Studio Album · No. 5
Sittin' on Top of the World Songwriting Credits by LeAnn Rimes
Produced by Wilbur C. Rimes
Curb
CountryCountry Pop
7%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 15 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 15 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 15 tracks with documented writers, by whether LeAnn Rimes carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by LeAnn Rimes
14 tracksoutside writers
LeAnn Rimes's roles on this album
Share of the 15 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist7%
Composer7%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
15
Tracks
27
Lyricists
1
Producers
1998
Released
Data Insight
One of the fifteen tracks carries her name, the first writing credit of her career at fifteen years old. It is a small thing that turns out to be the start of everything: from here the number rises and never goes back to zero except on the covers records.
Sittin' on Top of the World came out on Curb in May 1998 and is certified platinum. "Looking Through Your Eyes" off it reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 15 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Commitment
|
Tony ColtonTony MartyBobby Wood | Tony ColtonTony MartyBobby Wood | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 2 |
Looking Through Your Eyes
#18
|
David FosterCarole Bayer Sager | David FosterCarole Bayer Sager | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 3 |
Undeniable
|
Deborah AllenRafe Van Hoy | Deborah AllenRafe Van Hoy | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 4 |
Feels Like Home
|
Diane Warren | Diane Warren | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 5 |
Surrender
|
Robin Lee BruceChristi DannemillerJamie O'Neal | Robin Lee BruceChristi DannemillerJamie O'Neal | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 6 |
These Arms of Mine
|
Gail ThompsonJeff Tweel | Gail ThompsonJeff Tweel | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 7 |
Nothin' New Under the Moon
|
Rick BowlesJosh LeoTom Shapiro | Rick BowlesJosh LeoTom Shapiro | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 8 |
When Am I Gonna Get Over You
|
John TirroBryan White | John TirroBryan White | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 9 |
Rock Me
|
Deborah AllenVan Hoy | Deborah AllenVan Hoy | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 10 |
More Than Anyone Deserves
|
LeAnn RimesRon Grimes | LeAnn RimesRon Grimes | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 11 |
Insensitive
|
Anne Loree | Anne Loree | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 12 |
All the Lovin' and Hurtin'
|
Deborah AllenVan Hoy | Deborah AllenVan Hoy | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 13 |
Sittin' on Top of the World
|
Amanda Marshall | Amanda Marshall | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 14 |
The Heart Never Forgets
|
Gary BakerFrank J. MyersJerry Williams | Gary BakerFrank J. MyersJerry Williams | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
| 15 |
Purple Rain
|
Prince | Prince | Wilbur C. Rimes | LeAnn Rimes (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 28 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Sittin' on Top of the World
Who wrote Sittin' on Top of the World?
Outside writers on fourteen of the fifteen tracks. Rimes takes her first career writing credit on one of them.
Which single charted in America?
"Looking Through Your Eyes" reached number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did it sell?
It is certified platinum by the RIAA. The discography publishes no sales figure.
How old was she?
Fifteen.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists writers and producers but names no engineer.
Is this her first writing credit?
Yes, on this album.
How long is the album?
60:12 across fifteen tracks, the longest she has made.