Studio Album · No. 7
The Last Rebel Songwriting Credits by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Produced by Barry Beckett
Atlantic
Southern Rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Lynyrd Skynyrd carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Lynyrd Skynyrd
0 tracksoutside writers
Lynyrd Skynyrd's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
10
Lyricists
1
Producers
1993
Released
Data Insight
Johnny Van Zant is on all ten tracks and Ed King on six, but the shape of the credit has settled into what the band would use from here: three or four names, at least one of them from outside. Robert White Johnson and Michael Lunn take four each.
The 1993 album, produced by Barry Beckett, with Randall Hall still on guitar and Kurt Custer on drums.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Good Lovin's Hard to Find
#6
|
Ed KingGary RossingtonJohnny Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Edward Calhoun KingGary Robert RossingtonJohn Roy Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 2 |
One Thing
|
Kurt CusterEd KingDale Krantz-RossingtonGary RossingtonJohnny Van Zant | Kurt CusterEdward Calhoun KingDale Krantz-RossingtonGary Robert RossingtonJohn Roy Van Zant | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 3 |
Can't Take That Away
|
Michael LunnJohnny Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Michael LunnJohn Roy Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 4 |
Best Things in Life
|
Tom KeiferGary RossingtonJohnny Van Zant | Tom KeiferGary Robert RossingtonJohn Roy Van Zant | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 5 |
The Last Rebel
|
Michael LunnGary RossingtonJohnny Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Michael LunnGary Robert RossingtonJohn Roy Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 6 |
Outta Hell in My Dodge
|
Randall HallEd KingJohnny Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Randall HallEdward Calhoun KingJohn Roy Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 7 |
Kiss Your Freedom Goodbye
|
Ed KingJohnny Van Zant | Edward Calhoun KingJohn Roy Van Zant | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 8 |
South of Heaven
|
Michael LunnGary RossingtonJohnny Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Michael LunnGary Robert RossingtonJohn Roy Van ZantRobert White Johnson | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 9 |
Love Don't Always Come Easy
|
Ed KingJohnny Van Zant | Edward Calhoun KingJohn Roy Van Zant | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
| 10 |
Born to Run
#37
|
Ed KingGary RossingtonDonnie Van ZantJohnny Van Zant | Edward Calhoun KingGary Robert RossingtonDonnie Van ZantJohn Roy Van Zant | Barry Beckett | Lynyrd Skynyrd (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 15 contributors
JR
John Roy Van Zant
Writer
JV
Johnny Van Zant
Writer
EK
Ed King
Writer
EC
Edward Calhoun King
Writer
GR
Gary Robert Rossington
Writer
GR
Gary Rossington
Writer
RW
Robert White Johnson
Writer
ML
Michael Lunn
Writer
DK
Dale Krantz-Rossington
Writer
DV
Donnie Van Zant
Writer
KC
Kurt Custer
Writer
RH
Randall Hall
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions The Last Rebel
Who wrote the songs on The Last Rebel?
Johnny Van Zant on all ten, with Ed King and Gary Rossington on six each. Robert White Johnson and Michael Lunn share four apiece.
How high did the singles chart?
"Good Lovin's Hard to Find" reached number 6 on the mainstream rock chart and "Born to Run" number 37.
Who produced it?
Barry Beckett.
How high did the album chart?
Number 64 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Did any track carry only band members?
Yes. "Kiss Your Freedom Goodbye" and "Love Don't Always Come Easy" are Ed King and Johnny Van Zant alone.
How long is the album?
50:01 across ten tracks.