tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post2265717281544653278..comments2023-12-14T17:43:04.484+00:00Comments on timbobig: Desert Island SongwritersTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11201835677426254567noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-12850219788163965992012-07-12T22:09:10.131+01:002012-07-12T22:09:10.131+01:00Woodie Guthrie. 100 on Saturday (30 ahead of me)....Woodie Guthrie. 100 on Saturday (30 ahead of me). He died in 1967, of course, but he's still alive.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201835677426254567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-37447937931846872622012-07-08T01:00:04.881+01:002012-07-08T01:00:04.881+01:00When we were away, we had a conversation about thi...When we were away, we had a conversation about this very article and there was nearly<br />some heated argument, as at first, Barney and I hadn't realised that our sister in law was a devoted Macca fan. I believe I may have used the words 'trite' and 'sentimental' (but not about his Beatles songs) and Barney was getting quite emphatic about Dylan's superior claim to greatness before we realised we were ruffling feathers.mig bardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300752183969606815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-35305579537139613762012-07-06T23:07:28.535+01:002012-07-06T23:07:28.535+01:00Hi, Mr L St. I have no idea what I've started...Hi, Mr L St. I have no idea what I've started here, but I'm finding it fun! I think (hope) it's gone beyond my original 'trash the Guardian's stupid Sir Paul leader' intention, and seems to be becoming an open catalogue of everyone's fave solo songwriters. I've just remembered Jimmy Webb. And Stevie Wonder?Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201835677426254567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-68470014211787395532012-07-06T22:50:26.450+01:002012-07-06T22:50:26.450+01:00I suppose Morrissey is ruled out because he wrote ...I suppose Morrissey is ruled out because he wrote most of his best songs with Marr.<br /><br />I think Billy Bragg belongs in this list. Some of the best love songs ever written, in my opinion. Richard Thompson and Elvis Costello must be in with a shout as well.<br /><br />In terms of the 21st century, at some point Stephin Merritt might make a list of this kind. Well worth checking out.Mr London Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141191628680903646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-60729937627292551762012-07-06T19:08:06.978+01:002012-07-06T19:08:06.978+01:00The idea, which I didn't articulate very well,...The idea, which I didn't articulate very well, was to prove that there were better songwriters than Paul, and that he therefore wasn't the best. It wasn't meant to be a league table. But thank you all for your intriguing suggestions.<br /><br />Elton and Lloyd Webber are disqualified as they don't write alone. But as to the others, they're all welcome into the pantheon - even Seasick Steve, though I bought his album and thought it was rubbish. And I'm adding a couple more - Noel Coward; and, guess who, Paul McCartney. He's a nice bloke, and he's just turned seventy so probably needs cheering up. And he was better once.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201835677426254567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-42694595564609883352012-07-06T17:24:00.561+01:002012-07-06T17:24:00.561+01:00Seasick Steve!Seasick Steve!Sir Bruinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795621095731354108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-72115641476875060002012-07-06T14:47:13.491+01:002012-07-06T14:47:13.491+01:00From your own list Tim, I would definitely rank Bo...From your own list Tim, I would definitely rank Bob Dylan as a better song writer than Paul McCartney. I don't like much of Dylan's stuff, but it is still better than McCartney's. A lot of Dylan's material has been covered by other artists and I think it would be interesting to find out which out of Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney have had the most work covered by other artists.<br /><br />From the names contributed in the comments box here, I think Paul Simon is a good call.<br /><br />I can think of a lot of song writing partnerships and collaborations but like you, I cannot think of many solo writers who could be considered the best ever.<br /><br />I'm not a fan, and I'm not certain that he works solo, but Prince has written an awful lot of stuff. My other suggestion would be David Bowie, but again, I don't know if he always write alone.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10600329429654831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-15736128224595505022012-07-06T14:34:32.881+01:002012-07-06T14:34:32.881+01:00Andrew Lloyd Webber?Andrew Lloyd Webber?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195684182481935384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-34438846515732190172012-07-06T11:03:02.330+01:002012-07-06T11:03:02.330+01:00Elton JohnElton Johnallotmentqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436822823840965550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-82173896874994552742012-07-06T09:31:39.510+01:002012-07-06T09:31:39.510+01:00Tim Buckley?...Tim Buckley?...Luca Mathmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149689319979343198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-39364185286895998012012-07-06T08:23:01.974+01:002012-07-06T08:23:01.974+01:00Paul SimonPaul SimonRichard WalkLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306430776956627549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767918086420070312.post-32394475429116293862012-07-06T07:41:51.196+01:002012-07-06T07:41:51.196+01:00Bit male, your list Tim.
How about Joni Mitchell....Bit male, your list Tim.<br /><br />How about Joni Mitchell.Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430706557035189147noreply@blogger.com