Studio Album · No. 1
Spirit Songwriting Credits by Leona Lewis
Produced by Walter Afanasieff, Josh Alexander, Dallas Austin, Kara DioGuardi, Dr. Luke, Eric Hudson, Phillip "Taj" Jackson, The Jam, Akon, Steve Mac, MaddScientist, Novel, Salaam Remi, J. R. Rotem, The Runaways, Stargate, Billy Steinberg, Ryan Tedder, Wayne Wilkins
Syco / J
PopR&BSoul
Singer / Performer
15%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 2 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 2 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Leona Lewis carries a lyricist or composer credit.
2 trackswritten by Leona Lewis
11 tracksoutside writers
Leona Lewis's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist15%
Composer15%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
33
Lyricists
14
Producers
3
No.1 Singles
8 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2007
Released
Data Insight
Two writing credits in thirteen tracks, the lowest share of her career. Ryan Tedder, Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello take two each and the record is assembled around her voice rather than her writing.
The 2007 debut after winning The X Factor, a number 1 in nine countries built on "Bleeding Love".
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bleeding Love
#1
|
Ryan TedderJesse McCartney | Ryan TedderJesse McCartney | Ryan Tedder | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 2 |
Whatever It Takes
|
Tony ReyesLeona LewisNovel | Tony ReyesLeona LewisAlonzo "Novel" Stevenson | Dallas AustinNovel | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 3 |
Homeless
|
Jörgen Elofsson | Jörgen Elofsson | Steve Mac | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 4 |
Better in Time
#2
|
J. R. RotemAndrea Martin | Jonathan RotemAndrea Martin | J. R. Rotem | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 5 |
Yesterday
|
Sam WattersLouis BiancanielloNina WoodfordJordan OmleyMichael Mani | Sam WattersLouis BiancanielloNina WoodfordJordan OmleyMichael Mani | The JAMThe Runaways | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 6 |
Take a Bow
|
Sam WattersLouis BiancanielloWayne WilkinsRyan Tedder | Sam WattersLouis BiancanielloWayne WilkinsRyan Tedder | The RunawaysWayne WilkinsRyan Tedder | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 7 |
I Will Be
|
Avril LavigneMax MartinDr. Luke | Avril LavigneMax MartinLukasz Gottwald | Dr. Luke | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 8 |
Angel
|
Mikkel Storleer EriksenTor Erik HermansenEspen LindAmund BjørklundJohntá Austin | Mikkel Storleer EriksenTor Erik HermansenEspen LindAmund BjørklundJohntá Austin | StarGate | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 9 |
Here I Am
|
Walter AfanasieffBrett JamesLeona Lewis | Walter AfanasieffBrett JamesLeona Lewis | Walter Afanasieff | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 10 |
I'm You
|
Ne-YoEric Hudson | Shaffer SmithEric Hudson | Eric Hudson | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 11 |
The Best You Never Had
|
Billy SteinbergJosh Alexander | Billy SteinbergJosh Alexander | Billy SteinbergJosh Alexander | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 12 |
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
|
Ewan MacColl | Ewan MacColl | Wayne WilkinsThe Runaways | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
| 13 |
Footprints in the Sand
|
Richard PagePer MagnussonDavid KreugerSimon Cowell | Richard PagePer MagnussonDavid KreugerSimon Cowell | Steve Mac | Leona Lewis (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 42 contributors
RT
Ryan Tedder
Writer · Producer
LL
Leona Lewis
Writer · Performer
LB
Louis Biancaniello
Writer
SW
Sam Watters
Writer
WW
Wayne Wilkins
Writer · Producer
BS
Billy Steinberg
Writer · Producer
DL
Dr. Luke
Writer · Producer
EH
Eric Hudson
Writer · Producer
JR
J. R. Rotem
Writer · Producer
JA
Josh Alexander
Writer · Producer
N
Novel
Writer · Producer
WA
Walter Afanasieff
Writer · Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions Spirit
Who wrote the songs on Spirit?
Mostly outside writers. Leona Lewis is credited on two of the thirteen tracks, with Ryan Tedder, Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello on two each.
Who wrote "Bleeding Love"?
How high did the singles chart?
"Bleeding Love", "A Moment Like This" and "Run" all reached number 1 in the UK, "Better in Time" number 2 and "Forgive Me" number 5.
How did it sell?
It has gone on to sell over eight million copies worldwide, and it became the fastest album to sell one million copies by a solo female in the UK.
How high did the album chart?
The album debuted at number one in nine countries, including the United Kingdom, United States and Germany.
Who produced it?
Ryan Tedder, Steve Mac, Salaam Remi and Walter Afanasieff among others.
How long is the album?
53:39 across thirteen tracks.