Studio Album · No. 3
Cruisin' Songwriting Credits by Village People
Produced by Jacques Morali
Casablanca
Disco
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 6 of 6 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 6 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 6 tracks with documented writers, by whether Village People carries a lyricist or composer credit.
6 trackswritten by Village People
0 tracksoutside writers
Village People's roles on this album
Share of the 6 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
6
Tracks
2
Lyricists
1
Producers
1978
Released
Data Insight
Just two names on all six tracks, Morali and Willis. The biggest record of the disco era is also the one with the shortest writing credit in the catalogue.
Cruisin' came out on Casablanca in September 1978 and opens with "Y.M.C.A.".
Track Listing & Credits 6 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Y.M.C.A.
#2
|
Jacques MoraliVictor Willis | Jacques MoraliVictor Edward Willis | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 2 |
The Women
|
Jacques MoraliVictor Willis | Jacques MoraliVictor Edward Willis | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 3 |
I'm a Cruiser
|
Jacques MoraliVictor Willis | Jacques MoraliVictor Edward Willis | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 4 |
Hot Cop
|
Jacques MoraliVictor Willis | Jacques MoraliVictor Edward Willis | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 5 |
My Roomate
|
Jacques MoraliVictor Willis | Jacques MoraliVictor Edward Willis | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 6 |
Ups and Downs
|
Jacques MoraliVictor Willis | Jacques MoraliVictor Edward Willis | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
More from Village People
1977
0%
Village People
Casablanca
4 tracksProd. Jacques Morali
1978
67%
Macho Man
Casablanca
6 tracksProd. Jacques Morali
1979
100%
Go West
Casablanca
6 tracksProd. Jacques Morali
1980
30%
Can't Stop the Music
Casablanca
10 tracksProd. Jacques Morali
1981
0%
Renaissance
RCA
8 tracksProd. Jacques Morali
1982
89%
Fox on the Box
RCA
9 tracksProd. Jacques Morali
1985
100%
Sex Over the Phone
Record Shack
7 tracksProd. Jacques Morali
Frequently Asked Questions Cruisin'
Who wrote Cruisin'?
Jacques Morali and Victor Willis, together on all six tracks.
How high did the single chart?
"Y.M.C.A." reached number 2 on the Hot 100.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article names the producer and no engineer.
Who produced it?
Jacques Morali.
Why does "Y.M.C.A." still matter?
The Library of Congress added it to the National Recording Registry in 2020, calling it an American phenomenon.
How long is the album?
35:45 across six tracks.