Studio Album · No. 5
Evolution Songwriting Credits by Journey
Produced by Roy Thomas Baker · Engineered by Geoff Workman (recording), George Tutko (recording)
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Journey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Evolution was Journey's most successful album at the time of its release, peaking at #20 on the Billboard 200 and achieving RIAA 3× Platinum certification. Roy Thomas Baker returned as producer with Geoff Workman and George Tutko engineering. The album produced two Hot 100 singles: "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" peaked at #16 and became one of the defining singles of the band's early commercial period, while "Just the Same Way" reached #58. It was also the first Journey album to feature drummer Steve Smith, who would remain with the band through their commercial peak.
Evolution is the 1979 fifth studio album by Journey, an arena rock record on Columbia Records that became the band's most successful album at the time. Steve Perry handled lead vocals alongside Gregg Rolie on keyboards, Neal Schon on guitars and synthesizer, Ross Valory on bass, and new drummer Steve Smith making his debut, with Roy Thomas Baker producing at Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. The single "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the band's first top 20 hit, followed by "Just the Same Way" and "Too Late." The album peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and earned 3x Platinum certification in the United States for three million copies, plus Gold in Canada. Evolution marked Journey's commercial breakthrough and the arrival of drummer Steve Smith.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Majestic
|
Not documented | Steve PerryNeal Schon | Roy Thomas Baker | - |
| 2 |
Too Late
|
Steve PerryNeal Schon | Steve PerryNeal Schon | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'
#16
|
Steve Perry | Steve Perry | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
City of the Angels
|
Steve PerryGregg RolieNeal Schon | Steve PerryGregg RolieNeal Schon | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
When You're Alone (It Ain't Easy)
|
Steve PerryNeal Schon | Steve PerryNeal Schon | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Sweet and Simple
|
Steve Perry | Steve Perry | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Lovin' You Is Easy
|
Steve PerryNeal SchonGreg Errico | Steve PerryNeal SchonGreg Errico | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Just the Same Way
#58
|
Gregg RolieNeal SchonRoss Valory | Gregg RolieNeal SchonRoss Valory | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Do You Recall
|
Steve PerryGregg Rolie | Steve PerryGregg Rolie | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Daydream
|
Steve PerryGregg RolieNeal SchonRoss Valory | Steve PerryGregg RolieNeal SchonRoss Valory | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Lady Luck
|
Steve PerryNeal SchonRoss Valory | Steve PerryNeal SchonRoss Valory | Roy Thomas Baker | Steve Perry (Lead Vocals) |