Studio Album · No. 10

Grace Under Pressure Songwriting Credits by Rush

1984 Anthem 8 tracks 39:23

Produced by Rush, Peter Henderson  ·  Engineered by Peter Henderson, Frank Opolko

Anthem Progressive RockNew Wave
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 8 of 8 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 8 / 8 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Rush carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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8 trackswritten by Rush 0 tracksoutside writers
Rush's roles on this album

Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

8
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
1 million
US Copies Sold
1984
Released
Data Insight

The credit line goes back to its plainest form: Peart on every lyric, Lee and Lifeson on every piece of music, no exceptions anywhere on the record.

The first album after the split with Terry Brown, made in 1984 with Peter Henderson producing. The search for a producer dragged the sessions out.

Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Distant Early Warning
Neil Peart Gary Lee WeinribAleksandar Živojinović RushPeter Henderson Rush (Performer)
2
Afterimage
Neil Peart Gary Lee WeinribAleksandar Živojinović RushPeter Henderson Rush (Performer)
3
Red Sector A
Neil Peart Gary Lee WeinribAleksandar Živojinović RushPeter Henderson Rush (Performer)
4
The Enemy Within
Neil Peart Gary Lee WeinribAleksandar Živojinović RushPeter Henderson Rush (Performer)
5
The Body Electric
Neil Peart Gary Lee WeinribAleksandar Živojinović RushPeter Henderson Rush (Performer)
6
Kid Gloves
Neil Peart Gary Lee WeinribAleksandar Živojinović RushPeter Henderson Rush (Performer)
7
Red Lenses
Neil Peart Gary Lee WeinribAleksandar Živojinović RushPeter Henderson Rush (Performer)
8
Between the Wheels
Neil Peart Gary Lee WeinribAleksandar Živojinović RushPeter Henderson Rush (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Grace Under Pressure

Who wrote the songs on Grace Under Pressure?
Neil Peart wrote all the lyrics and Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson wrote all the music. No track on the album departs from that.
Who produced it?
Rush with Peter Henderson, after the band had trouble finding a producer who could commit.
How did it sell?
One million copies in the US, certified platinum.
How high did it chart?
Number 10 on the Billboard 200, number 5 in the UK and number 4 in Canada.
Who engineered it?
Peter Henderson with Frank Opolko.
Did it have a Hot 100 single?
No. "Distant Early Warning" and "The Body Electric" both went to rock radio, and neither made the Hot 100.
How long is the album?
39:23 across eight tracks.

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