I have to add Mcquinn & Mcguire, and to show Ihave a red neck too Willy Nelson, John Massina, Kenny Loggins, and from His Poco days my cousin in-law Rick Miesner. Actually this list could go on for ever
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 6:52 am ] |
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I will put this in a bit different category than albums or artist because not all the hits are written by the artist that makes the song famous. Mine wold be Niel Diamond: (hundreds of hits by various artists) Carol King: (words that touch your soul) Dan Folgelberg: (verses that seem to fit time, space and circumstance) |
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| Author: | Alain Desforges [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:23 am ] |
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I really like Neil Young's lyrics... The Tragically Hip are also very unique in their writting. Rush's Neil Perth is pretty out there as well... Hmmm, a Canadian Trifecta! |
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| Author: | Chris Cordle [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:33 am ] |
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I would have to say, in no particular order, Jackson Browne David Gates Paul Simon David Wilcox Ryan Adams Joni Mitchell Jim Croce |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:35 am ] |
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Bob Dylan |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:38 am ] |
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Lennon & McCartny Paul Simon Hoagy Carmichael Tom Waits Irving Berlin More to come |
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| Author: | John Cavanaugh [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:44 am ] |
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Number One, no question at all: Leonard Cohen Number Two, probably Jaques Brel |
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| Author: | bob J [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:44 am ] |
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Dylan Leonard Cohen Patty Griffin Hesh, You have impeccable taste! |
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| Author: | tony [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:51 am ] |
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Bill Monroe / Father of Bluegrass Bob Dylan followed closely by James Taylor, Paul Simon, Guy Clark, and (of all people) Tom T. Hall |
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| Author: | Steve Saville [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:04 am ] |
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Bob Bennett |
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| Author: | tony [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:25 am ] |
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Thanks Steve. You did good to remind me of some folks I (shamefully) haven't thought of lately. Let me add a few names to yours. Michael Card John Michael Talbot Steven Curtis Chapman Michael W. Smith BTW- Bob Bennett is most excellent. Thanks again... |
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| Author: | bob_connor [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:32 am ] |
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Joni Mitchell Shane MacGowan |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:47 am ] |
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I have to add Mcquinn & Mcguire, and to show Ihave a red neck too Willy Nelson, John Massina, Kenny Loggins, and from His Poco days my cousin in-law Rick Miesner. Actually this list could go on for ever
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| Author: | Brock Poling [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 8:58 am ] |
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Dylan Willie Nelson Neil Young Jackson Browne |
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| Author: | SStallings [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:24 am ] |
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Dylan Neil Young Pete Townsend (very under rated) early John Prine |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:31 am ] |
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Can I give two names, they are the most popular and commonly played writers in British folk clubs. Traditional and Anon. Colin PS they are the ones that actually wrote Scarborough Fair! |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:40 am ] |
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[QUOTE=Colin S] Can I give two names, they are the most popular and commonly played writers in British folk clubs. Traditional and Anon. Colin PS they are the ones that actually wrote Scarborough Fair![/QUOTE] There seems to be a big to do about Who wrote it. In the litigation going on it has been said that the song in various form actually goes back about a century. |
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| Author: | LuthierSupplier [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:00 am ] |
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Another vote for David Wilcox as my all time favorite song writer! Tracy |
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| Author: | L. Presnall [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:14 am ] |
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James Taylor Chris Tomlin Jim Cole Jason Upton Doyle Dykes (He's instrumental, but wow!) |
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| Author: | Homeboy [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:52 am ] |
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Man!!!! Nobody loves Townes Van Zandt like I do. He is number one in my book. Homeboy |
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| Author: | Dave Anderson [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:41 am ] |
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Lennon and McCartney Don Henley and Glenn Frey Jackson Browne Dan Fogelberg CSN Neil Young James Taylor |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:42 am ] |
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Well...honorable mention, for me, clearly goes to David Wilcox, but I'd have to say: Bernie Taupin |
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| Author: | Don Williams [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:55 pm ] |
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There are so many brilliant ones out there... but one of the greats of the last 30+ years would have to be Billy Joel. Oh wait, he's a piano guy. I'm sure you guys didn't want to hear his name here, eh? On the contemporary country side of things, check out Phil Vassar's stuff...another piano guy. Others I like: Carol King JT Joni Mitchell Willie Nelson CSN&Y Van Morrison and many more... |
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| Author: | jhowell [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:46 pm ] |
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It would have to be John Prine. |
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| Author: | Michael Lloyd [ Thu Dec 21, 2006 2:08 pm ] |
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I’d have to say, John Gorka is my all time favourite. You may hear for yourself at www.johngorka.com |
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