Okey dokey - a simple question: Who are your personal favourite song writers?
What artist/s compose the most thought provoking/meaningful/resonant lyrics in your opinion?
(I somewhat doubt to see H P Baxxter of Scooter fame mentioned here....  ) |
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Bob Dylan is in a class of his own. Paul Simon is a big hero, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen are very special. More recently Plan B writes incredible lyrics. |
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Bruce Springsteen by a huge margin for me.
Johnny Cash and Ray Charles were hit and miss but when they got it right we’re great. Mick and Keith are really under rated as lyricists too. |
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I like Roger Waters' lyrics. And I'm amazed I forgot to mention Ian Dury who was a lyrical genius. Neil Hannon also writes beautifully poetic and whimsical lyrics. |
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"I like Roger Waters' lyrics. And I'm amazed I forgot to mention Ian Dury who was a lyrical genius. Neil Hannon also writes beautifully poetic and whimsical lyrics. "
Neil Hannon also wrote the Father Ted theme tune so he’s alright in our books  |
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"I like Roger Waters' lyrics. And I'm amazed I forgot to mention Ian Dury who was a lyrical genius. Neil Hannon also writes beautifully poetic and whimsical lyrics.
Neil Hannon also wrote the Father Ted theme tune so he’s alright in our books "
He wrote all of the music for Father Ted including My Lovely Horse. BTW I totally agree with you about Mick and Keith and Springsteen is an incredible songwriter  |
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Nicky wire and Richie Edwards - manics
Bono- u2
Damon Albarn - Blur
Kelly Jones - stereophonics
Billy Corgan - smashing pumpkins
Trent Reznor - nine inch nails
Bruce Springsteen
Just name a few these are my all time favourite lyrical people |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Ian mcculloch. Echo n bunnymen
Morrissey.. Smith
Roger waters.. Floyd
Robert Smith.. Cure
Paul weller..
Bowie
Sex pistols
Noel gallagher
Guns n roses
George Micheal...
Phil collins
Fleetwood mac
Abba
Queen
Staus quo
.... And many more |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
Paul Weller in his Jam days was an absolute lyrical genius whose lyrics were sheer poetry (That's Entertainment) or dark stories (Tube Station)
Lee Thompson of Madness is much underrated and a genius at writing lyrics with meaning hidden in what at first glance appears to be a cheery pop song (Embarassment and House Of Fun being two such examples)
Ian Dury as already mentioned is another much overlooked lyrical master
Paul Heaton (Housemartins/Beautiful South) is another
The Davies brothers of The Kinks were up there with Lennon/McCartney but without the acclaim |
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"Ian mcculloch. Echo n bunnymen
Morrissey.. Smith
Roger waters.. Floyd
Robert Smith.. Cure
Paul weller..
Bowie
Sex pistols
Noel gallagher
Guns n roses
George Micheal...
Phil collins
Fleetwood mac
Abba
Queen
Staus quo
.... And many more"
A play list for a night of fun.... I'll bring the whiskey..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Shane magowan"
That's a great shout, amazing lyrics. He could make you cry and also cry laughing. Rainy Night in Soho always hits me right in the feels  |
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Some amazing people mentioned already but the best, other than those are:
Tony Asher who wrote the lyrics for the Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" album
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Jimmy Webb - mostly performed by Glen Campbell eg. Wichita Lineman
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Jacques Brel - mostly performed by Scott Walker eg. Jackie
And finally
Johnny Cash
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For me Dylan is peerless as a lyricist, his work is varied and he’s modern day poet laureate. Not many in music have won a Nobel prize but Bob has.
I also like Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Diffard from Squeeze, they could really tell a story in a song. |
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