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Greatest Songwriter(s) of All- Time?

palesox38
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Who is the greatest songwriter(s) of all- time? 28 members have voted

  1. 1. Who is the greatest songwriter(s) of all- time?

    • Bob Dylan
      11%
      3
    • Jim Morrison/Ray Manzarek/Bobby Kreiger
      7%
      2
    • Elton John
      3%
      1
    • Billy Joel
      3%
      1
    • Mick Jagger/Keith Richards
      0%
      0
    • Paul McCartney/ John Lennon
      44%
      12
    • Marvin Gaye
      0%
      0
    • Jerry Garcia
      3%
      1
    • Paul Simon/ Art Garfunkel
      3%
      1
    • Neil Young/CSNY
      0%
      0
    • Other
      22%
      6

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I happen to think that the greatest songwriters of all- time are Jim Morrison/Ray Manzarek/Bobby Kreiger of The Doors (Dylan would be a close second). I just saw a concert today with Manzarek and Kreiger and it was awesome. I always liked The Doors music, but know I love it. They put on a hell of a show.

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    Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman

     

    My bias is getting ridiculous, I no longer make sense.

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    Barry Manilow is talented. (he really is)

     

    I'd say McCartney would be my personal #1.

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    Hey palesox38...did you go to the concert that was held at st. rita? Manzarek is a proud alum as am I.

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    QUOTE(palesox38 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 01:52 AM)
    I happen to think that the greatest songwriters of all- time are Jim Morrison/Ray Manzarek/Bobby Kreiger of The Doors (Dylan would be a close second). I just saw a concert today with Manzarek and Kreiger and it was awesome. I always liked The Doors music, but know I love it. They put on a hell of a show.

     

     

    Anyone who would argue against John Lennon/Paul McCartney is an idiot.

     

    Honestly, I would have just voted for either one of them alone, but to put them together... there is no comparison. Johnny and Paully... amazing. :cheers

     

    PS, George Harrison put together 2 of the best Beatles songs ever written.... "Something" + "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

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    Eddie Van Halen. Period. :nono

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    I even disregarded their solo stuff before picking Lennon and McCartney. Something for everyone.

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    QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 07:05 AM)
    Lennon/McCartney [/thread]

     

    LOL

     

    I was thinking we should let it be, before we have to drop a silver hammer on some people's heads, there is something in the way that Lennon/McCartney wrote that makes them #1. I don't wish to light someone's fire here, but the answer isn't blowing in the wind.

    Jim, SS, care to add?

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    We've taken a long and winding road through all these songwriters, but when you are talking about the best you always have to get back to Lennon-McCartney. Though it's been longer than thirty years ago, today, you just have to let it be.

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    Where's the Billy Ocean option?

     

    Seriously though, what about Frank Zappa or David Bowie?

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    Lennon/McCartney--but Boby Dylan give me reason to pause saying that.

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    Judging by the choices, I think the thread should be titled "Greatest rock songwriter of All-Time." They are all extremely talented, but IMO the greatest songwriter of all time is Cole Porter.

     

    SFF

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    Shouldn't the Elton John choice really be Elton John/Bernie Taupin?

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    Too easy...Lennon/McCartney....so many good songs...

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    QUOTE(winodj @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 09:23 AM)
    Shouldn't the Elton John choice really be Elton John/Bernie Taupin?

     

    Most people don't realize that Elton primarily wrote the music. IIRC from an interview with him, I don't believe any lyrics were his.

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    Was Neil Diamond a songwriter?

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    If I learned one thing from my English teacher in senior year, it's that Jim Morrison is the greatest song writer ever. You'd be hard-pressed not to find a deeper meaning in any lyric he ever wrote. Oh, and Ray Manzarek went to my HS.:)

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    So many Beatlephiles here.

     

    I personally have to go with Billy Joel. I thought he was going to have to be a write in when I read the subject, but to my surprise he was an option.

     

    Bottoms up Billy!! :drink

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    QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 03:38 AM)
    Anyone who would argue against John Lennon/Paul McCartney is an idiot.

     

    Honestly, I would have just voted for either one of them alone, but to put them together... there is no comparison.  Johnny and Paully...  amazing.  :cheers

     

    PS, George Harrison put together 2 of the best Beatles songs ever written.... "Something" + "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

     

    I have a different opinion, so put me in with the rest of the idiots.

    gulp, Shane McGowan and Lou Reed.

    :bringit

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    QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 03:38 AM)
    Anyone who would argue against John Lennon/Paul McCartney is an idiot.

     

    Honestly, I would have just voted for either one of them alone, but to put them together... there is no comparison.  Johnny and Paully...  amazing.  :cheers

     

    PS, George Harrison put together 2 of the best Beatles songs ever written.... "Something" + "While My Guitar Gently Weeps."

     

    She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah

    She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah

    She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

     

    f***ing genius. :D

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    I'm not a big fan of his, but...Bruce Springsteen? Or how about Carole King? Or Willie Nelson?

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    QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 08:17 AM)
    Lennon/McCartney--but Boby Dylan give me reason to pause saying that.

     

     

    That's my feeling as well.

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    QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Aug 12, 2005 -> 12:20 PM)
    She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah

    She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah

    She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

     

    f***ing genius. :D

     

    ...coo koo cachoo. :lol:

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    Freddy Mercury/Queen

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