Studio Album · No. 1

Look What the Cat Dragged In Songwriting Credits by Poison

1986 Enigma / Capitol 10 tracks 33:24

Produced by Ric Browde  ·  Engineered by Jim Faraci, Michael Wagener

Enigma / Capitol Glam MetalHard Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

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 Poison carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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10 trackswritten by Poison 0 tracksoutside writers
Poison'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
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
1986
Released
Data Insight

All ten tracks carry the same four names. The debut sets the rule the band keeps for twenty years: everything is split evenly, nothing is anyone's alone.

Look What the Cat Dragged In came out on Enigma in May 1986, the album that took them from Sunset Strip clubs to platinum.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Cry Tough
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
2
I Want Action #50
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
3
I Won't Forget You #13
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
4
Play Dirty
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
5
Look What the Cat Dragged In
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
6
Talk Dirty to Me #9
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
7
Want Some, Need Some
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
8
Blame It on You
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
9
#1 Bad Boy
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)
10
Let Me Go to the Show
Bret MichaelsC.C. DeVilleBobby DallRikki Rockett Bret Michael SychakBruce Anthony JohannessonRobert Harry KuykendallRichard Allan Ream Ric Browde Poison (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors

BD
Bobby Dall
Writer
On this album10 written
BM
Bret Michael Sychak
Writer
On this album10 written
BM
Bret Michaels
Writer
On this album10 written
BA
Bruce Anthony Johannesson
Writer
On this album10 written
CD
C.C. DeVille
Writer
On this album10 written
RA
Richard Allan Ream
Writer
On this album10 written
RR
Rikki Rockett
Writer
On this album10 written
RH
Robert Harry Kuykendall
Writer
On this album10 written
RB
Ric Browde
Producer
On this album10 produced
P
Poison
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Look What the Cat Dragged In

Who wrote Look What the Cat Dragged In?
Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett, credited together on all ten tracks.
How high did the singles chart?
"Talk Dirty to Me" reached number 9 on the Hot 100, "I Won't Forget You" number 13 and "I Want Action" number 50.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications for it rather than a sales figure. It was certified gold in 1987 and 3x platinum in 1990 by the RIAA.
Who engineered it?
Jim Faraci, with Michael Wagener mixing.
Who produced it?
Ric Browde.
Was this the first lineup?
No. Matt Smith played lead guitar until 1985; C.C. DeVille replaced him and this is his first album with the band.
How long is the album?
33:24 across ten tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Look What the Cat Dragged In Wikipedia: Poison discography Wikipedia: Poison Wikipedia: Talk Dirty to Me Wikipedia: I Won't Forget You Cover Art Archive: Look What the Cat Dragged In by Poison