Studio Album · No. 5
Born and Raised Songwriting Credits by John Mayer
Produced by John Mayer, Don Was · Engineered by Chad Franscoviak, Michael H. Brauer, Manny Marroquin, Bob Ludwig
Columbia Records
Folk RockCountry RockSouthern RockAmericana
100%
Authorship
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 John Mayer carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by John Mayer
0 tracksoutside writers
John Mayer's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
514,000
US Copies Sold
2012
Released
Data Insight
John Mayer wrote or co-wrote nearly every song on Born and Raised, and the record marks his deliberate turn away from blues-pop toward folk and Americana, with steel guitar and harmonica framing songs about retreat and recovery. He co-produced the album with Don Was, whose roots sensibility shaped its loose, organic sound. Tracks like 'Shadow Days' and 'Queen of California' foreground Mayer's confessional songwriting and his nods to the Laurel Canyon era.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Queen of California
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
The Age of Worry
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Shadow Days
#42
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Speak for Me
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Something Like Olivia
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Born and Raised
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
If I Ever Get Around to Living
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Love Is a Verb
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Walt Grace's Submarine Test, January 1967
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Whiskey, Whiskey, Whiskey
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
A Face to Call Home
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Born and Raised (Reprise)
|
John Mayer | John Mayer | John MayerDon Was | John Mayer (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 2 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Born and Raised
Who wrote the songs on John Mayer's Born and Raised?
John Mayer wrote or co-wrote nearly all of the songs on Born and Raised. The album reflects his most personal songwriting to that point, with lyrics centered on self-examination and starting over.
Who produced Born and Raised?
John Mayer co-produced Born and Raised with Don Was. Was, known for his work with roots and rock artists, helped guide the album's folk and Americana direction.
Why does Born and Raised sound different from John Mayer's earlier albums?
Born and Raised marked a deliberate shift away from blues-pop toward folk, country rock, and Americana. Mayer leaned on acoustic instrumentation, steel guitar, and harmonica rather than the electric blues of his prior work.
What was the lead single from Born and Raised?
'Shadow Days' was the lead single from Born and Raised. It peaked at number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top of the Adult Alternative airplay chart.
Is Queen of California on Born and Raised?
Yes, 'Queen of California' appears on Born and Raised and was released as a single. The song pays tribute to the West Coast singer-songwriter tradition, name-checking Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.
Did Born and Raised reach number one?
Yes, Born and Raised debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with first-week US sales of around 219,000 copies. It also topped the Canadian Albums Chart.
Is Born and Raised certified Gold?
Yes, Born and Raised was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States. It also earned higher certifications abroad, including Platinum in Canada and Denmark.