It's About Time cover art

  Studio Album · No. 1

It's About Time Songwriting Credits by Jonas Brothers

2006 Columbia Records 11 tracks 36 min

Produced by Michael Mangini, Steve Greenberg, LCV, Jon Kaplan

Columbia Records Pop RockPower Pop
64%
Authorship
Songwriter

Holds writing credit on 7 of 11 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 7 / 11 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Jonas Brothers carries a lyricist or composer credit.

64%
7 trackswritten by Jonas Brothers 4 tracksoutside writers
Jonas Brothers's roles on this album

Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist64%
Composer64%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

11
Tracks
20
Lyricists
4
Producers
123,000 copies (US, as of 2015)
Worldwide Copies Sold
2006
Released
Data Insight

The Jonas Brothers' debut leans heavily on outside material, opening with two Busted covers ("What I Go to School For" and "Year 3000") and an REO Speedwagon cover ("Time for Me to Fly") before the band's own co-writes take over. The three brothers share writing credit on most originals, working alongside professional collaborators such as Desmond Child, Adam Schlesinger, Jess Cates, Stargate, and producers Michael Mangini and Steve Greenberg. Columbia gave the record a limited initial release in August 2006, and it stalled at number 91 on the Billboard 200. The mix of borrowed hits and supervised originals reflects a label-built debut for a group still finding its own voice.

It's About Time is the Jonas Brothers' debut studio album, released August 8, 2006, on Columbia Records. The album was largely produced and controlled by Columbia without significant creative input from the band, and the brothers have since distanced themselves from it, it was never promoted and Columbia dropped them shortly after its release. Despite this, it contains early examples of the brothers' developing songwriting voice, particularly Nick Jonas, alongside several covers of outside material. 'What I Go to School For' and 'Year 3000' are covers of songs by UK band Busted, while '6 Minutes' covers an LFO song. The band signed to Hollywood Records almost immediately after Columbia dropped them, where they would make their real statement as artists with their self-titled 2007 album.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
What I Go to School For
Charlie SimpsonJames BourneJohn McLaughlinMatt WillisSteve Robson Charlie SimpsonJames BourneJohn McLaughlinMatt WillisSteve Robson LCV Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
2
Time for Me to Fly
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasPJ Bianco Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasPJ Bianco Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
3
Year 3000 #31
James BourneCharlie SimpsonMatt WillisSteve Robson James BourneCharlie SimpsonMatt WillisSteve Robson LCV Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
4
One Day at a Time
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasMichael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasMichael ManginiSteve Greenberg Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
5
6 Minutes
Joe BelmaatiKenny GioiaMich HansenRich CroninMichael Goodman Joe BelmaatiKenny GioiaMich HansenRich CroninMichael Goodman Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
6
Mandy
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin Jonas Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin Jonas Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
7
You Just Don't Know It
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasDesmond Child Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasDesmond Child Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
8
I Am What I Am
Adam Schlesinger Adam Schlesinger Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
9
Underdog
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasJess CatesStargate Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasJess CatesStargate Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
10
7:05
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasMichael Mangini Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin JonasMichael Mangini Michael ManginiSteve Greenberg Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)
11
Please Be Mine
Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin Jonas Nick JonasJoe JonasKevin Jonas Jon Kaplan Nick Jonas (Lead Vocals)Joe Jonas (Lead Vocals)Kevin Jonas (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 22 contributors

JJ
Joe Jonas
Writer · Vocals
On this album7 written
KJ
Kevin Jonas
Writer · Vocals
On this album7 written
NJ
Nick Jonas
Writer · Vocals
On this album7 written
MM
Michael Mangini
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
CS
Charlie Simpson
Writer
On this album2 written
JB
James Bourne
Writer
On this album2 written
MW
Matt Willis
Writer
On this album2 written
SR
Steve Robson
Writer
On this album2 written
SG
Steve Greenberg
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AS
Adam Schlesinger
Writer
On this album1 written
DC
Desmond Child
Writer
On this album1 written
JC
Jess Cates
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions It's About Time

When was the Jonas Brothers' debut album It's About Time released?
It's About Time came out on August 8, 2006, through Columbia Records under its Daylight imprint. It was the band's first studio album and received only a limited initial release. The record peaked at number 91 on the Billboard 200.
Which songs on It's About Time are cover versions?
The album includes three covers. "What I Go to School For" and "Year 3000" were both originally recorded by the British band Busted, and "Time for Me to Fly" is a cover of the REO Speedwagon song. The Jonas Brothers recorded "Year 3000" with James Bourne's permission and modified some lyrics for Radio Disney play.
What were the singles from It's About Time?
"Mandy" was sent to contemporary hit radio on March 20, 2006, as the lead single but did not chart. "Year 3000" followed on May 16, 2006, and reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group's first charting single and first Top 40 hit.
Did the Jonas Brothers write any songs on It's About Time?
Yes. Joseph, Kevin, and Nick Jonas share writing credit on most of the album's original songs, including "Mandy," "Please Be Mine," "7:05," "Underdog," and "You Just Don't Know It." They co-wrote with collaborators such as Desmond Child, Jess Cates, and the production team Stargate.
Who produced It's About Time?
Steve Greenberg signed the band and oversaw the project, with Michael Mangini handling much of the production. Mangini also co-wrote several tracks, including "One Day at a Time" and "7:05."
What is the song "Mandy" about and who wrote it?
"Mandy" was written solely by the three Jonas brothers, Joseph, Kevin, and Nick. It served as the album's lead single and is named after a real friend of the band. Despite being the first single, it did not enter any major chart.
Who wrote "I Am What I Am" on the Jonas Brothers album?
"I Am What I Am" was written by Adam Schlesinger, the songwriter known for his work with Fountains of Wayne. It is the shortest track on the album at roughly two minutes and is the only original on the record not co-written by the Jonas brothers themselves.
How well did It's About Time sell?
The album had sold about 123,000 copies in the United States as of March 2015. It was never certified by the RIAA and did not reach gold status. Its limited release on Columbia contributed to the modest sales figure.
Why did the Jonas Brothers leave Columbia after It's About Time?
The album's commercial underperformance, peaking at number 91 on the Billboard 200, led Columbia to drop the group not long after release. The band later signed with Hollywood Records, where they found mainstream success with their self-titled second album.

Sources

Wikipedia: It's About Time (Jonas Brothers album) Wikipedia: Year 3000 Wikipedia: Mandy (Jonas Brothers song) MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: It's About Time by Jonas Brothers