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re: Best Living Songwriter
Posted on 12/27/20 at 1:54 pm to Lutcher Lad
Posted on 12/27/20 at 1:54 pm to Lutcher Lad
Dylan, McCartney and Carole King wrote a substantial portion of their catalog with a partner
If Swift writes alone she is the future living GOAT
If Swift writes alone she is the future living GOAT
This post was edited on 12/27/20 at 1:56 pm
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Posted on 12/27/20 at 2:43 pm to MidnightVibe
quote:If you're into formula driven teenage drivel, yes.
But she writes PERFECT songs
Posted on 12/27/20 at 2:50 pm to MidnightVibe
Some recent guy: Joe Pug, Joe Purdy, both Avetts (although they have fallen off), Jason Isbell, Bon Iver. Though I agree with the earlier poster than said until Bob Dylan dies, you have to give it to him.
Putting Taylor Swift as top choice is pretty laughable, but it's a nice complement to her writting imo that another great song writer, Ryan Adams, felt 1989 was worth covering the entire album.
Putting Taylor Swift as top choice is pretty laughable, but it's a nice complement to her writting imo that another great song writer, Ryan Adams, felt 1989 was worth covering the entire album.
This post was edited on 12/27/20 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 12/27/20 at 5:39 pm to MidnightVibe
Barry Gibb is still alive
This post was edited on 12/27/20 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 12/27/20 at 7:31 pm to JuliusSeizure
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Dylan, McCartney and Carole King wrote a substantial portion of their catalog with a partner
Dylan had a very few songs that had a co-writer. He wrote almost entirely alone.
I think the true measure of a great songwriter, is how many other artists want to record your songs, especially artists in very different genres. That's where Dylan has kicked arse. Hundreds of artists in every genre have recorded his stuff, and will continue to do so, long after he is dead.
This post was edited on 12/27/20 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 12/27/20 at 8:55 pm to auggie
Jason Isbell probably deserves a mention
Posted on 12/28/20 at 10:33 am to MidnightVibe
After decades of listening to many genres, I’m going to go with James Taylor.
That man doesn’t tell a story, he puts you into the story. He wields his craft at an unimaginable level.
His lyrics are evocative, his sing impeccable, and his guitar playing is a perfect accompaniment. One man, one guitar, one voice.
That man doesn’t tell a story, he puts you into the story. He wields his craft at an unimaginable level.
His lyrics are evocative, his sing impeccable, and his guitar playing is a perfect accompaniment. One man, one guitar, one voice.
Posted on 12/28/20 at 1:43 pm to JuliusSeizure
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Dylan, McCartney and Carole King wrote a substantial portion of their catalog with a partner
dylan only very rarely wrote with a partner...most notably jaques levy on the album "desire", members of the band on "the basement tapes" and with george harrison on two songs in 1969. thats it
mccartney/lennon was a publishing partnership. after "rubber soul" there was hardly any input from one on the other's songwriting, and for the 50 years following the break-up he has written hundreds of solo songs including dozens now standard to the rock and roll songbook.
similar to the above, goffin/king was a publishing partnership. they were married at the time, and obviously collaborated. however, as a solo writer carole king is one of the most celebrated (and published/recorded) of all time.
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JuliusSeizure
you might just be an idiot though so now i'm wondering why i even repsonded
Posted on 12/28/20 at 1:48 pm to MidnightVibe
Posted on 12/29/20 at 9:18 pm to Hat Tricks
McCartney....Lennon was the competition. Together, greatest song writers in history.
Posted on 12/29/20 at 9:37 pm to MidnightVibe
Alive is hands down Dylan... Active is Jason Isbell..
Posted on 12/30/20 at 3:15 pm to The Don
Dean Dillon has a few hits under his belt. 40 year career as well
Posted on 12/31/20 at 10:06 am to TheWalrus
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Kristofferson greatest dead or alive. Man is a pure genius.
^^^ This ^^^
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