Studio Album · No. 3
No Jacket Required Songwriting Credits by Phil Collins
Produced by Phil Collins, Hugh Padgham · Engineered by Hugh Padgham, Steve Chase
Virgin / Atlantic
Pop RockDance-PopSoft 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 Phil Collins carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Phil Collins
0 tracksoutside writers
Phil Collins'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
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
25 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1985
Released
Awards & Recognition 4
Album of the Year (1986)
Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male (1986)
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical (1986)
British Album of the Year (1986)
Data Insight
Phil Collins wrote every song on No Jacket Required himself or with guitarist Daryl Stuermer, who co-wrote 'Only You Know and I Know,' 'I Don't Wanna Know,' and 'Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore.' There are no covers on the record. Collins co-produced with Hugh Padgham, and the album's polished, synth-and-horn sound drove it to four US hit singles and the 1986 Album of the Year Grammy.
No Jacket Required is Phil Collins' third studio album, released February 18, 1985. His commercial peak, it reached #1 in both the UK and US and sold over 25 million copies worldwide. It spawned the hits 'Sussudio', 'One More Night', 'Don't Lose My Number', and 'Take Me Home'. Collins co-wrote with guitarist Daryl Stuermer on several tracks.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sussudio
#1
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 2 |
Only You Know and I Know
|
Daryl StuermerPhil Collins | Daryl StuermerPhil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 3 |
Long Long Way to Go
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 4 |
I Don't Wanna Know
|
Daryl StuermerPhil Collins | Daryl StuermerPhil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 5 |
One More Night
#1
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 6 |
Don't Lose My Number
#4
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 7 |
Who Said I Would
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 8 |
Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore
|
Phil CollinsDaryl Stuermer | Phil CollinsDaryl Stuermer | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 9 |
Inside Out
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
| 10 |
Take Me Home
#7
|
Phil Collins | Phil Collins | Phil CollinsHugh Padgham | Phil Collins (Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions No Jacket Required
Did Phil Collins write No Jacket Required himself?
Phil Collins wrote No Jacket Required entirely himself or with guitarist Daryl Stuermer, with no covers on the album. Stuermer co-wrote three tracks, including 'Only You Know and I Know.' Collins also co-produced the record with Hugh Padgham.
What is No Jacket Required by Phil Collins?
No Jacket Required is Phil Collins' third solo studio album, released in 1985 on Virgin and Atlantic. It contains 10 tracks and topped charts in both the UK and US. It has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide.
Did Sussudio reach number one?
Yes, 'Sussudio' reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Collins has said he improvised the title word while playing with a drum machine and kept it because nothing else fit as well. In the UK the single peaked at number 12.
What is Take Me Home by Phil Collins about?
'Take Me Home,' the closing track on No Jacket Required, was written by Phil Collins and reached number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The lyric is often read as describing a mental institution rather than a literal journey home. It became one of the album's signature live songs.
What awards did No Jacket Required win?
No Jacket Required won Album of the Year at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards in 1986, along with Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male, and Producer of the Year for Collins and Padgham. It also won British Album of the Year at the Brit Awards. It remains the most decorated record of Collins' solo career.
How many hit singles did No Jacket Required produce?
The album produced four US hit singles: 'Sussudio' and 'One More Night' both reached number 1, 'Don't Lose My Number' reached number 4, and 'Take Me Home' reached number 7. This run of hits made it Collins' commercial peak as a solo artist.
Who co-wrote songs on No Jacket Required with Phil Collins?
Guitarist Daryl Stuermer co-wrote three tracks with Collins: 'Only You Know and I Know,' 'I Don't Wanna Know,' and 'Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore.' The remaining songs are Collins' own. Stuermer was also a long-time member of Collins' touring band.
Data note: The CD release included a bonus track, 'We Said Hello Goodbye', not present on the original LP. It is omitted here.