hearthammer Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Who are the top lyricists who's telling of great stories are transformed into brilliant songs with the addition of equally brilliant or superb music ?? For me, I'd go for : 1) Paul Simon either as a solo artist or in collaborations 2) Bernie Taupin the man behind all of Elton John's best and most successful songs 3) Joan Armatrading her stories evoke the full gamut of emotions 4) Chris Difford with Glen Tilbrook's music in Squeeze 5) Jim Steinman without whom Meatloaf would probably never have left the stage A special mention for Stuart Adamson as his lyrics tell stories from the heart and about his life Edited March 26, 2021 by hearthammer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Paul Simon Morrissey Bill Callahan Jason Molina Leonard Cohen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 - Bob Dylan 2 - er 3 - that's it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1. Maynard J Keenan Close thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauftimedraw Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Ian Dury... Definitely a clever b*****d! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearthammer Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Jimi Shandrix said: Paul Simon Morrissey Bill Callahan Jason Molina Leonard Cohen Shame on me omitting Leonard Cohen and it seems there will be others too. Great shout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Gerry Cinnamon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFC. Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) Morrissey in his Smiths days - "I decree today that life is simply taking and not giving" Michael Stipe - "But their world is flat backgrounds, with little need to sleep just to dream" Then some other people. Bob Dylan or some other fuckers. Edited March 27, 2021 by DAFC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Steele Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Jackson Browne Carole King The Abba lads Curtis Mayfield Jimmy Webb 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearthammer Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 minute ago, The Skelpit Lug said: Jackson Browne Carole King The Abba lads Curtis Mayfield Jimmy Webb Another one who merits a place on my list, Mea culpa 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Mr. Alli said: Gerry Cinnamon. Banging m8. He’s oor Kerouac. Get him oan the curriculum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearthammer Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 38 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Banging m8. He’s oor Kerouac. Get him oan the curriculum. That's a belter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Some others Lennon and McCartney Ray Davies Michael Marra Randy Newman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Harry Vanda and George Young Barry and/or Robin and/or Maurice Gibb Nanker and Phelge / Jagger and Richards Neil Young Joni Mitchell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placidcasual Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Ray Davies Jim Morrison Chuck D Bowie Stevie Wonder 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Shandrix Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 31 minutes ago, placidcasual said: Ray Davies Jim Morrison Chuck D Bowie Stevie Wonder 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richey Edwards Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Fish David Bowie Morrissey Elvis Costello Michael Stipe 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANTAN Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Eminem Kendrick Lamar Dave J Cole Plan B 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Leonard Cohen : They're lining up the prisoners And the guards are taking aim I struggled with some demons They were middle-class and tame Tom Waits You got to tell me brave captain, Why are the wicked so strong, How do the angels get to sleep, When the devil leaves the porch light on. Tom Lehrer We've gained notoriety and caused much anxiety In the Audubon Society with our games They call it impiety, and lack of propriety And quite a variety of unpleasant names But it's not against any religion To want to dispose of a pigeon Neil Peart No hero in your tragedy No daring in your escape No salutes for your surrender Nothing noble in your fate Christ, what have you done? Lemmy If you squeeze my lizard I'll put my snake on you I'm a romantic adventure And I'm a reptile too 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ferguson's Hat Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Brent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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