Studio Album · No. 6

1984 Songwriting Credits by Van Halen

1984 Warner Bros. 9 tracks 33:22

Produced by Ted Templeman  ·  Engineered by Donn Landee, Ken Deane, Chris Bellman

Warner Bros. Hard RockGlam MetalHeavy Metal
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 9 of 9 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 9 / 9 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether Van Halen carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
9 trackswritten by Van Halen 0 tracksoutside writers
Van Halen's roles on this album

Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist89%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

9
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
1
No.1 Single
10 million
US Copies Sold
1984
Released
Data Insight

Nine tracks, all four names, one instrumental. The only outside name on the record is Michael McDonald on "I'll Wait", the first co-writer the band had used on an original since the debut.

The band's biggest album, out in January 1984, with "Jump" reaching number 1 and the synthesizer taking the lead on it.

Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
1984
Not documented Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee Roth Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)
2
Jump #1
Eddie Van HalenAlex Van HalenMichael AnthonyDavid Lee Roth Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee Roth Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)
3
Panama #13
Eddie Van HalenAlex Van HalenMichael AnthonyDavid Lee Roth Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee Roth Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)
4
Top Jimmy
Eddie Van HalenAlex Van HalenMichael AnthonyDavid Lee Roth Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee Roth Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)
5
Drop Dead Legs
Eddie Van HalenAlex Van HalenMichael AnthonyDavid Lee Roth Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee Roth Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)
6
Hot for Teacher #56
Eddie Van HalenAlex Van HalenMichael AnthonyDavid Lee Roth Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee Roth Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)
7
I'll Wait #13
Eddie Van HalenAlex Van HalenMichael AnthonyDavid Lee RothMichael McDonald Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee RothMichael McDonald Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)
8
Girl Gone Bad
Eddie Van HalenAlex Van HalenMichael AnthonyDavid Lee Roth Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee Roth Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)
9
House of Pain
Eddie Van HalenAlex Van HalenMichael AnthonyDavid Lee Roth Edward Lodewijk Van HalenAlexander Arthur van HalenMichael Anthony SobolewskiDavid Lee Roth Ted Templeman Van Halen (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 10 contributors

AA
Alexander Arthur van Halen
Writer
On this album9 written
DL
David Lee Roth
Writer
On this album9 written
EL
Edward Lodewijk Van Halen
Writer
On this album9 written
MA
Michael Anthony Sobolewski
Writer
On this album9 written
AV
Alex Van Halen
Writer
On this album8 written
EV
Eddie Van Halen
Writer
On this album8 written
MA
Michael Anthony
Writer
On this album8 written
MM
Michael McDonald
Writer
On this album1 written
TT
Ted Templeman
Producer
On this album9 produced
VH
Van Halen
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions 1984

Who wrote the songs on 1984?
Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth on all nine tracks, with Michael McDonald added to "I'll Wait".
Who wrote "Jump"?
All four members, credited together. It reached number 1 on the Hot 100 and is the band's only chart-topping single.
How high did the singles chart?
"Jump" at number 1, "Panama" and "I'll Wait" both at 13, and "Hot for Teacher" at 56.
How did it sell?
More than ten million copies in the United States. The RIAA certified it Diamond in 1999.
Who produced it?
Ted Templeman, with Donn Landee engineering.
How high did the album chart?
Number 2 on the Billboard 200.
How long is the album?
33:22 across nine tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: 1984 Wikipedia: Van Halen discography Cover Art Archive: 1984 by Van Halen