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what are you're favorite lyricrists? mine as fallow.
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Bob Dylan-cliche, but the man really is at least among the best. I'll go on record and say that It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) is the ultimate song in terms of lyrics.
John Lennon-disregarding his protest songs and sloganeering and other things people go on and on about, I think John had one of the most interesting and varied personalities in music especially when it came to words. I especially dig his surrealist imagery: Happiness is a warm gun, Come Together, Strawberry Fields Forever, Working Class Hero, God, all some of the best wordsheets ever. Prince-Few people have reconciled spiritual angst and horniness as well as this guy, nor has anyone I know of incorporated so many great clever double entendres and one liners to make relentless come-ons as entertaining as this guy. Jimi Hendrix-very few people could set such intriguing and believable words to accompany the otherworldly evocations of his music. He could make psychedelic excursions seems alternatively terrifying or glorious ("Scuse me while I kiss the sky....oh help I can't go on like this") Curtis Mayfield-Some may find him preachy or one-dimensional in his "social consciousness" and relentless focus on the plight of the black community but few people in his genre were as articulate and open about such important issues and practically everyone who did owes something to him. Sly Stone-Aside from the messages of peace, unity, racial harmony etc., Sly had a very dark, idiosyncratic intriguing side that had nothing to do with "all together now" or "everyday people". Who else but a genius could put a song like "stand" alongside a creepy introverted horror like "somebody's watching you", or actually write such muffled, slurred, seemingly incoherent lyrics as on most of the songs on There's A Riot Going On, and actually manage to hide subtlety and meaning in them. Phil Lynott-As I'm not really terrible well versed in the work of Bruce Springsteen, Phil Lynott's "poetry of the working class" style resonates with me more than anyone else's similar attempts, and the moments where he tries to be mystical or fanciful come across much more convincing than the cheesy or pretentious attempts on the parts of people like Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath. Pete Townshend-Few people could capture furious anger, romantic sensitivity, disillusion, joy or righteous defiance with equal intensity and credibility. Won't Get Fooled Again single-handedly justifies him as one of the greatest lyricists in rock n roll. Cole Porter-Apart from his incredible knack for melody, the man was definitely a poet as well; witty, clever, economic but always intriguing | |
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jacktheimprovident said: Bob Dylan-cliche, but the man really is at least among the best. I'll go on record and say that It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) is the ultimate song in terms of lyrics.
John Lennon-disregarding his protest songs and sloganeering and other things people go on and on about, I think John had one of the most interesting and varied personalities in music especially when it came to words. I especially dig his surrealist imagery: Happiness is a warm gun, Come Together, Strawberry Fields Forever, Working Class Hero, God, all some of the best wordsheets ever. Prince-Few people have reconciled spiritual angst and horniness as well as this guy, nor has anyone I know of incorporated so many great clever double entendres and one liners to make relentless come-ons as entertaining as this guy. Jimi Hendrix-very few people could set such intriguing and believable words to accompany the otherworldly evocations of his music. He could make psychedelic excursions seems alternatively terrifying or glorious ("Scuse me while I kiss the sky....oh help I can't go on like this") Curtis Mayfield-Some may find him preachy or one-dimensional in his "social consciousness" and relentless focus on the plight of the black community but few people in his genre were as articulate and open about such important issues and practically everyone who did owes something to him. Sly Stone-Aside from the messages of peace, unity, racial harmony etc., Sly had a very dark, idiosyncratic intriguing side that had nothing to do with "all together now" or "everyday people". Who else but a genius could put a song like "stand" alongside a creepy introverted horror like "somebody's watching you", or actually write such muffled, slurred, seemingly incoherent lyrics as on most of the songs on There's A Riot Going On, and actually manage to hide subtlety and meaning in them. Phil Lynott-As I'm not really terrible well versed in the work of Bruce Springsteen, Phil Lynott's "poetry of the working class" style resonates with me more than anyone else's similar attempts, and the moments where he tries to be mystical or fanciful come across much more convincing than the cheesy or pretentious attempts on the parts of people like Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath. Pete Townshend-Few people could capture furious anger, romantic sensitivity, disillusion, joy or righteous defiance with equal intensity and credibility. Won't Get Fooled Again single-handedly justifies him as one of the greatest lyricists in rock n roll. Cole Porter-Apart from his incredible knack for melody, the man was definitely a poet as well; witty, clever, economic but always intriguing Kool. | |
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David Byrne of the Talking Heads
David Lee Roth [Edited 8/25/06 19:19pm] | |
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Bob Marley | |
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Bob Dylan
On the Road Again Well, I asked for something to eat I'm hungry as a hog So I get brown rice, seaweed And a dirty hot dog I've got a hole Where my stomach disappeared Then you ask why I don't live here Honey, I gotta think you're really weird. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat Well, I see you got a new boyfriend You know, I never seen him before Well, I saw him Makin' love to you You forgot to close the garage door You might think he loves you for your money But I know what he really loves you for It's your brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat Tombstone Blues The Commander-in-Chief answers him while chasing a fly Saying, "Death to all those who would whimper and cry" And dropping a bar bell he points to the sky Saying, "The sun's not yellow it's chicken" Highway 61 Revisited Oh God said to Abraham, "Kill me a son" Abe says, "Man, you must be puttin' me on" God say, "No." Abe say, "What?" God say, "You can do what you want Abe, but The next time you see me comin' you better run" Well Abe says, "Where do you want this killin' done?" God says, "Out on Highway 61." Ballad of a Thin Man You've been with the professors And they've all liked your looks With great lawyers you have Discussed lepers and crooks You've been through all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books You're very well read It's well known Because something is happening here But you don't know what it is Do you, Mister Jones? The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest Well, the moral of the story, The moral of this song, Is simply that one should never be Where one does not belong. So when you see your neighbor carryin' somethin', Help him with his load, And don't go mistaking Paradise For that home across the road. | |
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damosuzuki said: Bob Dylan
On the Road Again Well, I asked for something to eat I'm hungry as a hog So I get brown rice, seaweed And a dirty hot dog I've got a hole Where my stomach disappeared Then you ask why I don't live here Honey, I gotta think you're really weird. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat Well, I see you got a new boyfriend You know, I never seen him before Well, I saw him Makin' love to you You forgot to close the garage door You might think he loves you for your money But I know what he really loves you for It's your brand new leopard-skin pill-box hat Tombstone Blues The Commander-in-Chief answers him while chasing a fly Saying, "Death to all those who would whimper and cry" And dropping a bar bell he points to the sky Saying, "The sun's not yellow it's chicken" Highway 61 Revisited Oh God said to Abraham, "Kill me a son" Abe says, "Man, you must be puttin' me on" God say, "No." Abe say, "What?" God say, "You can do what you want Abe, but The next time you see me comin' you better run" Well Abe says, "Where do you want this killin' done?" God says, "Out on Highway 61." Ballad of a Thin Man You've been with the professors And they've all liked your looks With great lawyers you have Discussed lepers and crooks You've been through all of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books You're very well read It's well known Because something is happening here But you don't know what it is Do you, Mister Jones? The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest Well, the moral of the story, The moral of this song, Is simply that one should never be Where one does not belong. So when you see your neighbor carryin' somethin', Help him with his load, And don't go mistaking Paradise For that home across the road. I've notice something about you. you have the greatest taste in music. bravo | |
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Sting
Prince Queen Eric Clapton Georgios Panayiotou mAny more can't think sorry [Edited 8/26/06 8:55am] | |
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Terence Trent D'arby
Neil Finn Jonatha Brooke John Mayer Erykah Badu Donny Hathaway Stevie Ray Vaughan Fred Hammond Nichole Nordeman | |
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ThreadBare said: Neil Finn
 He's definitely my favorite."Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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Morrissey is great for moments of hate and/or self-pity.
What she said, "How come someone hasnt noticed that I'm dead And decided to burry me, God knows I'm ready" Tricky has many sexy moments on his first 3 albums, plus a bit of paranoia and menace: I'll fuck you in the ass Just for a laugh With the quick speed I'll make your nose bleed Prince is becoming my fave lyricist of love /sex songs like Damn U or Head... | |
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Jarvis Cocker
Morrissey Lou Reed Walter Becker and Donald Fagan Joni Mitchell Bob Dylan Marc Bolan Jimi Hendrix John Lennon Paul McCartney Robert Plant (at times) David Bowie Jello Biafra Jim Morrison Meshell Ndegeocello Jeff Buckley "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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Thom Yorke, John Lennon and Prince.  | |
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Marvin Gaye
Nasir Jones Shawn Cater Andre 3000 Scarface Biggie Smalls Wu-tang(any member) Marshall Mathers E-40 Redman Rass Kass | |
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Grand Puba
Sadat X KRS-One Dice Raw Tori Fixx Queen La Rah Digga | |
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Tim Sult = Clutch | |
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Mara said: Grand Puba
Sadat X KRS-One Dice Raw Tori Fixx Queen La Rah Digga what u know about the Dice Man? I remember when he hooked up with the Roots in Detroit. The roots where on tour with the Fugees and Goodie Mob those were the days. Can i steal the Blastmaster and Rah Digga and add them to my list? | |
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jacktheimprovident said: Bob Dylan-cliche, but the man really is at least among the best. I'll go on record and say that It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) is the ultimate song in terms of lyrics.
John Lennon-disregarding his protest songs and sloganeering and other things people go on and on about, I think John had one of the most interesting and varied personalities in music especially when it came to words. I especially dig his surrealist imagery: Happiness is a warm gun, Come Together, Strawberry Fields Forever, Working Class Hero, God, all some of the best wordsheets ever. Prince-Few people have reconciled spiritual angst and horniness as well as this guy, nor has anyone I know of incorporated so many great clever double entendres and one liners to make relentless come-ons as entertaining as this guy. Jimi Hendrix-very few people could set such intriguing and believable words to accompany the otherworldly evocations of his music. He could make psychedelic excursions seems alternatively terrifying or glorious ("Scuse me while I kiss the sky....oh help I can't go on like this") Curtis Mayfield-Some may find him preachy or one-dimensional in his "social consciousness" and relentless focus on the plight of the black community but few people in his genre were as articulate and open about such important issues and practically everyone who did owes something to him. Sly Stone-Aside from the messages of peace, unity, racial harmony etc., Sly had a very dark, idiosyncratic intriguing side that had nothing to do with "all together now" or "everyday people". Who else but a genius could put a song like "stand" alongside a creepy introverted horror like "somebody's watching you", or actually write such muffled, slurred, seemingly incoherent lyrics as on most of the songs on There's A Riot Going On, and actually manage to hide subtlety and meaning in them. Phil Lynott-As I'm not really terrible well versed in the work of Bruce Springsteen, Phil Lynott's "poetry of the working class" style resonates with me more than anyone else's similar attempts, and the moments where he tries to be mystical or fanciful come across much more convincing than the cheesy or pretentious attempts on the parts of people like Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath. Pete Townshend-Few people could capture furious anger, romantic sensitivity, disillusion, joy or righteous defiance with equal intensity and credibility. Won't Get Fooled Again single-handedly justifies him as one of the greatest lyricists in rock n roll. Cole Porter-Apart from his incredible knack for melody, the man was definitely a poet as well; witty, clever, economic but always intriguing Thanks for this. That's great. | |
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