Studio Album · No. 1
Journey Songwriting Credits by Journey
Produced by Roy Halee · Engineered by Roy Halee (recording)
Holds writing credit on 7 of 7 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 7 documented
Scored across the 7 tracks with documented writers, by whether Journey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 7 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Journey's self-titled debut sounds nothing like the band's later arena-rock identity. Produced and engineered by Roy Halee at CBS Studios in San Francisco in November 1974, the album features the only lineup that included rhythm guitarist George Tickner alongside Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Ross Valory, and Prairie Prince on drums. The sound draws from jazz-influenced progressive rock, closer to Santana, Schon's former band, than to the anthemic pop-rock Journey would create with Steve Perry. The album peaked at #138 on the Billboard 200 and received no RIAA certification, a commercial result that gave little indication of what would follow.
Journey is the 1975 debut studio album by Journey, a progressive rock and jazz rock record released on Columbia Records that focused mainly on the band's instrumental abilities rather than radio singles. The lineup featured Gregg Rolie on lead vocals and keyboards, Neal Schon on lead guitar, George Tickner on rhythm guitar, Ross Valory on bass, and Aynsley Dunbar on drums. Roy Halee produced and engineered the seven-track set, which included instrumental pieces such as "Kohoutek" and "Topaz," while the single "To Play Some Music" arrived in June 1975. The album peaked at number 138 on the Billboard 200 and reached number 72 on Japan's Oricon chart. It remains the only Journey album to feature George Tickner as rhythm guitarist.
Track Listing & Credits 7 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Of a Lifetime
|
Gregg RolieGeorge TicknerNeal Schon | Gregg RolieGeorge TicknerNeal Schon | Roy Halee | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
In the Morning Day
|
Gregg RolieRoss Valory | Gregg RolieRoss Valory | Roy Halee | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Kohoutek
|
Not documented | Neal SchonGregg Rolie | Roy Halee | - |
| 4 |
To Play Some Music
|
Gregg RolieNeal Schon | Gregg RolieNeal Schon | Roy Halee | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Topaz
|
Not documented | George Tickner | Roy Halee | - |
| 6 |
In My Lonely Feeling / Conversations
|
Gregg RolieRoss Valory | Gregg RolieRoss Valory | Roy Halee | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Mystery Mountain
|
Gregg RolieGeorge TicknerDiane Valory | Gregg RolieGeorge TicknerDiane Valory | Roy Halee | Greg Rolie (Lead Vocals) |