CO-WRITTEN SONGS
This site lists songs Bryan has written for other acts, most of them together with Jim Vallance.

As often as possible I have also listed which album the particular song appears on

Anybody who has more details about them concerning release year, album they appear on etc. please E-mail me!


Songs not released by Bryan

Bryan Adams: Songs Written For Other Acts
SongAlbum Writers US/UK Chart
Peak Positions
Elisabeth Andreasson
Swedish-Norwegian singer. Winner of the Eurovision Song Contest for Norway in 1985 as one half of the duo Bobbysocks.
No Way To Treat A LadyÄlskar Älskar Inte (1988)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
April Wine
Open Soul SurgeryAnimal Grace (1984)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Hillary Knight
 
Lisa Bade
No Way To Treat A LadySuspicionBryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Lisa Dal Bello
Never Get To HeavenDrastic Measures (1981)Lisa Dal Bello
Bryan Adams
Yolanda Dal Bello
 
You Could Be Good For MeDrastic Measures (1981)Lisa Dal Bello
Bryan Adams
 
She Wants To KnowDrastic Measures (1981)Lisa Dal Bello
Bryan Adams
 
Elkie Brooks
British female singer.
Can't Wait All NightBookbinder's Kid (1988)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
Eric Kagna
 
Carola
Swedish pop singer. Winner of the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest.
Carola
swedish version of
"Can't Wait All Night"
På Egna Ben (1985)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
Eric Kagna
Ingela Forsman (swedish lyrics)
 
Joe Cocker
Edge Of A DreamTeachers (soundtrack, 1985)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
US #69
CAN #30
Feels Like ForeverNight Calls (1992)Bryan Adams
Diane Warren
 
When The Night ComesOne Night Of Sin (1990)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
Diane Warren
US #11
UK #65
CAN #22
Roger Daltrey
Let Me Down EasyUnder A Raging Moon (1985)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Paul Dean
Previously a member of Loverboy.
(Where Do You Draw) The LineHardcoreBryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Neil Diamond
It Should Have Been MeHeaded For The FutureBryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Dion
Drive All NightYo Frankie (1989)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Celine Dion
Lets Talk About LoveLets Talk About Love (1997)Bryan Adams
J.J Goldman
E. Kennedy
 
Fast Forward
Ian Lloyd, lead singer, for whom the album "Living In Fiction" was a comeback attempt. The one album project involved several well known producers and Jim Vallance.
Play To WinLiving In Fiction (1984)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
(Where Do You) Draw The LineLiving In Fiction (1984)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Where Did The Time GoLiving In Fiction (1984)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Johnny Hallyday
Rough TownRough Town (1994)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Tout Pour Te DeplaireCa Ne Change Pas Un Homme (1992)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Kent Cokenstock
 
Helen Hoffner
Edge Of A DreamWild About Nothing (1993)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Paul Hyde and the Payolas
It Won't Be YouHere's The World For Ya (1985)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
David Foster
Paul Hyde
Bob Rock
 
Kiss
War MachineCreatures Of The Night (1982)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Gene Simmons
 
Rock'N'Roll HellCreatures Of The Night (1982)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
Gene Simmons
 
Down On Your KneesKiss Killers (1982)Bryan Adams
Paul Stanley
M. Jopp
 
Krokus
Boys Nite OutThe Blitz (1984)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
M. Storace
F.V. Arb
 
The Law
Nature Of The BeastThe Law (1984)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Lonestar
American Country group.
You Walked InCrazy Nights (1996)Bryan Adams
R J Lange
 
Loverboy
Rock band from Vancouver. Was managed by Bruce Allen.
DangerousLovin' Every Minute Of It (1985)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
US #65
Hometown HeroWildside (1987)Bryan Adams
Paul Dean
T. Corney
T. Rhodes
 
JumpGet Lucky (1981)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Paul Dean
Mike Reno
Matthew Frenette
 
Louise Mandrell
No Way To Treat A LadyDreamin'Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Motley Crue
GlitterGeneration Swine (1997)Bryan Adams
Nikki Sixx
S. Humphrey
 
Anne Murray
What It Would TakeAnne Murray (1996)Bryan Adams
Gretchen Peters
 
Juice Newton
Can't Wait All NightCan't Wait All Night (1984)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Eric Kagna
US #66
Northern Lights
Canada's "equivalent" to "We Are The World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?".
Tears Are Not EnoughWe Are The World (1985)David Foster
Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Rachel Paiement (french lyrics)
 
Ted Nugent
(Where Do You) Draw The LinePenetrator (1984)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Peter Pringle
Canadian classically trained singer.
Stay Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Prism
Rock group from Vancouver in which Jim V. was a member on the first, self-titled album.
Cover GirlOver 60 Minutes With Prism (1988), Single in 1981Bryan Adams
Lindsay Mitchell
 
Don't Count Me Out
Recorded in 1982.
From The Vaults (1997)Bryan Adams
W.K. McColl
G.F. Wanstall
 
Don't Let Him KnowSmall Change (1982)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
US #39
Good To Be BackOver 60 Minutes With Prism (1988)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Al Harlow
 
StaySmall Change (1982)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Take It Or Leave ItArmageddon (1979)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
You Walked Away AgainArmageddon (1979) Bryan Adams 
Bonnie Raitt
No Way To Treat A LadyNine Lives (1986)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
The Rovers
Formed in Calgary in 1964 as the Irish Rovers, by Northern Ireland born members.
All Sing TogetherHardstuff (1989)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Carly Simon
It Should Have Been MeComing Round Again (1987)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Rod Stewart
Another HeartacheRod Stewart (1986)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Rod Stewart
Randy Wayne
US #52
UK #54
38 Specials
Back To ParadiseFlashback (1987)Jim Vallance
P. Girald
Bryan Adams
 
Teacher TeacherFlashback (1987) and Teachers (soundtrack, 1985)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
US #25
CAN #16
Tina Turner
Back Where You StartedBreak Every Rule (1986)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Why Must We Wait Until TonightWhat's Love Got To Do With It - Soundtrack (1994)Bryan Adams
"Mutt" Lange
 
Bonnie Tyler
No Way To Treat A LadySecret Dreams And Forbidden Fire (1986)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Stevie Vann with Bryan Adams
Prove It(1995)Bryan Adams
R J Lange
 
Florence Warner
Hold Me OnceAnother Hot Night (1981) Bryan Adams
Eric Kagna
 

SONGS RELEASED BY BRYAN WHICH ARE ALSO COVERED BY OTHERS

SongAlbum Writers US/UK Chart
Peak Positions
Tim Boggert
Try To See It My WayProgressions (1981)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Let Him KnowMaster's Brew (1983)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Laura Branigan
The Best Was Yet To ComeLaura Branigan (1990)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
BTO
Wastin' TimeProgressionsBryan Adams  
Fast Forward
TonightLiving In Fiction (1984)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Roger Daltrey
RebelUnder A Raging Moon (1985)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Jon English
Straight From The HeartIn Road (1981) Bryan Adams 
The Fatima Mansions
Everything I Do (I Do It For You)Ruby Wax Charity Album (1992)Bryan Adams
R J Lange
Michael Kamen
 
Hanover
Fits Ya GoodHungry Eyes (1985)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Lisa Hartman
Hidin' From LoveLetterock (1982)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Bert Heerink
Schaamtelous
Dutch version of "Heaven"
Strom Nade Stille (1995)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Belinda Meuldijk (lyrics)
 
Engelbert Humperdinck
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You Hello Out There (1992)Bryan Adams
R J Lange
Michael Kamen
 
Ian Lloyd
I'm ReadyGoose Bumps (1979)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Lonely Nights3WC (1980)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Straight From The Heart3WC (1980)Bryan Adams
Eric Kagna
 
Duane Loken
Played "Wolfpaw" in the famous TV-series "How The West Was Won". His records were mainly released in Scandinavia.
Hidin' From LoveNo Sweat (1980)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
Eric Kagna
 
Manic Street Preachers
(Everything I Do) I Do It For YouTheme from M A S H Single (1991) Bryan Adams
Michael Kamen
R J Lange
UK #
Hank Marvin
(Everything I Do) I Do It For YouInto The Light (1992)Bryan Adams
R J Lange
Michael Kamen
 
Randy Meisner
Tonight Randy Meisner (1981)Bryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Julia Migeres
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You Smile (1994)Bryan Adams
R J Lange
Michael Kamen
 
Nantucket
Hidin' From LoveNo Direction Home (1983)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Eric Kagna
 
Prism
Jealousy Armageddon (1979)Bryan Adams
 
Rage
Run To YouSaviour (1993)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
UK #
Rosetta Stone
British Band.
Hidin' From LoveThe Rosetta Stone EPJim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Sadom
German band
Kids Wanna RockThe Saw Is The Law , CD-single (1991)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Dara Sedaka with Bryan Adams
Try To See It My WayI'm Your Girlfriend (~1982)
Possibly a Japan only release
Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Paul Dean
 
Björn Skifs
The former lead singer of Blue Swede - the first swedish act to reach #1 in the US with "Hooked On A Feeling" in 1974.
Lonely NightsIf Then (1983)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 
Patty Smythe & Scandal
Win Some Lose SomeScandal (1983)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
Paul Dean
 
Solina
Canadian dance act.
Back To YouSingleBryan Adams
Eliot Kennedy
 
Bonnie Tyler
Straight From The HeartFaster Than The Speed Of Night (1983)Bryan Adams
Eric Kagna
 
Bob Welch
RememberBob WelchBryan Adams
Jim Vallance
 
Roger Whittaker
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You I Will Always Love You And Other Hits From The Movies (1994)Bryan Adams
R J Lange
Michael Kamen
 
Uriah Heep
Bristish hardrock band.
Lonely NightsHeadfirst (1983)Jim Vallance
Bryan Adams
 

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(Last updated: November 7th)