Studio Album · No. 3

Flesh & Blood Songwriting Credits by Poison

1990 Enigma / Capitol 14 tracks 57:38

Produced by Bruce Fairbairn  ·  Engineered by Mike Fraser, Ken Lomas, George Marino

Enigma / Capitol Glam Metal
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Poison carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
14 trackswritten by Poison 0 tracksoutside writers
Poison's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
1990
Released
Data Insight

Fourteen tracks, all four names on every one, and the last album DeVille makes with them before the split. The peak of the band is also its most evenly divided record.

Flesh & Blood came out on Enigma in July 1990 and became their best-selling release.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Strange Days of Uncle Jack
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
2
Valley of Lost Souls
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
3
(Flesh & Blood) Sacrifice
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
4
Swampjuice (Soul-O)
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
5
Unskinny Bop #3
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
6
Let It Play
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
7
Life Goes On #35
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
8
Come Hell or High Water
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
9
Ride the Wind #38
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
10
Don't Give Up an Inch
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
11
Something to Believe In #4
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
12
Ball and Chain
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
13
Life Loves a Tragedy
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)
14
Poor Boy Blues
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Bruce Fairbairn Poison (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors

BD
Bobby Dall
Writer
On this album14 written
BM
Bret Michael Sychak
Writer
On this album14 written
BM
Bret Michaels
Writer
On this album14 written
BA
Bruce Anthony Johannesson
Writer
On this album14 written
CD
C.C. DeVille
Writer
On this album14 written
RA
Richard Allan Ream
Writer
On this album14 written
RR
Rikki Rockett
Writer
On this album14 written
RH
Robert Harry Kuykendall
Writer
On this album14 written
BF
Bruce Fairbairn
Producer
On this album14 produced
P
Poison
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Flesh & Blood

Who wrote Flesh & Blood?
Michaels, DeVille, Dall and Rockett, credited together on all fourteen tracks.
How high did the singles chart?
"Unskinny Bop" reached number 3 on the Hot 100, "Something to Believe In" number 4, "Life Goes On" number 35 and "Ride the Wind" number 38.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure. It is described as the band's best-selling release.
Who engineered it?
Mike Fraser, who also co-produced, with Ken Lomas assisting and George Marino mastering.
Who produced it?
Bruce Fairbairn.
What happened after it?
DeVille left in 1991 after a public row at the MTV Video Music Awards, and Richie Kotzen took the guitar seat.
How long is the album?
57:38 across fourteen tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Flesh & Blood Wikipedia: Poison discography Wikipedia: Poison Discogs: Flesh & Blood Wikipedia: Unskinny Bop Wikipedia: Something to Believe In Cover Art Archive: Flesh & Blood by Poison