Songwriting Credits

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“Achy Breaky Heart” is most closely associated with Billy Ray Cyrus, but the song was written by producer and songwriter Don Von Tress. Released in 1992, the track became a...

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Keri Hilson is primarily known as a performer, but her work as a songwriter for other artists is a significant part of her influence in contemporary R&B and pop. This article fo...

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“Celebration” is a global hit often associated with the band Kool & the Gang, but the question of who wrote the song requires closer examination of credits, publishing, and...

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The song "Sealed with a Kiss" was written by Peter Udell and Gary Geld . Peter Udell provided the lyrics, while Gary Geld composed the music. The song was published in 1960 and...

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The phrase "Thousand Years" most commonly points to two major songs: "Thousand Years" by Chris Brown and "1,000 Years" by Stephenie Meyer and composed by Joan Baez for Twilight....

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Micky Dolenz (born George Michael Dolenz Jr.) is a British singer, songwriter, and drummer best known for the 1966 hit "I'm a Believer," written by Neil Diamond and recorded wit...

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The Holiday** was written by James Taylor and Carole King, with both artists contributing to its creation and first recordings. The song emerged from the collaborative folk and...

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“I’ll Never Love Again” from A Star Is Born (2018) was written by Lady Gaga, Natalie Hemby, Hillary Lindsey, and Aaron Raitiere. Produced by Lady Gaga and Benjamin Rice, t...

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Leonard Cohen wrote the original version of “Hallelujah,” first released on his 1984 studio album Various Positions. As the primary songwriter, Cohen held authorship and pub...