Studio Album · No. 6
Renaissance Songwriting Credits by Village People
Produced by Jacques Morali
RCA
New WaveDance-Pop
Singer / Performer
0%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 0 of 8 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 0 / 8 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 8 tracks with documented writers, by whether Village People carries a lyricist or composer credit.
0 trackswritten by Village People
8 tracksoutside writers
Village People's roles on this album
Share of the 8 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist0%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
8
Tracks
3
Lyricists
1
Producers
1981
Released
Data Insight
Morali and Belolo bring in Dennis Frederiksen and credit the whole record to the three of them. Victor Willis is back in the group for it and has no credit on it.
Renaissance came out on RCA in June 1981, with the costumes dropped and a new wave sound in their place.
Track Listing & Credits 8 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
(Do You Wanna) Spend the Night
|
Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 2 |
5 O'Clock in the Morning
|
Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 3 |
Fireman
|
Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 4 |
Jungle City
|
Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 5 |
Action Man
|
Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 6 |
Big Mac
|
Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 7 |
Diet
|
Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
| 8 |
Food Fight
|
Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques MoraliHenri BeloloDennis Frederiksen | Jacques Morali | Village People (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Renaissance
Who wrote Renaissance?
Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo and Dennis Frederiksen, credited together on all eight tracks.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. "(Do You Wanna) Spend the Night" missed the chart in America.
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 producers and no engineer.
Who produced it?
Jacques Morali, with Henri Belolo as executive producer.
Why did they drop the costumes?
Disco had collapsed, and the group was rebranded with new wave clothing and a new sound for this record.
How long is the album?
30:18 across eight tracks.