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  Studio Album · No. 3

Continuum Songwriting Credits by John Mayer

2006 Columbia Records 12 tracks 49 min

Produced by John Mayer, Steve Jordan  ·  Engineered by Chad Franscoviak, Joe Ferla, Dave O'Donnell, John Alagia, Manny Marroquin, Michael H. Brauer

Columbia Records Blues RockPop RockBlue-Eyed SoulSoft Rock
92%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether John Mayer carries a lyricist or composer credit.

92%
11 trackswritten by John Mayer 1 trackoutside writers
John Mayer's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
5
Lyricists
2
Producers
5 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2006
Released

Awards & Recognition 4

Best Pop Vocal Album (2007)
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (for 'Waiting on the World to Change') (2007)
Album of the Year (2007, Nominated)
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (for 'Say') (2009)
Data Insight

Continuum marked John Mayer's turn toward blues and soul, co-produced with drummer Steve Jordan. Mayer wrote most of the songs, with some co-written alongside Jordan and bassist Pino Palladino, the two musicians from the John Mayer Trio whose playing anchors the album's deeper rhythmic feel. The result moved away from the acoustic pop of his first two records toward guitar-led blues-rock and blue-eyed soul. The album won Best Pop Vocal Album, and its lead single 'Waiting on the World to Change' won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Waiting on the World to Change #14
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
2
I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
3
Belief
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
4
Gravity #71
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
5
The Heart of Life
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
6
Vultures
John MayerSteve JordanPino Palladino John MayerSteve JordanPino Palladino John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
7
Stop This Train
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
8
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
9
Bold as Love
Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
10
Dreaming with a Broken Heart #99
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
11
In Repair
John MayerCharlie Hunter John MayerCharlie Hunter John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)
12
I'm Gonna Find Another You
John Mayer John Mayer John MayerSteve Jordan John Mayer (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

JM
John Mayer
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album11 written
SJ
Steve Jordan
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
CH
Charlie Hunter
Writer
On this album1 written
JH
Jimi Hendrix
Writer
On this album1 written
PP
Pino Palladino
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Continuum

Did John Mayer write Continuum?
Yes. John Mayer wrote or co-wrote the songs on Continuum. Several tracks were co-written with drummer Steve Jordan and bassist Pino Palladino, his bandmates from the John Mayer Trio. Mayer also co-produced the album with Steve Jordan.
Who produced Continuum?
Continuum was co-produced by John Mayer and Steve Jordan. Jordan, a drummer, also played on the record alongside bassist Pino Palladino, and the two helped steer the album's blues and soul direction.
Why does Continuum sound bluesier than John Mayer's earlier albums?
Continuum marked a deliberate shift toward blues and soul, drawing on Mayer's work in the John Mayer Trio with Pino Palladino and Steve Jordan. Their playing gave the album a deeper rhythmic and guitar-driven feel compared to the acoustic pop of Room for Squares and Heavier Things.
Did Continuum win a Grammy?
Yes. Continuum won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007, where it was also nominated for Album of the Year. The lead single 'Waiting on the World to Change' won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance the same night.
Was Say originally on Continuum?
'Say' was written for the 2007 film The Bucket List, not the original 2006 release of Continuum. It was later added to the 2008 special-edition reissue of the album. 'Say' reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2009.
How high did Waiting on the World to Change chart?
'Waiting on the World to Change' reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 as the lead single from Continuum. It also won the Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2007.
How many copies did Continuum sell?
Continuum sold over 5 million copies worldwide and was certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States. It also reached 3x Platinum in Canada and Gold in the UK.

Sources

Wikipedia: Continuum (John Mayer album) Wikipedia: Waiting on the World to Change Wikipedia: Gravity (John Mayer song) Wikipedia: Say (John Mayer song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Continuum by John Mayer