As I worked on a page of the best rock songs of all time, I consulted theRolling Stonelist of 500 greatest songs and several similar lists, and I came to the conclusion that female singer/songwriters are still being shortchanged. Yes, a few songs by Carole King and Joni Mitchell made t...
Also ranks #1 on The Greatest Living Rock Songwriters 16 Frank Sinatra 12,379 votes Born in 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, this American singer and actor is regarded as one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century with his smooth baritone voice and impeccable phrasing. Throug...
Also ranks #4 on The Greatest Living Rock Songwriters 8 Paul McCartney 2,337 votes As a founding member of The Beatles and an accomplished solo artist, Paul McCartney arguably stands as one of the most influential figures in popular music. His incredible talent, both as a singer and s...
’” she said later. Written with Stockholm producer Patrik Berger, the song made Robyn an iconic cult hero. But it also became the template for a whole generation of young songwriters, from Taylor Swift to Lorde, looking for the ideal glitter-and-sobs cocktail. “This song, to me, is ...
Holland, Dozier and Holland were amazing songwriters, just pure melody men. As we all know now, the unsung heroes were the Motown house band, the Funk Brothers. They could take those great songs and give them sound. "Where Did Our Love Go," "Baby Love," "Come See About Me," "Stop...
David Gray is one of the most successful British singer-songwriters of the past 30 years and has released some truly amazing songs throughout his career. His songs are filled with emotion and sincerity, and his voice is both unique and instantly recognizable. You will get the message loud and...
So many great singer-songwriters who made their names in the 70s – including Dolly Parton,Cat Stevens,JJ Cale, andJohn Martyn– have been the subject of engaging tribute albums, but one of the best tribute albums dedicated to a star of that era was Caroline Records’ celebration ofNeil You...
Nevertheless, things came together - literally - for both principle songwriters, while George Harrison contributed two of his best-ever songs in the shape of Something and Here Comes The Sun. It stands, against all the odds, as a brilliantly cohesive piece of work. Key Track: Come Together...
The protean trio poured everything into this double epic, working psych, hardcore, avant-rock and noisy pop into a loose concept about a young man’s first year of freedom. Bob Mould and Grant Hart both emerge as first-class songwriters, and the band as a formidable power trio. It was ...
It was a challenge to choose the top 10 best music documentaries of all time, but we got it done. While there are many worth seeing, these represent the...