Studio Album · No. 8
Sex Over the Phone Songwriting Credits by Village People
Produced by Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo · Engineered by Jay Mark, Jean-Luc Lian
Record Shack
Dance-PopNew Wave
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 7 of 7 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 7 / 7 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 7 tracks with documented writers, by whether Village People carries a lyricist or composer credit.
7 trackswritten by Village People
0 tracksoutside writers
Village People's roles on this album
Share of the 7 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
7
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
1985
Released
Data Insight
Bruce Vilanch and Fred Zarr write it with Morali and the singer Ray Stephens, and Belolo is off the credit for the first time. It is the only album where the lead voice of the moment is also a writer.
Sex Over the Phone came out on Record Shack in 1985, the group's last studio album.
Track Listing & Credits 7 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sex Over the Phone
|
Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Jacques MoraliHenri Belolo | Village People (Performer) |
| 2 |
New York City
|
Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Jacques MoraliHenri Belolo | Village People (Performer) |
| 3 |
Just Give Me What I Want
|
Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Jacques MoraliHenri Belolo | Village People (Performer) |
| 4 |
I Won't Take No for an Answer
|
Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Jacques MoraliHenri Belolo | Village People (Performer) |
| 5 |
Power of the Night
|
Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Jacques MoraliHenri Belolo | Village People (Performer) |
| 6 |
Sexual Education
|
Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Jacques MoraliHenri Belolo | Village People (Performer) |
| 7 |
Sensual
|
Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Bruce VilanchFred ZarrJacques MoraliRay Stephens | Jacques MoraliHenri Belolo | Village People (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Sex Over the Phone
Who wrote Sex Over the Phone?
Bruce Vilanch, Fred Zarr, Jacques Morali and Ray Stephens, credited together across the record.
Did any single chart in the Hot 100?
No. The title track and "New York City" both missed the chart in America.
How did it sell?
The discography publishes certifications rather than a sales figure for it.
Who engineered it?
Jay Mark and Jean-Luc Lian.
Who produced it?
Jacques Morali, with Henri Belolo as executive producer and Fred Zarr arranging.
Who sang on it?
Ray Stephens took lead, with Felipe Rose, Glenn Hughes, Alex Briley, Mark Lee and Jeff Olson behind him.
How long is the album?
37:09 across seven tracks.