Favorite Songwriter

[apoppin]

We have had favorite poet, favorite band, favorite writer . . .

Who is your favorite songwriter? Whose poetry set to music do you find most moving, most entertaining, etc.?

I'll start by mentioning Paul Simon as consistantly great over many years.

 

[BoberFett]

Sting

 

[brock]

Billy Joel, no question.

 

[PCAddict]

James Taylor

 

[konichiwa]

I'm going to have to agree with Paulson here (for once )

Dave Matthews is an excellent songwriter, and on top of that is one of the finest musicians to pop up in the last ten years (he's close to the top of my all-time list )

 

[dennilfloss]

Leonard Cohen. A true poet. Next are Joni Mitchell and Carole King.

Bird On The Wire (Leonard Cohen)

 

[Johnnie]

Robert Hunter/ Jerry Garcia