Songwriter/s

[yerself]

Originally Posted by Ceejache

I dont think you can seriously call his songwriting credentials into question though.....surely?

Let 'em in....another McCartney classic?

A McCartney joke from another forum "Paul bought Heather Mills a plane for Christmas. She still uses a razor on the good leg though

[Sparkologist]

Another songwriter that I rate very highly is Don Henley, originally a member of The Eagles. One song that was remembered by recent events was the title track from his album, 'The End of the Innocence', with the lyric;

O' beautiful, for spacious skies
But now those skies are threatening
They're beating plowshares into swords
For this tired old man that we elected king.

The 'tired old man', Ronald Reagan died this weekend.
Many of Don Henleys lyrics create very strong imagery, which for me is what songwriting is all about.

[Ceejache]

Re: Let 'em in. Not every song is a classic of course! If one was to focus on the worst of a songwriters output then they'd all be crap....

[Snow White]

I would say Bob Dylan....it is a close one though.

I wish SuperAccyStan would refrain from posting new threads about something he clearly has no idea about.

[yerself]

Originally Posted by Ceejache

Ray Davies (The Kinks) is often overlooked.

Looks like you're right there Ceejache. An article in today's "Sunday Express" says Ray has been voted best British songwriter of all time

[Alan Gilmartin]

Can I just add, Kris Kristofferson, Smokey Robinson,Holland- Dozier & Holland. Cat Stevens,.

[Ceejache]

One who would surely have gone on to have been in any list is Jeff Buckley - sadly drowned in June 1997 before his second album was completed.

Nick Drake anyone?

I know there will be those who disagree but Noel Gallagher has knocked out some good ones in his time - not too much variation but many classics that most people know.

Its not my bag (baby) but the BeeGees have written many, many top ten hits for other people.

[Mickey_T_Fish]

The problem with these sorts of questions is that for every one you name, there's always another one you'd like to include! And your own personal choice dictates what you choose.

Neil Diamond
John Denver
Lennon/McCartney
Rem
Samuel barber
Michael nyman (had to include him for the theme tune to "The piano")
But then, what about bands like Faith no more, the Counting crows, New order, Paul wellar, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc!!!!!!

The list goes on forever.

[Ceejache]

Faith No More are one of my favourite bands - along with Soundgarden - class songs aplenty there!

[Wynonie Harris]

Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller - they wrote Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Stand By Me and dozens of other classic rhythm & blues and rock 'n' roll songs. There was a musical about them called Smokey Joe's Cafe a few years back.

[Alan Gilmartin]

Wynonie, you never let me down.

[Doug]

Lennon/McCartney, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Don Mclean. All good stuff, can this be expanded to include groups and all time Favourite songs it would say much more.

The likes of The Eagles, REM, Smokey? Had to get that in maybe not world class but some good early stuff for those of an age.

[WillowTheWhisp]

Chris Simpson

[janet]

I used to love Neil Young in the 70's dont know if he is still around or not.

[Wynonie Harris]

Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman - they wrote Save The Last Dance For Me, A Teenager In Love, Sweets For My Sweet and a whole heap of songs for Elvis - Little Sister, His Latest Flame, Viva Las Vegas, the list goes on.