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Trent Reznor- He wrote Hurt...say no more!
Wayne Hussey- Go listen to Tower of Strength and tell me its not a brilliant up lifting anthemic classic
Miles Hunt- Milo is one of the most prolific, underrated and consistently awesome song writers of the last 40 years, and still going strong!
David Gedge- Another of the old indie scene stalwarts, writing uniquely about the joys of everyday life
Jim Bob & Fruitbat (Carter USM)- some of the most honest socially focussed lyrics you can find- still relevant 30 years on
Paul Frederick- Yes, you've no idea who he is...but you should do
Some bloke called Stevie Wonder- knocked out some belters apparently  |
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Too many.
I’m gonna throw in Gilbert O’sullivsn as I never believe he gets credit for his clever lyrics.
And Billy Joel as a great that was always up against other greats such as Mcartney and Lennon. (Paul asked me to write his name first  ) |
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"Kate Bush
Paul Simon
Burt Bacharach + Hal David
David Bowie
Prince
Bob Dylan
Joni Mitchell
Rogers + Hammerstein
Leonard Bernstein
Lennon + Macartney
Jagger + Richards
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Mick Jagger said Lennon and Mcartney  |
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Benny and Bjorn from ABBA
Great song writers who can't sing Dylan, Young and Steven Wilson.
Great songwriters unappreciated in their lifetime. Costello, Gingerwildheart, Paul Westerberg, Robert Smith, Martin Gore, Liam Howlett and Ed/Tom Chemical. |
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George Michael
Madonna
Benny and Bjorn
Joni Mitchell
George Harrison
Bee gees
The Bryants (50’s)
Ashford and Simpson
Joni Mitchell
Stevie nicks
Billy Joel
Henley and Frey
Ray Davies
Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry
Paul Simon
Carole king
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Paul Simon
Lennon & McCartney
Jagger & Richards
John Martyn
Andy Partridge
Richard Thompson
Paul Buchanan
Kate Bush
Nick Drake
Tom Waits
Holland-Dozier-Holland
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Rather aptly for this place, Mr Martin L Gore has written some fantastically beautiful, dark, strange, uplifting and full on kinky lyrics- and along with the rest of the band, some of the best music you'll find anywhere |
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Elton John - not really a fan of his but he’s written some good shit, not just pop, but for films, the royal family, Princess Di’s funeral - name another song writer who’s done all that? |
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"Elton John - not really a fan of his but he’s written some good shit, not just pop, but for films, the royal family, Princess Di’s funeral - name another song writer who’s done all that? "
Bernie Taupin |
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"Elton John - not really a fan of his but he’s written some good shit, not just pop, but for films, the royal family, Princess Di’s funeral - name another song writer who’s done all that?
Bernie Taupin "
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Ryan Tedder from One Repulic. He has written or co wrote so many,
Rumor has it ..Adel
Halo..BEYONCE
Bleeding Love..leona Lewis.
Burn..Elle Goulding
Sia has written some amazing ones too,
Diamond..Rihanna
Battlefield..lea Michelle. |
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"Elton John - not really a fan of his but he’s written some good shit, not just pop, but for films, the royal family, Princess Di’s funeral - name another song writer who’s done all that?
Bernie Taupin "
Never heard of him/her |
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"Elton John - not really a fan of his but he’s written some good shit, not just pop, but for films, the royal family, Princess Di’s funeral - name another song writer who’s done all that?
Bernie Taupin
Never heard of him/her"
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In the world of heavy rock...Ronnie Dio was a platinum selling artist with Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his solo band Dio. I was trying to think of another rock musician that did that with 3 different bands but drew a blank. He contributed not only lyrics but the music as well. Much missed. |
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"Ryan Tedder from One Repulic. He has written or co wrote so many,
Rumor has it ..Adel
Halo..BEYONCE
Bleeding Love..leona Lewis.
Burn..Elle Goulding
Sia has written some amazing ones too,
Diamond..Rihanna
Battlefield..lea Michelle."
Also Max Martin- Top Pop
Since U been Gone
Backstreet Boys |
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Steve Earle
Gretchen Peters
Matracia Berg
Kim Richey
Townes Van Zant. Etc etc
Unfortunately, there are so many Americana and country songwriters who you will never hear talked about in mainstream media in UK and rarely hear played. They tend to write adult songs often telling stories, so the songs are like mini movies.
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