want You
Joan JettRitchie CordellKenny Laguna Joan Marie LarkinRitchie CordellKenny Laguna Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)
10
Wait for Me
Joan Jett Joan Marie Larkin Kenny LagunaThom PanunzioJoan JettPhil Ramone Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 15 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Notorious

Who wrote Notorious?
Jett on all ten tracks, one of them alone, with Kenny Laguna and Paul Westerberg among the co-writers.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "Backlash", "Don't Surrender" and "Treadin' Water" all missed the chart.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes chart placings for it rather than a sales figure.
Who produced it?
Kenny Laguna, Thom Panunzio and Joan Jett.
Who engineered it?
Thom Panunzio, Thom Cadley and Carl Glanville.
What changed from The Hit List?
Everything. The previous album has no Jett writing credit at all and this one has her on every track.
How long is the album?
45:03 across ten tracks.

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