Studio Album · No. 10

Edge of Forever Songwriting Credits by Lynyrd Skynyrd

1999 CMC International 12 tracks 59:29

Produced by Ron Nevison

CMC International Southern RockHard Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Lynyrd Skynyrd carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
12 trackswritten by Lynyrd Skynyrd 0 tracksoutside writers
Lynyrd Skynyrd's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
1999
Released
Data Insight

All twelve tracks carry the same four names: Medlocke, Rossington, Thomasson and Johnny Van Zant, with no outside writer anywhere. It is the only album after 1977 where the credit line does not change once.

The 1999 album, produced by Ron Nevison, and the most tightly written record the reformed band made.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Workin
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
2
Full Moon Night
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
3
Preacher Man #26
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
4
Mean Streets
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
5
Tomorrow's Goodbye
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
6
Edge of Forever
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
7
Gone Fishin'
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
8
Through It All
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
9
Money Back Guarantee
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
10
G.W.T.G.G.
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
11
Rough Around the Edges
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)
12
FLA
Rickey MedlockeGary RossingtonHughie ThomassonJohnny Van Zant Rickey MedlockeGary Robert RossingtonHugh Edward Thomasson Jr.John Roy Van Zant Ron Nevison Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 9 contributors

GR
Gary Robert Rossington
Writer
On this album12 written
GR
Gary Rossington
Writer
On this album12 written
HE
Hugh Edward Thomasson Jr.
Writer
On this album12 written
HT
Hughie Thomasson
Writer
On this album12 written
JR
John Roy Van Zant
Writer
On this album12 written
JV
Johnny Van Zant
Writer
On this album12 written
RM
Rickey Medlocke
Writer
On this album12 written
RN
Ron Nevison
Producer
On this album12 produced
LS
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Edge of Forever

Who wrote the songs on Edge of Forever?
Rickey Medlocke, Gary Rossington, Hughie Thomasson and Johnny Van Zant, all four on all twelve tracks.
Are there any outside writers on it?
No. It is the only post-1977 Lynyrd Skynyrd album with no co-writer from outside the band.
How high did the single chart?
"Preacher Man" reached number 26 on the mainstream rock chart.
Who produced it?
Ron Nevison.
How high did the album chart?
Number 96 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
How long is the album?
59:29 across twelve tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Edge of Forever Wikipedia: Lynyrd Skynyrd discography Cover Art Archive: Edge of Forever by Lynyrd Skynyrd