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PrintableVoicesCarry said: pimpdoutt said: 1. STEVIE WONDER
2. ANI DIFRANCO 3. STING 4. DIANE WARREN / JAM & LEWIS 5. ALEJANDRO SANZ (LATIN MUSIC) 6. KIRK FRANKLIN / JOHN P. KEE / HEZIKIAH WALKER ( AS FAR AS GOSPEL MUSIC GOES) 7. PRINCE 8. MICHAEL JACKSON 9. LENNON/ MCCARTNEY 10. U2 (OR BONO) NO! Someone mentioned Diane Warren!  Man, all she writes are fucking maudlin ballads for the likes of Celine Dion, Toni Braxton and Milli Vanilli.
btw good list! matches mine! | |
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I think we are also forgetting Lieber, Stoller | |
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No offense,but I think it's silly to add Michael Jackson to this list.Yes,he has written some great pop songs,but I don't see him as this amazing lyricist.Most of the songs he has written are "poppy" and fun,but not really profound ("Billie Jean" is a notable exception). | |
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WildStyle said: I think we are also forgetting Lieber, Stoller
They were already mentioned, added about 12 posts up " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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DavidEye said: No offense,but I think it's silly to add Michael Jackson to this list.Yes,he has written some great pop songs,but I don't see him as this amazing lyricist.Most of the songs he has written are "poppy" and fun,but not really profound ("Billie Jean" is a notable exception).
Bullsh*t. I don't think songs like Stranger In Moscow, Who Is It and Will You Be There are "poppy and fun". Even if all of his songs were "poppy and fun" (which they aren't) why would he be excluded? You don't have to write "profound" material to be a great songwriter. The Way You Make Me Feel is "poppy and fun", but is it not a great song? There are people on these lists who have never wrote a "profound" song in there life. | |
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paligap said: WildStyle said: I think we are also forgetting Lieber, Stoller
They were already mentioned, added about 12 posts up My bad. | |
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VoicesCarry said: pimpdoutt said: 1. STEVIE WONDER
2. ANI DIFRANCO 3. STING 4. DIANE WARREN / JAM & LEWIS 5. ALEJANDRO SANZ (LATIN MUSIC) 6. KIRK FRANKLIN / JOHN P. KEE / HEZIKIAH WALKER ( AS FAR AS GOSPEL MUSIC GOES) 7. PRINCE 8. MICHAEL JACKSON 9. LENNON/ MCCARTNEY 10. U2 (OR BONO) NO! Someone mentioned Diane Warren! Man, all she writes are fucking maudlin ballads for the likes of Celine Dion, Toni Braxton and Milli Vanilli.SORRY but i have a soft spot for any loner freak whose best friend in the world is a freakin parrot. besides as far as f*cking maudlin ballads go, she serves 'em up better than anyone else. | |
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I gotta give props to EVERYONE that posted their list.
the org is Hardcore nice work U guys "Who gon' clean up all deez Flowers" ----Eddie Murphy as mr. clarence | |
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I didn't see "Aaron Copland" tho "Who gon' clean up all deez Flowers" ----Eddie Murphy as mr. clarence | |
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Some fav's:
Aimee Mann Elvis Costello Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes | |
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I must say I'm rather surprised that Van Morrison has failed to make anyone's list thus far. | |
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JDINTERACTIVE said: I must say I'm rather surprised that Van Morrison has failed to make anyone's list thus far.
They definitely deserve a mention. I'm also going to add Johnny Rzeznik to the list. ("Black Balloon", "Slide", "Iris", "Naked", "Broadway"...) [This message was edited Sun Apr 18 14:27:49 2004 by theVelvetRoper] | |
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7salles said: Dean Deleo (STP)
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Also, don't laugh, but what about Phil Collins? Genesis is awesome! | |
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Prince
John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harisson Henny Vrienten Sting Martin Gore Dave Gahan Simon LeBon Freddie Mercury Alanis Morissette Jim Morrisson Bono Vox Michael Jackson and many many more Ow Dj Tiesto!!!!!  the beautiful ones, you always seem to loose | |
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Let's see. here are some of my favorites (don't know about of all time):
Doyle Bramhall II Ani Difranco Bjork Stevie Wonder Fred Hammond Nichole Nordeman Rich Mullins Fiona Apple Billy Joel Elton John Meshell Sly Stone Jimi Hendrix George Clinton Prince I The Beatles Henry Mancini Astor Piazzolla Ludwig Von Beethoven | |
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ThreadBare said: Let's see. here are some of my favorites (don't know about of all time):
Fiona Apple How could I forget! | |
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theVelvetRoper said: ThreadBare said: Let's see. here are some of my favorites (don't know about of all time):
Fiona Apple How could I forget! Don't feel bad. I forgot Neil Finn.  | |
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WildStyle said: Songs written or co-written by Michael Jackson:
With The Jacksons: Blues Away Style Of Life (co-written) Different Kind Of Lady (co-written) Do What You Wanna (co-written) Push Me Away (co-written) Things I Do For You (co-written) Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (co-written) Destiny (co-written) Bless His Soul (co-written) All Night Dancin' (co-written) That's What You Get For Being Polite (co-written) Can You Feel It (co-written) Lovely One (co-written) Everybody (co-written) This Place Hotel Walk Right Now (co-written) Give It Up (co-written) Be Not Always State Of Shock Solo: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Workin' Day And Night Get On The Floor (co-written) Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' The Girl Is Mine Beat It Billie Jean We Are Here To Change The World (co-written) Bad The Way You Make Me Feel Speed Demon Liberian Girl Another Part Of Me I Just Can't Stop Loving You Dirty Diana Smooth Criminal Leave Me Alone Streetwalker Fly Away Jam In The Closet (co-written) She Drives Me Wild (co-written) Remember The Time (co-written) Can't Let Her Get Away (co written) Heal The World Black Or White Who Is It Give In To Me (co-written) Will You Be There Keep The Faith (co-written) Dangerous (co-written) Someone Put Your Hand Out (co-written) Mind Is The Magic Scream (co-written) They Don't Care About Us Stranger In Moscow This Time Around Earth Song D.S. Money Childhood Tabloid Junkie (co-written) 2 Bad HIStory (co-written) Little Susie Blood On The Dance Floor (co-written) Morphine Superfly Sister (co-written) Ghosts (co-written) Is It Scary (co-written) Unbreakable (co-written) Heartbreaker (co-written) Invincible (co-written) Break Of Dawn (co-written) Heaven Can Wait (co-written) You Rock My World (co-written) Speechless 2000 Watts (co-written) You Are My Life (co-written) Privacy (co-written) Don't Walk Away (co-written) The Lost Children Whatever Happens (co-written) Threatened (co-written) For Other Artists: Latoya Jackson - Night Time Lover (co-written) The Brothers Johnson – This Had To Be (co-written) Diana Ross – Muscles Paul McCartney (Featuring Michael Jackson) – Say Say Say (co-written) Paul McCartney (Featuring Michael Jackson) – The Man (co-written) Rebbie Jackson – Centipede Johnny Mathis – Love Never Felt So Good (co-written) Greg Phillinganes – Behind The Mask (co-written) USA For Africa – We Are The World (co-written) Jennifer Holiday – You’re The One Diana Ross – Eaten Alive (co-written) Ralph Tresvant – Alright Now (co-written) The Simpsons – Do The Bartman Safire – I Never Heard (co-written) Blackstreet – Joy (co-written) The Simpsons – Happy Birthday Lisa J-Friends – Children’s Holiday J-Friends – People Of The World Various Artists – What More Can I Give Total Songs: 102 Written Solely By Michael Jackson: 47 Co-written: 55 --- I would say he qualifies  I'm sick and tired of the Prince fans being sick and tired of the Prince fans that are sick and tired! | |
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i don't know that these are the best but they are my favorites:
bob dylan joni mitchell prince tori amos lindsey buckingham george michael bono george harrison john lennon stevie nicks terence trent d'arby tracy chapman natalie merchant brian eno rufus wainwright lauryn hill stevie wonder michael jackson | |
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Adisa said: WildStyle said: Songs written or co-written by Michael Jackson:
With The Jacksons: Blues Away Style Of Life (co-written) Different Kind Of Lady (co-written) Do What You Wanna (co-written) Push Me Away (co-written) Things I Do For You (co-written) Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (co-written) Destiny (co-written) Bless His Soul (co-written) All Night Dancin' (co-written) That's What You Get For Being Polite (co-written) Can You Feel It (co-written) Lovely One (co-written) Everybody (co-written) This Place Hotel Walk Right Now (co-written) Give It Up (co-written) Be Not Always State Of Shock Solo: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Workin' Day And Night Get On The Floor (co-written) Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' The Girl Is Mine Beat It Billie Jean We Are Here To Change The World (co-written) Bad The Way You Make Me Feel Speed Demon Liberian Girl Another Part Of Me I Just Can't Stop Loving You Dirty Diana Smooth Criminal Leave Me Alone Streetwalker Fly Away Jam In The Closet (co-written) She Drives Me Wild (co-written) Remember The Time (co-written) Can't Let Her Get Away (co written) Heal The World Black Or White Who Is It Give In To Me (co-written) Will You Be There Keep The Faith (co-written) Dangerous (co-written) Someone Put Your Hand Out (co-written) Mind Is The Magic Scream (co-written) They Don't Care About Us Stranger In Moscow This Time Around Earth Song D.S. Money Childhood Tabloid Junkie (co-written) 2 Bad HIStory (co-written) Little Susie Blood On The Dance Floor (co-written) Morphine Superfly Sister (co-written) Ghosts (co-written) Is It Scary (co-written) Unbreakable (co-written) Heartbreaker (co-written) Invincible (co-written) Break Of Dawn (co-written) Heaven Can Wait (co-written) You Rock My World (co-written) Speechless 2000 Watts (co-written) You Are My Life (co-written) Privacy (co-written) Don't Walk Away (co-written) The Lost Children Whatever Happens (co-written) Threatened (co-written) For Other Artists: Latoya Jackson - Night Time Lover (co-written) The Brothers Johnson – This Had To Be (co-written) Diana Ross – Muscles Paul McCartney (Featuring Michael Jackson) – Say Say Say (co-written) Paul McCartney (Featuring Michael Jackson) – The Man (co-written) Rebbie Jackson – Centipede Johnny Mathis – Love Never Felt So Good (co-written) Greg Phillinganes – Behind The Mask (co-written) USA For Africa – We Are The World (co-written) Jennifer Holiday – You’re The One Diana Ross – Eaten Alive (co-written) Ralph Tresvant – Alright Now (co-written) The Simpsons – Do The Bartman Safire – I Never Heard (co-written) Blackstreet – Joy (co-written) The Simpsons – Happy Birthday Lisa J-Friends – Children’s Holiday J-Friends – People Of The World Various Artists – What More Can I Give Total Songs: 102 Written Solely By Michael Jackson: 47 Co-written: 55 --- I would say he qualifies if u are an advid MJ Fan u know MJ is a great songwriter shyt i still have no idea how he wrote Smooth Criminal! that song is UNREAL! | |
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yep...mj is one of my favourite songwriters...i think earth song is one of the best songs ever written...i love it when the song gets rocky in the end(what about us part)...pure genious  Just touches my soul
my other favourites: Lennon McCartney S. Wonder E. John Sting(he is quite cool dont u think?) etc etc... | |
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DavidEye said: Stevie Wonder
Smokey Robinson Paul McCartney John Lennon Linda Creed Thom Bell Gamble and Huff Carole King Babyface Burt Bacharach Prince Rod Temperton David Foster George Michael Ashford and Simpson Freddie Perren Christine McVie Leon Sylvers DavidEye are we like long lost brothers or what? You read my mind with 90 percent of that list! | |
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WildStyle said: Songs written or co-written by Michael Jackson:
With The Jacksons: Blues Away Style Of Life (co-written) Different Kind Of Lady (co-written) Do What You Wanna (co-written) Push Me Away (co-written) Things I Do For You (co-written) Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (co-written) Destiny (co-written) Bless His Soul (co-written) All Night Dancin' (co-written) That's What You Get For Being Polite (co-written) Can You Feel It (co-written) Lovely One (co-written) Everybody (co-written) This Place Hotel Walk Right Now (co-written) Give It Up (co-written) Be Not Always State Of Shock Solo: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Workin' Day And Night Get On The Floor (co-written) Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' The Girl Is Mine Beat It Billie Jean We Are Here To Change The World (co-written) Bad The Way You Make Me Feel Speed Demon Liberian Girl Another Part Of Me I Just Can't Stop Loving You Dirty Diana Smooth Criminal Leave Me Alone Streetwalker Fly Away Jam In The Closet (co-written) She Drives Me Wild (co-written) Remember The Time (co-written) Can't Let Her Get Away (co written) Heal The World Black Or White Who Is It Give In To Me (co-written) Will You Be There Keep The Faith (co-written) Dangerous (co-written) Someone Put Your Hand Out (co-written) Mind Is The Magic Scream (co-written) They Don't Care About Us Stranger In Moscow This Time Around Earth Song D.S. Money Childhood Tabloid Junkie (co-written) 2 Bad HIStory (co-written) Little Susie Blood On The Dance Floor (co-written) Morphine Superfly Sister (co-written) Ghosts (co-written) Is It Scary (co-written) Unbreakable (co-written) Heartbreaker (co-written) Invincible (co-written) Break Of Dawn (co-written) Heaven Can Wait (co-written) You Rock My World (co-written) Speechless 2000 Watts (co-written) You Are My Life (co-written) Privacy (co-written) Don't Walk Away (co-written) The Lost Children Whatever Happens (co-written) Threatened (co-written) For Other Artists: Latoya Jackson - Night Time Lover (co-written) The Brothers Johnson – This Had To Be (co-written) Diana Ross – Muscles Paul McCartney (Featuring Michael Jackson) – Say Say Say (co-written) Paul McCartney (Featuring Michael Jackson) – The Man (co-written) Rebbie Jackson – Centipede Johnny Mathis – Love Never Felt So Good (co-written) Greg Phillinganes – Behind The Mask (co-written) USA For Africa – We Are The World (co-written) Jennifer Holiday – You’re The One Diana Ross – Eaten Alive (co-written) Ralph Tresvant – Alright Now (co-written) The Simpsons – Do The Bartman Safire – I Never Heard (co-written) Blackstreet – Joy (co-written) The Simpsons – Happy Birthday Lisa J-Friends – Children’s Holiday J-Friends – People Of The World Various Artists – What More Can I Give Total Songs: 102 Written Solely By Michael Jackson: 47 Co-written: 55 --- I would say he qualifies Only a small percentage of those songs you listed are "Great" Lyrically....Musically there are great tracks but it's about "Quality not Quanity" | |
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Sinister said: WildStyle said: Songs written or co-written by Michael Jackson:
With The Jacksons: Blues Away Style Of Life (co-written) Different Kind Of Lady (co-written) Do What You Wanna (co-written) Push Me Away (co-written) Things I Do For You (co-written) Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) (co-written) Destiny (co-written) Bless His Soul (co-written) All Night Dancin' (co-written) That's What You Get For Being Polite (co-written) Can You Feel It (co-written) Lovely One (co-written) Everybody (co-written) This Place Hotel Walk Right Now (co-written) Give It Up (co-written) Be Not Always State Of Shock Solo: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Workin' Day And Night Get On The Floor (co-written) Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' The Girl Is Mine Beat It Billie Jean We Are Here To Change The World (co-written) Bad The Way You Make Me Feel Speed Demon Liberian Girl Another Part Of Me I Just Can't Stop Loving You Dirty Diana Smooth Criminal Leave Me Alone Streetwalker Fly Away Jam In The Closet (co-written) She Drives Me Wild (co-written) Remember The Time (co-written) Can't Let Her Get Away (co written) Heal The World Black Or White Who Is It Give In To Me (co-written) Will You Be There Keep The Faith (co-written) Dangerous (co-written) Someone Put Your Hand Out (co-written) Mind Is The Magic Scream (co-written) They Don't Care About Us Stranger In Moscow This Time Around Earth Song D.S. Money Childhood Tabloid Junkie (co-written) 2 Bad HIStory (co-written) Little Susie Blood On The Dance Floor (co-written) Morphine Superfly Sister (co-written) Ghosts (co-written) Is It Scary (co-written) Unbreakable (co-written) Heartbreaker (co-written) Invincible (co-written) Break Of Dawn (co-written) Heaven Can Wait (co-written) You Rock My World (co-written) Speechless 2000 Watts (co-written) You Are My Life (co-written) Privacy (co-written) Don't Walk Away (co-written) The Lost Children Whatever Happens (co-written) Threatened (co-written) For Other Artists: Latoya Jackson - Night Time Lover (co-written) The Brothers Johnson – This Had To Be (co-written) Diana Ross – Muscles Paul McCartney (Featuring Michael Jackson) – Say Say Say (co-written) Paul McCartney (Featuring Michael Jackson) – The Man (co-written) Rebbie Jackson – Centipede Johnny Mathis – Love Never Felt So Good (co-written) Greg Phillinganes – Behind The Mask (co-written) USA For Africa – We Are The World (co-written) Jennifer Holiday – You’re The One Diana Ross – Eaten Alive (co-written) Ralph Tresvant – Alright Now (co-written) The Simpsons – Do The Bartman Safire – I Never Heard (co-written) Blackstreet – Joy (co-written) The Simpsons – Happy Birthday Lisa J-Friends – Children’s Holiday J-Friends – People Of The World Various Artists – What More Can I Give Total Songs: 102 Written Solely By Michael Jackson: 47 Co-written: 55 --- I would say he qualifies Only a small percentage of those songs you listed are "Great" Lyrically....Musically there are great tracks but it's about "Quality not Quanity" Pretty much my sentiment earlier on in this thread. He's written some great stuff, but he's not one of the top 20 of ALL TIME. | |
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VoicesCarry said: Sinister said: Only a small percentage of those songs you listed are "Great" Lyrically....Musically there are great tracks but it's about "Quality not Quanity" Pretty much my sentiment earlier on in this thread. He's written some great stuff, but he's not one of the top 20 of ALL TIME. in my 20 he's 21 lol 1.Stevie Wonder 2.Freddie Mercury 3.Joni Mitchel 4.Bob Dylan 5.Lennon 6.G.Harrison 7.Sting 8.Phil Collins 9.Bob Marley 10.James Taylor 11.Rod temperton 12.Carol King 13.paul simon 14.Marvin GAye 15.Elton John 16.Led zepplin 17.Carly simon 18.Steven tyler 19.Prince 20.Bono 21.Michael Jackson | |
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Axel Rose
James Hetfield / Lars Ulrich Freddy Mercury / Brian May Anthony Keidis Kurt Cobain Jim Morrison Prince Robert Smith Mick Jagger / Keith Richards Tori Amos John Lennon Van Morrison Alanis Morissette Melissa Etheridge Robert Plant / Jimmy Page R.E.M Bee Gees Bono Annie Lennox Ozzy / Toni Iommi Roger Waters / David Gilmour Rob Thomas Elton John | |
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Cat Stevens
Roger Waters Jim Croce Jim Morrison Otis Redding Gamble n Huff Prince Ray Charles Stevie Wonder Roland Orzabal Curt Smith Sly Stone Marvin Gaye Teddy Pendergrass Curtis Mayfield Bob Marley Billy Holiday Pete Townsend | |
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Ani Difranco
Stevie Wonder Bob Dylan Prince Joni Mitchell Carole King Jimi Hendrix Curtis Mayfield Lennon/McCarthy Terrance Trent D'arby Nobody else really comes to mind at the moment. I know the Gershwins and Rodgers and Hammerstein penned some classics but I couldn't name them off the top of my head so I won't include them. I respect the work of Bowie and Springsteen but they never really made an impression on me so I won't add them. Sting, Babyface, El Debarge, Lionel Richie, and Smokey Robinson would get honorable mention but aren't what I'd consider the "best". |
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prince, joni mitchell, tori amos, kate bush, ani difranco, ben harper, seal, david ryan harris, happy rhodes, emily bezar, patti smith, etc. | |
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