Studio Album · No. 12
Body Wishes Songwriting Credits by Rod Stewart
Produced by Tom Dowd
Warner Bros.
RockPop 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 Rod Stewart carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Rod Stewart
0 tracksoutside writers
Rod Stewart'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
8
Lyricists
1
Producers
1983
Released
Data Insight
All ten tracks are his, the first time that happens. Kevin Savigar takes five and Jim Cregan four, and there is no outside song anywhere on the record.
The 1983 album, back with Tom Dowd producing and carrying "Baby Jane", a UK number 1.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dancin' Alone
|
Rod StewartRobin Le Mesurier | Roderick David StewartRobin Le Mesurier | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 2 |
Baby Jane
#14
|
Rod StewartJay Davis | Roderick David StewartJay Davis | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 3 |
Move Me
|
Rod StewartTony BrockJay DavisWally StockerKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartTony BrockJay DavisWally StockerKevin Savigar | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 4 |
Body Wishes
|
Rod StewartJim CreganKevin SavigarRobin Le Mesurier | Roderick David StewartJim CreganKevin SavigarRobin Le Mesurier | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 5 |
Sweet Surrender
|
Rod StewartRobin Le Mesurier | Roderick David StewartRobin Le Mesurier | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 6 |
What Am I Gonna Do (I'm So in Love with You)
#35
|
Rod StewartJay DavisTony Brock | Roderick David StewartJay DavisTony Brock | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 7 |
Ghetto Blaster
|
Rod StewartJim CreganKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartJim CreganKevin Savigar | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 8 |
Ready Now
|
Rod StewartWally Stocker | Roderick David StewartWally Stocker | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 9 |
Strangers Again
|
Rod StewartJim CreganKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartJim CreganKevin Savigar | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
| 10 |
Satisfied
|
Rod StewartBernie TaupinJim CreganKevin Savigar | Roderick David StewartBernie TaupinJim CreganKevin Savigar | Tom Dowd | Rod Stewart (Performer) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Body Wishes
Who wrote the songs on Body Wishes?
Rod Stewart on all ten tracks, with Kevin Savigar on five, Jim Cregan on four and Robin Le Mesurier on three.
How high did the singles chart?
"Baby Jane" reached number 14 on the Hot 100 and number 1 in the UK. "What Am I Gonna Do" reached number 35.
Who produced it?
Tom Dowd.
How high did the album chart?
Number 5 in the UK and number 30 on the Billboard 200.
How did it sell?
The article publishes no sales or certification figure for it.
Are there any covers on it?
No. Every track carries Stewart's name.
How long is the album?
41:19 across ten tracks.