Top 100 Songwriters

Derf · October 16, 2008, 07:38:54 AM

Quote from: AndyC on October 15, 2008, 09:59:39 PM
Quote from: Derf on October 15, 2008, 08:40:43 PM
Barry Manilow (mostly 1970s)

No objection here. I've been thinking Manilow belongs on the list, although I wasn't going to be the one who nominated him.

Yeah, he gets ridiculed a lot, but he's really done some outstanding work, and I'm man enough to admit I'm wimpy enough to enjoy his music

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Psycho Circus · October 16, 2008, 07:43:25 AM

48) Prince

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=L2PmmEObVLU

Rev. Powell · October 16, 2008, 02:36:25 PM

49. Robert Johnson

for the line "A woman is like a dresser--some man always ramblin' through its drawers."

Psycho Circus · October 16, 2008, 02:45:46 PM

50. Andy McCoy

HappyGilmore · October 16, 2008, 08:28:07 PM

Stevie Wonder

Rev. Powell · October 16, 2008, 10:08:51 PM

52. Bernie Taupin & Elton John - each was horrible alone, but terrific together.

Allhallowsday · October 17, 2008, 12:39:56 PM

53. HOAGY CARMICHAEL

voltron · October 17, 2008, 02:28:46 PM

My personal hero, Michael Gira (Swans, Angels Of Light)

Rev. Powell · October 17, 2008, 04:24:30 PM

55. Van Morrison

Allhallowsday · October 18, 2008, 04:27:41 PM

56. GEORGE and IRA GERSHWIN

Rev. Powell · October 18, 2008, 04:56:13 PM

I was going to put George & Ira in if no one else did...

57. Leadbelly

Legend has it he wrote a song that convinced the governor of Louisiana to parole him... for murder!

Allhallowsday · October 19, 2008, 08:20:41 PM

DUKE ELLINGTON

Rev. Powell · October 20, 2008, 02:24:00 PM

59. Willie Nelson

Psycho Circus · October 20, 2008, 02:51:04 PM

60) Steve Harris

Rev. Powell · October 21, 2008, 12:19:49 PM

61. John Lee Hooker