Studio Album · No. 1
Melissa Etheridge Songwriting Credits by Melissa Etheridge
Produced by Melissa Etheridge, Niko Bolas, Craig Krampf, Kevin McCormick
Island
RockHeartland Rock
Complete Artist
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 Melissa Etheridge carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Melissa Etheridge
0 tracksoutside writers
Melissa Etheridge's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
1
Lyricists
4
Producers
1988
Released
Data Insight
Ten tracks, all hers alone, recorded almost live with a three piece band. Nothing on it carries anyone else's name, which is the arrangement she keeps for most of the next thirty-five years.
Melissa Etheridge came out on Island in May 1988, recorded in four days after years of playing Los Angeles bars, and is certified 2x platinum. "Like the Way I Do" reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Similar Features
#94
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 2 |
Chrome Plated Heart
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 3 |
Like the Way I Do
#42
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 4 |
Precious Pain
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 5 |
Don't You Need
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 6 |
The Late September Dogs
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 7 |
Occasionally
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 8 |
Watching You
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 9 |
Bring Me Some Water
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
| 10 |
I Want You
|
Melissa Etheridge | Melissa Etheridge | Melissa EtheridgeNiko BolasCraig KrampfKevin McCormick | Melissa Etheridge (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Melissa Etheridge
Who wrote Melissa Etheridge?
Melissa Etheridge, alone, on all ten tracks.
How did it sell?
It is certified 2x platinum by the RIAA. No sales figure is published on the cited pages.
Which singles charted?
"Like the Way I Do" reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "Similar Features" number 94.
How was it recorded?
Largely live with a three piece band after an earlier, more produced version was scrapped.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers and writers but no engineers.
Which song did she become known for?
"Bring Me Some Water", which reached rock radio and earned a Grammy nomination.
How long is the album?
45:50 across ten tracks.