Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Nick Drake, etc. ?
What are your thoughts and reasons?
2007-06-20 11:57:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Bob Dylan.
2007-06-20 11:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bob Dylan definitely rates high as a songwriter. However, he can't sing. Joan Baez has written some wonderful songs over the years, as did Tim Hardin, and Joan can sing. Oh my, can Joan sing!
Also on my list..
Gordon Lightfoot
Harry Chapin
John Denver
James Taylor
Janis Ian
Carly Simon
Arlo Guthrie
John Prine
2007-06-20 12:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kaia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My favorite is still the pair John Lennon and Paul McCartney. However, it depends on what time period you are talking about. I also like Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein or even Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart music but someone else sings it. There is no one best singer/songwriter ever. Paul Simon is still great, and I can think of a number of people you may have never heard of - who played in folk clubs or rock clubs, who are great - but not discovered yet. Take your pick.
2016-04-01 08:36:30 · answer #3 · answered by Julie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am partial to Harry Chapin, Paul Davis, Jim Croce, Michael Johnson, Charlie Daniels, and now Muzik Mafia's John Rich.
Obviously, the greats like Joan Baez, Roger Waters, Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Seger, Leon Russell, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bill Withers, Billy Preston, and Hank Williams get much respect.
2007-06-20 12:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I got to go with Neil Young Followed By Eddie Vedder
2007-06-20 12:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hm, John Lennon
or Freddie Mercury
2007-06-20 11:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
James Morrison of the Doors was quite good as was George Harrison and John Lennon of the Beatles too.
2007-06-20 12:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
kris kristofferson is an influential American country music songwriter, singer and actor. He is best known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night". Kristofferson is the sole author of most of his songs. He rocks the Freakin house
Don Mclean Was also pretty good, Also Colin Raye
2007-06-20 12:02:25 · answer #8 · answered by Rocky The Fearless 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
John Denver
Sammy Davis Jr.
Frank Sinatra
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
2007-06-20 12:01:30 · answer #9 · answered by Swazy 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Gordon Lightfoot. he has to be the most underrated and overlooked songwriter in history. and he is a good singer. he should be in every single hall of fame for musicians that exist.
2007-06-20 12:02:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋