Studio Album · No. 4
All I Ever Wanted Songwriting Credits by Kelly Clarkson
Produced by Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Howard Benson, Louis Biancaniello, Sam Watters, Ryan Tedder, Greg Ogan, Kelly Clarkson
RCA Records
PopPop RockDance-Pop
43%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 6 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kelly Clarkson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
6 trackswritten by Kelly Clarkson
8 tracksoutside writers
Kelly Clarkson's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist43%
Composer43%
Producer7%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
21
Lyricists
8
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1 million
US Copies Sold
2009
Released
Data Insight
All I Ever Wanted brought Kelly Clarkson back toward commercial pop after the label friction of My December, reuniting her with hitmakers Max Martin and Dr. Luke, who teamed with Claude Kelly on the chart-topping 'My Life Would Suck Without You.' Ryan Tedder became a central collaborator, producing and co-writing several tracks including 'Already Gone,' while Katy Perry contributed songs originally demoed for her own use. Clarkson co-wrote across much of the record, including 'I Do Not Hook Up,' balancing outside pop craft with her own authorship.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
My Life Would Suck Without You
#1
|
Lukasz GottwaldClaude KellyMax Martin | Lukasz GottwaldClaude KellyMax Martin | Dr. LukeMax Martin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
I Do Not Hook Up
#20
|
Katy PerryKara DioGuardiGreg Wells | Katy PerryKara DioGuardiGreg Wells | Howard Benson | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Cry
|
Kelly ClarksonJason HalbertMark Lee Townsend | Kelly ClarksonJason HalbertMark Lee Townsend | Howard Benson | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Don't Let Me Stop You
|
Claude KellyAndreas RomdhaneJosef Larossi | Claude KellyAndreas RomdhaneJosef Larossi | Howard Benson | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
All I Ever Wanted
#96
|
Sam WattersLouis BiancanielloDameon Aranda | Sam WattersLouis BiancanielloDameon Aranda | Louis BiancanielloSam Watters | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Already Gone
#13
|
Kelly ClarksonRyan Tedder | Kelly ClarksonRyan Tedder | Ryan Tedder | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
If I Can't Have You
|
Kelly ClarksonRyan Tedder | Kelly ClarksonRyan Tedder | Ryan TedderGreg Ogan | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Save You
|
Ryan TedderAimée Proal | Ryan TedderAimée Proal | Ryan Tedder | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Whyyawannabringmedown
|
Sam WattersLouis BiancanielloDameon Aranda | Sam WattersLouis BiancanielloDameon Aranda | Louis BiancanielloSam Watters | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Long Shot
|
Katy PerryGlen BallardMatt Thiessen | Katy PerryGlen BallardMatt Thiessen | Howard Benson | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Impossible
|
Kelly ClarksonRyan Tedder | Kelly ClarksonRyan Tedder | Ryan Tedder | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Ready
|
Kelly ClarksonJason HalbertAben Eubanks | Kelly ClarksonJason HalbertAben Eubanks | Howard Benson | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
I Want You
|
Kelly ClarksonJoakim Åhlund | Kelly ClarksonJoakim Åhlund | Louis BiancanielloSam Watters | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
If No One Will Listen
|
Keri Noble | Keri Noble | Kelly Clarkson | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 24 contributors
KC
Kelly Clarkson
Writer · Producer · Vocals
RT
Ryan Tedder
Writer · Producer
LB
Louis Biancaniello
Writer · Producer
SW
Sam Watters
Writer · Producer
CK
Claude Kelly
Writer
DA
Dameon Aranda
Writer
JH
Jason Halbert
Writer
KP
Katy Perry
Writer
MM
Max Martin
Writer · Producer
AE
Aben Eubanks
Writer
AP
Aimée Proal
Writer
AR
Andreas Romdhane
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions All I Ever Wanted
Did Kelly Clarkson write All I Ever Wanted?
Partly. Kelly Clarkson co-wrote several tracks on All I Ever Wanted, including 'I Do Not Hook Up,' while leaning on outside writers and producers such as Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Ryan Tedder and Katy Perry. The album balanced her own authorship with established pop hitmakers.
Did Kelly Clarkson write My Life Would Suck Without You?
No. The single was written by Max Martin, Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly. 'My Life Would Suck Without You' reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, jumping from number 97 to the top spot in a single week, a record at the time.
What records did My Life Would Suck Without You set?
'My Life Would Suck Without You' set the record for the biggest leap to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, climbing from number 97 to number 1 in its second week. It was Kelly Clarkson's first US number-one single since 'A Moment Like This.'
Who produced All I Ever Wanted?
All I Ever Wanted featured production from Howard Benson, Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Ryan Tedder, Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, Dre & Vidal and Kelly Clarkson herself. Ryan Tedder was a key collaborator, producing and co-writing tracks such as 'Already Gone.'
How did Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson chart?
'Already Gone,' co-written and produced by Ryan Tedder, peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. 'I Do Not Hook Up' reached number 20 on the same chart.
How well did All I Ever Wanted sell?
All I Ever Wanted sold over one million copies in the United States, where it was certified Platinum. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with about 255,000 first-week copies.
What genre is All I Ever Wanted?
All I Ever Wanted is a pop and pop rock album with dance and soul influences. It returned Kelly Clarkson to the radio-friendly pop direction of her Breakaway era.