Long After Dark cover art

  Studio Album · No. 5

Long After Dark Songwriting Credits by Tom Petty

1982 Backstreet Records 10 tracks 37 min

Produced by Jimmy Iovine, Tom Petty  ·  Engineered by Don Smith, Shelly Yakus, Stephen Marcussen

Backstreet Records Heartland RockPop RockNew WaveRock
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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 Tom Petty carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
10 trackswritten by Tom Petty 0 tracksoutside writers
Tom Petty'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
1982
Released
Data Insight

Tom Petty wrote or co-wrote every song on Long After Dark, his sixth album with the Heartbreakers. Mike Campbell shares the writing credit on four tracks, including the hit 'You Got Lucky,' while Petty is the sole credited author of the rest, among them 'Change of Heart.' Petty co-produced the record with Jimmy Iovine, the team that had shaped his previous two albums. It was the first Heartbreakers album to feature bassist Howie Epstein, who replaced Ron Blair.

The fifth Heartbreakers album, again produced by Jimmy Iovine. Notable for the addition of Howie Epstein on bass after Ron Blair's first departure.

Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
A One Story Town
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
2
You Got Lucky #20
Tom PettyMike Campbell Thomas Earl PettyMichael Wayne Campbell Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
3
Deliver Me
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
4
Change of Heart #21
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
5
Finding Out
Tom PettyMike Campbell Thomas Earl PettyMichael Wayne Campbell Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
6
We Stand a Chance
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
7
Straight into Darkness
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
8
The Same Old You
Tom PettyMike Campbell Thomas Earl PettyMichael Wayne Campbell Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
9
Between Two Worlds
Tom PettyMike Campbell Thomas Earl PettyMichael Wayne Campbell Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)
10
A Wasted Life
Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty Jimmy IovineTom Petty Tom Petty (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors

TP
Tom Petty
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album10 written
TE
Thomas Earl Petty
Writer
On this album10 written
MW
Michael Wayne Campbell
Writer
On this album4 written
MC
Mike Campbell
Writer
On this album4 written
JI
Jimmy Iovine
Producer
On this album10 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions Long After Dark

Who produced Tom Petty's Long After Dark?
Long After Dark was co-produced by Tom Petty and Jimmy Iovine. It was the third consecutive Heartbreakers album Iovine worked on with the band. The record was released in 1982 on Backstreet Records, distributed by MCA.
Did Tom Petty write all the songs on Long After Dark?
Tom Petty wrote or co-wrote all ten tracks on Long After Dark. He shares songwriting credit with guitarist Mike Campbell on four songs, including the single 'You Got Lucky.' Petty is the sole credited writer on the remaining tracks, such as 'Change of Heart.'
What were the singles from Long After Dark?
The two charting singles were 'You Got Lucky,' which reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, and 'Change of Heart,' which peaked at number 21. 'Straight into Darkness' was also issued as a single but did not reach the Hot 100 Top 40.
Was You Got Lucky co-written with Mike Campbell?
Yes. 'You Got Lucky' was co-written by Tom Petty and Mike Campbell. The song is built around a distinctive synthesizer hook and became the album's lead single, reaching number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Is Long After Dark certified by the RIAA?
Long After Dark was certified Gold by the RIAA, with the certification dated January 4, 1983. The album was also certified Gold in Canada.
Who joined the Heartbreakers on Long After Dark?
Long After Dark was the first Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album to feature bassist Howie Epstein, who replaced Ron Blair. Epstein remained the band's bassist for the next two decades.

Sources

Wikipedia: Long After Dark Wikipedia: You Got Lucky RIAA Gold & Platinum: Long After Dark MusicBrainz release group Cover Art Archive front cover Cover Art Archive: Long After Dark by Tom Petty