Best singer song writers, rolling stones or beatles?

Question

I like 'Some Girls' better than any Beatles.

but I grew up during the 70's.

Answer 1

The Beatles 22 no. 1 hits
compared to the Stones 8
I think speaks for itself

Answer 2

I was 15 when The Beatles and EVERYTHING British conquered the world!! The Beatles songs are beyond words...many will be remembered forever. When all the excitement first hit, in 1964, believe me when I tell you that the BEATLES were in the papers EVERY day. They were a phenomenon that the world was mesmerized by. While the Stones had some great songs, "Satisfaction," "Last Time" "Get Off My Cloud" and others,THEY were even awed by the Beatles. They "covered" one of the Beatles' lesser songs, "I Wanna Be Your Man." Why? I'll never know. I do know one thing. When the Beatles were on WORLD WIDE tv doing, "All You Need Is Love," Mick Jagger sat on the floor at the Beatles feet, just like everyone else who was lucky enough to be there....Mick knew, as everyone knew....the Beatles were great song writers. For your enjoyment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdHdIN5tQJQ

Mick's attempt at a pretty song was "As Tears Go By." It is pretty....however, it can not be compared to "Here There and Everywhere," "Yesterday," "Let It Be" or "For No One."

Answer 3

The question is deeper than this. Being the best anything in an artistic world is a totally subjective concept. Essentially that means anyone can argue that anyone else is better. What the Beatles did to the music world by writing their own songs and singing them, revolutionized the standards by which all artists were judged, and also revolutionized the music industry completely. The consequences of which are still being felt today. So, subjectively, it's anyones ballgame as to who was the best singer songwriters of all time, but objectively, there isn't any dispute that the Beatles were the best not only for the quality and originality of their songs, but also because they were the first to write entire albums of their owns songs, the first to write a concept album, and everyone else could merely follow in their footsteps as The Beatles changed the face of pop music and the industry around them.

Answer 4

They are both great bands but I'll have to say the Rolling Stones are better because the Rolling Stones have to alot love or slow music and the Beatles have a little rock added to the songs!!!!!

Answer 5

Lennon and McCartney are the best but most of the really good stuff was Paul McCartney on his own.

Look at all the covers of Beatle stuff from classical to bluegrass
truly great music.

The Stones are great but they had less impact than the Beatles as song writers Jagger and Richards songs have not endured as well as Lennon and McCartney songs

Answer 6

The Beatles, at their best, were better than anyone AT THE TIME.
The Stones, however, have not only stayed together- they have adapted and changed with the times.

So, much as I love the Beatles, I think the Stones have managed to edge them out.

Answer 7

it's hard to say. the beatles needed the rolling stones. they both balanced each other out during their peak. personally i would go with the beatles.

Answer 8

Beatles by far

Answer 9

Rolling Stones



They dont have a magazine named after then for nothing lol

Answer 10

50/50