Studio Album · No. 4
Come Out and Play Songwriting Credits by Twisted Sister
Produced by Dieter Dierks · Engineered by Eddy Delana, Bob Ludwig, Barry Diament
Atlantic
Heavy MetalGlam Metal
Artist
90%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 9 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Twisted Sister carries a lyricist or composer credit.
9 trackswritten by Twisted Sister
1 trackoutside writers
Twisted Sister's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist90%
Composer90%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
4
Lyricists
1
Producers
1985
Released
Data Insight
Nine of the ten are Snider's and the tenth is a Shangri-Las cover, the first song on any Twisted Sister album that he did not write.
Come Out and Play came out on Atlantic in November 1985, produced in Germany by Dieter Dierks.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Come Out and Play
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
| 2 |
Leader of the Pack
#53
|
Ellie GreenwichShadow MortonJeff Barry | Ellie GreenwichGeorge MortonJoel Adelberg | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
| 3 |
You Want What We Got
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
| 4 |
I Believe in Rock 'n' Roll
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
| 5 |
The Fire Still Burns
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
| 6 |
Be Chrool to Your Scuel
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer)Alice Cooper (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
I Believe in You
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
| 8 |
Out on the Streets
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
| 9 |
Lookin' Out for #1
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
| 10 |
Kill or Be Killed
|
Dee Snider | Daniel Snider | Dieter Dierks | Twisted Sister (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Come Out and Play
Who wrote Come Out and Play?
Dee Snider on nine of the ten tracks. "Leader of the Pack" was written by Ellie Greenwich, Shadow Morton and Jeff Barry.
How high did the single chart?
"Leader of the Pack" reached number 53 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it. It was certified gold in the US.
Who engineered it?
Eddy Delana, with Bob Ludwig and Barry Diament mastering.
Who produced it?
Dieter Dierks.
Who guests on it?
Alice Cooper sings on "Be Chrool to Your Scuel", with Brian Setzer, Billy Joel and Clarence Clemons also on that track.
How long is the album?
39:38 across ten tracks.